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Sadie
North Carolina Down Synrome Alliance
London
Phoenix, az ~ Travel Session
london
Our sweet friend London came to see us from California all the way to Phoenix. Hazel and Lodon were born just a few short days apart. Sarah, London's momma, and I became good friends through the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. For those who don't know, there is an entire world of support for families of children in the online world. I have made some of the greatest friends though these online forums. I can hardly wait to see London and Sarah again!
Studio sessions
The NC Down Syndrome Alliance
I had the greatest time working with the North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance. We had a beautiful group of kids from babies to college age. kids. They were all beautiful and had such an amazingly fun day.
Arboretum in the spring
Sadie
Sadie is such a sweet and sassy little lady. She danced and twirled and sashayed all through the park. Check out the stunning blooms we had for her session too! The dress we used for the session is from Little Dreamers Tutus. They have the prettiest gowns!
Durham, NC
The Caba Family
Kelly initially contacted me through Instagram (a fun place that I have met a good number of our Down syndrome friends). We scheduled a date for Abby's photos, and decided to make it a family session. This gorgeous family came all the way from Florida to Durham for their session. Can you believe how lucky we got to have them here right when the tulips were in bloom!
Alllll the Locations
Hazel Grace Through the Years
One thing that we are not lacking for is photos of Hazel. I could fill this entire website with just "favorite" photos. I can't help it, she's just too perfect.....every little once of her.
the valley of fire, NV
The Egan Family
Can you even believe this stunning family....and the setting is alright too! I have been so fortunate to photograph the Egan family twice now. Jessica is an amazing momma and DS advocate. She has a beautiful blog and creates the most amazing social media content all about her beautiful family. If you have time, check out her Instagram oursweetgwendolyn.
Join My Free Facebook Group
This free group is an inclusive group for all kinds of moms (and moms to be) where you can feel safe to seek support, information, and fun with other moms nearby. I try to share fun things to do in the area, ideas for making life easier, and a good number of clever memes. The group is based in the triangle area of North Carolina, but we welcome moms from all over! Come on over and take a peek, introduce yourself, and let us know what you need from our supportive community.
In this group, I will also share portrait sessions, upcoming mini sessions, exclusive sales and limited edition events. I give you early access to book before the masses.
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The FAMILY PORTRAIT Experience
I want to share your moments, your memories, your love for your babies. I want to capture every little snuggle, all the cuddles and hugs, the laughs and the giggles. I even love those big emotions, the tears, the tempers, everything that makes your moments yours. I want to see that perfect and the imperfect that makes up YOU. I know how you crave for that from me. You need that from what I can give to you. There are so few things in life that will hold the value of a photograph. A moment frozen in time. A perfect memory, otherwise gone. Let's do this together.....
Lifetime memories, captured and frozen for a lifetime. Heirloom memories to pass down through the generations
CONTACT: You make contact with me to inquire about scheduling a photography session. I receive your inquiry and schedule a phone consultation. This way we can discuss any questions that you may have about scheduling and setting up you session. We discuss dates and style of your dream session. If you're not available on the phone, we'll chat via text or email. I am pretty flexible. We can work around what's best for both of us.
1. Say Hello
2. Presession consultation
PRE SESSION CONSULTATION: We chat about your expectations for you portrait session, and I explain to you all that I provide for you in your session. I answer any questions that you may have on dates, times and pricing and we set up a retainer for your session.
3. ask me Anything - PREPARATION FOR YOU SESSION
I show you several different options for locations to take your photos. You receive a digital welcome packet with all the information that is needed for planning your portrait fine art purchases. I also give you a little background on what to wear, and the beautiful client closet that I have available to you to use as you'd like, with my guidance. love to assist you with clothing ideas, coordination with your family and suggestions for where to purchase your outfits.....or how to use what you already have. I have a rather large client closet, including my little Hazel's fun closet, that I love to open to you and your family to wear on the day of your session. I want only the very best for you family art, and will assist in any way I can to create the perfect look for you, your family, and for the artwork that will be hanging in your home for generations to come.
4. THE PHOTO SESSION
We meet at an established location to photograph your portrait session. Depending on the type of session you have booked. The majority of sessions are set up early evening before sunset. Since moving to North Carolina, I have found a few locations that work beautifully for early morning light as well. this works especially well for families who worry about little ones with early bedtimes. The lighting is the most complimentary to my style closest to sunrise and sunset, and I insist that you have only the best for your photos. I will work with you to see what is the best time for your family, keeping in mind my artistic vision for your final portrait.
5. AFTER THE PORTRAIT SESSION:
Approximately 6 weeks following your portraits, I will set up a gallery viewing sessions with you. 10-40 photos will be presented for your selection, depending on your session. You will have custom wall designs, albums, wall art as well as digital options available for purchase.
ARCHIVING: All final photos that have been purchased at your session are archived in my database. Photos not chosen will be purged yearly from my database
COLLECTIONS FROM $800, WALL ART FROM $100
Pricing Details
FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSIONS With my Down Syndrome Friends
Family portrait sessions are all about what you envision. I help to guide you to the perfect location, provide step by step guidance on coordinating the perfect outfits. We will get to planning every aspect of your experience. I love to help you from the start to the finish to get your family memories up onto your walls. From the time you contact me, until the time you hang your portraits, we'll be in this together.
Kelly is so wonderful to work with! She is patient and found a way to capture moments while we were just being us, the natural glances and smiles while walking with our children. Nothing felt posed it all flowed so well and relaxed. Her editing and gallery presentation is flawless!! So impressed! Thank you Kelly for sharing your gift of freezing these family moments in time!! ~ Christie
"We had a really nice, and relaxing session with Kelly. It was so fun, and the pictures turned out more beautiful than we ever expected. It's a lifetime experience for us." ~Kim
"Kelly is hands down the best photographer. she is extremely personable and makes the experience feel very laid back all while paying incredibly close attention to every detail. My daughter felt like a true princess and these moments captured will be something our family cherishes for many years." ~Emily
"My family and I have enjoyed working with Kelly over the past several years. Our photos always turn out beautifully and are true works of art....I'm always happy! She takes the time to make sure that she understands the aesthetic..and that you understand hers. She is warm, caring, and a true professional!" ~Nicole
"Working with Kelly is always an amazing experience! She is helpful, kind, professional & incredibly talented. She always creates pure magic in her photos of my family! Kelly always brings my visions to life & her photos capture precious memories we will cherish forever." ~Samantha
"My family and I traveled from Florida to North Carolina so we could have a session with Kelly. It was completely worth it. We had a great time, and the images that Kelly delivered are stunning. Truly art that will be treasured for a lifetime! Looking forward to the next time!" ~Ashley
Kelly is amazing! She is able to capture our personalities in such an ethereal way. Portraits I will treasure for a lifetime! ~ April
Kelly is an artist. We have used her for our family photography year after year because she is patient, kind, and provides beautiful, artistic photos. We have several of her works hanging up in our home and we cherish the moments she captures for us. ~Nicole
Kelly Anne 3 photography is amazing!!! She made everything easy. I was able to express the ideas I had and she brought them it to life. Amazing!! ~ Kelly
Kelly is so creative and great with kiddos! I loved the way she took the time to give suggestions on outfits and help with placement. She’s so patient. Our family will absolutely use her again! ~ Maggie
Incredible experience from booking the session to completing my professional business profile. Kelly has a unique eye and unmatched creativity! ~ Katie
Kelly has the best eye for photography! She is so amazingly patient and her family photos are a must have! She is also great with engaging little kids and their short attention spans to snap the perfect photos every time. Highly recommend!! ~ Sarah
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I want to be a part of your story. You need me to share in the joy of your family, the memories, the legacy, the journey you're on. Together we'll create the heirlooms you'll treasure for a lifetime.
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