Photography by Brandon McKinney
Welcome the photography of Austin-based photographer, Brandon McKinney, specializing in sports, events, weddings, portraits, and headshots. Brandon has worked with clients ranging from local couples to national brands and major media outlets and publications. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, and across the web.
Say Hi, and let's
make some magic
Reach out here to let me know what you think of my work, simply geek-out over photography, or better yet, to have me reserve time to capture your moments.
Weddings, events, sports, portraits, headshots, graduation photos, family photos, and more. I can capture your moments and help you remember them for years to come!
Use this form, or call, text, or email me at:
512-814-8242
contact@momentsmatterphotography.com
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Questions
What kind of photos do you capture?
I capture a little of everything. My primary and most popular work is in sports. I regularly work with regional universities to cover all manner of sports as well as cycling, both pro and amateur events. That being said, I also do some portraits, events, journalism, landscapes, and astrophotography. I always enjoy the challenge of a new genre, so if you have something you want to capture, send me a message and let's work on creating something awesome.
Where do you work?
I'm based in Austin, Texas and do most of my work here. I love to travel and am willing to do so for the right price or project, though. Let's talk about your ideas.
What is your education?
I earned a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Central Oklahoma. I have worked in advertising agencies, startups, and large tech companies during my career, most of which has been as a software engineer.
What equipment are you working with?
I shoot a variety of gear. I use all mirrorless Canon camera bodies; a Canon EOS R5, EOS R6, and an EOS R. I use fast zooms (24-70mm & 70-200mm f/2.8) as standard lenses for most shoots, but also use a variety of primes, including a 400mm f/2.8 behemoth, a 40mm f/2.8, 135mm f/2.0, and 14mm f/1.8 (among other lenses) for more specialized work and experimentation.
For lighting, I own a dual 400W mobile light setup, as well as a few smaller speedlight flashes. In this setup, I can support large cloth or paper roll backgrounds. I keep white backgrounds readily available and on-hand, and also have some Christmas-themed backdrops and props.
I also own a set of PocketWizard's, which allow me to use a remote-camera setup.
What are your rates?
The following rate menu is a general guideline and starting point. I aim to be flexible, so if you have a question, send me a message and let's discuss it!
Sports (non-football)
$175 / game
Sports (football)
$250 / game
Events
$150 / hour, or $600 half-day rate, or $1,200 day rate
Portrait Sessions
$150 / hour
Weddings
Starting at $1,500 for full coverage. Smaller package options available to fit your budget too!