I’m so glad you’re here!

I’m a mom of three (one sweet girl and two wild boys) and a proud military spouse. This photography journey officially began when my amazing husband gifted me my first camera, but honestly, my love for capturing moments started way before that.

I still remember the bright red tiny digital camera my parents gave me as a kid. I took it everywhere, snapping photos of everything that caught my eye. Every shot came complete with those iconic yellow date stamps in the corner. And you know what? I still cherish those imperfect photos today. They tell my story — the good, the beautiful, and sometimes even the messy.

That’s exactly what I want to give my clients: real, meaningful images that stand the test of time. Because it’s not about perfect photos, it’s about capturing the moments you’ll want to remember forever.

Fast forward to 2019 when my business really took off, and I was honestly blown away by how much more I could capture with a real camera compared to my little red digital one. I became obsessed with this new love for art! I poured myself into learning everything I could, taking trainings, working with mentors, and really pushing myself to grow.

Then 2020 happened. We all know how that went. But for me, it was also the year I found my true passion — motherhood photography.

I had my second baby that year while we were stationed in Germany, with no family around and the world feeling a little upside down. The uncertainty made me slow down and pay attention to the little things. I started documenting everything. His birth (yes, I set the camera settings and my husband did the snapping), the moment he met his big sister, every milestone, and even my breastfeeding journey.

It made me realize how much these photos would mean to me down the road. They weren’t just pictures. They were my story, my memories, my heart. And that’s when it clicked. I wanted to do that for other families too.

Because if life has taught me anything, it’s that moments fly by faster than we think. The messy, beautiful, in-between moments? Those are the ones worth holding onto forever.

I'm Kela,

My family moves all over the place so everywhere we go I have to restart my business in a whole new area with all new people. That is hard, and I've had many people ask me what keeps me going.
But the truth is this...
What I do brings me joy and it's a passion of mine that will carry on long after I am no longer here on this earth. Meeting people like you is what drives me to keep pushing and growing emotionally and in business. Each story I tell is also a  piece of my puzzle. It teaches me, guides me and shows me what direction I should take next.

The restart is just part of me

There is nothing more beautiful to me than taking others by the hand and showing them the ropes. How would we all make it if we didn't  have a myriad  of people cheering us on! Community is what makes what we do such a beautiful thing. Even if we take the same exact image we will still not edit it the same way. That's why it's art. 

And now i'm going to help you do the same.

When I first started my business I spent countless hours on youtube and deep dives on the internet trying to figure out all there is to know about photography. Then, I would seek out other photographers who would be shy about sharing their secrets. There was a small group of beautiful ladies in Germany who truly just opened their arms to me and helped me get my feet of the ground!

Why did I decide to start mentoring? Yes, that's another beautiful story...