Mary Kate
McKenna

Photog for Hire! :)

Silver Spring, Maryland

I have the best job! I get to photograph amazing people, traditions and ceremonies on a weekly basis. Brides and grooms quickly stop being clients and become good friends. Bonding with my couples and continuing that friendship long after the pictures have been printed is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

I love each moment of the wedding day and strive to capture it without being pushy, in the way, or forcing things. I am respectful of the ceremony space and guests. The ultimate compliment I can get is, “You were there, but you weren’t- I don’t remember you taking that photograph!” The photographs should tell the story of the day without needing any words, and without anyone knowing I was even there.

My photographic style is eclectic- I have a strong emphasis on a photojournalistic style but mixed in is traditional and artistic. Each wedding is different and I tailor my photography to the needs of each couple.

I am a proud member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WJPA), Professional Photographers Association (PPA) and the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), as well as a participant of The Maine Photographic Workshops (MPW). I have also attended Steve McCurry’s photography workshop in Burma. I am also a volunteer photographer for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NLMDTS), US Campaign for Burma, and several other great organizations.