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It has always been my dream to take photos at El Matador State Beach in Malibu so taking engagement photos there last week made me, needless to say, ecstatic. Here in Michigan we often have long flights of steps to get to our gorgeous sandy and grass lined beaches but I was in for quite […]

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A wedding at Castle Farms is always a good idea and being a Michigan photographer allows me to go to beautiful places like this often. Not only is this gorgeous venue situated in the beautiful Charlevoix area, but the grounds are undoubtedly breathtaking. Beautiful landscaping, the CASTLE and gorgeous Northern Michigan summer weather are big […]

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Wedding photography is always so fun and endlessly romantic especially when shooting in a city full of life and excitement like Chicago. This wedding editorial checked all the marks for me. A gorgeous couple, beautiful flowers, lights in the city….basically perfection! Wedding Vendors: Venue: The LaSalle Chicago – Chicago, ILPlanning & Design: Mirrorball CollectiveFlowers: Hedonia […]

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Connor and Claire are so sweet and so fun! I met up with them in Chicago on the coldest night for their engagement photos. They were freezing and just went with it! It was late November with lots of wind but the light from the street lights and twinkle lights gave the images so much […]

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Andrew & Kat’s wedding ceremony was unique. They were actually married last year, but this year, they celebrated their Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony in Ann Arbor full with gorgeous photography on a beautiful winter day! Wedding Day Vendors:Ceremony Venue: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church – Ann ArborPortrait Location: UofM Law Quad – Ann ArborPhotography: Kellie […]

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When shooting in big cities I always love seeking out places that are unique and have gorgeous architecture. The Art Institute of Chicago was the perfect fit for Max and Kendall’s engagement pictures. They live in the city so they were a wealth of knowledge. Each of the two were so kind and personable that […]

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Christian and Maggie’s fall engagement session in downtown Grand Rapids was so fun. It was a little chilly and quite windy but that just gave us beautiful movement in those trees full of stunning fall colors. These two were so kind and easygoing. The kind of people that I LOVE to work with! I love […]

Engagement

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Engagement photos are the best way to learn more about your photographer, for your photographer to learn more about you and for the two of you to have a little fun together before your wedding day. These engagement photos in downtown Grand Rapids accomplished all those things and more! Carter and Hannah met me outside […]

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Goodness, what a beautiful day this was. David and Julianna celebrated their marriage with an intimate wedding at Greencrest Manor surrounded by their family. The moments were sweet, the setting was beyond beautiful and the smiles were never ending. Wedding Day Vendors: Venue: Greencrest Manor – Battle Creek, MIFlowers: Modern Day CollectiveGown: Dearly Loved Bridal […]

I’m a wedding and portrait photographer, and I’m also a disability advocate working to make the wedding industry more accessible, thoughtful, and welcoming. I believe love stories deserve to be told in spaces where care, dignity, and access are part of the experience - not an afterthought.

This work is deeply personal to me. I’m helping build an industry that’s ready for my daughter, Gabby - so that when it’s her turn to dream, celebrate, and be celebrated, the world is already open to her, just as she is.

wedding photographer turned disability advocate

I’m Kellie. 

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