I'm Markina (Mar-Key-Na) and I am a passionate photographer who loves capturing the beauty in everyday moments. When I’m not out shooting, I’m spending time with my favorite people—my husband of 14 years and our 10-year-old son, Max. We bought our house 5 years ago and it sits on 7-acres in the country and it's our peaceful retreat. (I especially love our front porch)
Family means the world to me, and when I am not out at a photography shoot, you can usually find us at Timberwolves or Twins games or hanging out with friends at the local brewery. We’re always up for new adventures, whether it’s exploring a fun new place or simply spending time together.
I’m also a big fan of cooking—there’s nothing I love more than making a delicious meal, especially when it’s Mexican food (add a margarita, and I’m in heaven!). Life is all about the moments we share with the people we love, and I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to share those moments with my family, friends, and all the wonderful people I photograph.
I hold myself accountable, and I put in the work to make sure that you get the most out of your session.
I don’t even need to tell you how passionate I am about what I do; you’ll be able to see it when the camera is in my hand. And when I get *the shot* everyone knows it – think happy dancing, squealing, and lots of jumping!
You can trust me – not only to deliver, but with all of your pre-session questions or worries. I do my best to make sure that every single person in front of my camera is feeling comfortable, and most importantly, is having a great time.
I capture moments both big and small, as they are. NO trendy filters here. In 20 years, your pictures won’t feel outdated. You’ll be able to look at them and be transported back in time!