BLOG
Happy Tuesday! Today, in the “Class of 2020 Showcase” is Staples Motley multi-sport senior, Issac! Issac plays football, basketball and track, and we incorporated all of those into his session. This guy was super easy to work with, and ya’ll… he was SO organized! He had all his outfits planned out, matching shoes for each outfit, all his uniforms plus his sports equipment. It made my job so easy! I know I’ve said this about every session I’ve posted… but it’s been true for all of them.. this was such a fun session! Issac, you’re a great kid, and I know that you’re going to go on to some great things! Wishing you a great rest of your senior year, no matter what it looks like, and the best of luck in your next life chapter! Kelley P.S. To see the rest of the Class of 2020 senior showcase click here! There’s so many great kids! Multi-sport senior – Class of 2020!
Read MoreSo. Sarah’s not technically part of the Class of 2020. But when your sister is the photographer, you don’t schedule your session until the very last minute, so we shot her Cuyuna lakes senior session this past summer instead 😂 She was supposed to be… but she had all her credits done so she decided to graduate early so that she could go on to play softball at Central Lakes College. Unfortunately, their season got cancelled after one week of playing. So that being said, I thought I would include her in the Class of 2020 showcase! Sarah… I’m so proud of the woman you’ve become. And I’m so thankful you’re one of my very best friends! I know you’re gonna rock the rest of your semester full of science classes, even though they’re online… and I can’t wait to see move into the dental hygiene program! I love you! To see previous posts in the Class of 2020 showcase click here! P.S. Sorry Rose… I just had to end with that adorable image ;) Cuyuna Lakes Senior – Class of 2020 (2019! haha)
Read MoreNext up in the Class of 2020 “showcase” is Mackenna and some volleyball senior pictures! Kenna is a friend of one of my sisters, and it’s always fun to work with someone I know :) We had an absolutely perfect day, and also had some great luck with a train coming by while we were shooting! It’s also been a while since I’ve gotten to work with a volleyball player, so that was a fun change!! Kenna, you’re such a cutie, and I’m so glad you had me do your senior photos! Good luck with finishing the rest of both your senior year, and your college classes! Looking forward to seeing where this next stage of life takes you! Kelley To see the previous senior showcase posts click here! Volleyball Senior Pictures – Class of 2020!
Read MoreHoly cow, this Staples Motley Cardinals senior was SO much fun to work with! Not only does Katie have an adorable style, but she was really chill in front of the camera. Keep scrolling to see how cute she looks in her straw hat! And yet again (see a theme here! haha), I got to do some sports photos, as Katie is a basketball player. Fun fact, the newspaper I started my photography career at was the Staples World, so I spent mannnny hours in this same gym shooting for them. So even extra fun that I got to go back there so many times this senior season! Katie, thank you for being such a joy to shoot with! Good luck with the rest of this senior year despite the challenges it’s been bringing, and wishing you so much joy and ease as you go into the next chapter of your life! Kelley P.S. Class of 2021! I’m booking YOUR year! Shoot me a message HERE and we’ll start chatting about all your options!! Staples Motley Cardinals Senior – Class of 2020!
Read MoreThis Brainerd High School senior photos session was as much fun as these pictures show! Peyton has a smile that literally lights up her face, and despite her saying at the beginning of her session that she was awkward in front of the camera this girl ROCKED it. Peyton is the type of girl that’s super involved with extra curricular, so I’m excited to see where this next year takes her. Peyton, I wish you the best as you navigate this strange looking senior year, and continue your next chapter of life this fall! I know without a doubt you’re going to great things!! Class of 2021! It’s never to early to start thinking about YOUR senior session. Let’s get you on the schedule for this summer or fall! Click this link to send me a message and we’ll get chatting! P.S. I bet you’ll never guess where this first photo, and the last seven were taken…. Ok, I’ll spill. Home Depot’s garden department! :D So much fun! Brainerd High School Senior Photos – Class of 2020!
Read MoreLife is crazy right now. There are so many things happening that we would have never imagined or predicted. There are a lot of people that have worked really hard for something, or planned for a long time, that are having those dreams cancelled. For the Class of 2020, there are so many things that have gotten cancelled and taken away, and it makes me sad for them. So I thought now is a good time to start showcasing all these awesome kids that I got the privilege to shoot for last year. First up is a Pillager High School grad. I think you all know this, but some of my favorite sessions are the athletes, and Tucker’s football senior photos were no different! He’s a fun easy going kid, that recently signed with Bemidji State. Go Beavers!! Thanks for a great session, Tucker! I’m wishing you all the best for the rest of your “online” senior year, and am excited to see you move on to BSU and continue both your academics and athletics! If you’re part of the Class of 2021, I know things seem crazy and uncertain right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get you on the schedule for later this summer or fall! Shoot me an email and we can chat: www.kelleyjoimaging.com/contact Football…
Read MoreYou guys! The last few years I’ve done a whole lot more families than I had seniors… but this year changed that, and this post will show you one reason why I’m loving being a Brainerd MN senior photographer! I’m literally obsessed with this session, at the beautiful The Oliver Acreage. Cally was so easy to work with (can’t you tell she’s a dancer by her graceful posture?!), and had some of the most adorable outfits! So thankful that the Dick and Gerri let us use their place, as we had so many perfect backgrounds for this pretty lady. If you’re a part of the Class of 2020, it’s almost time to get your senior session done! Let’s get you on the calendar, and start planning a session that is all about you! Send me an email for more information. P.S. The Oliver Acreage is now for sale! If you’ve always wanted to own a bed and breakfast, and small wedding venue… or just want an absolutely perfect large estate, you might want to peek at it! -Kelley
Read MoreDylin’s Pequot Lakes High School senior session was one a fun one! He’s on the football team, so you guessed it… we had to do some pictures on the football field! Dylin was such an easy going subject, and he made it easy to get a whole lot of great pictures! Class of 2020… your turn to graduate is coming up fast! Let’s get your senior year started with a fun session that incorporates your favorite things! Shoot me an email and we’ll get the ball rolling (pun intended! ha). -Kelley
Read MoreMike and Melissa’s Camp Foley MN wedding was one I’m not going to forget any time soon! We’re quickly approaching their one year anniversary, and I still smile while looking at these pictures! These two are the kind of people that make you feel like you’ve known them forever! After their engagement session, I was SO ready to celebrate at their wedding. And their day did not disappoint! Along with the super cute, happy couple, it included a ceremony at gorgeous Camp Foley, beautiful foggy lake views, a wedding party that clearly loved the couple, beautiful flowers, an adorable first dance, and a surprise flash mob put on by the bride and her girls! There was definitely fun had by everyone. Mike and Melissa’s fabulous team of vendors: Ceremony Venue: Camp Foley | Reception Venue: Whitefish Lodge | Wedding Dress: Annika Bridal | Suit: Men’s Wearhouse | Rings: Zales | Hair and Makeup: Hannah and Allie from the Fine Line Salon | Florist: Petals and Beans | Video: Northland Moments – Nick Weeks | Cake and Cupcakes: Sweet Life Bakery | Officiant: Dave Holte | Ceremony Music: Jim Olsen | DJ: Premier Party Entertainment Scroll down to enjoy this camp foley mn wedding!
Read MoreCalvin’s Brainerd MN high school senior session was a favorite this year, for a few different reasons… one of which is that I have been Calvin’s little sisters’ nanny for the past five years, so I’ve gotten a front row seat to watching him grow up. And lemme tell you, he’s grown into a good one. Second of course is that ya’ll know how much I love being in, around, or shooting at, the lake! This session was no exception. Also, we’re super quickly approaching graduation time for the Class of 2019. Which means, Class of 2020, you’re next! If you want to catch the early bird discount, PLUS get a good jump start to your senior year, send me a quick message and we’ll start brainstorming about your senior photo session! -Kelley
Read More
Hi, I'm Kelley, a MN portrait and wedding photographer located in the greater Brainerd Lakes Area. Welcome to my photography blog!