Bring your wildest dreams to life with a fun-filled session, creatively directed by an award-winning portrait photographer.
Creative Photography
Bold, Vibrant, & Personal
whatever gift you have received
Each of you should use
1 Peter 4:10
to serve others,
as faithful stweards
of God's grace in it's various forms.
No matter how your dreams come to you, or where they take you, I'm ready to bring your creative visions to life! Do you have a dream of dancing downtown, freezing time in a sharp and timeless silhouette, or flying to a mountain top where the world is your backdrop? We can do that!
Explore your creative side
No matter how your dreams come to you, or where they take you, I'm ready to bring your creative visions to life! Do you have a dream of dancing downtown, freezing time in a sharp and timeless silhouette, or flying to a mountain top where the world is your backdrop? We can do that!
Explore your creative side
The best part of creative portraiture is becoming the art itself. Imagine exploring a museum, marveling at the beautiful features, then pausing to realize that those features are you! That's the heart of creative portraiture - making something breathtaking that anyone would love in their home and realizing that beautiful thing is you, in full expression, shining for the world.
Be the art
Complete your experience with top-quality print products. Designed for beauty and built to last, these heirloom-quality prints and albums are the "icing on the cake" to any session. From stunning acrylic prints and fine art canvases to heirloom-quality albums and matted prints, these exquisite print products will bring your whole experience to life.
Fill your home with heirloom artwork
The best part of creative portraiture is becoming the art itself. Imagine exploring a museum, marveling at the beautiful features, then pausing to realize that those features are you! That's the heart of creative portraiture - making something breathtaking that anyone would love in their home and realizing that beautiful thing is you, in full expression, shining for the world.
Be the art
Complete your experience with top-quality print products. Designed for beauty and built to last, these heirloom-quality prints and albums are the "icing on the cake" to any session. From stunning acrylic prints and fine art canvases to heirloom-quality albums and matted prints, these exquisite print products will bring your whole experience to life.
FILL YOUR HOME WITH HEIRLOOM ARTWORK
to serve others,
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received
1 Peter 4:10
as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms.
The core of creative portraits varies widely. In this portfolio, you'll find a hodgepodge of past ideas and their executions. Some ideas stemmed from amusing bedtime stories I wove together for my children, and others came in the moment. Most of these are solo shoots, but on the occasions I decide to offer seasonal sessions, they'll usually find their way here too. Enjoy!
The Portfolio
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I believe professional photography should be a rich and memorable experience, so I've spent years carefully curating a beautiful collection of high-end gowns for you to ensure your time with me is just that. In my experience, looking great and feeling great are often one in the same, so I hope you'll find something here that makes you feel like the star you are!
McKinley Hodge Exclusives
The Client Closet
Flutter Dresses
Ivory Allure, XS-XXL
ZeBuBeYou
Vintage lace boho, XS-L
Chicaboo (pictured with Chloe skirt)
Winter White Everly, 4-20
Chicaboo
Pearl White Eden, 4-12
Flutter Dresses
White A-list, 0-16
Flutter Dresses
Snow Fall OOAK, 2-12
ZeBuBeYou
Lace Clover, XS-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Champagne Run away with me, s-XL
Leah Maria Couture
Champagne Velvet, XS-XXL
ZeBuBeYou
Cream Cottage, S-XL
Reclamation
Softness Slip, XS-XXXL
Don & Judy
Adelade, M-XXXL
Reclamation
Tea PArty, Xs-XL
Reclamation
Flora, s-XXL
Chicaboo
Lilac Athena, 4-12
Before & Ever Couture
Taupe Run away with me, s-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Pink/Purple Run away with me, s-XL
Agneshka Maternity
Boho Mauve, S-XL
Chicaboo
Garnet Monroe with Train, 4-12
Chicaboo (pictured with removable Zoe skirt)
Merlot Juliet with Bell Sleeves, 4-18
Chicaboo (with removable sleeves)
Boysenberry Velvet Athena, 4-12
ZeBuBeYou
Burnt Orange Velvet, S-XL
Chicaboo (with removable sleeves)
Ginger Velvet Athena, 4-12
Before & Ever Couture
Forever After, s-XL
Chicaboo (with removable sleeves)
Juniper Velvet Athena, 4-12
Chicaboo
Seaweed Green Juliet, 4-12
ZeBuBeYou
Olive Ruffles, S-XL
Chicaboo
Royal Blue Athena - 4-12
Chicaboo
Royal Blue Eden, 4-12
Agneshka Maternity
NAVY Blue Boho, XS-XL
ZeBuBeYou
navy Velvet, XS-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Petal Kisses, s-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Diva Gown, S-XL
Silk Fairies
Gia Gown, M-XL
Flutter Dresses
Black A-list, 0-16
Flutter Dresses
Black Smoke, 0-16
Flutter Dresses
White Slip, XS-xl
Flutter Dresses
Champagne Slip, XS-xl
internationally published Memphis maternity, Newborn, and Family photographer
The Process
Go ahead, introduce yourself! The first step to any wonderful session starts with reaching out. Throughout my website, you will find subtle ways to get to know me, but I firmly believe conversations bring relationships to life! I want to meet you and share in your joys before our session and before you even book.
1. Say Hello
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Shortly after you reach out to me, we'll set a date to meet and talk more! We can talk on the phone or go grab some coffee as we walk through all your hopes and expectations for the session, and pre-plan how you'd like to best use each image. This helps me capture each moment with specific intention and it's a wonderful opportunity for us to become more comfortable with each other before session day arrives and I step behind the camera. At the end of our meeting, we'll have your session locked into my calendar and ready to go!
2. Meet and Greet
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During our session, my assistant and I will guide you through things as fluidly as possible, and encourage you to engage with each other. I love experimenting with a variety of angles and shots, so enjoy yourself while we find the best way to tell your story. Your favorite photos will often be the ones you didn't even know were taken! Allow yourself to just feel free and we will take care of the rest.
3. Enjoy your session
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A week or two after your session, I will come to your home to share the "big reveal" with you! This is possibly my favorite part of the process. I will present your personal slideshow as we sit down together to enjoy your images. When you've had a chance to take everything in, we'll select the perfect pieces of artwork for your home.
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Delivery times will vary because I choose to use the best print products in the industry, but you will receive a personalized timeline from me at your ordering appointment. When your artwork is ready for you, we will set a day to come by and hand deliver your pieces. Full artwork installation is included in every delivery to take the guess work out of how and when you'll get around to displaying your new art! I am confident that you will love every piece you receive, and I look forward to helping you grow your collection through many years of work together!
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Go ahead, introduce yourself! The first step to any wonderful session starts with reaching out. Throughout my website, you will find subtle ways to get to know me, but I firmly believe conversations bring relationships to life! I want to meet you and share in your joys before our session and before you even book.
Shortly after you reach out to me, we'll set a date to meet and talk more! We can talk on the phone or go grab some coffee as we walk through all your hopes and expectations for the session, and pre-plan how you'd like to best use each image. This helps me capture each moment with specific intention and it's a wonderful opportunity for us to become more comfortable with each other before session day arrives and I step behind the camera. At the end of our meeting, we'll have your session locked into my calendar and ready to go!
During our session, my assistant and I will guide you through things as fluidly as possible, and encourage you to engage with each other. I love experimenting with a variety of angles and shots, so enjoy yourself while we find the best way to tell your story. Your favorite photos will often be the ones you didn't even know were taken! Allow yourself to just feel free, and we will take care of the rest.
A week or two after your session, I will come to your home to share the "big reveal" with you! This is possibly my favorite part of the process. I will present your personal slideshow as we sit down together to enjoy your images. When you've had a chance to take everything in, we'll select the perfect pieces of artwork for your home.
Delivery times will vary because I choose to use the best print products in the industry, but you will receive a personalized timeline from me at your ordering appointment. When your artwork is ready for you, we will set a day to come by and hand deliver your pieces. Full artwork installation is included in every delivery to take the guess work out of how and when you'll get around to displaying your new art! I am confident that you will love every piece you receive, and I look forward to helping you grow your collection through many years of work together!
You will walk away from your session with more than high quality pictures. You deserve beautiful memories of an incredible and fun experience that you will reminisce in each time you gaze upon your walls or flip the pages of your hand bound heirloom album. These moments are unrepeatable, and meant to be treasured for a lifetime. Because we all treasure things differently, you will have the opportunity to curate your personalized artwork collection at your post-session gallery reveal.
Book your session
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Beyond
Includes:
Access to exclusive client gowns
Full professional session in your home or on location, anywhere (legal of course)
One post-session gallery reveal
Creative Fee - 200 + travel expenses
anywhere, you name it
Local
Includes:
Access to exclusive client gowns
Full professional session in your home or on location (within service area)
One post-session gallery reveal
Creative Fee - 150
right here, right now
Aerial photography is available on location for $50 more. This must be requested at booking.
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love notes from our
— Anni D.
"She was wonderful to work with, very efficient and professional and made me feel totally comfortable in front of the camera. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch photographer."
— The Butlers
"We loved working with McKinley during our family photo shoot. She produced amazing work! I'm still not sure how she captured so many great pics when my small kids were running around 90% of the time. She was so patient and great with the kids!
— Marianna D.
"The changes your body (and emotions) go through when you're pregnant are tough. I've had every unpleasant symptom in the book these past 7 months and have felt the furthest thing from a princess in the process.
But y'all. If McKinley Hodge didn't change all of that! It was cold and the wind was blowing a million miles per hour but that dress!!! It was the best I’ve felt in months and I know I will cherish these memories for years to come. "
— Elizabeth M.
"On the day of the shoot, she was so patient, and charismatic! My husband and kids loved her! Her husband was her assistant and he was so pleasant as well! Now about her work, Wow! The pictures far exceeded my expectations! I literally loved every single image! She captured our love in every picture! Thank you so much for your hard work and for creating memories that will last a lifetime for my family!"
