BY THE MAKER exists to create, craft, and capture work that reflects the glory of our Maker and displays the beauty of His creation.

We do that through creative expression and the work of our hands. Focusing on photography, metalworking, carpentry, and design, we always aim for artistry and quality craftsmanship.

Our Services

PHOTOGRAPHY

Capturing love and life through Portraits, couple sessions, family, lifestyle & more.

ARTISANAL GOODS

Handcrafted jewelry, woodworking, design & more.

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Every so often I am asked to do something a little extra special. When Kat reached out about her wedding bouquet, I was so excited to have the opportunity to make her something beautiful. She said her theme was white, and gave me some creative freedo
The benefits of saying yes when your photographer friend asks you to jump in for a quick couple shoot after church one random Sunday, just because she loves you and thinks you look great. ✨☺️ • • These two have become incredibly dear frien
“Come, let’s shout joyfully to the Lord, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation! Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving; let’s shout triumphantly to him in song. For the Lord is a great God, a great King above all
Just a few moments from the sweetest maternity session with @j_squibs_ and @kemishantonio ✨
Creation in hues of blue + shades of green. • • On this precious day, I was reminded of this quote I read recently by George Washington Carver. “Never since have I been without this consciousness of the Creator speaking to me through
A flight through the city • an unusual “landscape” capture for me, but something about the asymmetry and lines of a cityscape as the backdrop for this bird’s little flight through the sky on this foggy day is beautiful in its o
“But we loved with a love that was more than love…” • A moment for Gianna + Zach • Another beautiful part of last week’s collaboration. It’s been hard to narrow down favorites from this day, but something I lo
This is the soul of By The Maker ✨ • The goal in sharing the culture of this business is to express what this business is all about. As someone who works with us as a collaborator, an employee, or a client, you can understand what to expect fro
Absolutely magical. ✨ • • That is the sentiment I can use to describe the photoshoot I got to be part of this week. What an incredible collaboration of creative minds and an example of what teamwork looks like. It felt extra special to be p