U.S. CongressCertificate of Recognition
McKinney Media’s fourth anniversary. Presented by U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie.
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On the record.
Government recognition, media coverage, industry listings, and a press kit for anyone telling the McKinney Media story.
Government recognition
Citations and certificates.
Presented to McKinney Media and to Carter McKinney. Tap any certificate to view it full size.
U.S. Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Certificate of Achievement
Four years of McKinney Media.
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Pennsylvania State SenateCertificate of Recognition
Carter McKinney, Black History Month centennial recognition.
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City of Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaOfficial City Citation
Carter McKinney and the company’s contributions to Bethlehem.
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In the press.
Lehigh Valley Style Magazine
“Networking as a Creative Entrepreneur”
Feature article with author profile · February 2025 issue
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Listings
Where couples and planners find us.
Logo files
Logos for every brand in the family.
Download the source files for print and the PNGs for screens. Use them as supplied: no recoloring, stretching or added effects.
McKinney Media
The full logo system: primary, stacked and horizontal lockups, the M mark, and the tan, red and blue color sets.
McKinney School of Media & Marketing
The school seal in its light, dark and tan variations. Vector EPS available on request from hello@mckinneymedia.co.
Press kit
For anyone telling our story.
Everything below is approved for editorial, partnership and promotional use. Please don’t alter the logo or crop the photography.
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Brand Guidelines (PDF)
Logo, color, type, imagery and voice for McKinney Media and the McKinney School of Media & Marketing. 10 pages.
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About McKinney Media
Short: McKinney Media is a Bethlehem, PA creative institution, photo, video and marketing for businesses, McKinney Weddings, the McKinney School of Media & Marketing, and community events across the Lehigh Valley and a six-state region.
Long: Founded in January 2021 by Carter McKinney, McKinney Media LLC has grown from a photography business into a creative institution spanning photo and video, marketing, McKinney Weddings, events, and the McKinney School of Media & Marketing. The team works across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, hosts the Entrepreneurs’ Club and its podcast, and has been recognized by the U.S. Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives, the Pennsylvania State Senate and the City of Bethlehem. Tagline: You have a story. Let us help you tell it.
Fast facts
- Founded January 2021 · Bethlehem, PA
- Founder & CEO: Carter McKinney
- Photo & video, marketing, weddings, events and a school · one team
- Service area: PA · NY · NJ · DE · MD · VA
- Business address: 306 S New St, Suite 110, Bethlehem, PA 18015
- Client reviews on Google
- Host of the Entrepreneurs’ Club and its podcast
Logos & marks
Primary: black on McKinney tan. Also approved: tan or white on black. Keep clear space, never recolor, stretch or rotate. Right-click any mark to save it; every approved variation is on page 3 of the guidelines.
Color & type
McKinney Tan#FAD4B3
Black#000000
White#FFFFFF
Red (holiday)#ED1C24
Red with black is reserved for holiday and seasonal material. Blue with black is reserved for partnership marketing. The everyday palette is tan, black and white.
Poppins is the primary typeface (headers and copy; Semibold for headers). Bree Serif is the secondary typeface for subheaders and headers.
How to refer to us
- “McKinney Media” on first reference; “McKinney Media LLC” for legal use
- “McKinney Weddings” for wedding work; “McKinney School of Media & Marketing” for the school
- A creative institution, not a single photographer or a wedding-only vendor
- Carter McKinney is Founder & CEO and leads a team
- Say “partner with”, “work alongside” or “team up”
Photography
Approved team and founder portraits, studio and on-location images are available on request, email hello@mckinneymedia.co with the outlet, the story and the deadline. Case-study imagery on this site may be used with credit “Photo: McKinney Media”.
Media contacthello@mckinneymedia.co · 484.222.5062 · Mon to Sat, 9am to 7pm
Have a story to cover?
Email hello@mckinneymedia.co or call 484.222.5062.
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Timelines, coverage, and what is included, answered from how we work.
Reviews
What clients say.
★★★★★
I had an excellent experience with McKinney Media at the Lehigh Valley Elite Network event. He was professional, approachable, and incredibly attentive to capturing authentic moments throughout the event.
★★★★★
My first professional headshots. I saw McKinney Media on WFMZ and booked. The whole session was easy and the photos came out great.
★★★★★
McKinney Media captured our event beautifully. Carter and the team were on time, professional, and the photos were delivered fast.
★★★★★
Headshot Happy Hour at Jones was a great night. Great energy, great people and a professional headshot to take home.
★★★★★
Professional, friendly and quick to deliver. Highly recommend McKinney Media.
4.9257 reviews on Google
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