SOUNDS OF A SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY

A couple lying on grass, the woman resting her head on the man's shoulder while reading a book titled 'Treasury of Classic Poetry'.

WILMINGTON-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER, TRAVELING BEYOND.

You do not want someone who just “takes photos”. You want someone who sees the soul in the moment.

Clients who are looking for…

- An eye for genuine, cinematic emotion

- A comfort-centered storytelling approach

- All-inclusive galleries

- Makes you feel comfortable, even if you do not love being or have been in front of a camera

A bride and groom holding hands and facing each other in a room with natural light, sitting on a leather couch near a large window. The bride is in a white lace dress, and the groom is in a dark suit. There are vases of flowers on a table in the foreground, and a green wall with a textured art piece and plants in the background.

C L I C K H E R E F O R

ELOPEMENTS

A man holding a newborn baby outdoors, with a woman smiling in the background, in a wooded area during daytime.

C L I C K H E R E F O R

PORTRAITS

A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors, with the bride and groom embracing, surrounded by wedding flowers and guests clapping, on a brick pathway with trees and a brick building in the background.

C L I C K H E R E F O R

WEDDINGS

I’m here to capture your story — who you are, who you love, and the moments you’ll want to remember forever.

I am a coffee-loving, story-obsessed photographer who specializes in capturing the real, meaningful moments that make up your life. Moody, emotional, and authentic — your story is always my focus. Based in Wilmington, NC, I travel across the state (and others) to help craft timeless experiences through intentional imagery.

A woman with glasses and tattoos, smiling while holding a camera, sitting on a wooden stool in front of a plain white background. There are items on the floor including a vinyl record, a newspaper, a camera, a disco ball, and a pair of shoes.

HI! I’M MACKENZIE OTTINGER, AND

"She made us feel so comfortable and confident. I was very nervous to be on camera but she made everything feel so natural and fun and romantic." - Genevieve

"I look forward to the session, she is calming, and never makes me feel stiff or uncomfortable" - Sara

"She made us feel so comfortable and confident. I was very nervous to be on camera but she made everything feel so natural and fun and romantic." - Genevieve "I look forward to the session, she is calming, and never makes me feel stiff or uncomfortable" - Sara

"She really made the concept come to life." - Hannah

"She truly knows what she’s doing and makes it so fun!!" - Lily

"She really made the concept come to life." - Hannah "She truly knows what she’s doing and makes it so fun!!" - Lily

"You will feel like you’re just hanging out with a friend and not feel the stress that can sometimes come with photo sessions!" - Jenny

"She genuinely was excited to work with us and to be a part of our story" - Melanie

"You will feel like you’re just hanging out with a friend and not feel the stress that can sometimes come with photo sessions!" - Jenny "She genuinely was excited to work with us and to be a part of our story" - Melanie

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