Hi, I'm Kelsey.
When Adam and I got married in 2009, I booked our wedding photographer entirely through emails (YIKES)!
I was planning an Ann Arbor wedding while living in Costa Rica – and video calls were not the norm that they are today. The experience was not a good one and our memories are not preserved the way I envisioned or expected. When I look at our wedding photos, I see way too many posed photos and a couple who is uncomfortable because we didn’t know our photographer. We didn’t even get the album that was supposed to be included in our package! I can’t tell you how much I wish we had had a different wedding photography experience.
Your forever photographer.
When I decided that I wanted to become a wedding photographer, I knew that my couples had to have an experience that would leave them feeling valued, loved, and served from our first meeting to well beyond their wedding day.
I wanted to provide an experience that I wish I could go back and have.
Your wedding day should feel as smooth and joyful as you’ve always imagined. When vendor delays pop up, timelines shift or unexpected weather happens, I’ll be there right by your side to help everything stay on track.
With 12 years of teaching experience and 8 years behind the lens, I know how to plan an efficient wedding photography timeline, and I have the adaptability and quick thinking to deal with the inevitable surprises that will pop up on your big day. I also know how to use my “teacher voice” to wrangle in those energetic wedding parties! If you’re looking for an experienced wedding photographer that can pivot and problem solve, I’d love to hear from you!
I want you to be filled with excitement and peace on your wedding day.
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started dating adam
We were in high school. He reeled me in by leaving notes on my car while I was lifeguarding at a local pool.
2003
adam proposed
Using a scavenger hunt, with stops along the way that included shopping for shoes and a dress, getting a massage, being pampered at a salon, and ended at a dinner with our parents.
2007
Married Adam
This was a big year! I also started teaching Social Studies and Spanish.
2009
Danny was born
Danny is my wild and crazy, Ninja Warrior obsessed, and sporty son.
2014
zoe joins the family
She is oh-so cute and loves to snuggle!
2016
captured by kelsey was born
I started building my photography business on nights and weekends while teaching and momming by day.
2017
My Timeline of Memories That Matter Most
kennedy was born
Our prayers were answered, and our loving little girl joined the fun.
2018
cbk full-time
I packed up my classroom for the last time and took CBK full-time. We also started hosting international students and have welcomed a new bonus daughter to the family each year: Vittoria, Ana, Paola, and Ane!
2022
VIOLET joins our family
A 30 year dream came true when we added my own horse to the family!
2024
On pretty much anything and everything (dark chocolate covered bacon anyone?!) My dreams will come true when Take 5 joins the dark candy movement!
01. Dark Chocolate
The Pinot Twins are my friends!
02. Wine
We are slowly checking destinations off our bucket list, but Costa Rica will always be my home away from home.
03. Traveling
The barn is my happy place, I try to have some "me time" there at least three days a week.
04. Horseback Riding
Because a girl's gotta make a statement!
05. Earrings
Adam and I strive to live like no one else, so that later we can live and give like no one else.
06. Dave Ramsey
Because I'm a mom, and a photographer, and a teacher, and.... coffee.
07. Coffee
Outlander, Black Sails, The Tudors, Hell on Wheels, Reign, Turn... you name it, it's been one of my guilty pleasure shows at least once.
08. Historical Drama TV
Because life should be celebrated and our loved ones remembered.
09. Sugar Skulls + The Day of the Dead
Soy bilingüe. Si buscas una fotógrafo que habla español, me encantaría servirte.
10. Speaking Spanish
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