With the poppies

North carolina Based photographer

Hi, I’m Kenni and I’m so glad you’re here! I am a self proclaimed editorial documentarian located in Wilmington, North Carolina, here to capture authentic moments from your most important days. Based on the east coast but travels for love often.

weddings - editorial - lifestyle - branding

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capturing epic stories and the wildly in love…

A black-and-white photo of a newlywed couple posing against a stone wall covered with ivy. The groom, dressed in a tuxedo, is sitting on the steps, looking up at his bride. The bride, wearing a wedding gown and veil, is standing slightly above him, gazing down with a gentle expression.

“because when you’re wildly in love, nothing else matters and everything makes sense.”

For the Lovers…

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A man is giving a piggyback ride to a woman in a field with horses grazing and trees in the background.
A couple laying on the deck of a boat with a man in a white shirt beside them, on a dock at a marina with several boats and boats on land in the background.

I know what you came for… come take a look at what I do

it’s me, your new best friend…

My name is MacKenzie but you can call me Kenni, or Kenzie, really whatever you want. Not Kenz though, we’re not that close yet! I am a Wilmington, North Carolina based photographer who absolutely LOVES love. I try to approach all my photography as if I am shooting my best friend’s precious moments. So cozy up and get ready to get personal.

You deserve photos that feel like love. Photos that take you back to the best days of your life. In the end all we have are our memories and a box of old photos to look back on.

I am honored to be a small part of your story. The beautiful chaos of a wedding day, the stillness of a moment alone, I am there for you through it all..

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A woman holding a baby, sitting on a patterned cushion, with another baby upside-down in front of her. The babies are both holding toys; one is holding a ball, and the other's mouth is open in surprise or excitement.
A wedding planning scene on a wooden surface featuring a wedding announcement, floral jewelry, and decorative items.
Two people, a woman and a man, are running along the shore of a beach with waves crashing around their feet. The woman has long, windblown hair and is wearing denim shorts and a light-colored top. The man has short, dark hair and is wearing a gray T-shirt and khaki shorts. The sky is cloudy and overcast.

Capturing the wildly in love…

A black and white photo of a man and woman embracing closely, with the woman's head resting on the man's shoulder.
A wooden serving tray with upside-down wine glasses and a beige fabric container on a foldable wooden table in a bright corner of a room. A window with multiple panes and white trim shows green trees outside. A framed nautical chart hangs on the white wall.

Capturing conneCTION

“Kenni has a way of making you completely comfortable in the most uncomfortable situations. She is funny and super laid back which made the day that much more enjoyable. She was so calm in the chaos of the day and never made us feel like we were on any sort of time crunch, but kept us on track with our timeline the entire day. I can’t express my gratitude to her and her art.”

- Courtney & Matt

Close-up of white orchids in a glass vase against a rattan headboard with a white decorative fan in the background.
A man in a white shirt and jeans, and a woman in a white dress with cowboy boots, running on a grassy field during daytime under a blue sky with clouds, surrounded by green trees.

  • “Kenni is an absolutely amazing photographer! The images she took of us made us look like we were models and not the super awkward couple that we actually are. If you want a talented photographer that will get you the most beautiful, artistic photos of your wedding, you NEED to hire her.”

  • “I have never felt more confident than I did when I got our photos back from Kenni. She managed to capture the moments exactly how it happened. There was not one photo that looked forced or posed. She captured every authentic moment and I am endlessly grateful to her.”

  • “Kenni is SO TALENTED! We looked everywhere for a photographer and when we came upon With the Poppies we knew that she was perfect for us! She was so friendly and patient and never made us feel like we had to do anything or pose a certain way. She made the whole process fun and I think it shows in our photos. We love her so much.”

More Kind Words…

Three women sitting outdoors, holding coffee cups and smiling, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

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Serving all the lovers in the greater Wilmington area…

Group of five men in beige suits and white shirts outdoors, smiling and talking near bushes and trees with blue sky.
A black and white close-up photo of a couple embracing and smiling, showing joy and affection.