Today we’d like to introduce you to Bethany And Mackenzie Mugg.
Bethany and Mackenzie, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
We’re two sisters born and raised here on the central coast, who share a passion for wedding and couple photography. From a very young age, Bethany was intrigued by cameras and started by simply taking photos of her dog at just eleven years old. Her passion for animals and photography came together perfectly. While Kenzie at 14 years old, was naturally drawn to creative direction and connecting with people. As sisters, we came together on a whim to do our first shoot and everything just clicked. Our realization for being able to work together as a team and bounce ideas off of each other was immediate and we’ve never looked back.
Starting our business with family and senior photos for the first year or so, we quickly learned that our passion lies with couples and weddings. We specialize in providing couples with modern, timeless and sincere wedding photographs through a documentary/photojournalistic style with an editorial flare.
We have been in business for close to 10 years now and we have truly never loved our jobs more. We always say that we are a sister package deal because we never show up to a shoot or wedding day without each other. It has always and will always be the both of us working together as sisters, best friends, and business partners.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Most definitely not! Our passion for photography has never wavered, but learning to market our business has been the toughest aspect of it all. If only we could simply take great photos, but there is so much more that goes into running and sustaining a successful business. We also started out very young, just 14 and 17 years old, so not only were we trying to grow our business but also navigate growing up as people.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
We are wedding photographers here on the central coast, but travel far and wide for our couples. We specialize in documentary photos with a more fly-on-the-wall approach, allowing moments to unfold naturally. Capturing the candids and details throughout an entire wedding day, while also knowing when to step in and make our clients feel completely natural and comfortable to be themselves in front of our lens. Ultimately, we want our photos to be timeless and true to life because we understand the gravity of these photos – they will be seen for generations to come. We want our couples to be able to see their photos and be transported back to that moment in time, feeling the emotion and energy their day held.
One thing that has always set us apart is that we are a sister duo.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
We love connecting with local vendors and small business owners throughout the coast! Whether that be through collaborative shoots, coffee meetups, or supporting through social media.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bethanyjoyphotography.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethandkenziephoto/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethandkenziephoto
- Yelp: https://www.facebook.com/bethandkenziephoto
- Other: https://www.pinterest.com/bethandkenziephoto/
