Hey, I’m Kelsey and here’s a story you might not expect from a photographer. For most of my life, I’ve hated the way I look in photos. Yes, really. Starting in elementary school, I began struggling with my weight and man, Regina George has nothing on sixth grade girls commenting on the fact that I was no longer a member of the itty bitty titty committee. Those experiences left such a deep mark on my self esteem, I struggled for so long to see myself as beautiful and worthy of having my memories captured in photos. It took some deep work on myself to really come to view my body through a different lens. So intensely grateful for my husband who loves me and sees me as the beautiful lady of his life.

This isn’t a magical transformation story, but it is the magical reason I’m incredibly good at what I do with photography. Because I’ve stood in your shoes and know how it feels to dislike a photo or feel plain awkward, I approach each of my clients with empathy and the powerful ability to pose and capture photos that make you look and feel like the very best version of you.
 
My work days are filled with capturing epic dance offs during wedding receptions and scouting out scenic portrait spots in our beautiful Black Hills. When I’m not doing that, you can find me cuddling my two year old in my flannel pajama pants and flipping through our own family photo albums! I love showing my baby our story because that’s what this is all about, creating a legacy on your own terms with a life you’re proud to live.