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Candlelit Wedding at Planterra Conservatory

A Candlelit Winter Wedding at Planterra Conservatory There’s something so tender about a day that feels like home. And that’s exactly what Abby and Jake’s wedding day at the stunning Planterra Conservatory. Inside this lush greenhouse, their wedding day blended sunlight that peaked through the clouds, hundreds of flickering candles, and the most heartfelt moments […]

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A Coastal-Inspired Lakeside Tented Wedding in Michigan

A Sailcloth Tented Wedding by the Lake in Michigan Some wedding days feel beautiful because of the details. Others feel meaningful because of the people. Nicole and Aaron’s lakeside tented wedding was a beautiful blend of both. A celebration rooted in family and the place where their story first began. Initially planning their wedding at […]

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A Modern Wedding at Book Tower in Downtown Detroit

A Downtown Detroit Wedding at the Historic Book Tower There’s something effortlessly stylish about a Book Tower wedding in Downtown Detroit. Newly restored in 2023, its historic architecture, dramatic interiors, and vibrant city atmosphere creates the perfect backdrop for couples who want their wedding day to feel elevated, intentional, and uniquely personal. Kourtney and Cory’s celebration […]

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Golden Hour Engagement Session in Downtown Detroit

Downtown Detroit Engagement Session This engagement session was honestly what dreams are made of. While not all of my couples opt for an engagement session prior to their wedding, I always recommend it. It’s an opportunity for you to get comfortable in front of my lens, for me to see how I can best capture […]

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An Intimate Shinola Hotel Wedding in Downtown Detroit

A Vibrant City Wedding in Downtown Detroit at Shinola Hotel & Union Assembly There’s something magnetic about a wedding in Downtown Detroit, especially when it’s held at Shinola Hotel. The architecture, the energy, the way the city feels alive around you – you can’t beat it. But what I loved most about Hannah and Adam’s summer […]

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Art Institute of Chicago Engagement Photo by Mikayla Scheibe Photography

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Engagement Session at the Art Institute of Chicago

A Spring Art Institute of Chicago Engagement Session by Mikayla Scheibe Photography When Rachel and Brysen chose the Art Institute of Chicago for their engagement session, I was immediately excited. As a Chicago wedding photographer, it’s one of my favorite locations to both visit and photograph. Not only for its iconic architecture, but for how effortlessly it creates […]

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Greencrest Manor Wedding Inspiration

Greencrest Manor is undoubtedly a venue that transports you to another country. Tucked away in Battle Creek, Michigan, Greencrest Manor offers a romantic European-inspired setting right here in the Midwest. With its French château architecture, manicured gardens, and timeless elegance, it creates the perfect backdrop for couples who value intentional design and an experience that […]

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Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

Downtown Chicago Engagement Photos at Pendry Chicago & outside The Wrigley Building I’m always a sucker for an engagement session in the city. Between the architecture, the movement on Michigan Avenue, and the sparkle on the Chicago River in the morning, it all creates a setting that feels both cinematic and timeless. For this Downtown Chicago […]

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ABOUT MIKAYLA

The daughter of a musician and a television producer, art and creation is in my blood

My love for photography started when I was seven, on a family trip to Hawaii. My parents gave me two disposable cameras, and within hours, I had already filled one with photos of everything around me. That’s where it all began—I wanted to remember our little piece of Maui exactly how it was, and that approach to life has never left me.


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