My Approach to Senior Portraits

When I was a high school senior, our yearbook photos were basically a conveyor belt of sameness—everyone posed in front of the same blue backdrop, draped in identical black velvet, leaving zero room for individuality.

Then everything changed. I met a photographer who let us choose our own outfits and create portraits that actually reflected who we were. Those photos are still some of my favorites, and that experience completely shaped the way I approach photography today.

For me, senior portraits are so much more than pictures—they’re frozen moments in time. You will never be in this season of life again.  I would love to capture that for you—your style, your passions, your personality. Whether you love soccer, guitar, fashion, or hiking, my goal is to capture the moment before it slips away. 

I want your session to feel like hanging out with a friend—laid-back, fun, and full of laughter—so your genuine self takes center stage.

Hi, I’m Kelly!

My love for photography started early—sparked by a fascination with light during a childhood trip to the Royal Gorge Bridge and fueled by my very first little camera.

After twelve wonderful years teaching Communication Studies at Clemson University, I stepped away from the classroom to focus on my family and rediscover my creative side. I studied at the University of North Georgia and Samford University, and somewhere along the way, I fell head-over-heels for portrait photography.

As Karl Lagerfeld once said, “What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that's gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” I’ve photographed everything from four-legged friends to creative artists, but nothing compares to the energy and excitement of working with high school and college seniors.

Outside the Studio

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll probably find me with my family or wrangling my lovable crew of animals.

A few of my favorite things? Jesus, coffee, the University of Georgia, stories of redemption, good books, 75-degree days, California, doing laundry (I know—crazy!), and the dreamy, golden light of October.