MEET KELSI

your

photographer

A little birdy told me you were looking for a photographer for your special moment? Well, you found me! I'm based in the beautiful state of Michigan, love raccoons, and would love nothing more than to capture the life chapters God has written for you :)

Just think... at some point in our lives, we made a decision to be where we are right in this exact moment. I can be the friend who helps you stay calm in times of stress, or bring the laughter to those heavily awkward moments.

There was always a passion for capturing the world around me throughout my life, but I never had plans to make it into what it is today. Like most people, I took photos of my pets, seasons changing, and the occasional Instagram selfie but nothing monumental. Fast forward to 2022, I was sitting in my first big girl job crying in my office wondering how my life had gotten so out of hand. I graduated with a Computer Science degree, yet was in a place that left me feeling empty. So I started praying (which honestly sounded more like begging if we're being honest). I asked God, "What do you want me to do? What do I need to do to live out your plan?" and one word was spoken -

He called, I answered...

That's all it was. One word changed my life forever. I quit my job 1 week later, took a part-time job working at a growing wedding venue, and never looked back. While photography is not my current full-time job, I know God has a perfect plan for me to continue living out this answered prayer of mine. He called, I answered, and I couldn't be happier or more grateful that I get to witness all the amazing stories He has written!

"Photography."

I'm a licensed drone pilot!

Growing up, I always imagined what it would be like to fly. I envied the birds being able to fly away somewhere warm when Michigan became the arctic, how planes got to watch the sunset above the clouds on rainy nights, and the humbling thought of how small we really are on this big floating rock.

I earned my FAA P107 license in 2022, and have had the pleasure of utilizing my drone for photography within real estate photography, as well as landscapes! If you're looking for wedding photography with aerial views, I'd love to research that airspace map to make your vision possible!

FAMILY IS A PRIORITY

My family means the absolute world to me. Without them I would be nothing, have nothing, and know nothing. Whenever I am at my lowest, one of these goofballs know exactly how to cheer me up and bring my spark back. In order to keep my family time a priority in my life, I strategically take time off to be with my family so I can be my fullest self when it's time for me to photograph your family moments.

Additionally, I was in a sorority all throughout college - where my Alpha Xi Delta sisters!? If you are a fellow Xi-ster, I would love to work with you for any photography needs :) xixi

I love to travel

Fun fact: my childhood bedroom was Paris themed. Being able to travel is one of my favorite passions as you only have so much time to experience this life. I raised money through high school to travel across Europe for 20 days with EF Tours before real responsibility kicked in. Our group traveled through England, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece and it is easily the best memory I have from my teenage years.

I also lived out a dream of mine in college which consisted of working and living on Mackinac Island! I was a housekeeper and wedding banquet assistant at The Inn at Stonecliffe during the summer of 2019, and make it a goal to visit every year to enjoy the island and memories.

Because I love to travel so much, I provide discounts to visit my favorite places in the world!

ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED HERE?

If you're getting married at any of these venues, you'll receive a discount for allowing me the opportunity to capture the beauty of your day in these stunning locations!

Michigan Venues

Anywhere on Mackinac, Island!
Castle Farms - Charlevoix
The Planterra Conservatory - West Bloomfield
Être Farms - St. Joseph
Greencrest Manor - Battle Creek
Ivy House - Saugatuck
War Memorial - Grosse Pointe
Belvedere Estate - Saugatuck
The Felt Estate - Holland

Other Dream Locations

All National Parks!
Anywhere in France (Je parle en français!)
Villa Almanita - Barcelona, Spain
Lake Como, Italy
Biltmore Estate - Asheville, NC
Pretty Place Chapel - Cleveland, SC
Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel - Bella Vista, AR