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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!

When I work with brides to create their timeline, I am intentional about centering portrait time around the best light. Now obviously that doesn’t always happen, especially when first looks occur at 2:00 in the afternoon! However, there is one thing that I will always suggest to my brides, and that is sneaking away from […]

The #1 Reason to Sneak Away from your Reception

One of the most important decisions you’ll make while planning your special day is choosing your wedding photographer. I say this not because that’s my job, but because it’s one of the only parts of the day that will carry on with you for years to come. You’ll be able to look back and enjoy […]

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Photographer

Some sweet moments with your bridesmaids and mother will likely occur while you are getting ready for your big day. As a photographer, it is so fun to be able to capture the sweet moments shared between a bride and her bridesmaids as the get ready.  So many people fail to consider great getting ready locations…

Tips for getting ready | Brides

This is a question that so many wedding photographers are asked during consultations: “Do you shoot from a shot list?” To be honest, the answer is no, but I’ve thought through this very thoroughly as to why I do not ask for a shot list (or use one). These are just 4 reasons why I […]

Why I Don’t Shoot From a Shot List

When I have my final consultation with my brides, we talk about anything and everything we will possibly need to know. One of the topics I cover are wedding details. These are such an important part of a wedding day, and I even blogged about why last week! (You can find that post here). Most brides […]

My List of Wedding Details