Photography

Waiting on Baby Sis | Studio Motherhood Session on Film | Kyle Kelley Photography | Memphis Newborn Photographer

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Motherhood Sessions are one of my favorites to photograph + this one, in particular, is extra special because this beautiful momma is one of my dearest friends!

What is a Motherhood Session with Kyle Kelley Photography? This session is all about YOU! It’s where just you, momma + your little one(s), whether they're in your belly or your arms, get in front of my camera! The focus is on momma because how often is it that you’re the one taking the photos of your family or the majority of images with your babies are selfies or even worse, the most “flattering” angled images taken by your husband or family member? Any of this feeling all too familiar??

I’ll never forget the day when I was nearing the celebration of my first daughter’s first birthday + I wanted to find a cute photo of us two. After scrolling through a year’s worth of photos on my phone I noticed that I didn’t have any that weren’t a selfie or a hospital photo of her on my chest (+ let’s be real, I wasn’t looking my cutest in those pics even though I adore those in particular). I realized then the importance of getting in the photos with my babies + being intentional about it moving forward!

These sessions are always fun! No matter what age your babies are, how many you have, or if you’re pregnant, we’ll break up the session so you have the best variety of images that you can hold onto forever! This is your chance to wash your hair, throw on some makeup, feel like your best self + get photos taken of just you + your kiddos!!

I hope you enjoy these film images of this gorgeous Motherhood Session of my friend + her two baby girls!!

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This session was captured on Fuji400H + Kodak Portra 400 film, scanned + processed by the amazing Goodman Film Lab.


Interested in booking a Motherhood Session?
KKP is now booking April - June 2021!


Welcoming Baby Girl | Simplistic In-Home Newborn Session on Film | Kyle Kelley Photography | Memphis Newborn Photographer

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One of my favorite things as a newborn photographer is being welcomed into the homes of so many new families! The warm greeting, the house tours, meeting your loved ones, capturing your life in the rooms that mean the most to you brings me so much joy. I love every second of it all + this session was no exception.

Beautiful baby girl was a tiny snuggly one, making my job too easy this day! She slept through the whole session + only needed a quick feeding toward the end of our time together.

Through my years of experience working with newborns, as well as having babies of my own, I know the extent of overwhelm that can come over you. Your experience with KKP will not be one of these!! In hopes to alleviate some stress, I have an in-depth email full of information on how you can prepare for our time together because there truly is a strategy behind the magic that happens here at KKP! So, before we meet, you will receive an email that I’ve created for you, full of everything you need to know + do prior to our session!! I want you to know exactly what to expect so that you can enjoy your experience + love your images!!

If you’re interested in reserving a session date, click here! In the meantime, keep scrolling to enjoy a look into my morning with this new family of three!!

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This session was captured on Kodak Portra 800 film, scanned + processed by the amazing Goodman Film Lab.


Interested in booking a Newborn Session?
KKP is now booking April - June 2021!


Studio Newborn Session on Film | Sneak Peek

Studio Newborn Session on Film | Sneak Peek

I am loving every second of being behind my camera this fall!! For starters, I wanted to be intentional because this time of year can get incredibly overwhelming with the demand for Christmas card photos! It’s a breath of fresh air to not be overbooked + enjoy the holiday season to its fullest, both with my family + the families I have the honor of working with!

I have been spending a lot of time behind my film camera + this session is one of my recent favorites!! Oftentimes there is hesitation for clients booking a film session when young children are involved because well, they move + move fast! But!! That’s the beauty of film. It forces me to again, be intentional, to slow down + be okay with the in-between moments. Those are simply some of my favorite captures!

I’ll never stop saying this, but film photography will never get old for me. It’s timeless. The aesthetic, the look, the colors + tones of the image will never go out of style! Now, you mix one of my favorites (film photography) with another favorite, babies + I’m truly on cloud nine!!

This family was such a joy to work with!! Mom + dad undoubtedly have their arms full with two-year-old twins + their newest addition, but it was evident how happy they are as a family of five!! I loved getting to know them + capture this season of life they’re in!! Keep scrolling to view more of this precious Studio Newborn Session on film!!

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Interested in booking a Newborn Session?
KKP is now booking January - March 2021!


Elegant Family Session on Film

Elegant Family Session on Film

One of the most beautiful properties + venues in the Memphis area is none other than Annesdale Mansion!! It’s not often that I get to shoot here because this gorgeous Victorian mansion is primarily used for wedding celebrations. 

This couple got married here years ago + thought it would be the perfect backdrop for their first Family Session + boy, they weren’t wrong!! Sweet baby girl was born during the middle of a global pandemic + COVID-19 took her Newborn Session away from her, so the parents were very excited to finally get in front of the camera to document their new family of three!! We had the best time walking around the house + garden areas, documenting sweet baby Olivia + all her five-month glory!! 

Here’s a peek at their elegant session on film! I hope you enjoy your scroll!

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Interested in booking a Film Session? KKP is now booking January - March 2021!


Romantic Motherhood Session on Film | Sneak Peek

There have been a lot of mommas in front of my camera this fall, all documenting their motherhood journey, + I adore every second of it!

To me, there is truly nothing better than shooting with film. Why you might ask? Because film photography is timeless. The colors, tones + overall look will never go out of style. Film images are the same now as they’ve been in the past. Different styles of editing will come + go, but the aesthetic of film photography will always remain the same. And that is something I greatly appreciate!

This couple was such a joy to work with!! I truly love meeting new people + getting to know their stories. Right away I could tell this was going to be a wonderful evening from their kind energy + loving spirit. To top it off we were greeted with the cooler temps of fall this night, so it made the evening even more enjoyable! It was so easy photographing them + the journey to meeting their baby girl. Their love for each other + the new life growing inside momma radiated from the inside out! Being in the season of life they’re in is so magical, exactly like this session!

This was a hybrid session, which means during our time together I photographed both digital + film images. I shot with Fuji Pro 400H film + my 50mm lens. The scans just recently came in (processed by Goodman Film Lab) + I am so excited to give you a preview of what was documented on my 35mm film camera!

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Interested in booking a Motherhood Session? KKP is now booking for January - March 2021!