We had the good fortune of connecting with McKenna Ashcroft and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi McKenna, how do you think about risk?
I have always been a huge risk taker. I dream extremely big and then I just jump and expect the net to appear and catch me. For the most part, things have worked out and the things that didn’t work out were great lessons for me. I remember when I left my 9-5 to take my business full time. It was a huge risk but I am so glad that I did!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a storytelling wedding photographer who is passionate about love stories. I am truly honored anytime someone trusts me enough to document their big day. When I first started photography, I kinda fell into it. People started asking me how much I charge and things kinda went from there. I will say it wasn’t easy though. I have moved around a lot and had to build my business from the ground up several times. It has been a fun journey along the way!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Denver is so beautiful and easy to keep friends and family visiting from out of town entertained. I live in South Denver so my favorite place to go is the Garden of the Gods. I feel like that is a must-see when in Denver. I love bringing friends and family downtown to walk around and grab a drink at Milk Tea People close to Union Station.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would say that my husband deserves a huge shout-out in my story. I never quite believed in myself enough to take the little hobby that I was passionate about to the full-time level it is today. He encourages and believes in me when I don’t. Even to this day, he believes in me more than I believe in myself sometimes. Or more than not 🙂

Website: www.mckennaholly.com

Instagram: @mckennahollyphoto

Other: TikTok: @happilykenna

Image Credits
McKenna Holly Photography

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