WELCOME TO MPA
We invite you to join us on trips of a lifetime to experience Photography, Travel, Friendship, and Adventure!
David and Ally McKay started McKay Photography Academy in 2011 after years of being asked by clients to help them learn photography. Having traveled the world photographing as well as having taught on some of the largest stages in the photographic industry, the McKay’s do not only have a passion for photography and travel, but for people.
Currently, they have taught over 12,000 people, traveled personally to 65 countries, 7 continents, and led hundreds of people on photographic tours both in the US and internationally!
The McKay’s and their team, hold their 4 main ingredients/values of Photography, Travel, Friendship, and Adventure at the core of all they do. It is the MPA philosophy that anyone can love and learn photography, and should see and experience the world!
Whether attending a class in their Sacramento Gallery and Classroom or traveling to an incredible location around the world, you will find learning photography with MPA to be both fun and educational, full of passion and inspiration, and a place to meet other like-minded people!

It is a great honor to be featured in Professional Photographers of America Magazine!
The article features a lot of information on our travels and some very special thoughts. Please follow the link where you can read the article in a digital version. of “Connecting to the Unknown.” We hope that you enjoy it!
Find out more in the article and magazine on how you can attend one of the biggest photography conventions in the world and become a part of PPA, a truly exceptional photography organization!
