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!

When you look at a photo like this Crown Royal splash shot, you see the final result: a crisp, vibrant image with liquid mid-air, perfectly lit and full of energy. But here’s what you don’t see… Before the Shoot: Planning the Vision Long before the camera was even picked up, this shoot started with an […]

What You See vs. What You Don’t: Behind the Scenes of the Crown Royal Splash Shot

Has anyone had Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams? 🍦 The oven-toasted oat streusel with brambleberry jam layered with vanilla ice cream. How about the dark caramel cream cheese with cinnamon? Jeni’s Banana French Toast is a must have for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I am obsessed with these flavors, the packaging, and the bright, bold colors. […]

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

Let’s talk about gear: what kind of camera gear do I use and love for my product photography? First thing’s first, I’m a Nikon girl. Always have been. With that said, the main camera body that I use is a Nikon Z9. This is Nikon’s flagship z-series camera. It’s mirrorless, 45.7 megapixels, and can do […]

Let’s Talk Gear

As a product photographer, one of the many perks is that I don’t need to be in the same city as you, let alone even the same state! Most brands will ship their products to me so that I can photograph them. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tips for making sure that your […]

How you should ship products

Bright & airy? ☀ Dark & Moody? 🌑 Bold & Colorful? 🌈 There are SO many ways to describe an editing style… and if you’re not a photographer you may have no idea where to start. One of the things that I always ask brands is: What is your preferred editing style? While I personally […]

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