Makaela Skinner Photo

Makaela Skinner Photo Weddings • Elopements • Engagements
📍Jupiter + West Palm Beach FL

The only way to announce you’re tying the knot, if you ask me.Every time I photograph an engagement session, my goal is ...
06/20/2026

The only way to announce you’re tying the knot, if you ask me.

Every time I photograph an engagement session, my goal is to help my couples think beyond a traditional photoshoot and create something that feels like them. Something that reflects their story, their season of life, and the little things that make their relationship unique.

Vicky and Phil had just moved into their new home, complete with a beautiful backyard that has quickly become their favorite place to spend time together. Phil grills a mean steak, Vicky loves relaxing poolside, and evenings often end with a game of dominoes or cards.

So we built a moment around exactly that. Personalized dominoes with their future last name, cards by the pool, steak on the grill, and of course, a touch of 70s-inspired nostalgia woven throughout the evening.

What started as an engagement session quickly felt more like hanging out with friends on a summer evening. By the end of the night, we were all sitting down to dinner together with their moms, sharing stories and enjoying one more moment before the sun disappeared.

I’d say this is what it’s all about. Genuine connection with people who quickly start to feel like family. Stepping into their world for a little while, immersing myself in their story, and documenting this season of life exactly as it felt.

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06/16/2026

Film and digital bringing these bridal sessions to life!

If you haven’t checked out Little Rose Wedding Chapel | Miami, FL , you now just discovered a little glimpse of that vintage old Hollywood feel in an intimate venue in the heart of Miami!

The incredible team
Venue & planning Little Rose Wedding Chapel | Miami, FL
HMUA: Flirtacious Looks® Agency | Miami Makeup & Hair Styling
Photo & super 8: South Florida Wedding Photographer | East Coast Weddings
Dress: Pronovias

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The Scalisis’ wedding with South Florida Wedding Photographer at the gorgeous Pelican Club.We began the day with a beaut...
06/12/2026

The Scalisis’ wedding with South Florida Wedding Photographer at the gorgeous Pelican Club.

We began the day with a beautiful ceremony at a historic Catholic church in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. There is something so sacred about exchanging vows in a place that has witnessed generations of marriages, rooted in faith, tradition, and the true meaning of the covenant being made.

From there, we made our way to the Pelican Club in Jupiter, where family and friends gathered for an intimate candlelit reception overlooking the water. Every part of the evening felt warm, intentional, and deeply personal.

What I loved most about this day was how present they were with one another. There was no rush, no worrying about what was next, just two people fully experiencing the joy of becoming husband and wife, surrounded by the people who mean the most to them.

A wedding day lived fully in the moment is always the one remembered most.

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Every detail was thoughtfully chosen to further tell their story. Every element invited guests into an experience that f...
06/11/2026

Every detail was thoughtfully chosen to further tell their story. Every element invited guests into an experience that felt entirely reflective of the couple, from the colors and textures to the atmosphere of the space itself.

Every part of Gigi’s and Ian’s day reflected their relationship and saying yes to forever on Gigi’s family’s property made it even more intentional.

As a photographer, it’s important to me to capture these details in a way that feels intentional and fully experienced. Before guests arrive, there is a certain warmth and anticipation that fills the space. I want those images to hold that feeling, the quiet excitement just moments before the ceremony begins.

Then, as the ceremony unfolds, every detail becomes part of the experience. The florals, the setting, the people, and the emotion all work together to create something deeply personal. Capturing these moments on film added another layer of grounding and nostalgia, preserving them in a way that feels timeless and true to how they were lived.

It is also such a gift to work alongside a team that understands the significance of every decision the couple made. When each vendor cares deeply about bringing those details to life, it allows the bride and groom to fully step into the experience they so thoughtfully created.

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The couples I connect with most are usually the ones who care deeply about people.Not just how the wedding looked, but h...
06/09/2026

The couples I connect with most are usually the ones who care deeply about people.

Not just how the wedding looked, but how it felt to be there.

The conversations during dinner.
The way dad watched his baby girl marry the man he had prayed for.
The quiet moment together before walking down the aisle.
The feeling of finally exhaling once the day fully begins.

So much of my approach is rooted in creating enough space for those moments to naturally happen instead of constantly interrupting them.

Yes, I’ll guide when needed.
But I also know when to step back and let the emotions breathe.

Because the moments that stay with you for decades are rarely the overly posed ones. They’re the moments that felt honest, lived-in, and emotionally true while they were happening.

If you’re planning a wedding that values the in between moments and being fully present, save this for later 🤗

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06/04/2026

She’s my everything and beyond.

Becoming Mr. & Mrs. Wilson on Super 8 at the Morikami Japanese gardens and in Brooke’s parents home in south florida.

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This wedding is forever branded in my mind where it felt like a dream. Moments of film sprinkled throughout added warmth...
05/19/2026

This wedding is forever branded in my mind where it felt like a dream. Moments of film sprinkled throughout added warmth and another layer of storytelling.

From the moment of getting ready, Gabrielle radiated and every turn I felt I was documenting true moments with feeling in her parents home that her mom designed from the inside out. The garden just outside the window held memories of her grandmother as it was her favorite place.

The celebrations continued throughout her family’s property where memories were held since she was a little girl. Every place had memories and significance.

They said yes to forever under the palms with those dearest to them with Jesus at the center. And as they celebrated becoming one, we made our way to the water where they had many memories and dates of boating together and watching the sunset.

As it neared dusk, a storm rolled in over the horizon creating a stunning sunset as Ian and Gabrielle had a moment alone together on the dock.

The clouds rolled in and the rain came, but that didn’t stop the celebration under the tent. From one heart felt speech to another there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. The night continued with a live band and all the good vibes solely captured on film (which was the cherry on top imo 🤌🏼)

A day I’ll never forget. And new friends that I’ll forever cherish.

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Moments of film + digital at the Palm Mansion with the Youngs. This day was so very special as it was the day my best fr...
05/15/2026

Moments of film + digital at the Palm Mansion with the Youngs.

This day was so very special as it was the day my best friend married the man she had prayed for. Shooting film allowed me to truly capture those lived in moments and still being present in every moment of the day.

Working with my incredible associate Lindsey, made the day feel so seamless and truly capturing the joy and holiness of the day.

And worked with my favorite florist ever who weaves their story into the florals so beautifully.

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The Halls celebration weekend was so special to document. Not only are they close friends, but truly feel like family, a...
05/06/2026

The Halls celebration weekend was so special to document. Not only are they close friends, but truly feel like family, and being able to capture these moments alongside the people who have shaped them over the years was such an honor.

Bryce and Anzel got married during COVID and never had the chance to have a wedding where all the people they love could come together and celebrate them. Six years later, seeing them with two beautiful daughters and renewing their vows with God at the center was so beautiful to witness.

It was so hard to narrow it down to just 20 moments to share, but I feel like these truly tell the story of the day and the joy that filled it.

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Happy two years yesterday to these two special people in my life! May 4, 2024 ✨Love reliving this beautiful day capturin...
05/05/2026

Happy two years yesterday to these two special people in my life! May 4, 2024 ✨

Love reliving this beautiful day capturing my sister and her husband.

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