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Oh hey there! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Kristy MacKenzie and I am a professional wedding and lifestyle photographer based out of Edmonton, Alberta. I love connecting with people and creating memories that last a lifetime. Feel free to drop a line and say hi! I can’t wait to create with you.

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Engagement, family, maternity, boudoir, newborn and headshot photo sessions.

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I appreciate the raw beauty of everyday life and love to capture those in between moments.

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In home engagement session with wine, crib and a d

In home engagement session with wine, crib and a dog named Hunny - say no more, I’m there! 🚗 💨

These two have a natural chemistry that is absolute 🔥 We had such a fun evening, and ended our night hoping a fence and stumbling around in a field 😂 whatever you gotta do to get that golden light amiright 🤷‍♀️

Thank you Saph and Carter for letting down your guard and allowing me to document your love story. I love your love so much!

Babes: @sapphirejonesey @crobs11

Putting the final touches on this adorable gallery

Putting the final touches on this adorable gallery today - these two are so sweet together 🤍

I’m seriously behind on posts, especially of my engagements that have been happening but I’m planning on making up for it!

Congrats to @sophiadame and Dylan! I can’t wait for your big day 🫶

First world problems today: not enough little squa

First world problems today: not enough little squares to show off this incredible duo 😝

Jenn and Lyle, I feel like it’s needless to say that these images are just a tiny glimpse into how truly amazing you two are. From our first beer at Boston Pizza 🤪 to this incredible day spent by your side, it’s been an absolute honor to say the least. I knew from the get go that we were going to have a freakin’ blast. We even managed to avoid a bear attack, woohooo! Lol.

From scaling continents to be together and surviving a worldwide pandemic, your love has stood the test of time. You two are an incredible inspiration and I’m so happy our paths crossed. 🫶 congrats lovers 😘

Babes: @thealysonpages @mtrvch_
Second shooter: @hueofbluephotography
Venue: @cornerstone.weddings
Hair: @industriousone
Makeup: @sammarvellmakeup
Florals: @bluelakesfloraldesign
Dress: @bridaldebut
Suit: @mr.derk1939
Video: @thisisemilee

A tribute to the Munsons - quite possibly the most

A tribute to the Munsons - quite possibly the most hilarious bunch I’ve met to date 🙌😂

I feel like my stomach still hurts from laughing from this day. These two are surrounded by so much love and laughter that will last a lifetime, and I feel so incredibly grateful to have a been a small part of it! Thank you friends for having me 🙏🤍 @rbrittain94 @munsonburner321

Second shooter: @meg.rae.photography
MUA: @bb.beautyboss
Arch florals: @localrootsfloralanddesign
Hair: @styledrightrimbey
Video: @lyd.berube

Yay for fall colors and yay for a beautiful weddin

Yay for fall colors and yay for a beautiful wedding tomorrow starring these two 🤩 @thealysonpages @mtrvch_

Hope everyone’s having an amazing week out there and getting all the PSLs in. I’m personally stoked to soon be able to wear my toques and combat boots 🍂 💃 How about you? Ready for fall, or not so ready?

Can you believe it’s been officially TEN years s

Can you believe it’s been officially TEN years since I picked up my camera and thought hey, this would be a really cool job if people actually hired me ?! 😂 Ten years of making amazing memories with so many of YOU!

I remember it all so clearly at the beginning. I had met a new friend @jillcoursenphoto and immediately became obsessed with her and her work. She noticed I had taken my Canon rebel to float down the Pembina River (something only hardcore photo enthusiasts would do 😂) and she told me about her job as a photographer and she was like you should totally try it out! Long story short I took her advice and did, quit my cushy GOA career shortly after and rode the wave of weddings that carried me through that stage of my life. 🙌 From shooting weddings abroad to co-hosting workshops and meeting so many incredible people along the way it’s been a wild and wonderful ride!

Things I’ve learned along the way:
- it’s important to be yourself not only in life but in your art and business
- working non stop day and night is not a measure of success
- there is beauty to be seen everywhere ✨
- often when things are hard, is when you’re making the most progress

I truly cannot imagine my life turning out any other way. It is actually remarkable how one person you meet can impact the entire rest of your life, and it also feels good to know I’ve been able to have an impact on others as well along the way. Being from a family of entrepreneurs it felt really natural to work for myself, despite the risks involved. My biggest challenge to date has been trying to juggle the demands of motherhood while running a business. While it hasn’t been easy, I can certainly say it’s been SOOO worth it.

I just want to thank all of YOU for your support, without you taking a chance on little Kristy starting out in her early 20s who was sooo thrilled be paid to dance and party at weddings 😂🤘 I would not be where I am today, doing a career I love while supporting and showing my girls what it means to work hard, be creative and think outside the box. 💃

Thank you thank you thank you my friends! 😘 Happy Fri-YAY!

Photo by my amazing pal @carissamariephotography_

This first photo says it all… wheeeww!!! 🤘The

This first photo says it all… wheeeww!!! 🤘The Stantons are officially married up!

This one was truly one for the books - epic views, epic weather and most of all epic company 🫶

I could ramble on all day about how amazing these two are but I’m going to let the photos do the talkin’. Massive thanks to these stunners for letting me tag along! 😘 @jaedinericki @d.stantz

Vendors:
Second shooter: @meg.rae.photography
Video: @cavellfilms
MUA: @bethanyearlmakeup
Hair: @beauty_byebb @babyteers
Florals: @knotjustabox2660 @budding_ideas
Venue: @canyonskiweddings
Spray tan: @glitzspraytanning

There never are enough little squares to share how

There never are enough little squares to share how beautiful a wedding day truly is! 🤷‍♀️

This one was absolutely no exception. This day, these twooooo. It was all absolute perfection! Limo dance parties, mid day naps 😜, a mixture of downtown class with ski bunny vibes at Snow Valley, it was a very laid back and unique day that describes Emilie and Mac perfectly. 🙌

Special thanks to these two for putting on an incredible party for all their peeps. I’m so happy I was able to witness it! @emilierallen @maclovin91

Thanks to all the other vendors involved:
Video: @panemorfiweddings
Second shooter: @mommapenguin.photography
Planner: @jbweddings
MUA: @behindtheblush
Bridesmaid hair: @blushartistrymua
Bridal hair change: @manestream.hair
Florals: @blooms_on_7
Venue: @snowvalleyski
Dj: @djkwake
Dress: @bridaldebut
Bridesmaid dresses: @delicabridal

These mountain hunnies tied the knot in Brule last

These mountain hunnies tied the knot in Brule last weekend!

Thank you so much to Meg and Ali for doing the trek and spending the day documenting this incredible love story 🤍

Congrats to Meg and Jim! You two are absolutely stunning together. 😍 @meghanrozmahel @jim_wallis

Lead photographer: @meg.rae.photography
Second photographer: @alissamay.photography
Fresh Florals: @corinthiaflowers
Faux Florals: @flowersbyalexstalbert
Hair: @chelseyb.hair
Planner: @atseyieevents

Attention everyone, the Knulls have made it offici

Attention everyone, the Knulls have made it official! Oh and, It’s “k-null”. NOT knull. 💃😂🫶

These two are the perfect combo: a sweet yet sassy country boy with a modern and classy city turned country. Also, can we take a moment to admire Kayla’s dress….. 😭🤍The dress and all the details of this day were drop dead gorgeous 🙌

This wedding, as you can tell, was such a freaking blast! Boy of boy did we put Kurt thru the ringer with photos but hey he said he needed to workout so 🤷‍♀️ you’re welcome Kurt! 🤪

I truly adore these two so much and it’s clear that everyone else does as well. Congrats to the Knulls. May your love be as strong as the whiskey in your drink - I can’t wait to see where life takes you two. @kaylaknull @squirtknull

Second shooter: @alissamay.photography
MUA: @senstudios
Hair: @kaitlynwilsonhair
Video: @narra.weddings
Florals: @corinthiaflowers
Dress: @novellebridal
Rings: @leducgoldsmiths

These two absolute rockstars tied the knot last we

These two absolute rockstars tied the knot last weekend, and it was incredible 👏

Lauren and Matt, it became so absolutely apparent to me at your reception how incredibly loved and adored you are by your people. I felt the love in that room and that is something incredibly special. I loved how you tailored your day - from the intimate venue @thecommonyeg to the simplistic and classy details, it was absolutely perfect and described you and your love in the most wonderful way.

Thank you for including me in your amazing love story! 💃🤍 @laurenjcook @mattjsobolewski

Special thanks to the other vendors involved:
Second shooter: @elenaevelynphoto
MUA: @senstudios
Venue: @thecommonyeg
Band: @thebarkells

There aren’t enough squares to show off this ado

There aren’t enough squares to show off this adorable shoot with Lindsey and Shaun 🤷‍♀️

Their engagement shoot took place at the farm where Lindsey grew up, and so this place holds a very special meaning 🤍 we had a magical evening, minus the bugs 😆 and Josie (their dog) truly stole the show.

After enduring too much time apart living long distance, I’m very excited to witness these two make things official and finally be together. Congrats babes! Thank you for having me.

Babes: @lindseycow and Shaun

Two posts in one day?! Who even am I 😂 I loved

Two posts in one day?! Who even am I 😂

I loved running around the city with these two cuties chasing light and embracing the wind - their love is infectious and Mackenzie, I just have to say you are SO adorable and lovable. Dan is a lucky man 😜 I have loved to get to know you on a personal level 🤍 @mackenzie.madarash

Congrats to the Madadash’s! May your love age like a fine red wine. Cheers!

Special thanks to my second shooter @mommapenguin.photography you were so awesome and so fun to be around. ILU!

Babes: @mackenzie.madarash
Second shooter: @mommapenguin.photography
MUA: @hpmakeupartistry
Hair: @adarahairandbody Lisa
Venue: @alwaysoccasions
Florals: @twinflowerstudio

Another stunning day in the books with Will and Le

Another stunning day in the books with Will and Leigh! Classy, fun and laid back. What an epic combo of elements that I feel everyone should have on their day 👏 How freaking adorable are these two. Their smiles and the way they laugh together truly say it all. 🤍

My associate @meg.rae.photography and @alissamay.photography absolutely slayed this day 🔥

Congrats to the newlyweds! Thank you for having us. 🤍

Associate wedding shot by @meg.rae.photography and second shooter @alissamay.photography

Babes in love: @leighdnewton and @mr.willwilson
Planner: @cocktailsanddetails
MUA and Hair: @blushartistrymua and @wericons
Live band: @thebarkells
Venue: @thepioneerscabin
Florals: @flowersbymerle
Bartending: @bottomzupbartendingevents

But how sweet are these two?! @alorakyllo and Bryt

But how sweet are these two?! @alorakyllo and Bryton were the absolute cutest together, even sneaking in kisses with each other when they didn’t even have to 🫶🤍 such a beautiful evening celebrating their love!

True love is always so inspiring to see. I cannot wait for their special day ✨

MUA: @beauty_luxemua

I had such a beautiful morning with Abigail and An

I had such a beautiful morning with Abigail and Andrew exploring the countryside 💛

It’s witnessing young love like this that truly makes me love my job. 🙌

Thanks Abby and Andrew for trusting in me 🤍 I can’t wait for your special day!

Babes: @abbyelizabethmay @avancingel

The Rutschkes made it official! 💃 What an inc

The Rutschkes made it official! 💃

What an incredible day this was 👏. All the little details and thought put into it was incredible. They managed to pull off a camping weekend with all their friends and family and design the day as they chose to spend it best 🙌 The cherry on top was the firework show at the end of the night which was so fun to see 🤩

Thanks so much to these beautiful humans @shanese.taylor and @blakerutschke for having me. 🫶 and to all the talented vendors involved:

Second shooter: @meg.rae.photography
Video: @twentyfourphoto_films
Dj: @happywifehappylifeent
Florals: @localrootsfloralanddesign
MUA: @blushartistrymua
Spray tans: @glitzspraytanning
Dress: Bridal Boutique

I’m a sucker for some golden hour goodness 🤌☀️

I’m lovin’ these shots by my associate @meg.rae.photography at last weekend’s wedding! Massive congrats to Richelle and Jeff on their big day! Thank you so much for trusting in us. ✨🤍

Associate Photographer: @meg.rae.photography
Second shooter: @alissamay.photography
Babes: @richelle.orkusz.stuermer @jefforkusz
Hair: @zuluhairdesign
Venue: @redtaillandinggolfcourse

JD and Taryn are ENGAGED! 🎉 What an incredibl

JD and Taryn are ENGAGED! 🎉

What an incredible honor it was to be allowed into this special moment. We somehow pulled off an epic surprise for Taryn 🙌 - JD had told her that he won a heli trip from an Instagram contest, and that they were sending their photographer (me) up with them to capture images for their social media! I got to play the part of the heli photographer which had me incredibly nervous and sweaty that I might blow my cover 😂 Luckily Taryn was so nervous for the flight itself she didn’t suspect anything 👏

Swipe to the end to see JD wiping tears of happiness off her face. I live for moments like these, the real, the raw moments that you cannot recreate.

Congrats to these lovers. You sure have an exciting year ahead and I’m stoked to be along for the ride with you 💃

Special thanks to @rockiesheli for playing along so seamlessly and making this magic moment possible.

Babes: @j__zak @taryn_breanne
Heli: @rockiesheli #rockymountainbride

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. George 🔥 Ahhhh! What a

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. George 🔥

Ahhhh! What a day this was. I can see why this relationship has lasted all the way since high school. Through becoming adults together and building a beautiful family, they’ve conquered this thing called life. These two are the definition of 🤴 and 👸 and I’m SO incredibly honoured and happy that I got to witness this day.

Massive congrats lovers, and thank you again 🤍🤗

Babes: @kelseynewhook_ & Jeffery George
Second shooter: @hueofbluephotography
HMUA: @blushartistrymua
Video: @rrobynjeann
Bartending: @brewsistersyeg
Dj: @nyquest_entertainment
Venue: @hillsideacresweddings
Coordinator: @cassidy.brooke.events
Florals: Black Door Bouquets
Commissioner: @naomitichkowsky

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