Your Built-In Bridesmaid

Your Built-In Bridesmaid

Meet The Team

  • Wedding Content Creation Team Based In New York City serving NJ Houston CT ME and Rhode Island

    Kaitlyn Landaverde

    FOUNDER
    HTX | NYC

    With a passion for visual storytelling, Kaitlyn founded Media & MAE with a focus on artistry, intention, and purpose. A background in marketing and hospitality within the wedding and event industry allows her to seamlessly combine skill and passion in a space where both belong.

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    Sydney Chacko

    DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
    NJ

    Marketing has taken Sydney everywhere, from the fast-paced world of sports to corporate marketing, and now to capturing love stories and life's biggest moments. Every experience has shaped her creative eye and strengthened her passion for storytelling. Creating content isn't just what she does; it's what she loves, and she's always looking for new ways to bring stories to life.

  • Wedding Content Creator part of the Media & MAE team which is a wedding content creation agency that offers phtography and iphone videography wedding bts

    Rachel Perez

    CONTENT CREATOR
    NJ

    Holding degrees in marketing and dance, Rachel blends creative discipline with real-world experience from fashion week to live TV, known for her bubbly energy and strong work ethic. She transforms your special moments into memories that live forever.

  • Maya Schwartz

    Content Creator
    NJ

    Maya's passion for helping others shines through in everything she does. As an aspiring occupational therapist, she loves working with people and creating an environment where they feel comfortable being themselves. Content creation allows her to express her creative side while capturing authentic moments that couples will treasure for a lifetime.

  • Kayleigh Byer

    Content Creator
    Long Island

    Ever since she was young, Kayleigh has been passionate about helping others and building meaningful connections. As she pursues her dream of becoming an elementary school teacher, she brings that same compassion and dedication to every wedding she captures. With a lifelong love for photography and video editing, Kayleigh combines creativity with genuine care, preserving each celebration with warmth, authenticity, and intention.

  • Kristen Hopkins

    Content Creator
    Long Island

    Kristen's passion for helping others is at the heart of everything she does. As an aspiring nurse, she has always been drawn to caring for people and creating a sense of comfort wherever she goes. Her compassionate nature, combined with her love for content creation, allows her to capture genuine moments while making couples feel at ease. She believes the best memories are created when people feel fully present, and she's honored to preserve those moments for a lifetime.

  • Kathy Ibanez

    Content Creator
    NJ

    Kathy's love for storytelling is at the heart of everything she does. As an English major, she has always been fascinated by the power of words and the meaningful connections they create. That passion naturally extends into content creation, where she captures authentic moments with intention and creativity. Kathy believes every celebration has a unique story worth telling, and she is honored to preserve those memories in a way that couples can cherish for a lifetime.

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Who We Are

  • Every wedding is unique, and so is the way we capture it. We believe the most meaningful moments are the ones that happen naturally. The quiet glances, joyful tears, spontaneous laughter, and everything in between deserve to be preserved just as they happened.

    Our team is there to support your day, not direct it. We become an extension of your guest experience, blending in seamlessly so you feel comfortable, present, and free to enjoy every moment. More than content creators, we strive to be trusted friends who celebrate alongside you while documenting your day with care and intention.

    Photo content is captured on professional cameras, giving you high resolution RAW images the same night as your wedding. Video content is captured on the newest iPhone available at the time of your celebration, creating natural, social first visuals that feel authentic to your day. Every edited gallery is delivered within 24 hours, allowing you to relive your memories while the emotions are still fresh.

    We work hand in hand with your photographers, videographers, planners, and vendor team to ensure every part of your celebration flows effortlessly. From the biggest milestones to the smallest details, our focus is always on preserving genuine moments while creating an experience that feels warm, thoughtful, and completely centered around you.

  • Connection

    Building genuine relationships that make every couple feel comfortable, supported, and fully present.

    Creativity

    Capturing every celebration with intention, artistry, and an eye for the moments that can't be recreated.

    Commitment

    Showing up with consistency, care, and dedication from your first inquiry to your final gallery.

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