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Seasoned with weddings
Pristine quality
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About this vendor

McKenna Zubke
McKenna Zubke
Owner and Photographer

LGBTQ+-owned, Woman-owned

10 years in business

We speak English

Just me

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, 1828 Collective is a wedding photography business specializing in candid imagery, capturing the inspiring and raw moments as they unfold. McKenna Hutchinson, the owner and lead photographer, instructs couples when required, helping them to create romantic depictions that represent the essence of their love. McKenna collaborates with her clients, making them feel comfortable and confident in their agency over their wedding photography.

Services Offered

This photography company is pleased to offer a range of services that ease pre-wedding stress. Should a couple need them, additional hours can be used to capture an extensive collection of photos. Destination weddings are accommodated, and a second photographer may be added upon request. With each package, the couple receives an online gallery and exclusive printing rights for their images.

What You'll Love About 1828 Collective

Past clients praise this photographer and her team for their joyful and positive energy, making everyone feel at ease in front of their camera. Their photographs have been described as pure artistry, preserving the beauty of each celebration. Browse through the 1828 Collective's Real Weddings features to view photographs from past weddings they have captured.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

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Reviews of 1828 Collective

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McKenna is highly praised for her exceptional photography skills, professionalism, and ability to capture emotional moments with a candid and vintage style. Reviewers commend her for making them feel comfortable and confident, providing direction for natural poses, and delivering crisp, colorful photos with stunning editing. McKenna's warm personality, attention to detail, and genuine passion for her craft make her a top choice for couples in Charleston and Charlotte looking for a skilled and dedicated wedding photographer.

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McKenna is highly praised for her exceptional photography skills, professionalism, and ability to capture emotional moments with a candid and vintage style. Reviewers commend her for making them feel comfortable and confident, providing direction for natural poses, and delivering crisp, colorful photos with stunning editing. McKenna's warm personality, attention to detail, and genuine passion for her craft make her a top choice for couples in Charleston and Charlotte looking for a skilled and dedicated wedding photographer.

Steph
Steph Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We would use McKenna again a million times over!

McKenna did our engagement pictures, a separate fun project, as well as our wedding pictures and was INCREDIBLE. She made us feel so at ease, was professional yet so fun, and delivered us absolutely beautiful pictures (we heard from many people that our engagement pictures were the best they'd ever seen!). She did a gorgeous job of capturing the emotion and really giving us photos that feel like a time capsule right back to each small moment. Anyone in the Charleston or Charlotte area - you will not regret choosing McKenna for all of your photography needs!
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Ariel Sent on 08/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So Happy!!

What a treat we got to work with McKenna. Professional, timely, and made us feel comfortable. We really appreciate their efforts to make our day remembered for years to come.
Britt
Britt Sent on 08/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

McKenna was truly the best photographer we could've asked for!!! She captured our day beautifully, and she was a pleasure to work with!! She made us feel so comfortable, and it felt like having a bestie around all day!
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Marissa Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Would Recommend

McKenna is incredible. My ~now~ husband and I can be quite camera shy and awkward, and she made us both feel so confident and comfortable on our big day. She also photographed my sister’s wedding, so I’ve experienced being the bride and being in the wedding party when it comes to getting photos done my McKenna, and both were fantastic. She’s always on it, she’s your hype girl, and has amazing communication.
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Sarah Sent on 07/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

McKenna is such a fantastic photographer!

Our friends and family are still talking about how beautiful the photos turned out. We’re so grateful to have had McKenna as part of our special day. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is not only skilled, but also a person who is genuinely passionate about their work, who has a positive and lively personality. She is the perfect fit for you and your wedding!
Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 01/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

11.16.24 Wedding Experience

We had the pleasure of having Mckenna as our wedding photographer and let me tell you, she was everything I thought she would be! I orginally found her on the knot and fell in love with her candid, vintage style of photography and had to have her for our big day! She is very down to earth and your biggest supporter through it all. Immediately after meeting her she made us feel comfortable and we jumped right into shooting. During our engagement and wedding shoot she directed us into poses that were so natural that you would've thought we had been in front of the camera our whole lives! The quality of the photos were so crisp and so colorful and I especially loved her editing style. We have so many wonderful photos that I'm now having trouble trying to choose which ones we want to hang on our wall ❤️ Mckenna was timely, professional and great to work with 10/10 would recommend her to anyone we know!
Poppy
Poppy Sent on 12/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best choice!

Literally the best photographer we could have ever asked for. If you are still looking for a photographer, look no further. You will not regret it. We cannot say enough wonderful things about McKenna! From the very first meeting, she put us at ease with her warm personality and clear passion for her craft. McKenna took photos for our elopement, engagement shots, bridal portraits, and also wedding day. On the day of the wedding, she was not only professional and organized but also made the experience so enjoyable. She is so sweet and easy to talk to - it feels like talking with a friend.

McKenna has an incredible eye for detail and captured every moment beautifully, from the candid smiles to the breathtaking shots of our venue. Her ability to blend into the background while still capturing intimate, heartfelt moments is truly remarkable. Her style in photography is unmatched and she will genuinely listen to your vision.

When we received our photos, we were absolutely blown away. The lighting, composition, and editing were stunning, and she managed to tell the story of our day perfectly. Looking through our album felt like reliving the best day of our lives all over again.

If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, creative, and genuinely invested in making your wedding memories last a lifetime, McKenna is the one!
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Meghan Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best

McKenna was everything we could hope for in a wedding photographer! What first stood out to us was her photography style and fair pricing, but upon meeting, we learned she's also a wonderful and easy person to work with. She gives such good direction for people who may not know what to do on camera besides smile. I'm also convinced she can make any setting (whether that be the top of a parking deck or the side of a building) look like a set that was meant to be captured. She was also one of few photographers I could find that includes an engagement session with a wedding package! As for the day of the wedding, she made the absolute most of our 8 hours together. Plenty of locations, a variety of candid moments, and great at directing a large family and wedding party. Once we got our gallery back, we were so pleased with the balance of portrait and candid photos. We'll be finding another reason to book with McKenna again!!
Deanna
Deanna Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you McKenna!

McKenna is absolutely amazing! She captured moments we will treasure forever and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera with her humor and warmth. Leading up to the wedding day, I texted her with concerns about the weather forecast and her response was so thoughtful and exactly what I needed to hear to help ease my worries. On the day of she handled a hectic and busy day seamlessly - even helping me with my heavy lehenga while getting ready. Her talent, kindness, and ability to make taking photos feel more effortless made her the perfect wedding photographer for us!
K
Kristen Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, fun, and professional!

McKenna was absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable and has a fun personality that meshed so well into our day! Our photos are truly stunning and we have been getting compliments left and right about her incredible work. She has such a gift for capturing the little, natural moments throughout the day and those are some of my absolute favorite photos! I’d recommend her to anyone and would hire her all over again if I could!
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Awards

43
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Real Weddings

Lynn & Tate
86 photos · 01/16/2022
Mikayla & Andrew
83 photos · 11/21/2021
Breanne & Jake
91 photos · 10/16/2021
Joe & Andrea
104 photos · 10/01/2021
Luressa & C.J.
120 photos · 02/15/2020
Brittany & Charles
79 photos · 05/05/2019

Team

McKenna Zubke
McKenna Zubke
Owner and Photographer

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1828 Collective frequently asked questions

1828 Collective includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
1828 Collective includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
1828 Collective offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
1828 Collective offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
1828 Collective offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
1828 Collective is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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