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Mark and Rhonda got married on an absolutely gorgeous day early in August. Surrounded by their kids and grandkids, they said their heartfelt I do’s, next to the beautiful Gull Lake. Even though I was there for just a short time, I was so glad I got to capture the new Mr. and Mrs. Cornell. Thank you so much for including me in your day, you ( and your families!) were a joy to work with. Congratulations! Kelley
The Whiteman clan came from all over the state (and the world!) for a family gathering, and I got to document them together at the lake. They were a fun family, and easy to work with! Thanks again, Whitemans! Kelley
The Life of a Child V: Brothers
The Life of a Child IV: Daddy’s Tractor
The Life of a Child III: The Leopard Frog
A few weeks ago I got the chance to hang out with Kassii… the Miss Teen Crow Wing County, who also plays the saxaphone, and is a Cardinal athlete. We made a little trip up to the Nisswa area, and found all sorts of fun places to do her pictures. Thank you so much for choosing me for your seniors, Kassii! Good luck this winter at the State Pageant! :)
The Life of a Child II: My First Wheels
“Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun.” – Mignon McLaughlin, journalist and author When I first started my photography, I didn’t look forward to taking pictures of kids. It just didn’t seem like my thing. But the more I’ve done it, the more I’ve come to enjoy it. And not only enjoy it, but absolutely love it. There’s just something about the life of a little child; Where they don’t care what other people think about them. Where every little thing, whether it’s a nature find or a bike ride, is an adventure. Where they’re not worried about what to eat or wear, or the future… what concerns them most is what they are going to do right now, what they are going to discover today. They live life to the fullest. Some days, I want to go back there. And then God reminds me that’s what He meant when He said we should be “like one of these”. Live life to the fullest. Be grateful for every moment. Enjoy.
Morgan is from Council Bluffs, Iowa… but goes to school in Hutchinson… but spends the summers in Clitherall. So even though I’m far away from both those two places, I still got to be the lucky one to shoot her senior session. Their lake home was a photographers dream, with lots of fun out buildings, a fabulous orange chevy, and the gorgeous Clitherall Lake. Add this beautiful senior and we set a record for shooting the most pictures of a senior session ;) Morgan, I’m so glad you found me and that you chose me for your senior session. It was great to meet both you and the rest of your family! – Kelley
Taylor is a senior at Staples Motley high school. I met her at the Legacy Gardens in Staples, and we braved the mosquitos and got some awesome shots. She wasn’t so sure she could pull off the serious look…. but I think she rocked it. We’re also going to do another session in the fall, I’m excited to get the chance to work with her again! Thanks for using me for your senior portraits, Taylor! See you soon! Kelley
Hi, I'm Kelley, a MN portrait and wedding photographer located in the greater Brainerd Lakes Area. Welcome to my photography blog!