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Hey! I'm Mackenzie and I run this wedding and portrait business with my oh so handsome husband Lex and my brother Zach. We are a photo and video company based in Villa Park, IL but definitely open to travel. We believe in documentation over awkward stuff posing. Feeling uncomfortable and forced into a 3 hour shoot on your wedding day is not our style. We believe in capturing your day as it unfolds however that happens whether that be by exploring a forest preserve, getting drinks with your bridal party at a brewery, or busting a few moves on the dance floor. We are there for it all.

I started my business in 2010 and truly developed my love for working with couples when I graduated from college in 2015. Since then we have photographed weddings in Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and more. You might have caught that we also offer video! My brother Zach is my main videographer but Lex and I also do video. These are highlight reels of you day set to music that have a coxy home video feel.

Our most popular collection is our photo and video combo. Couples typically spend about $4400 with us for both! My goal is to work with our couples so they get everything they want out of their photos or video so while I have a few collections created if you don't see one that fits your needs lets work together on creating something custom for you. Becuase every wedding is different and may not fit into one box.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,800

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,400

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
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98% Recommended by couples
Laura
Laura Sent on 08/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

They captured to perfection my brand

I wanted to capture the experience of what it would be like to enter my Pop Up Gallery since Covid hit all of them were cancelled. It was crucial that the photos and the video captured my brand experience to make the audience feel like they are attending the event. I can't wait to use the video and photos to promote my upcoming virtual events. They captured it perfectly.
Hailey
Hailey Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Mackenzie and Lex were absolutely amazing. I used them for our wedding. Not only did they work with us due to Covid but they did an amazing job capturing every moment. They are so personable and just good humans. Their talent is unreal !!
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Julia M. Sent on 01/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

No corny photos/poses here!

Mackenzie and her husband made my fiance and I feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot. I was so nervous about looking awkward in photos, as we did not want the typical corny poses that you see on countless save the dates & websites. Mackenzie had tricks up her sleeve that just felt like my fiance and I were hanging out with old friends, but those friends just so happened to be capturing our love on film. Before the shoot, we told Mackenzie what we wanted to accomplish with your photos, and she recommended places, types of photos and outfits that would work best. Needless to say, we are BEYOND thrilled with all of our photos, and my fiance and I look like models. That is the magic of Mackenzie! HIGHLY recommend - you will not be disappointed.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Mackenzie Maeder // Photo + Video frequently asked questions

Mackenzie Maeder // Photo + Video includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Mackenzie Maeder // Photo + Video includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Mackenzie Maeder // Photo + Video offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Mackenzie Maeder // Photo + Video offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Mackenzie Maeder // Photo + Video offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Mackenzie Maeder // Photo + Video is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Mackenzie Maeder // Photo + Video currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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