Kelley

Hi, I'm Kelley! That mom with an artist heart, that never makes enough time for herself, but is still dying to try. I want to enjoy this life and all I am creating along that way. Photography is hardly the only thing I love in this world and I find none of us fit into one shape alone. Let's explore the different pieces and identities to celebrate YOUR story, not one you have seen somewhere else. Those loves, hobbies, happenstance moments are all part of it. No need to be anything but you. I'm there to direct or just witness. We will know when we are in it. And hey I'm human, so I remember what it is like to have those jitters too...

WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE RIGHT NOW?

I would give you a great big hug and back my bags. There is almost no where I don't want to go, but currently top of the list is: Japan, Ireland, Iceland and Alaska. If I could only travel one more place in my life though, it would be to take my husband and sons with me back to South Africa and on safari.

IN WHAT HISTORICAL PERIOD WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE LIVED?

I love it right here right now. We can get anywhere in the world within hours!

WHERE ARE YOUR FAVORITE Bay ARea HANGOUTS?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WEDDING MEMORY SO FAR? 

You mean besides my own backyard with my outdoor bathtub? I love a good nature spot - beach, trails... and we love a good dim sum restaurant or any place I can eat with a cute outdoor patio.

I recently photographed a wedding with a zebra as the ring bearer and that was really unique and fun!

what is your idea of perfect happiness?

The end of a day that included something creative and tucking in my sons to their cozy beds at night. It is always when we share the most meaningful chats and it completes my day with a warm hug.

Go-tos

BATHS

I make my own salt and floral mixes from my garden to add a touch of luxury to my outdoor bathtub experience. My own little secret spot on my hillside garden is a total oasis.

AUDIBLE

There is nothing I love better than tidying the house, painting, taking a long drive or cooking to a good book streaming in my ear while I work away. 

PLANTS

Any and all plants. I was raised by two landscape architects (and even worked helping to plan local parks for the family business for over a decade!) To say I love nature is an understatement.

ORACLE or TAROT CARDS

I just love the playful insights and guidance right at your finger tips. I often pull a card every morning. Let me know if you need a card the morning of your wedding, I probably have a deck on me!

MY SONS

My sons. They keep me curious, playful and active. I love watching them turn into their own little human selves that are part me, part my husband and mostly all their own.

LATTE MUG

A nice yummy oat milk latte in an artsy old mug. (Yes, the aesthetics make it taste better.)