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!

This blog topic has been on my mind for quite a while, but it wasn’t until recently that I’ve really felt called to write about it. I’ve experienced so much pain and frustration from this topic, yet I don’t even know where to begin. I am a child of God. But, I am also a friend, sister, daughter, girlfriend, employee and…

A letter to the skeptics

When I pick up my camera, I get such a rush; a rush of emotions, a rush of energy and a rush of excitement. Nothing can compare to the feelings I have when I get to capture two people in love. There’s nothing quite like it. However, as much as I LOVE photographing couples and learning new tips and tricks on my…

My favorite part of this business

Whenever someone inquires about setting up a session with me, I almost always recommend scheduling their session during golden hour. For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, golden hour occurs two hours after sunrise and two hours before sunset. This is when the golden light comes flooding…

Why I love the “Golden Hour Glow”

Kelsey and Travis are high school sweethearts, so a few months ago, Kelsey, Travis and I snuck into our old high school to take some pictures before it was demolished. It was such a unique and special location, since that’s where we all went to high school. I loved that session (you can find it here!) and always thought that it…

Kelsey + Travis | A Dayton, Ohio Engagement Session

Often times, when I schedule a consultation with a bride, they will often ask me to describe my style. It is a whole lot harder to put that into words than it is to just show you my portfolio (or my Instagram account!). However, I will do my best to put it in words for you today…

My Style