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For the love that's steady, rooted and wild in pursuit

LIVED-IN EDITORIAL STORYTELLING

LIVED-IN EDITORIAL STORYTELLING

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN SOUTH FLORIDA

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN SOUTH FLORIDA

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN SOUTH FLORIDA

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Lived-in, editorial wedding photography for couples seeking a wedding photographer in South Florida who documents moments through digital, film, and Super 8 with honesty and intention.


Love often speaks in silence, in quiet moments that carry deep meaning. It’s the glance that lingers, the way hands find each other without thought, the soft smile meant for no one else. My work is an invitation to remember not just the day, but the bond it celebrates.

Lived-in, editorial wedding photography for couples seeking a wedding photographer in South Florida who documents moments through digital, film, and Super 8 with honesty and intention.


Love often speaks in silence, in quiet moments that carry deep meaning. It’s the glance that lingers, the way hands find each other without thought, the soft smile meant for no one else. My work is an invitation to remember not just the day, but the bond it celebrates.

Lived-in, editorial wedding photography for couples seeking a wedding photographer in South Florida who documents moments through digital, film, and Super 8 with honesty and intention.


Love often speaks in silence, in quiet moments that carry deep meaning. It’s the glance that lingers, the way hands find each other without thought, the soft smile meant for no one else. My work is an invitation to remember not just the day, but the bond it celebrates.

PALM BEACH

PALM BEACH

&

&

WORLDWIDE

WORLDWIDE

nostalgic

nostalgic

nostalgic

nostalgic

nostalgic

35mm film photograph of the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach captured by South Florida wedding photographer Makaela Skinner Photography
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    Palm Beach wedding photographer captures a bride and groom embracing in a romantic black and white wedding portrait.
    Palm Beach wedding photographer captures a bride and groom embracing in a romantic black and white wedding portrait.
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Cocktail napkin with a handwritten note and lipstick kiss by wedding photographer in south florida.
Cocktail napkin with a handwritten note and lipstick kiss by wedding photographer in south florida.
Cocktail napkin with a handwritten note and lipstick kiss by wedding photographer in south florida.

ROMANTIC

ROMANTIC

ROMANTIC

ROMANTIC

ROMANTIC

For the

For the

For the

For the

For the

Your story deserves to feel like your own romance film, something you can step back into and relive again and again. I’m drawn to couples who go off script and create their own kind of story, one that isn’t shaped by tradition, but by what feels true to them. The kind of story that feels lived-in, intentional, and entirely your own.


I immerse myself in your day with intention, capturing each moment as it unfolds. I guide when needed, but leave space for the real, lived-in moments to happen naturally.

Your story deserves to feel like your own romance film, something you can step back into and relive again and again. I’m drawn to couples who go off script and create their own kind of story, one that isn’t shaped by tradition, but by what feels true to them. The kind of story that feels lived-in, intentional, and entirely your own.


I immerse myself in your day with intention, capturing each moment as it unfolds. I guide when needed, but leave space for the real, lived-in moments to happen naturally.

Your story deserves to feel like your own romance film, something you can step back into and relive again and again. I’m drawn to couples who go off script and create their own kind of story, one that isn’t shaped by tradition, but by what feels true to them. The kind of story that feels lived-in, intentional, and entirely your own.


I immerse myself in your day with intention, capturing each moment as it unfolds. I guide when needed, but leave space for the real, lived-in moments to happen naturally.

Your story deserves to feel like your own romance film, something you can step back into and relive again and again. I’m drawn to couples who go off script and create their own kind of story, one that isn’t shaped by tradition, but by what feels true to them. The kind of story that feels lived-in, intentional, and entirely your own.


I immerse myself in your day with intention, capturing each moment as it unfolds. I guide when needed, but leave space for the real, lived-in moments to happen naturally.

Digital - Super 8 - Film

Digital - Super 8 - Film

Digital - Super 8 - Film

the artist.

the artist.

the artist.

the artist.

with love,

with love,

with love,

with love,

Makaela

Makaela

Makaela

Makaela

A LETTER FROM

A LETTER FROM

A LETTER FROM

A LETTER FROM

Hi, I’m Makaela, a destination and East Coast wedding photographer based in South Florida. I’ve always been drawn to film, storytelling, and the way a photograph can preserve a moment to be felt for generations.


I believe your wedding is more than just a day, it’s a moment in your history meant to be lived fully and remembered for how it felt. If you value being present, laughing freely, and truly enjoying each moment, we’ll be a perfect fit, and I’ll tell your story in a way that feels intentional and true to you.



Hi, I’m Makaela, a destination and East Coast wedding photographer based in South Florida. I’ve always been drawn to film, storytelling, and the way a photograph can preserve a moment to be felt for generations.


I believe your wedding is more than just a day, it’s a moment in your history meant to be lived fully and remembered for how it felt. If you value being present, laughing freely, and truly enjoying each moment, we’ll be a perfect fit, and I’ll tell your story in a way that feels intentional and true to you.



Hi, I’m Makaela, a destination and East Coast wedding photographer based in South Florida. I’ve always been drawn to film, storytelling, and the way a photograph can preserve a moment to be felt for generations.


I believe your wedding is more than just a day, it’s a moment in your history meant to be lived fully and remembered for how it felt. If you value being present, laughing freely, and truly enjoying each moment, we’ll be a perfect fit, and I’ll tell your story in a way that feels intentional and true to you.



Hi, I’m Makaela, a destination and East Coast wedding photographer based in South Florida. I’ve always been drawn to film, storytelling, and the way a photograph can preserve a moment to be felt for generations.


I believe your wedding is more than just a day, it’s a moment in your history meant to be lived fully and remembered for how it felt. If you value being present, laughing freely, and truly enjoying each moment, we’ll be a perfect fit, and I’ll tell your story in a way that feels intentional and true to you.



    South Florida wedding photographer Makaela Skinner holding a film camera in a black and white self portrait outdoors.
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    Wedding photographer in South Florida walking through a garden in golden evening light.
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    Palm Beach wedding photographer captures an editorial self portrait outdoors in natural light.
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palm beach wedding photographer captures couple in swimsuits on the beach.
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Italy wedding photographer captures couple in front of a vintage car on the Amalfi coast.
Italy wedding photographer captures couple in front of a vintage car on the Amalfi coast.

Love letters from true love stories

Love letters from true love stories

Love letters from true love stories

Love letters from true love stories

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wedding photographer in south florida captures bride and groom kissing under the veil at golden hour.
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Film strip of wedding moments captured by wedding photographer in south florida.
Film strip of wedding moments captured by wedding photographer in south florida.
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EXPLORE MY

EXPLORE MY

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For the moments

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For the moments

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