Groom helping the bride with her dress on a wooden staircase

Step by step process

The Wedding Experience

Weddings and elopements, documented with an authentic eye. From the first inquiry to happy mail day, here is how it works.

Weddings and elopements, documented with an authentic eye. From the first inquiry to happy mail day, here is how it works.

1

Inquire & Save Your Date

Fill out the wedding contact form and I will respond within 1-2 business days. I will check my calendar, make sure I am available on your date, and send you my pricing information.

2

The Consultation

Once you read through my pricing guide we can set up a time to chat over the phone or coffee. If we are a good fit, I send over a contract to save your date and we start planning!

3

Your Wedding Day

Engagement session, final-details questionnaire, timeline and shot list, then the big day itself. Your gallery arrives 6-8 weeks later, with sneak peeks before then.

Typical investment

$2,000–$4,250

Whether you are inviting your whole hometown, bringing 10 people to the lake, or eloping in the mountains, I have a package for you. And if none of them fit, we’ll build one. Every wedding is different, so let’s create a package that fits your vision.

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Charlotte and Andrew touching foreheads

Kelsey made our engagement photo dreams come true at Cape Lookout Lighthouse, ferry and all. My fiancé, who generally hates photos, said he enjoyed the shoot. She posed us perfectly and the results were stunning. I don’t know what kind of camera magic she has, but it’s working!

Charlotte + Andrew

couple

Bride and groom embracing among palm trees on their wedding day

If you are searching for a photographer in the Atlantic Beach, NC area, STOP right here & book with Kelsey immediately!! She will exceed your expectations!!! Kelsey is very professional, super sweet and is amazing at her job. We could not have chosen a better photographer for our wedding day! She even assisted with things that had nothing to do with a camera with no hesitation! She truly cares about doing everything she can to make sure the bride and groom/customer experience is as perfect as possible. I will forever love and appreciate her! 🥹

Nay + Chandler

wedding

Tabatha's senior portrait on a sandy dune path

This may have been one of the best photography experiences my daughter and I have ever done. Kelsey was patient, creative, and there are not enough words to explain how beautiful my daughter’s senior pictures turned out. We will be booking again soon!

Tabatha

senior

Emilee and Lyle embracing in the dunes

If you are looking to have professional photos done, I highly suggest Kelsey! She truly has a gift. She made the whole process so easy and our session so fun, and the pictures turned out so great. We will definitely have her take pictures for us again!

Emilee + Lyle

couple

Megan and Shaun laughing together in the ocean waves

Our photographer cancelled 30 minutes before our engagement photos. We went to the beach anyway, saw Kelsey photographing someone, and she agreed to do our photos on the spot. She made the shoot fun and relaxed, and the sneak peek she sent is perfect!

Megan + Shaun

couple

Lauren walking toward Chris on the beach on their wedding day

Kelsey was absolutely amazing. Professional, funny, and pleasant to be around, she never made us feel awkward in front of the camera. She was always on time and prepared, and generous with her time. Our photos came out phenomenal, and she is one of the best photographers we’ve met.

Lauren + Chris

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Amy standing on the beach at sunset in a blue dress

Kelsey took my daughter’s senior photos and we could not have asked for a better experience. My daughter was so nervous beforehand and had so much fun during the session. The photos came back quickly and they are beautiful. I cried when I saw them. Thank you, Kelsey!

Amy

senior

I cannot recommend Kelsey enough. She went above and beyond for our wedding and we are IN LOVE with the photos. We had some complicated logistics and moving parts for the ceremony but Kelsey was so flexible and understanding throughout the process and going with the flow of whatever the day brought. On top of that, she's a lovely person, interacted with all of our guests, and captured the most beautiful candid pictures of everyone enjoying themselves. If you're considering Kelsey for your wedding or any event you will not regret it!

Jess + Andrew

wedding

Kelsey was so phenomenal before, during and after the session! She handled our four generation family session w ease and had us smiling and laughing throughout. Her communication before was amazing and the photos turned out great! Would book again

Bazemore Family

family

Kelsey is amazing!! She was super easy to communicate with and really flexible with scheduling which made everything so much less stressful. She made me feel so comfortable during the shoot. The turnaround on the photos was so fast, I was NOT expecting them that quickly. 10/10 would recommend her if you need a photographer, especially for grad pics!!

Milana

senior

Kelsey was absolutely amazing!! She made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera and It felt like she really cared about the session. She was so polite and encouraging throughout and I never felt rushed. She took her time with every outfit/location and made sure that everything was perfect. The photos turned out beautiful and I am so glad we found her as my senior photographer!

Sadie

senior

Kelsey is so accommodating and professional. We have booked her for family portraits and to capture our engagement! We love the way the pictures turned out and would recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much!!

Bobby + Cassidy

couple

This is now our SECOND time working with Kelsey and once again, she absolutely nailed it! Our first go round consisted of a family photo shoot at our grandmother’s dock house in Beaufort, NC and she did such a wonderful job. Recently, she was able to capture our maternity session at Fort Macon and equally produced incredible photographs of such a significant moment in our lives! I highly recommend using her services and I look forward to working with her in the future once our daughter arrives.

Gonzales Family

family

Kelsey was absolutely amazing to work with! From my very first interaction with her over email, she was attentive, helpful, and became a true partner throughout the entire process. She not only did a phenomenal job capturing my surprise proposal, but she also went above and beyond to help me plan—and even scout—the perfect evening along the waterfront in Beaufort for my now-fiancée. Working with Kelsey felt like spending time with someone I’d known for years. She made us feel completely comfortable while capturing stunning photos that we’ll cherish for a lifetime. Her talent, professionalism, and genuine care are evident in every photo and interaction. I can’t recommend Kelsey highly enough, and I have no doubt you’ll feel the same if you make the best decision you can by choosing her as your photographer!

Giovanni + Bailee

couple

Kelsey was so easy to work with. She really knows how to shoot a family photo session with small children. She was so great at getting good candidates while the kids just played on the beach. Would love to work with her again.

Bacon Family

family

Past Sessions

Every session ends with a gallery of your own. Here are a few real ones, so you can picture what yours could look like.

Meet Kelsey

Meet Kelsey

Meet Kelsey

Kelsey Lynn, Sioux Falls, SD photographer, holding her camera outdoors

Hey Lovebirds

From your first date to now you have been writing your story together. This is the beginning of your next chapter. And it will be your best chapter yet. You are starting your life with your best friend, your loudest cheerleader, your shoulder to cry on. You are starting your next chapter with the love of your life and I think that is so dang special. Being able to capture your big day, and documenting all of the details is one of my favorite things. After the day is over and your dress is tucked away in your closet your wedding photos are one of the only things that you are going to have to relive that day over and over again. So let’s make sure we capture every detail!

That is why I approach your day with an authentic photographic style and why I am dedicated to getting to know you before your big day so I can capture everything that makes your day unique to you!

Bride and groom touching noses with a peach and white bouquet

My approach

Each of my wedding packages includes an engagement session. I will send you a questionnaire so I can learn more about you and your hunny so we can customize your engagement session to reflect you! This is a great time for you to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day!

1-2 months before your big day I will send you another questionnaire to get all of the final details. This is also when we will create your timeline and shot list so that on the day of the wedding all you have to do is enjoy the day knowing I'm capturing it all. On your wedding day, I will be your biggest cheerleader! I will be there to capture the whole day as it unfolds.

I will send your edited gallery to you 6-8 weeks after your big day. I know that seems like a long time to wait so I will send you some sneak peeks before then!!

Bride and groom walking through a field with their wedding party

FAQ

Yes. Anywhere within about an hour is included, and I love a reason to drive somewhere new. Beyond that I add a flat travel fee.

Yes. Every wedding package includes one, and it’s the easiest way to get comfortable with me and my camera before the big day.

It depends on the day, but most full weddings land between 600 and 900 finished images.

Sneak peeks within a couple of weeks, and your full gallery 6–8 weeks after the wedding.

We make a plan B together the week of. Some of my favorite photos have happened under an umbrella.

Most couples book 9–12 months out. Popular Saturdays go first, so reach out as soon as you have a date.

Yes. Your gallery comes with a personal print release.

Bride and groom walking hand in hand in front of a wooden barn

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