They went through the Covid ringer and we re-imagined and re-planned this day multiple times, but when they decided to downsize their wedding, I asked Devin to dream big. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I asked her to envision a location that was so special and within a moment she replied, “My parents’ home in Oregon. I have grown up going there every summer, Gabe and I have spent weeks in that home, especially with quarantine. We shared milestones in our relationship there.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So when I started to paint the picture of pivoting their wedding from a PNW garden to an Oregon Beach celebration, it just felt right. We wanted to honor the original wedding day plan so thats why we chose Twin Willows for their engagement session the perfect PNW garden venue! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Seaside, Oregon was always meant to be the special location where Devin + Gabe celebrated with their closest family and friends! @dgrawr @gpeizner HMUA: @makeupartist.angela Video: @greenatticfilms Dress: @bhldn Florals: @rustedvaseco 
Before COVID times, what was your favorite way to connect with people? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Those who know me well, know that I am all about good food and wine! My favorite part about these two things is how they are often shared with those you love or when creating a connection with someone new. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My favorite way to create this connection is by doing this in my home. Nothing fills my cup more than having people in my home to break bread. How often do we take a pause from the craziness of life to eat a meal with someone new? It is so refreshing to hear other people's stories in a genuine, low pressure environment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is SO weird to not have a home right now while getting treatment in Colorado and makes me miss this part of my life THAT much more 😩. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Creating a space where people feel that they can celebrate good times and bad, be the best version of themselves, go through trials, or just feel welcomed in general, is truly one of my greatest passions! That is why I work tirelessly to create this sense of belonging and community through my KLP couples. If I had to choose one word that my business is known for it would be COMMUNITY. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What word would you love yourself or business to be known for? . . . #seattleengagement #seattleelopementphotographer 
BEFORE I WAS A PHOTOGRAPHER - I wanted to be a counselor. I wanted to help people navigate hard circumstances, be a listening ear and help people process ( I’m a 2w3 on the enneagram 😂). I later learned that a wedding/elopement photographer was a great fit for counseling😂🙈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But when I was a freshman in college - I attended a photography conference and was in WAY over my head! But in between sessions, this guy sat next to me and flipped my laptop around and started going through my work! NO JOKE! After I got over my anxiety of this person looking through my unedited RAW photos at a photo conference 🤯 We started talking and he said, "OK let me get this straight. You put all your time into photography outside of class, All your money into photo gear, you are only 18 and these are your photos...you have a heart for it... why don't you believe this could be your career?" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Then the next session started and the same man walked out on stage and I learned that he was the photo editor of the NY TIMES!! I never remembered his name but I have always wanted to thank him. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😊Have you taken the time to encourage and spread love to those who inspire, encourage and challenge you? Lets do it today! Will you tag someone you admire or appreciate in the comments? I'll do the same! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥰I have a few photographer friends that I’m so proud of! These photographers share my heart for serving their couples in big ways and I just want to give them a shout out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @benjhaisch @emily.magers @betweenthepine @adventureinstead @toniechristine @gina.paulson @caitlynnikula ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You guys are loving your clients well and I'm thankful to be in the industry with friends that prioritize service and client experience as much as I do. 👏🏼Now to the newer photographer: in case you need to hear it - 👏🏼👏🏼there is always room at the table🥰 and community over competition will get you so much farther than viewing your peers as your competition.👊🏼👊🏼 #communityovercompetition 
What’s one word of advice you would give a newly engaged person? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s engagement season!! Leave your best engagement advice or wedding planning advice and tag a friend who could benefit from your encouragement and tips!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My advice : first soak in your engagement - the excitement of marrying your best friend! You can give yourself a bit of time before starting to plan your wedding! Second : when you start wedding planning - talk with your fiancé about your TOP 3 things that are most important to you and really invest in vendors that are experts in those areas - then you can find ways to move your budget around for the rest but you know and feel confident you hired the best ( for you!) for what matters most! Lastly - my friend @aliciawithtoniechristine reminded me of the most important piece of advice : spend more time preparing and investing in your marriage than your wedding!! Mic drop!! Ok I want to hear your advice below! Congrats friends!! #loveisnotcancelled 
Have you ever thought "Man I got married ____ years ago, but would have loved to elope and have magical photos in nature that really capture us?" or " I couldn't invest in photography at the time and wish we had beautiful photos together" ? If the answer is YES - then let’s change that! It’s so special to have photos you really LOVE and want to frame! And just because you got married years ago doesn’t mean you “missed your chance!” Or maybe you love your wedding photos but haven’t had your portraits taken since your wedding? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I think Anniversary sessions, vow renewals and adventure sessions ( just for the heck of it!) are SO WORTH IT! And so special! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let’s capture your love, the real and the raw! I love magical winter wonderland sessions and have a few more openings ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can you relate? Are you way overdue for updated, beautiful images that tell your story? Would you book an anniversary session? Or adventure session - just because it’s a way to connect, a fun date adventure? If yes - where would you want to have your session? Let’s chat and make it happen!! HMUA: @makeupartist.angela @judyp7.9 @pdl2thmdl ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #coloradoelopementphotographer #vailengagementsession #vailwedding #vailanniversary #denverengagementphotographer #engagementphotographer #onearmedphotographer #pnw #adventurephotography 
Happy NEW YEAR!! 2021 is actually here!! It’s been so fun seeing so many friends recently engaged!! Congrats!! ENGAGED couples : one word of advice - SOAK it in for as long as you need before shifting to “planning mode”. Being present in the joy and excitement is so important! ( side note : I LOVE PROPOSALS!! If you are planning to propose / I got you!! I offer a 30 min free consultation to help plan your dream proposal + plus photograph the magical moment! ) Secondly - I’m excited to share that I’m shifting my business to really focus on intimate outdoor weddings and elopements!! I’m so excited for the rad couples joining the KLP community this year SO I am gifting 1 hour of photo coverage ( $500 value!!) for any couple that books an elopement package by Jan 31st and mentions this post! The support of this amazing community is vital to my business and I’m so thankful!! So if you want to support a small business- but wondering How can you help? Here are 3 ways you can support small businesses during this crazy time! 1) SAVE + SEND POSTS, comment and like - basically engage with my content and the content of the small businesses you love!! It helps and means so much!! 2,) TAG any engaged friends in the comments - AND SHARE MY/ THEIR PAGE In your feed/ stories! THIS is a huge help!! This allows me to connect with your friends and my goal is to continue giving couples an experience they will never forget that goes beyond their expectations! GAME CHANGER! Thank you in advance! 3.) WRITE A REVIEW! Google and Facebook reviews help businesses 110%!! Consider sharing about your experience! Dm me for the best places to leave a review! Thank you so much!! I’m so excited for my 2021 couples and all this year has to offer!! 
Hello friends! I'm Kelly - the face and heart behind this community! I'm an elopement + wedding photographer based in PNW + Colorado! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔸Things that you should know about me? I'll share 3 points and Agustin also added a few of his own quirks he felt you should know😂🤦🏽♀️ ▫️Dang I love people, community and bringing people together to leave a mark on this world that we are proud of. If you are into the enneagram - I'm definitely a 2w3! ▫️ I have a little family - my husband Agustin, 11 month old Juliana and our fur baby Toby! @bestoftoby ▫️Red wine + cheeseboards are my love language ▫️ I was raised in Vail, Colorado and man I'm in my element in the mountains. 😋😋😋😋 Agustin wants to add: 🐻whenever Kel sees a cute animal her voice goes up 3 octaves ⚪️ She likes to use small circular spoons (weird quirk I know) 🍝She always prefers her sauce on the side ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Alright - what are 3 funny quirks you have? What would your boyfriend, sister, mom, husband say about you if they highjacked your phone? 😂😂 HMUA: @makeupartist.angela Photo: @toniechristine 
Merry Christmas from our little family to yours! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.” - John 14:27 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For unto us a Son is born. I pray today you may find comfort, peace and Joy for the savior was born unto us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I pray you have a safe and merry Christmas. I pray this season has brought joy and magic when you needed it most. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I also pray for those this Christmas season who have an empty seat at the table. Whether that loved one has passed on or sick in the hospital- I know how much your heart must be hurting and I pray you feel Gods loving arms of comfort. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To all the healthcare workers - working on Christmas to keep our loved ones safe - thank you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m so thankful for the hope we have in Christ and the hope He brings our world. His birth is a reminder even on the darkest nights - Gods love and light shines bright! Let’s cling to that love and hope this season 🥰🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also swipe to photo #3 see the best Christmas photo 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Custom portrait : @annegreendesign Love, Kelly ( 32) Agustin ( 36) toby ( 7 ) and Juliana ( 11 months) 
INTIMACY CAN BE SCARY. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'll be the first to admit that. But seriously, developing an authentic relationship with your clients - its a game changer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I remember talking with a "successful" photographer once that was shooting 60+ weddings a year and for a second I felt that twinge of self doubt until he told me, "Yeah I can't remember the last time I met my couple before the wedding day or talked with them after!" And I smiled, the self doubt left as soon as it slipped in and thought to myself, "Dang power to him, we each create our own brand, but that experience sounds like the exact opposite of what I want for my business." I mean I'm an Enneagram 2w3 - so you can guess the relationships are my favorite part of my business! I love truly investing in the amazing humans that make up the KLP community. And yea, we are in contact quite a bit! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ From Facetime, Phone Calls, Emails, Texting, DMs + in non- covid world KLP events - Aka I'm there with my couples every step of the way and of course at whatever level you are comfortable with! I truly believe that establishing a solid personal connection is one thing that can put your couples at ease, which can lead to really feeling comfortable in front of the camera! Plus its way more fun! For example: Candice + Brandon got married in 2015. I met them in 2014 and we became fast friends! I have shot their engagement session, wedding, winter rock the dress session, mini sessions, business headshots and styled shoots with Candice as she grew her baking business @eatmorecakebycandice - but most importantly we have become genuine friends. And I'm thankful that I truly feel that way about majority of my couples! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photographers - don't feel pressure to keep up ______(fill in the blank.) Create an experience and business that really reflects you and your values, because that's when you heart and light will shine bright. @bdubbya Gown: @bhldn HMUA: @makeupartist.angela . . . #kellylemonphotography #communitylove #klpexperience #klpcommunity #investinpeople