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

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🔸Just a basic #YEGmomma sharing the realness of life
🔸Educator with @heart_and_dime photography retreat
🔸 Lifestyle work: @wildlovelifestyle

These two were supposed to be getting married up t

These two were supposed to be getting married up this weekend ❤️ Sometimes the world works in mysterious ways - Covid has thrown a wrench is so many bride and grooms’ plans this year, BUT what if it’s all for the better or a blessing in disguise? Maybe an intimate day was what the heart truly wanted but social norms and family pressure tells people to have that big fancy wedding? I’m going to bet money that these two are going to have an equally amazing day next month at their intimate wedding with their closest humans ❤️ Thinking of your two this week @lmrombough Can’t wait to get silly with you again!

It’s a been a busy last week, Mother’s Day, my

It’s a been a busy last week, Mother’s Day, my 33rd, a tour de la Alberta in the motorhome 😂 if you’ve been following along in my stories you likely have seen what we’ve been up to. Today we are going fishing and knowing us we likely won’t know how to catch anything 😆 if anyone has any tips for us, leave the below ILUUUUU! Babes: @millsybaby16 @caraladean_ Studio: @hey.you.studio

Just a few special moments between @devonwetzstein

Just a few special moments between @devonwetzstein and her momma on her special day, in honour of Mother’s Day. I can’t wait to witness more moments like these, it always makes me feel so emotional because I can see Halle and I having these same moments some day ❤️ Thinking of all the mommas out there today ❤️ #happymothersday

👧 Mommas (including fur baby mommas) 👧 . I h

👧 Mommas (including fur baby mommas) 👧 .
I hope you all are enjoying some down time this weekend with your loved ones and that you all are spoiled rotten. You truly make the world go round and you deserve to enjoy a few slow days filled with love and relaxation. .
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Mommas, I’m curious - in the midst of a pandemic, how are you enjoying your Mother’s Day weekend? Are you seeing family while maintaining social distancing or opting for some lazy days at home? .
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To all the ladies out there who want nothing more than to be a momma, I see you and even though nothing can help or heal the pain that infertility causes, remember that you are loved and worthy. I’m thinking of you, I know tomorrow will be a hard day. .
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To all the people out there who are missing their moms, I’m thinking of you too. Know they are smiling down on you and wanting you to make the very best of your life. ❤️
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Happy Mother’s Day weekend friends
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Babes: @campus_crimp @dr.checkley

So according to nub theory we’re probably having

So according to nub theory we’re probably having a girl. How ridiculous is it that we say we won’t find out then we study the ultrasound pics till we’re (and by we I mean me) blue in the face 😂 I’m pretty sure the hubs is destined to be surrounded by women, even the dog is a girl 👧 Chinese gender calendar says boy, but who knows if that’s even close to being accurate. It was right for Halle and a lot of my friends but I also know a lot of people it was wrong for. Soooo. I guess we’ll see! 👀 Really missing warm nights in the sun with these two baberoonis: @cherri2117 @ernie.pern HMUA: @blushartistrymua Dress: @delicabridal Venue: @thelodgeatpantherriver

PEEK. Just a few cutie flower girls to brighten yo

PEEK. Just a few cutie flower girls to brighten your day. ☀️ We have an ultrasound today to see baby #2, it’s so weird that the hubbies can’t come. We decided NOT to find out the sex this time so wish me all the will power in the world to not grill the US tech today 😂❤️ @ammee_

Waves of emotions have been hitting me lately, and

Waves of emotions have been hitting me lately, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. The news of the AB plans to reopen initially made me super happy and hopeful but then I’m not sure why but that was followed by a few days of being super sad and feelings of uncertainty. I think it’s partially coming to the understanding that life as we know it has probably changed forever, in ways we never even imagined. A busy year for me was immediately flipped into basically an empty schedule, and not only do I rely on weddings as an income but they fuel me mentally and I’d even go so far as to say emotionally and so I guess in knowing it’s going to be a slower year it’s a bit of a mind boggle. I’m trying my best lately to look at the positives - Enjoy some down time before this next baby 👶 comes, enjoy the first summer free for the last 6 years haha, but I won’t lie it is hard because I am someone who thrives off of being super busy and seeing others. I am grateful however to still have a career and a roof over my head, loving family and friends, and to have all you supporting me means so so much! So many of you have become friends over the years ❤️ So, I guess I just want you all to know that if you’re feeling the same way, you’re definitely not alone. Comment below how you’ve been processing the reopening plans! I’m interested to hear your thoughts. Bride babe: @ammee_ MUA: @blushartistrymua Venue: @foundryroom

👆 How Halle and I feel about raising $2300 for

👆 How Halle and I feel about raising $2300 for charity👆
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I posted in my stories this message also but THANK YOU guys so much for donating to a great cause. It’s been so fun for me to see so many people wanting to learn more about photography. 🙌 If you watched the tutorial, please comment below what your thoughts were! 😚
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For anyone who missed it, it is listed on the photography education page of my website for sale so hit that up if you’re interested! (link in bio on IG) 📷 .
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Last thing here, I’ve been getting lots of questions about whether I’m still taking on shoots for the spring, summer, fall. Answer is YES, just as long as I can maintain that 6ft of distance as per our province’s guidelines (no hugs from me though, sorry guys as you know I hug everyone haha even people I have just met). Lifestyle shoots will be the way that I stay afloat this year being that mostly all of my weddings have now moved to next year. So, if you guys have the funds and want to support local, definitely hit up any one of us photographers because this industry is suffering right now and will for the remainder of the year. The reality is that a lot of us are getting the CERB payments for self-employed folk, but they only go for a limited period of time so we will all be relying heavily on income from smaller shoots outside of the big events.
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Thinking of you all and hope you and your families stay healthy. 😘😘😘 Photo by my amazing friend @rockwoodphotograph

Can anyone imagine shooting bridal party photos du

Can anyone imagine shooting bridal party photos during a pandemic with 6ft social distancing?! Now THAT would take some creativity haha. Missing this day and these hilarious individuals ❤️ Babes: @erikcongdon @emmaasnow @millsybaby16 @tparks74 @reedicus14 MUA: @hpmakeupartistry Hair: @megan_cparker

So in light of the news yesterday of no events ove

So in light of the news yesterday of no events over 15 people for the entire summer yesterday, some of my couples are opting for small summer weddings at family lake cabins this year and then having a bigger party later when restrictions are lifted. What a great option! For all you brides having to postpone to next year or the fall/winter, I feel for you. Being a previous bride myself I can only imagine the let down this news may have caused. So allow yourself to be frustrated, be sad or mad, feel however you want to feel. We’re all in this together. ❤️ To all my current couples, thank you for working with me the best you can to ensure I’m still the one to photograph your date. It means more to me than you’ll ever know 🙏 Babe: @sc_lough

Missing getting to hang with so many beautiful cou

Missing getting to hang with so many beautiful couples. ❤️ Babe: @lmrombough

Question! Whooo out there wants to learn how to ed

Question! Whooo out there wants to learn how to edit on Lightroom? .
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I’m toying with the idea of putting together an editing tutorial video as a follow up to my beginners photography tutorial (which I’ve raised almost 2k so far - keep it coming guys!) Comment below if you’re interested! .
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Side note, totally jealous of those of you who have access to family cabins (like this one in this photo) they can go hide away in. But I consider ourselves lucky because we do have access to a retro motorhome so hopefully we can get out ASAP here. The sun sure is giving me the itch! 🌲 ⛺️ .
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Babe: @sc_lough @rauuuuul44

Wow, I’m completely blown away 💥 In 2 days, I

Wow, I’m completely blown away 💥 In 2 days, I’ve received just shy of $1200 in donations in exchange for a photography tutorial. I just want to pop on here and say hot damn, you guys sure know how to make a girl feel good. What I didn’t expect was to see SO many people contribute even more than the minimum ask $, and that some people even donated on my behalf even though they didn’t even want a photography tutorial 😂👏. Can we all just take a few minutes to look around and notice all the good that people are doing currently in the world, and see the creativity that is blossoming from dark times.. it’s truly inspiring. Thank you guys so much - you’ve made my week so much brighter ☀️ ps. Does anyone know what day it is?? Bride babe: @murphysarahdawn HMUA: @blushartistrymua

Who is ready to learn photography AND donate to ch

Who is ready to learn photography AND donate to charity!?
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I’ve been working away on a beginners photography tutorial video and I’m excited to release it to you all today! Please help me out and tag people who you think might be interested in this ❤️ I figured what better time for learning something new than during this crisis where we all are cooped up at home. In exchange for a minimum charity donation of $25, it’s yours to keep! My goal in the tutorial is to simplify the learning process and to only teach you what I think is necessary. I’ve also provided you with a PDF cheat sheet which you can reference at any time after watching the video. .
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What you’ll learn:
- Camera types and settings
- File storage & editing programs
- Understanding your lighting conditions
- Lens info
- How to shoot manually
- What to do with your photo files afterwards
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How to get it:
- Email me at info@wildlovephotos.ca - In that email, provide EITHER proof that you’ve just donated to a charity of your choice (minimum of $25) that could benefit right now during the Covid 19 crisis OR you can e-transfer me the funds (minimum of $25) and I will donate it on your behalf to the @yegfoodbank - Once I receive that, I will email you the link to the video and PDF (You can also GIFT this to someone else, please just provide their email so I can send it to them)
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Thank you all so much for contributing to this great cause! Hopefully we can make a difference together for the lives of others. ❤️ #covid19 #yegcharity #yegfoodbank #beginnersphotographytutorial

This is just your daily reminder that it IS Friday

This is just your daily reminder that it IS Friday in case you’re like me and are constantly forgetting which day it is lately 🙃 Who is with me?! Tonight we are getting crazy and are BBQing steaks to celebrate the warmer weather and our dog Sasha’s 8th birthday! Who knows we might even FaceTime some of her doggy friends... Bride babe: @karilynnmorran MUA: @hpmakeupartistry

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