Steadfast, Rich, Refreshing Love

Love is not just a feeling. It is an intentional act, a slow and steady growth over the years that tightly intertwines two beings. We can't choose to stop loving, because when your life is so completely connected with deepest joys and aches of another human being, the only thing you can fall out of is like. But, love..... love never fails. And when the guests leave the wedding, and when your children have children of their own…. who you have left standing by your side is a constant reminder that you both fought for the greatest kind of love…. The kind that roars in your heart just like the ocean, and travels through generations like a soft breeze. Steadfast, rich, refreshing love. Even when everyone else around you stops. Fight for it.

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Grey & Jessica | Bolivia, North Carolina Love

I adored spending the day with Jessica and Grey at their Bolivia, North Carolina wedding. Seeing this beautiful couples love for each other and Christ blew me away. There is nothing more incredible to me than not only hearing about the deep love a couple has in speeches and conversations on the day of, but also being able to see, capture, and preserve it as well. The spazzy groomsmen had Sarah (my second shooter) and I dying the entire day, Jessica looked absolutely breathtaking, and the setting was perfect. I feel so grateful to have been a part of Jessica and Grey's day, and I cannot wait to see how their marriage flourishes in the years ahead as the God continues to bless their lives.

Minneapolis | Officially Moving

I shared the news of our move back in November but had no idea of when, how or even where we would be moving within the Minneapolis area… My goodness gracious, life has changed drastically since then. This move will be, by far, one of the hardest for me, but I can honestly tell you, without a shadow of a doubt, that this is exactly where God is calling me for this stage of life, however long that is. I wish I could share with you all of the doors God has opened, or the ways he has made this so clear for me and my family right now, but we will save that for another day!… Moving is difficult, emotional and hard. After five moves (and rapidly approaching the sixth) in seventeen years, I can't possibly tell you anything different. In seventeen years though, God has blessed my life in some of the greatest ways

 through those moves and changes. 

My reminder for this move- decide you want it more than you are afraid of it- is something I discovered a while back. I didn't realize how desperately I needed to hear this until last week…. It suddenly hit me that I was moving across the country...far away from the familiar, and most importantly, far from what is comfortable. I found myself stuck between nervousness, excitement, and, quite frankly, panic as I questioned whether or not this move is right. And for the love, I couldn't tell what I was really feeling between it all! We've made hard decisions these past few months, one of them being that my mom and youngest brother will stay in North Carolina while our house is on the market; and I will be moving up early to rent an apartment with my dad while we all finish deciding on a house. I, by nature, like

 to do things within my comfort zone, and let me just tell you, I don't think moving is in anyones comfort zone. I keep reminding myself though, that if this is exactly where God is calling me, then it is worth every single messy, emotional, rough moment, because nothing can compare to living in His will and plan for my life. So, I want this.... I want this because nothing worth having will ever come easy, and fighting to find relationships there and consistency could be one of the greatest most adventurous things I ever experience…. Because God has not called me to live a life of complacency or comfort, but one that is challenged and changed and glorifying to Him. 

The wonderful news is, I have an official move date- June 24th! Yes, three weeks away… Two of which will be spent in Europe starting this Sunday! I will be sharing more in the weeks ahead, but I will be off of most social media during our trip. A huge thank you to all of my friends and so many incredible people within this industry that have encouraged and challenged me through this. I am so, so thankful for you!

-MACKENZIE

Weekend Life

I can't wait to start sharing some personal posts called weekend life. They'll be filled with lots of fun info on what I've been up to along with sharing some of my hopes, dreams, and desires ahead!

I have practically lived half of my life on the water with family! For as long as I can remember we've been taking our boat everywhere, traveling for family trips at lakes up north, and making memories along the way.

This past weekend we packed up the boat and the fam and headed out on the water! We had a gorgeous day filled with skiing, swimming, and even a little bit of rain....Yes, the rain was not in our plans! 

  P.S. All of the photos where shot on my iphone. I have fallen in love with my VSCO app so, I opted to leave my gear at home and instead make use of my phone while we were on the water! Here's a peek into the fun day......