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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.

Full day Wedding Coverage

Exclusive photography coverage on your most special day.

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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 hot mess #yegmomma 👶👧 #yegphotographer
🔸Educator with @heart_and_dime
🔸 Lifestyle work: @wildlovelifestyle

HAPPY FRIDAY! I got vaccinated today! I feel like

HAPPY FRIDAY! I got vaccinated today! I feel like that's something to celebrate.

And I'm not telling you this in hopes to inspire others to do the same (because quite honestly it doesn't matter to me whether you choose to or not) but I am telling you just as in like hey this is my life update today. Surprisingly I got a little emotional being in the clinic - It's pretty neat to see so many people working collectively towards a common goal. It's been a CRAZY last year and a bit and I'm hopeful that what's left of my weddings will stick. To give you an idea, I went from having 6 weddings in June to 1... but thankfully July and onwards is absolutely slammed busy (as of right now). SO cheers to you guys, may you have those backyard patio beers today and soak up this glorious weather! Let's hope we can make up for lost time soon.

Babe: @amy.katelyn.cook
Florals: @buttercupyeg
HMUA: @HPmakeupartistry @bethanyearlmakeup
Venue: @boxeryeg

It’s maaaa birdayyy friends and I could use a li

It’s maaaa birdayyy friends and I could use a little pick me up! ✨I’d SO love to see you share a photo I’ve taken of you over the years on your stories, or maybe even a picture of some of your photos on your walls! Even better. Even a grungy sweaty selfie of us! What a great way to make my day on Covid bday number two, the big #34?! haha, I don’t even know anymore 🤍 but I sure do love going down memory lane.

Currently sitting on my front lawn crushing a latte with Sil, we just dropped Hal off at dayhome! 2 photo shoots today actually, taking a few of my bud @carissamariephotography_ and then later on tonight my other pal @jillcoursenphoto is snapping some fam pics for us! Look at me go, so many photo shoots lately of us lol. #noshame. Love you all and thanks for all the support and bday lovin’.

Thanks to my friend @rockwoodphotograph for this snap 🤍

I so badly want to celebrate your love with you; t

I so badly want to celebrate your love with you; to be there for the in between moments and the big ones. I want to be the best third wheeler you’ve ever known! I miss celebrations. To sum it up, I just really miss you all.

Signed, your extroverted pal Kristy. 🤍

Babe: @madihamill

You are more than enough mommas. 🤍 Doesn’t ma

You are more than enough mommas. 🤍 Doesn’t matter what kind of momma you are (humans, pets, plants.. etc). I hope today you feel all the love that surrounds you 🤍 You truly make the world go round.

A special tribute to my momma today - the second photo is us in New York. I was hired to shoot a proposal there many moons ago and she came with to keep me company. I’ll always cherish the memories of that trip with her. She’s my best friend without a doubt. Love you momma G! #happymothersday #mothersday

Photo by my incredible pal @janerosephotography

Is it considered a 1/3 life crisis if you want to

Is it considered a 1/3 life crisis if you want to get a nose piercing at the age of 33? And if not, where is a good place to get this done? (When the closures are done obviously).

I actually have never had a piercing or a tattoo! So help me out. Happy Friday! I wish this weather would smarten up but hey, warmer days are on the horizon.

Babes: @bombshell_stylistk @curtis.webster.ndt

Finish this: the most underrated dessert is ______

Finish this: the most underrated dessert is _______.

Honestly, I LOVE biscottis.. I know, weird right? I think they’re highly underrated. A cookie covered in chocolate that you can dip in a hot beverage, delicious! When I was 16 I used to work for @secondcupcanada and they had the best biscottis! I’ve recently learned they no longer have them which is actually a travesty. Also, I’ll never know why barely anyone sells oatmeal chocolate chip cookies 🤷‍♀️

Babes: @kimkwaz01
MUA: @hpmakeupartistry
Ice cream: @madebymarcus

ANXIETY, you sure are a real treat these days. If

ANXIETY, you sure are a real treat these days.

If you're feeling at all like I am today, you're feeling pretty damn anxious. Alberta, we're really pooping the bed right now, and I think we can all agree something needs to change. It's okay to feel however it is you're feeling, because this is NOT a normal thing to go through, for anyone.

I don't like to get into heavy topics on here, but I just know that we're all hurting in some way shape or form.. it doesn't matter who you are. We don't know what's coming, we don't know when or if life will ever be the same, and that's a scary place to be.

Sending you all love today and every day. I hope we can get through this and keep our sanity. I hope we can someday soon keep everyone healthy while keeping our economy afloat.

Here's a pretty photo of my most recent gorgeous bride @daynajohnston. Who doesn't love jean jackets and vintage bikes!? Photo taken at @oldebackroads. MUA: @blushartistrymua

🤍 Local Love Mothers Day Giveaway! 🤍 FRIEND

🤍 Local Love Mothers Day Giveaway! 🤍

FRIENDS, you've been SO good to us all and so what better way to say thanks than to team up with this awesome crew for an INCREDIBLE Mother's Day giveaway! The wonderful ladies involved in this giveaway are all from the Leduc area (my old stompin' grounds), and I am a BIG fan of everything they have to offer. Thank you for supporting the small businesses in your area, you'll never know exactly how much it's appreciated - especially right now!

What's up for grabs:
🤍 A 30 minute photo session of your choice with @wildlovephotos, valued at $250
🤍 A $100 credit to spend with @dayswithgray
🤍 A $100 credit to spend at @beeandkey_boutique
🤍 A Classic Facial at @relaxandrenewspa_leduc, valued at $110
🤍 A "Mama" sweater from @haloclothingco $60 value
🤍 Keratase Shampoo & Conditioner from @bombshellbhs $85 value
🤍 Beer from @ruralroutesbrewing $25 value
🤍 A charcuterie board from @dot.artistry valued at $100

To Enter:
🤍 Follow ALL local companies listed above
🤍 Tag your friends below (one additional entry for every person you tag)
🤍 For additional entries, share to your stories and save this post!

BE AWARE:
🤍 DO NOT send your banking info to any scammer accounts, as we would never ask for that information!

Winner will be announced on Thursday May 6th!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Wedding photographer reality check ✔ Styled bri

Wedding photographer reality check ✔

Styled bridal shoots matter, yes. Everyone needs beautiful images for their portfolio (and the good ol' grid, of course)! But capturing real and authentic candid moments matter more. Don't measure your success based on the beauty of your insta grid, styled shoots and number of followers. Measure your success based on how happy your clients are with your customer service and your end product instead. At the end of the day, that's really all that matters. Amirighhhttt?!

Tyson's reaction to seeing @daynajohnston come down the aisle was absolutely everything. These are the moments where I realize the worth of my art, and the reason for why I do this. 💛 We are the storytellers of our generation, and that my friends is an incredible title to carry. #momentsovermountains #emotionsurfers

This is what’s up today! Just insert a half nake

This is what’s up today! Just insert a half naked Halle, a few little potties on the ground around our house and even more clutter. Let the potty training commence! 👏

Any tips hit me below (or encouragement to get through this week haha)! As always, much love ✌️ Happy Monday pals!

Thanks to my bud @carissamariephotography_ for this photo from a little while back!

Pro tip: get your clients to spray it right at you

Pro tip: get your clients to spray it right at you.. and open your mouth 😛 You get a fun photo and a drink at the same time!

I’m pretty hooked on the Rose Prosecco from Superstore right now.. and the Mama Mango from Costco 😂 any other good ones I should know about?

Happy Sunday friends. ❤️

Babes: @kimmymamczasz @keatonbuchberger
Wardrobe: @whocareswear
Building: @manchester_yeg
Mural: @alixandrajade

Let’s talk first jobs for a second! I feel lik

Let’s talk first jobs for a second!

I feel like first jobs can tell you a lot about a person. For me, my first job was the person who sold the coffee in a cart in a smokey bingo hall in Leduc, collecting 5 cent tips! What can you tell about me from that? Well, obviously that I have no shame (lol) and that maybe my mom played bingo a lot.. maybe that I didn’t mind being around smoke as a teenager 🧐😂

Fun fact as well: photography has been my longest job to date, I think the longest position I ever held was likeeeee 4 years. 🤪 I’ve been shooting for 8 years now!

So, what about you? Please tell me your first embarrassing job. 😜

Gorgeous babe: @aslevinsky
MUA: @hpmakeupartistry
Hair: @bombshell_stylistk @bombshellbhs

There is just something about a pandemic wedding..

There is just something about a pandemic wedding... makes it all just a little bit sweeter 🍭 oh and some beautiful falling snow doesn’t hurt either! ❄️ Sending so much love to this amazing couple 😘

Bride babe: @daynajohnston
Location: @oldebackroads
MUA: @blushartistrymua
Hair: Suzanne Arbour
Florals: Morinville Flower and Gift Shop

April's not my favorite month, but the good thing

April's not my favorite month, but the good thing about it is that MAY is around the corner. Which means spring flowers, hotter weather, Mother's Day and my BURDAY is just around the corner. 👏

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE birthdays, and for mine I like to put the heat on the ol husband @ceemers9 and make sure he knows I must be spoiled the whole month long... and since we're living in a freaking pandemic, it means he's going to need to improvise big time this year. 😅 Any other May babies out there?! Where my stubborn Taurus' at? #monthlongbirthday #itsgottabemay

Venue: @boxeryeg
Florals: @buttercup.yeg
Dress: @sheinofficial @shein_ca
HMUA: @bethanyearlmakeup @hpmakeupartistry
Models: @travis.jc @amy.katelyn.cook

Life update! Well friends it’s been quite the w

Life update!

Well friends it’s been quite the week. We sadly lost a member of our family suddenly so it’s been a bit of a roller coaster for my fam 😰. Hal had her first day at dayhome, and I’ve basically just been trying to get through a boat load of editing! 👩‍💻

So in an effort to brighten my mood, here’s a photo of some smiley babes 😛 @kimmymamczasz @keatonbuchberger

Hope everyone’s having a wonderful and SUNNY weekend! Soak it up. 🌞

Heavy question for you, and I hate to be a downer

Heavy question for you, and I hate to be a downer on a beautiful day like today, but who is TRULY there for you?

Let's say something happened to you tonight and you were in the hospital and there’s only a few people allowed in to come say goodbye (thanks to Covid), who would they be? I don't know about you but I've personally had some wake up calls due to some tragedies in the family over the last several months, and it's been eye opening to say the least. It sucks that tragedies often are the times in life when we actually realize what we have, and the solid people who are there for us. Quite frankly, the pandemic has been one big tragedy that has shown us who those people are as well.

Hug those people extra hard today that would be there for you, because life can change in the blink of an eye and you don't want to regret never showing that person how much you loved them. TAKE ALLLL THE PHOTOS! Life is VERY short, let's not take it for granted.

Bride babe: @devonwetzstein

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