MAKAYLA CRETINON
I’m a Northern California-based photographer with a love for adventure and a passion for capturing love—wherever your story leads. From candid moments to guided poses, I’m here to bring out the most natural, confident version of you. Let’s have some fun and make magic!
At Makayla Miranda Photo, what began as a small-town dream in Redding, California has grown into a full-service photography experience that takes me all over the country. Fueled by a deep passion for storytelling and connection, I’m dedicated to capturing stunning, heartfelt images that you’ll cherish for a lifetime—wherever your love takes you.
DARE TO DREAM
Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of running my own business. I fell in love with photography early on, but for a long time, I didn’t believe it could become a real career. I thought I had to choose something “practical”—something safe—because that’s what the world told me to do.
But chasing the world’s version of success left me burnt out and disconnected. Deep down, I knew I wasn’t created to fit into a mold. I was made to create. To see beauty in others. To tell stories through imagery. And to love people deeply in the process.
It wasn’t until I chose to stop believing the lies—that my dreams were too big or unrealistic—that everything started to change. I realized the dream planted in my heart wasn’t random. It was placed there on purpose, by a God who designed me to live with intention and creativity.
Today, I get to live that dream: photographing couples in love, capturing the sacred, fleeting moments that become lifelong memories. I believe every story matters. And I’m so honored to help you tell yours.