Photography for who you are, who you love, & who you're becoming.
Sessions & offerings
Seniors
Who You're Becoming.
Senior photos that actually feel like you. Relaxed, personality-filled sessions with plenty of direction, movement, laughter and true-to-color images made to remember exactly who you were in this season.
Love + Life
Who You Love.
Love, connection and all the beautiful mess in between. Couples, growing bellies, growing families and the people who make your life yours. No stiff poses or perfect behavior required—just come ready to love on your people, laugh a little and let me capture the good stuff.
Just Because
Who You Are.
For the birthdays, the weird ideas, the witchy ones, the milestones, or simply because you had an idea and thought, “this would make a badass photoshoot.” No major life event required. Sometimes you just want cool pictures of yourself. Bring me the strange, creative, dramatic, funny and completely unnecessary ideas.
Each session is relaxed and gently guided so you can focus on being together while I photograph things as they unfold. Below you can find more information about the photography packages and sessions that I offer.
Things you might want to know
1 What does a session with you feel like?
Honestly? A lot less like a photoshoot than you probably think. There will be bad jokes. I’ll probably cuss a little. We move. We talk. We laugh. I give you things to do instead of asking you to hold a smile until your face hurts. Your kids are allowed to be kids. Your hair can blow around. You can laugh too loud. Your husband can tell me how much he hates pictures; I can handle him. I'll take the lead when you need direction and back off when something real is happening. Somewhere along the way, you'll stop thinking so much about the camera.
2 Where do sessions usually take place?
Most families choose either an outdoor location or to take photos in their home and backyard, where everyone feels comfortable. I’m always happy to help choose a spot based on the kind of atmosphere you’re drawn to and what feels most natural for your family. Some of my favorite spots are right around Lake Perry and Downtown Lawrence. The colors, textures, and eclectic vibe of DTL is top-notch.
3 How do you guide us during the session?
I give direction. Lots of it.
Stand here. Turn this way. Put your hand there. Walk toward me. Look at him. Get closer. Closer. Nope...closer. Sometimes I’ll put you exactly where I want you. Other times, I’ll give you a prompt; something to say, do or think about, and let whatever happens next unfold naturally. That’s how I get the candid moments without expecting you to magically know how to create them.
You don’t have to know what to do.
That’s literally what you hired me for.
4 How do we book a session with you?
You can fill out the contact form with a few details about yourself, the type of session you’re looking for, and any dates or locations you already have in mind. I’ll get back to you with availability, pricing, and the next steps from there.
Email kellychessphotography@gmail.com
call/text 785.217.5360
