Photography in Pennsylvania

Brooke Makena Photography

location: New York City, Philadelphia , PA

willing to travel: Yes

prices from: I offer wedding collections ranging from intimate celebrations to full wedding weekends, with most couples investing between 8,000 and 12,000 depending on coverage, location, and the experience they're looking for. No two weddings are exactly alike, so every collection is thoughtfully tailored around what matters most to you. Whether that's film photography, Super 8, engagement photos, additional photographers, or coverage that spans an entire wedding weekend, we'll build something that feels aligned with your day rather than fitting you into a package. Every wedding collection includes an heirloom album credit because I believe your photographs deserve a life beyond a screen. Long after the wedding day is over, I want you to have something tangible to hold, revisit, and pass down. For couples planning a smaller celebration, I also offer micro wedding collections with adjusted coverage options.

about us
Couples tend to feel at ease with me quickly, which changes everything about how their day is experienced and documented. I’m calm, present, and intentional in how I show up. Nothing feels forced or overly directed. My team and I create space for you to actually be in your wedding day, not performing for it, and that allows the moments to unfold in a way that feels real. That presence has a direct impact on your experience. You’re not being pulled away constantly or rushed through a list of photos. Instead, there’s a natural rhythm to the day. We step in when needed, offer guidance when it’s helpful, and step back when it matters most. It allows you to stay connected to your people and your environment, while knowing everything is being captured with care. What makes working with me different is the balance between that experience and the final result. My approach blends documentary and editorial with a fine art perspective, using both digital and film. The focus is always on capturing you in a way that feels honest and true, so that years from now, when these images are revisited, they reflect exactly who you were in this season of your life.

our approach / working with us
My style is a blend of documentary and editorial, approached with a fine art perspective. I’m drawn to what’s real, so while I’ll guide when needed, I’m just as focused on what’s naturally unfolding. I work with both digital and film, with film playing a big role in how I see. It requires intention and trust in the moment, which keeps the work grounded and not overproduced. That carries into everything I photograph. The end result is imagery that feels honest, refined, and lasting. Not trend driven, but rooted in connection, style, and the overall feeling of the day.

why we love weddings
What I love most about weddings is how intentional they are. Every choice has meaning, whether it’s something deeply personal or something that simply felt right to you. I love documenting all of it alongside the moments that happen naturally throughout the day. The details you spent months thinking through, the work your vendor team brought to life, and the interactions you couldn’t have planned even if you tried. The flower chosen because it reminded you of your grandmother, the way a space was designed to feel like you, and the way your people move within it. None of it feels separate to me. It’s all part of the same story. Being able to document it in a way that holds onto the feeling of it, exactly as it was, is something I don’t take lightly.

our travel policy
I don’t charge a travel fee for weddings in New England, New York City, Upstate New York, Washington DC, or Northeast Pennsylvania. I also have a trusted team based in Toledo and Detroit, so I’m able to serve those areas seamlessly as well. I’m lucky to consider all of these places home in different ways, which is why travel is included within them. For weddings outside of these regions, travel fees do apply. I’m always open to new locations and will provide a custom quote based on the scope of travel.

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