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Beauty can be seen in all things.

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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Here’s a little tribute to the Ipsens! When th

Here’s a little tribute to the Ipsens!

When this wedding for Maddy and Kody came along, the small town gal in me just couldn’t resist to be a part of it. Even though I was booked, I was grateful that @meg.rae.photography was able to associate shoot it on my behalf! Being from the Calmar/Thorsby area myself, these small town weddings do hold a special place in my heart - and who can resist a groom in a cowboy hat (amight?!).

Congrats to Maddy and Kody! @maddyipsen

Associate shooter: @meg.rae.photography
Second shooter: @melissamorganphotos

10/10 recommend shooting portraits at @marrowcamro

10/10 recommend shooting portraits at @marrowcamrose. Also 10/10 recommend working with couples like these two who are the most fun and kind humans ever. 🫶

Thank you so much L & S for your support and love, and I hope you know you always have a friend in me. Congrats lovers! #lovestakeshofer

Bride babe: @lindseycow
Hair: @robynhatesolives
MUA: @definitionbeautyyeg
Dress: @novellebridal
Suit: @indochino
Florals: @nestfloralstudiocamrose
Second shooter: @meg.rae.photography

Just soaking up the last of the warm fall colors w

Just soaking up the last of the warm fall colors with @emily_samycia and Marco 🍂

These were shot by my super talented associate @hueofbluephotography 🙌 I can’t wait to see what she creates on the wedding day 👌

Before it gets too snowy I neeeeed to share part 2

Before it gets too snowy I neeeeed to share part 2 of @darcisych and @mburroughs7’s engagement shoot, which happened to be super rainy and in her parents garden. Their love. The colors. The dog, too sweet not to share 🌸

🎃 Happy Halloween to all you spooky ghouls out

🎃 Happy Halloween to all you spooky ghouls out there 🎃

Throwback to this super fun shoot with these babes @swalicki @cody_780_

Makeup by the ever so talented @bb.beautyboss

⬆️ The difference between blue hour vs golden

⬆️ The difference between blue hour vs golden hour. Which one do you prefer? ⬆️ ☀️ 🌙

Thanks Samantha for humouring me and allowing me to capture some romantic photos of you and your man, even though we were taking family photos I just can never resist 😜 @samanthalm17

And through all of life’s challenges, at least I

And through all of life’s challenges, at least I have you 💛

I had the best time capturing our friends on the windiest & most incredible fall evening. I love these kiddos like they’re my own!

Tana, thank you for coming into my life. ILU. @poppycottonco You’re pretty swell too Joe! ;)

Angels on earth ⬆️ 👼 Megan and Davin, wor

Angels on earth ⬆️ 👼

Megan and Davin, words cannot describe what it meant to be a part of your day. You are truly so SO loved by everyone around you - I could see and feel it throughout the day and I hope this was the day you always dreamed of. On top of it all, I gained a friend for life in @meganemily_11, I can see why everyone loves her so much and I’m so happy to now call her my friends too. ILU!

Massive thanks to my ride or die @meg.rae.photography for shooting alongside me on this day. You are so so talented my friend!

MUA: @blushartistrymua
Venue: @gardenview.estate
Icecream truck: @baileysvintageicecream
Video: @timelesstreeweddings
Florals: @3bsflowers
Dress: @novellebridal

Thankful for a heck of a lot of things, but mostly

Thankful for a heck of a lot of things, but mostly these 3 turkeys ⬆️

Fun fact: our youngest was named after this song by Miike Snow.

Happy Thanksgiving to all you amazing humans out there 💛 I really hope this weekend you’ve felt the love and that your bellies are full.

Also grateful as always to my adorable pal @jessicastormpictures for snapping these of us on dirt mountain 🏔️🤣

A little bit of a vulnerability share today, as I

A little bit of a vulnerability share today, as I come out of hiding to share this super fun 🏔️ session!

As someone who has been in this gig for a long time now, I’ve felt the weight of changes in the industry, changes in trends, changes in shooting & editing styles. While a lot of it I admit stresses me out (just an older gal trying to stay relevant here 🤪), these things have in turn helped me to be pushed outside of my comfort zone. It’s been a year of growth for me I feel and I’m so happy to look back on the changes I’ve tried to make in the way I work.

I wanted to share some things I’ve been working on this year as I don’t share much of what’s really going on deep in my brain and quite simply the things that keep me up at night:

- finding and working with ideal clients who truly value me and also people that I generally love to be around
- ensuring my images truly reflect who my clients are
- letting go of “perfection” and embracing “the real”
- using every single lens I own at every single session
- trying to remember to play music at sessions
- pushing outside my comfort zone of “posing” and capturing more of the in between and more “real” moments
- leaning into my storytelling abilities
- noticing little details more often
- ensuring my work has a huge variety in perspectives and also lighting
- utilizing flash more when needed to create different effects
- ensuring my editing stays true to me (warm) while also ensuring it’s timeless and not something I will look back and cringe on in 10 years 😅

If you’ve made it so far, thank you for listening to the inner workings of my brain!

I am sooo so happy I’ve been able to meet and get to know @bailsderudder and @mikekmacleod! They truly feel like friends I’ve known my whole life and I feel so incredibly grateful to be able to share a small part of their story.

Accommodations: @sundancebybasecamp

I loveeee LOVE ya’ll! This shoot celebrating t

I loveeee LOVE ya’ll!

This shoot celebrating these babes was the perfect mix of autumn, golden light and blue hour 🌙. Alysha and Matt, I couldn’t feel more excited and honored to capture your love story. I love your sense of adventure and your adoration for all things each other and nature. I have no doubt your big day is going to be a freaking blast! 😝 Congrats lovers! 😘

Babes: @alyshawagner @m_roshk

Happy Friday pals! 💃 I’m excited to share P

Happy Friday pals! 💃

I’m excited to share Part 1 of Darci and Michael’s engagement which was shot on her parents incredible farm in the rain.

These two are freaking cute together and I am beyond excited to photograph their big day next year (squeeeeal!). Thanks to these two for having me and for oh so happily embracing the rain. Nothing is better than having clients who can truly make the best out of any situation. I can’t wait to share Part 2!

Babes: @darcisych @mburroughs7

Introducing Mr. And Mrs. Betteridge! Nothing make

Introducing Mr. And Mrs. Betteridge!

Nothing makes me happier than witnessing this beauty become a wifey for life (with no returns!). The amount of thought and intention put into this day was incredible. The first look and private vows took place where Tyler proposed, and the official ceremony was held in the comfort of their backyard. 💛

These two love cocktails and fine dining, so the venue choice of @dallayeg for the reception and @doscrestaurant for some fun portraits made perfect sense. The company, the food, the drinks made for one perfect evening for these two. I feel so blessed to have been a small part of it, what a freakin’ blast!

Thank you Bronwyn and Tyler for your trust, and for just generally being stand up humans and so fun to be around. ILU!

Babe: @bronwynkropla
Florals: @laurelsonwhyte
Video: @fergusonmediafilms
MUA: Amanda and Krista
Venue: @dallayeg
Portrait location: @doscrestaurant

Safe to say I am absolutely stoked to photograph t

Safe to say I am absolutely stoked to photograph these two next year 🫶

Haley and Brendan, you two are a vibe and I am so lucky to be the one to capture your story. You may have almost died on that bike but hey it was a damn good time! 😜 Congrats lovers!

Babes: @haleyjosey @brendancunningham

Introducing the Robertsons ✨ I think the best

Introducing the Robertsons ✨

I think the best part about my job is being able to literally fall in love with my clients, and let me tell you - these two hold a special space in my heart. 💛

The simple beauty of this day wrapped up in a blanket of hugs and love in the best way I can describe it. I loved every single thing about the day, and I hope it was truly the best day yet for these two angels. 🫶

Thank you so very much to @sapphirejonesey @crobs11 for including me in this day I’ll never forget.

Venue: @playblackhawk
Second shooter: @mommapenguin.photography
Video: @studioskogstad
Planner: @primroseyeg
MUA: @beth_wilson95 @beccareif
Florals: @kieserhome

Conway and Stacey are married! I know these two

Conway and Stacey are married!

I know these two are so adored and loved by everyone, I’m sure there are many people waiting to see a few shots from their day. From the moment I met Stacey I knew she was special, she had a sweetness to her that can’t go unnoticed.

These two have the kindest and softest love, and I truly hope these images portray that. Congrats to these amazing humans! Thank you for having me along for the ride. 💛🫶 @hoodiestan @conwaykootenay

Special thanks to my amazing second shooter @hueofbluephotography. It was a great last wedding shooting together. ILU!

Venue: @uabotanicgarden
MUA: @allurebychelsea
Hair: @hairbyjla_
Dress: @thewhitegalleryyeg
Florals: @dosiedotes

I’ll never take for granted being a part of mome

I’ll never take for granted being a part of moments like this ✨

Maternity/newborn season is almost upon us and I am so so excited! Thank you Jordyn for bringing the 🔥 to @leducloftonmain, I loved your vibe and style so much! Congrats mama 💛

Mama babe: @jordynfiala
MUA: @hpmakeupartistry

More sun-kissed evenings amongst the sunflowers pl

More sun-kissed evenings amongst the sunflowers please! ☀️

I had the best time with these two cuties, the weather, the GOOSE, the champagne - it all came together so perfectly. We had initially planned to go to the corn maze but we changed our minds to shoot at @greenthumbkidssherwoodpark and I’m so glad we did! This spot is amazing, especially at sunset! The owner was so lovely. Thank you so much for having us! 👏💛

Bride and groom to be: @meganemily_11 @davinpacholok

💛 Happy birthday to my other half 💛 Chris h

💛 Happy birthday to my other half 💛

Chris hates attention in any shape or form, so I felt like this was a great way to embarrass him publicly 🤪

But in all seriousness, I am so happy you still put up with me and I’m so grateful our daughters have an amazing man like you to admire and look up to for their entire lives. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: you’re the best choice I ever made in my life. I love you beyond measure and hope you feel so loved today. Hopefully the boys play some extra pranks on you today at work 😉

Happy birthday punk 😘 @ceemers9

Special thanks to my buddy @jessicastormpictures for shooting these photos for us! Photos of Chris and the girls have historically been a favorite of mine and this one’s a real beauty. 💛

Yay for more Instagram squares to show off this be

Yay for more Instagram squares to show off this beautiful day!

Morganne and Aaron, your day is what urban wedding dreams are made of 🫶 In the short time I’ve known you, I truly feel like I’ve known you forever. “Kindness” was the resounding word from the day, and I couldn’t agree more. Your kindness radiates like the sun in these images. Thank you for sharing your light with the world, and congrats again beauties! @morganneam @aaronkrywiak

Special thanks to all the other vendors involved:
Planner/coordinator: @rbeventsyeg
Commissioner: @whyknotweddings
Second shooter: @aftonphotography
HMUA: @blushartistrymua @demiarseneault
Dj: @nyquest_entertainment
Florals: @petalforyourthoughts
Venue: @bellinscona
Dress: @novellebridal

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