Welcome to the KLP blog

My name is Kelsie and I'm an Ohio photographer based in Columbus. Grab a cup of coffee (or in my case - a chai latte), a glass of wine or a bottle of coke and enjoy viewing my latest work, browsing resources for seniors & photographers, and getting a little peek into my life!

To the photographer who wants to give up, please know that you are not alone. To the photographer who feels like their work isn’t good enough, know that you shouldn’t be comparing your mess to someone else’s highlight reel. To the photographer who can’t seem to fill their schedule, you aren’t the only one. Just […]

To the Photographer Who Wants to Give Up

You guys, IT’S LAUNCH DAY!!! And I’m so incredibly excited!! This has been such a fun project for me and I cannot wait to share it with you. I’ve dreamt of having a brand that fully represents who I am as a photographer and after a lot of self-reflection and hard work, I’m finally there. […]

Out with the Old, in with the New(ly Redesigned)!!!

When you are just starting out in this industry, photographers often say yes to any and every opportunity to take pictures. While this can be a blessing during the beginning stages of your business, it can also start to hurt you after too many “yeses.” What do I mean by that? Well, after a while of shooting a variety of…

It’s Okay to say No

A few weeks ago, I got a notification in my inbox from Kolleen. It was such a sweet surprise because she shared that she and Nick were now a family of three! I first met Kolleen, or as I knew her, Ms. Hyrb, several years ago in high school. She taught me all about AP Statistics senior year and it was one of my favorite… 

The DeGrazias

So often as photographers, we are defined by who we are as a person. There’s such an emphasis on having the perfect personality, the perfectly curated Instagram and a completely booked schedule. However these pressures from our industry often do more harm than good…

Finding Your Identity in God