Black and white motion blur photograph of Makayla in a studio, capturing dynamic movement and a timeless, cinematic feel.

Vintage photobooth strip featuring Makayla from Soleada Photos, capturing a playful and nostalgic photography moment.

Hi i’m MAKAYLA, and i’d love to be your photographer

I find my greatest inspiration in documenting people’s lives and how each person’s story unfolds naturally. I’m drawn to creating thoughtful, organic imagery that reflects genuine connection, especially within the quiet beauty of the Montana landscape.

Being based in Northwest Montana, I find myself apart of these experiences, guiding people into moments where they can be their most authentic selves. Blending both digital and film photography, I am devoted to telling each story in a way that feels natural and honest.

inspired by

Deep Connection // Light // Film Scans

Postcards // Mountain Air // Shadows

Vintage Finds // Slow living

Blooming Wildflowers // Long hikes // worn Denim

Adventures // Campfire Smoke // Hot Coffee

Let's elope!

A plain white vintage boarder for Soleada Photos portraits that adds a vintage and nostalgic feel to photos.

Flatlay featuring a vintage Montana magazine, a film camera, and a Polaroid photo from Soleada Photos, capturing a nostalgic and timeless photography aesthetic.

Meet me in the Rockies

While Montana is now home, my business began full time on the road: traveling around the US with my husband and golden retriever. After 2 years of full time travel, we decided to grow roots in Northwest Montana to be closer to family. My love for traveling has effortlessly joined my business as I still travel many times a year to photograph weddings and elopements all around the US.

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A couple looking at each other in front of running Eagle Falls ceremony location in Glacier National Park.

Couple sharing a romantic kiss on a grassy hilltop near Flathead Lake in Somers, Montana, in a grassy field with a blue sky and clouds above.

My Philosophy

Every couple has a story, and every story deserves to be told with intention, artistry, and heart. I’m guided in documenting love as it truly feels. I believe in photography that reaches past just a simple image, but is an experience designed to preserve your story in its most authentic, heartfelt form.