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Seniors are one of my FAV things to photograph! I worked with these gorgeous girls to celebrate their senior graduation a few months ago- yeah I’m a little behind- and we had TOO much fun! We made sure to add fun props like confetti, cap and gowns and cake pops! Styling my senior sessions are […]

Class of 2020, McKayla Bee Photography, Oklahoma Senior Photographer, Photography, Senior Photographer

June 19, 2019

Cap + Gown Graduation Session | McKayla Bee Photography

From the second I booked this session I was instantly pumped! I knew it would be beautiful but I really didn’t expect it to be THIS beautiful. It exceeded my expectations and I got to work with a group of AMAZING women on this session. Thank you so much Kelsey for trusting me to photograph […]

McKayla Bee Photography, Oklahoma Photographer, Travel Photographer

June 15, 2019

Baby Patterson Baby Shower | McKayla Bee Photography

FREE things are always the best, am I right??? While living in Puerto Rico I gathered a list of things that are FREE to do and made sure to share a few of my favorites on the island as well! Be sure to check out my YouTube video showing those FREE things, but first continue […]

Caribbean Photographer, McKayla Bee, Puerto Rico, Travel Photographer

June 9, 2019

Free Things To Do in Puerto Rico | McKayla Bee

I like to call these 3 my Gloss Mountain Girls, because they made this session absolute perfection!! I wanted to make sure that I added in some fun pops in their session, so SUNFLOWERS and POPSICLES it was! Adding in elements like these can make your shoot still look very natural but also set your […]

Class of 2020, McKayla Bee Photography, Oklahoma Senior Photographer, Senior Photographer

May 21, 2019

Gloss Mountain Senior Session | McKayla Bee Photogrpahy

When you ask for recommendations in Puerto Rico, Cabo Rojo is definitely one you will hear often. It is in the furthest Southwest corner of Puerto Rico and is in the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge. Like I have said before the scenery in Puerto Rico is different all over and Cabo Rojo is known […]

Caribbean Photographer, Photography, Puerto Rico, Travel, Travel Photographer, Travel Photography

March 23, 2019

A Day in Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico | McKayla Bee

What a special session this was! Mia and I started with breakfast before our session at the Waffler and it was delicious! Then we headed over to La Concha Resort in Condado. The hotel is full of amazing nooks and outdoor areas for photos and we took full advantage of it! We then headed over […]

Caribbean Photographer, McKayla Bee, Puerto Rico, Travel Photographer, Travel Photography

March 6, 2019

Mia’s Styled Shoot | Condado & Aviones Beach Puerto Rico

Exploring Old San Juan was so fun with these two! The beautifully-colored wall are endless here – it is so ideal for any kind of photos! You might have to work around lots of cars, people, lighting and even cats! But it is ALL worth it and J+D were a blast to take on the […]

Caribbean Photographer, McKayla Bee, Photography, Puerto Rico, Travel, Travel Photographer

January 26, 2019

Old San Juan Engagement Session | Jordyn + Danny

I am being sentimental and reviewing all of my photos from the past year. I am so proud of how I have grown in my photography and have spent a ton of time this year teaching, investing and learning more about myself/camera/posing/photography! I hope you enjoy seeing this as much as I enjoyed making it! […]

McKayla Bee, Photography, Travel Photography

January 24, 2019

A Year In Review | Photography

I recently made a new YouTube video all about my favorite places in Condado, San Juan. It is a mile or so strip of beach, hotels, casinos, restaurants and a 5 minutes drive from the iconic Old San Juan. You can check out my Old San Juan blog post and YouTube video here and here. […]

Food, McKayla Bee, Puerto Rico, Travel, Travel Photography

January 22, 2019

Visiting San Juan Puerto Rico Restaurants

Shooting in San Juan was a dream. I was so excited to be able to have Rita for a senior session here in Puerto Rico. We dealt with some weather, lots of people, long walks and cars all over but it didn’t phase her at all! You are stunning, Rita. Enjoy the last few months […]

Photography, Puerto Rico, Travel Photography

January 15, 2019

Rita- San Juan Senior Session