Mikaela Rose Photography | New York Wedding Photographer

A New York wedding and motherhood photographer for people who would rather laugh too hard than pose too perfectly.

If you've spent any time scrolling through photographer websites feeling more overwhelmed than excited, I understand that completely. You're not really looking for someone who will just show up and take pictures. You're looking for someone you actually want in the room with you, someone who makes the whole thing feel less like a performance and more like a really good day spent with your people. That's the part of this job I love most.

If you're the kind of person who sees photography as something that actually preserves your life instead of just checking a box, I think you're exactly who I built this for.

"Mikaela was so patient"

Mikaela was absolutely amazing!!!! My fiancé and I had never taken professional pictures before, and she made us feel so comfortable from the moment we got there. My fiancé normally doesn’t even like taking pictures, and he actually ended up enjoying the whole experience. Mikaela was so patient, sweet, and helpful with posing, and she made everything feel so natural and easy. You can truly tell how talented and passionate she is about what she does. We are already obsessed with our photos and couldn’t be more thankful for such an amazing experience. I would recommend Mikaela to anyone in a heartbeat!

- Kayla Belloso

Hi, I’m Mikaela

Feeler of feelings and lover of love,

Meet the girl behind the lens

I'm a bit of an introverted extrovert, a total empath, and someone who is never far from an iced coffee. I love a good road trip with the top down, and I've been called a professional goofball more than once, which feels fair.

I'm a New York wedding and motherhood photographer who creates intentional, artful images while still catching every real and slightly messy moment that makes your story yours.

But there's more to this story, so:

new york wedding and lifestyle photographer

But sometimes it's nice to write about the story as it happened. This is where you'll find some of my favorite retellings. From the big "I-do's" to the tiniest newborn yawns,

"We had such an amazing experience with Mikaela"

We had such an amazing experience with Mikaela for our proposal day! She went above and beyond what we expected and we are so happy and grateful for how the images came out. As an example, Mikaela traveled to the proposal location a month in advance to find the ideal location and make sure all the details were in check. She made us feel so comfortable the day of, is extremely personable, and sent the photos back to us quickly. We would highly recommend Mikaela for your next event!

Daniel Barnett

"We flew Mikaela down to shoot our destination wedding in Sunny Isles, Florida."

She did such an amazing job. Not only were the photos everything we could have dreamed of, but she helped organize and get everything together that day to make it feel stress free. One of the best things about Mikaela is you won't have to wait 3-6 months to get your photos back. She works so hard to make sure to get them to you within the month. 10/10 highly recommend!

Jackie Degnan

"I truly don’t think I could ever put into words what Mikaela meant to us on our wedding day."

I actually cried when she walked into my getting-ready room because I was just so excited that the person behind the camera I had trusted with such an important day was finally there. From that moment on, she exceeded every expectation. Beyond her insane talent and unmatched vision, Mikaela was constantly communicating with us, keeping us updated, and making us feel so cared for throughout the entire process. Choosing Mikaela was one of the best decisions we made.

Fiona Witt

"I can’t recommend Mikaela enough!"

She photographed our engagement and captured every emotion and special moment so beautifully. From the planning process to the photos, she was professional, kind, and incredibly easy to work with. She made us feel comfortable and captured all the special moments throughout the photoshoot. The photos turned out absolutely amazing, and we’ll cherish them for the rest of our lives. If you’re looking for someone to capture one of the most important moments of your life, Mikaela is the perfect choice. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll never forget!

Michael L.

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Fiona Witt

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Daniel Barnett

my approach to photography

Think of me as the person who has your back while you go enjoy your day. I'll make sure we get the important photos, but I'm not going to turn your wedding into one giant photoshoot. I'll give you direction when you need it, keep things organized, and then step back and let the real moments happen on their own.

In a Nutshell

The Process

We connect, have a consult call, and talk about your story

We make it official

We start planning, I send you any resources, and prepare to bring your vision to life

We photograph your day!

You receive your photos, love them forever, and cherish every moment photographed.