Our Story

McKenney Photography is a family-owned and operated, full-service studio located in Biddeford, Maine. Joe McKenney opened the studio in 2002. He brings his artistic spirit and deep commitment to his craft to each session. McKenney Photography offers more than just a standard photo session. They pour their heartfelt energy into their work (Passion), push creative boundaries (Imagination), and focus on bringing unique ideas to life (Creation). This mindset sets their studio apart by fostering a unique environment where clients feel involved in an artistic process rather than just posing for a photoshoot. If you are looking for photos that capture authentic, artistic, and beautifully crafted moments – McKenney Photography is for you!

“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever…it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”

~ Aaron Siskind

Joe McKenney (Owner)

Joe was born and raised in Biddeford and graduated from Biddeford High School in 2001. Joe then attended the Hallmark Institute of Photography graduating with honors in 2002. Since then, Joe has worked hard to grow his business, and is excited to be in his hometown " I am blessed with the success that has to come my way, and excited to be opening my own studio in a place that I love". Joe takes great pride in being able to help capture client's precious memories. Joe lives in Biddeford with his wonderful wife Jill, sons Griffin & Rowan, daughter Emmie and a multitude of four legged friends.

Amie Knight (Owner)

Amie joined McKenney Photography staff in 2012. She fell in love with Photography during her very first photography class in high school. That was in 1996! A very long time ago! Amie continued her education in Pensacola, Florida, moved back to her hometown in Waterboro, ME and finished her studies at the University of Maine. Amie lives in Waterboro with her husband Kevin, three children Kenadee, Bailey and Dakota. " I am thrilled to be following my dreams and growing a photography business with a great partner. I could not be more blessed. The thing I love most about photography is capturing life. It goes by so fast!I love that with just one click of my camera I freeze a moment in time forever!"

Kenadee Knight

Kenadee joined the Mckenney Photography team in 2022. She has been helping the team when needed ever since she was old enough to hold a camera! Her mom, Amie Knight, was her biggest inspiration and shared her love of photography at a very young age. She did take a short leave in 2019 to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio for High Performance Motorsports but soon came to realize her passion was in photography. She spends her free time with her family and her three dogs (Moose, Crocker and Baxter). As well as spending lots of her time outdoors whether its hunting, hiking or fishing.

" We have a great team, and I am truly grateful to stand beside and learn from two very amazing photographers"