Now that we are stuck in -30 temps for what feels usually like half a year, I will be spending a lot of time blogging all of my 2021 sessions. I will also be telling you all about the NEW Kelsie Kelly Photographer luxury photography studio; it’s not just different pricing, but a whole new approach to providing every client the highest level of service from inquiry to the delivery of images.

This year I have had a lot of time to think about what being a professional photographer really means, and I realized that there was a big disconnect in the way I was delivering images as it related to the why of photography for me. Capturing fleeting moments. You will see this phrase a lot and for me capturing fleeting moments means that it is my job to provide a service to families who want to remember. Because what happens when years down the road that digital file I sent to you goes missing, or social media become obsolete? Will you remember where you saved these images in 15-20 years, will they be easy for your children to share with their children one day? It’s a harsh reality, but technology isn’t always fool proof.

I have been providing printed products to families all along and seeing the joy and gratitude from a recent client when I delivered her son’s first year album melted me. There is just something so magical about seeing you most precious memories in print. I want all of the families I am so privileged to capture to have the opportunity to feel this joy. I can’t wait to share all of my exclusive products with you soon.

In 2022 I challenge you to –

Not use technology and social media as your only source of storage for your photos.

Make sure you are present in your family photos, not just the one always taking the picture. You are always beautiful in the eyes of your children.

Display your photos like art work, not just for you, but for your children. They love seeing their family together in pictures and studies show that children who grow up in homes where photos of them are displayed grow up with a greater sense of confidence and belonging “When a child sees a family portrait with them included in the photograph they say to themselves “These people have me as part of what they are, and that’s why I belong here” – Judy Weiser – so powerful.

This past year was the year of baby boys for me and I was lucky to meet little Dominic in studio when he was just shy of 2 weeks old back in August. Before his arrival his gorgeous mama, dad and big brother came to the studio for a family/maternity session and Khyrstine was just glowing. I was so happy with the images they chose, so many fleeting moments of the whole family waiting on then loving on the newest member of the family. Khrystine requested neutral props for Dominic’s portraits, and I was so excited when they were open to trying some black and white set ups, the contrast and moodiness is so me. Thank you both so much for having me capture this special time for your family.