Photographer kneels on the grass to photograph two young girls at a lavender tea party table in front of a rocky hillside

Hi, I'm Makita!

I'm glad you're here.

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How it all began

I first picked up a camera in middle school when my best friend wanted updated pictures for MySpace. What started as a fun hobby grew into a passion through high school and college, where I received an Associate's in Business Administration and a Photography Certification.

After losing my best friend in 2015, I stepped away from photography for nearly nine years. Then Hurricane Helene hit in 2024, and I felt drawn back to my camera with a renewed sense of purpose.

I knew I wanted my photography to mean something more.

My promise to you

I know being in front of a camera can feel uncomfortable, especially if you've had a difficult experience with a photographer before. My promise is to guide you through the process, listen to what matters to you, and create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

You don't have to know how to pose, what to wear, or where to begin. We'll work through those details together, leaving room for the genuine connections and little moments that make your story yours.

Couple embracing by the ocean as a man in a beige sweater kisses the forehead of a smiling woman in a navy knit sweater.

Laughing woman with windblown hair being spun in a man's arms on a gravel path surrounded by green hillside grass.

Bride in a lace gown and long veil reaching for her groom’s hand among moss-covered stone ruins of an old building.

Couple stands with their backs to the camera beside a lake as the man waves toward the distant shore.

Kind Words from my clients

My experience with Makita was absolutely remarkable. I have never had such an amazing, fun, and easy-going photoshoot. Usually I dread getting photos done - but with Makita, she makes you want more. My girls loved their time, and it is very hard to get them to sit down for a picture. She did such a remarkable job.