Carter teaches how to thrive in the next generation of the creative economy.

“We've had the pleasure of working with Carter and McKinney Media at two Nyce & Bryght events, and each experience has been excellent. Carter is professional, reliable, and brings a positive energy that makes working with him easy. He captured great moments while blending seamlessly into the event, and his work helped tell the story of what we were creating. If you're looking for someone who delivers quality photography with professionalism and great customer service, we highly recommend McKinney Media.”

“I try my absolute best to be as unbiased as possible. Sometimes, however, despite my great efforts, I fail. IYKYK. Carter McKinney of McKinney Media happens to be one of the most amazing people I have had the GREAT fortune to meet. His professional way of bringing people together for the betterment of all is truly amazing to witness and be a part of. I was fortunate enough to be invited to his Headshot Happy Hour at Jone(s) in Allentown. Frankly, the flier used for marketing did not do this event justice. The two-dimensional nature compared the the three-dimensional reality pales in comparison. The essence and flow of this happening was well thought out in terms of the venue, the impressive speakers, the musical vibe (complete with a complimenting soprano saxophone), decor, little bites (so delicious and BEAUTIFUL), Lovelyy Cups, and the GUESTS . . . all many, many pieces of an exquisite gathering of a mosaic of entrepreneurs. I look forward to connecting with those who really had opportunities that I believe I can work into my personal work as well as my professional work. Thanks again for getting a group of "just folks" together. Need to know someone who knows someone . . . McKinney Media know MANY ones!!!”

“Carter McKinney is an absolutely amazing photographer! He is extremely personable and professional. The quality of his photos is incredible, and you can truly see the time, attention, and talent he puts into every shot. He has such a great eye for capturing the perfect moments, and the final photos exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Carter to anyone looking for a talented, reliable photographer. I will definitely be using him again!”

“I had such a wonderful experience with my photography session! I had never had professional headshots taken before, so I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. I had remembered seeing this photographer a few years ago on WFMZ when his media school first opened, and I always thought it was really great to see someone building a business and investing in the local community. When I needed headshots, I knew I wanted to support a local photographer and I’m so glad I did! From the very beginning, the entire process was seamless. He was extremely responsive, professional, and accommodating, especially considering I reached out at the last minute. He was able to fit me into his schedule when he absolutely did not have to, and I truly appreciated that. During the session, he made me feel completely comfortable. Since this was my first time taking professional headshots, I really appreciated the feedback and direction he gave me. He suggested different poses, backgrounds, and even a sitting option, and he allowed me to do an outfit change so that I could have different looks to choose from. He was very patient and made the experience feel natural rather than awkward or intimidating. He is charismatic, easy to work with, and genuinely wants you to get the best photos possible. I also appreciated that he communicated with me throughout the process, gave me his professional recommendations, and made sure I understood the different options available. The turnaround was incredible. I was photographed within just 2–3 days of my initial outreach, which was especially impressive given how last-minute everything was. I highly recommend him to anyone in the Lehigh Valley looking for professional photography, headshots, or anyone interested in media who wants to learn from and support a talented local business owner. It was a great experience from start to finish, and I’m very happy I chose to support a local photographer. Definitely a 5-star experience! I am so excited to view the results of the session :)”

“Absolutely a pleasure. Very professional and detailed oriented. Love the vision that he brought to our special day. Definitely recommend to everyone one.”

“Carter McKinney came in as a guest speaker for my Media Literacy through Popular Culture class at Freedom High School. He gave a presentation on what media literacy is as well as what he does professionally and how he can connect students with post-secondary opportunities in the media profession. Carter was engaging, informative, interactive, and funny. He is clearly very knowledgeable of his craft and I very much appreciated him coming in to speak to the students.”

“We loved working with Carter! He provided photos and videography for a huge local conference, the PA Menopause Conference. Carter was personable and professional throughout the day. He took our requests and ran with them. He is a pleasure to work with!”