Year in Review: 2021

Posted: 29 December 2021

I like a slow build-up. It makes the drop so much more satisfying, whether what's dropping is the beat, the main point of hundreds of pages of story action, the fire in a dozen hot wings, or the main bulk of a year's worth of wedding calendar action. Thus: 2021.

Partially, it's how the year always goes: spring is spread out, the slow growth of new shoots underground, and fall is a shower of hundreds of leaves after a strong wind. This year, the fact that we had a baby in the first quarter (and if you haven't seen her yet, I mean, what are you waiting for?——she's adorable!) affected our business trajectory pretty dramatically. All it meant was that, for several months, I was spending time with amazing people almost every weekend, and here all those amazing people are.

There was so much to love in our 2021. So much color, so many smiles, so much laughter and sweetness; so many tearful grooms, so many emotional toasts; interesting rings, signature drinks, homemade desserts; sunflowers, ranunculus, and roses; red lips, red shoes, red dresses; and so many times where color bled away and the essence of the moment took the forefront. (There's a higher percentage of black and white images in this retrospective than average!) There was confetti and rose petals and sparklers; popsicles, pies, and puddings. There were books, Chucks, and calaveras; there was noise and there was quiet; and there was always, always love.

This love keeps us coming back——and hopefully keeps you coming back, too!——year after year, making our job meaningful, worthwhile, and easier than many other jobs in the world. As ever, I am excited to share this look back at my favorites from the year. I hope you enjoy it even a fraction as much as I enjoyed making all these images, and I hope to see you in 2022. (If I can be part of your year in any way, give me a shout!)

We cannot emphasize enough how grateful we are for all our couples, families, and other clients. We're honored and flattered by the trust you show in us, the love you put forth for us to capture, the space you make in your hearts for us and allow us to make in our hearts for you. Thank you all for another weird and wonderful year——we can't wait to see what 2022 has in store!

Lots of Love,
Mike & Kate 

Wedding and portrait photographers MKM Photography are now booking 2022 and 2023 weddings and 2022 portrait sessions in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas of North Carolina. We specialize in fun, colorful, authentic, true to life, and slightly offbeat celebrations of love. We'd love to hear what you're planning! Use the Contact Us link above, or send Kate an email directly to start the conversation. We can't wait to hear from you!

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