Mary Kate McKenna Photography + The UnCorporate Headshot

Mary Kate McKenna Photography + The UnCorporate Headshot 21 years of unscripted photography. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Frederick, Maryland Hey There! I'm Mary Kate, but most people just call me MK.
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I'm a full-time wedding + lifestyle photographer in the DC Metro area, but travel to wherever is needed to get the shot. I get to photograph amazing people, traditions and locations every week. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is watching couples, families and businesses grow. I love when I meet an engaged couple and a few years later I'm photographing their babies. It's truly an honor an

d I have a passion for documenting these milestones. I live in Frederick, Maryland with my hubby Joe and our three crazy dogs Gordon, Molly and Henry. Joe is in the Army, so I have a very special place in my heart for military families. Giving back to the community is at the heart of my business. I am a volunteer photographer for Operation Love: ReUnited, Inspiration Through Art, Kids Are Heroes, Dodging Diabetes and several other great organizations. Using my photography as a tool to help others has become a large part of what I do. I have documented the plight of AIDS orphans in Zambia, the struggle for land reform in Brazil, and the life of those who live under the totalitarian regime in Burma. I hope that in the future I can do more of this work and help bring to light the many situations that are not justly covered in the media. I grew up in a small town in Indiana. It was there, in a high school darkroom, that I fell in love with the art of photography. I am incredibly lucky that this is now not only my passion, but it's my profession and the best career I could ever ask for.

8.May you always know you matter.and loved.May you always know & respect that you are part of a community.May you always...
09/06/2026

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May you always know you matter.
and loved.

May you always know & respect that you are part of a community.
May you always look for the kid who needs a friend
and always stand up for what is right, even when it isn't easy.

May you always be brave enough to be exactly who you are
and know that how you make people feel matters.

What an incredible privilege it is to be your mama. (or mom, because that's what you say these days.)

J + D got married today in the sweetest little courthouse ceremony, and I’m not sure they stopped smiling for even a sec...
08/27/2026

J + D got married today in the sweetest little courthouse ceremony, and I’m not sure they stopped smiling for even a second. Sometimes the tiniest weddings hold the biggest joy. 🤍

No big production. No huge guest list. Just two people, completely happy to be marrying each other... and honestly, that’s pretty hard to beat.

Congratulations, J + D! What a joy it was to photograph the beginning of this next chapter. 🥂

And just like that… 3rd grade. ❤️Last week, before we started the walk to his brand-new school, I found him sitting by t...
08/25/2026

And just like that… 3rd grade. ❤️

Last week, before we started the walk to his brand-new school, I found him sitting by the window, snuggled up with his best buddy for a few extra minutes.

New school. New teachers. New classmates. New routines. So many new things all at once.

But before taking that big step out the door, there was a quiet moment with Gary Douglas, the dog who has been beside him through all of it.

I know these moments are fleeting. One day, the first day of 3rd grade will feel like a lifetime ago. But for now, I get to stand back and watch these sweet little moments before we head out into his next big adventure.

Here’s to 3rd grade. I think it’s going to be a good one. ❤️

Yesterday was one of those wedding days that reminded me why I only photograph small weddings.E + J were married in the ...
08/17/2026

Yesterday was one of those wedding days that reminded me why I only photograph small weddings.

E + J were married in the sweetest micro wedding at a beautiful church on Capitol Hill, surrounded by just the people closest to them.

Every part of their ceremony felt intentional and deeply personal. From the music they chose to the readings they shared. Nothing was there simply because it was “what you do” at a wedding. It all felt completely them.

And somehow, in the middle of August in DC, the weather decided to cooperate too. No oppressive humidity. No 100-degree temperatures. Just an absolutely gorgeous summer day.

Intimate, meaningful, joyful, and full of love.

Congratulations, E + J! It was such an honor to be there to document it all. 🤍

church: St. Monica & St. James Episcopal Church - Capitol Hill
catering: Corcoran Caterers

I got to be A + J's only witness yesterday. 🥹There’s something incredibly special about being invited into a day this in...
08/13/2026

I got to be A + J's only witness yesterday. 🥹

There’s something incredibly special about being invited into a day this intimate. No crowd. No production. Just two people choosing each other, saying “I do,” and making it official.

A + J, thank you for trusting me to document such a beautiful little piece of your story, and for letting me have a front-row seat to something so personal and full of love.

Congratulations, you two. You’re MARRIED! 🥹🤍

venue: Prosperity Mansion & Farm

Congrats to Kendra + Ray on their beautiful wedding this weekend!Venue: Morningside InnFlorist: Frederick Flower FarmCup...
08/11/2026

Congrats to Kendra + Ray on their beautiful wedding this weekend!

Venue: Morningside Inn
Florist: Frederick Flower Farm
Cupcakes: Sage Cakery
DJ: Crow Entertainment, LLC
Photography: Mary Kate McKenna Photography

08/08/2026

The luckiest 💙

08/07/2026

Clients! I have questions to ask you!

Would you like to help pick when & where I do my fall mini sessions?

08/06/2026

Hey mom and dad: GET IN THE PHOTOS.

Growing up in front of my camera is something I'll never take for granted. 🤍Almost 10 years ago, I photographed the Hill...
08/05/2026

Growing up in front of my camera is something I'll never take for granted. 🤍

Almost 10 years ago, I photographed the Hill family as they were waiting to meet their twin girls. Since then, we've met every year at Malcolm X Park (Meridian Hill Park) to document another chapter of their story.

It's hard to put into words what an honor it is to be invited back, year after year, to witness these milestones. Watching these girls grow from tiny newborns into the incredible 9-year-olds they are today has been one of the greatest joys of my career.

Photographs become so much more meaningful with time. They tell the story of who we were, how we've grown, and the love that has been there through every season.

To the Hill family: thank you for trusting me with your memories for a decade. Being part of your journey is one of the very best parts of what I do. Happy 9th birthday to these amazing girls! 💛

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50 Citizens Way, Suite 202-6
Frederick, MD
21701

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Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 12am

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+12022131272

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