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Fragments of Time, Transformed into Alchemy

Your wedding is a tapestry of fleeting moments, the grand and the subtle woven together to reveal your essence. Whether it’s vows beneath the glass dome of San Francisco City Hall, wandering the cactus-lined paths at Ruth Bancroft Garden, raising a glass in the vineyards of Park Winters or Nella Terra, or standing on the rugged coastal cliffs of Sea Ranch, I’ll be there to witness it all — artful, alive, and entirely yours.

Wedding and portrait photography rooted in Northern California—from Carmel Valley to the Bay Area—and available wherever your story unfolds.

Where Emotion Becomes Art 

Artist of the Beautifully Unpolished

MEET KELLeY

Hey, I’m Kelley. I believe the best photographs aren’t performed, they’re lived. My role is to create space for you to feel fully yourself, comfortable, seen, and honored in every frame.

With a heart for adventure and an eye for emotion, I’ll be your calm in the whirlwind — attuned to subtleties that often slip by unnoticed. Sometimes that looks like offering gentle guidance, other times it means fading quietly into the background. Either way, the space is yours to live fully, while I preserve it in images that feel as alive as the day itself.

“She listened to what we said and what we didn’t say to make us feel comfortable during both our engagement session and our wedding. My husband and I are both a bit camera shy, and Kelley was able to bring out our personalities and capture our true essences.”

Kaley B.

“We feel so lucky to have found her”

We’ve worked with Kelley for the last three years. We’ve done a variety of photo sessions with her ranging from a maternity boudoir, holiday photos, and most recently, a family maternity photo shoot. Kelley is simply amazing. I have always been uncomfortable in front of the camera. Kelley immediately puts me at ease. She blends serious photography skills with light-hearted candor and our shoots with her always feel relaxed and genuine. We even did a “mini-session” and with just 20 minutes to shoot, there was never any pressure. She knows kids and worked extremely well with our toddler. Our photos are always stunning and there’s no one we’d rather work with. We plan on keeping her for years to come!

JESSICA C

Pinole, California

We hired Kelley to help us capture the birth of our second daughter. I knew I wanted some modest stills of the entire birthing process but I was also interested in possibly getting a video created, too. We reached out to Kelley after doing a few other photography sessions together. Although she was new to the categories of birth and videography, she offered to do it all!
I received a few pictures instantly & got the entire video and more stills a little over a week later... yes, ONE week later. Every single image I received was perfectly edited & perfectly captured. The work she put in to our video to make it exactly as we dreamed... it just brought me to tears. She is always going to be our go-to photographer!

amy g

Orcutt, California

Weddings that Feel Like You

Because forever should feel like this.
Messy, joyful, and perfectly imperfect.

A daughter’s first dance partner,
and somehow, still her favorite one.

A lifetime of love colliding into one impossible goodbye,
and the start of a brand-new beginning.

When the beat drops and love takes over,
every blurred frame becomes a memory in motion.

Where time slows and love glows in the in-between, wrapped in light and everything unspoken.

Because forever should feel like this.
Messy, joyful, and perfectly imperfect.

A daughter’s first dance partner,
and somehow, still her favorite one.

A lifetime of love colliding into one impossible goodbye,
and the start of a brand-new beginning.

When the beat drops and love takes over, every blurred frame becomes a memory in motion.

Where time slows and love glows in the in-between,
wrapped in light and everything unspoken.

Because forever should feel like this.
Messy, joyful, and perfectly imperfect.

A daughter’s first dance partner,
and somehow, still her favorite one.

A lifetime of love colliding into one impossible goodbye,
and the start of a brand-new beginning.

When the beat drops and love takes over,
every blurred frame becomes a memory in motion.

Where time slows and love glows in the in-between,
wrapped in light and everything unspoken.

Because forever should feel like this.
Messy, joyful, and perfectly imperfect.

A daughter’s first dance partner,
and somehow, still her favorite one.

A lifetime of love colliding into one impossible goodbye,
and the start of a brand-new beginning.

When the beat drops and love takes over,
every blurred frame becomes a memory in motion.

Where time slows and love glows in the in-between,
wrapped in light and everything unspoken.

Because forever should feel like this.
Messy, joyful, and perfectly imperfect.

A daughter’s first dance partner,
and somehow, still her favorite one.

A lifetime of love colliding into one impossible goodbye,
and the start of a brand-new beginning.

When the beat drops and love takes over,
every blurred frame becomes a memory in motion.

Where time slows and love glows in the in-between,
wrapped in light and everything unspoken.

Choose Your Adventure

immersive // intentional // heartfelt

Weddings

SESSIONS

adventurous // intimate // meaningful

Elopements

SESSIONS

playful // tender // connected

Couples

SESSIONS

soulful // creative // free-spirited

Portraits

SESSIONS

- Dorothea Lange

Wedding Stories & Inspiration

Tips, real weddings, and creative ideas for couples writing their own rules.

Experience the charm of a modern wedding at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. Surrounded by lush succulents and unique landscapes, this stunning venue sets the perfect backdrop for artistic wedding photography. Capture timeless moments in a serene and elegant garden setting.

“She did my engagement photos and wedding photos. They are some of my most treasured possessions now. She is great to work with, is helpful on stressful days, allows you to relax when your in front of the camera, and is great energy to be around.”

Kara M.

“Can’t wait to work with her in the future.”

We’ve worked with Kelley for the last three years. We’ve done a variety of photo sessions with her ranging from a maternity boudoir, holiday photos, and most recently, a family maternity photo shoot. Kelley is simply amazing. I have always been uncomfortable in front of the camera. Kelley immediately puts me at ease. She blends serious photography skills with light-hearted candor and our shoots with her always feel relaxed and genuine. We even did a “mini-session” and with just 20 minutes to shoot, there was never any pressure. She knows kids and worked extremely well with our toddler. Our photos are always stunning and there’s no one we’d rather work with. We plan on keeping her for years to come!

JESSICA C

Pinole, California

We hired Kelley to help us capture the birth of our second daughter. I knew I wanted some modest stills of the entire birthing process but I was also interested in possibly getting a video created, too. We reached out to Kelley after doing a few other photography sessions together. Although she was new to the categories of birth and videography, she offered to do it all!
I received a few pictures instantly & got the entire video and more stills a little over a week later... yes, ONE week later. Every single image I received was perfectly edited & perfectly captured. The work she put in to our video to make it exactly as we dreamed... it just brought me to tears. She is always going to be our go-to photographer!

amy g

Orcutt, California

Forget the clichés. Your engagement session deserves more than the same tired backdrops everyone else uses. I’ve curated a list of hidden gems, from artsy city corners to tucked-away coastal views, that will make your photos feel one-of-a-kind, just like your story.

10 Epic Bay Area Engagement Session Locations (That Aren’t Overdone)

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