Karen Kelly Photography

After I got engaged, I spent hours looking at different wedding photographers' portfolios. Finding the right photographer was incredibly important to us, since these would be the lasting memories of the day. When I came across Karen's work my fiance and I were so impressed - not only the quality of the photos, but the artistic way Karen was able to capture genuine emotion in a photograph. My fiance (now husband!) and I live California, so we knew we would need someone who would partner with us across the distance. Karen was always available to talk - either through email, phone calls or even Skype! I never had trouble getting in touch with her, and I am so appreciative. She spent time discussing our vision of the day and getting to know my fiance and I to ensure our photos were representative of us! Two days before she was set to shoot our wedding, Karen drove over an hour to meet us for some strawberry picking engagement photos. We were both uncomfortable in front of the camera, but Karen put us at ease and captured some very fun photos. Somehow she was even able to get them back to us the next day so we'd be able to see them before the wedding! On our wedding day, Karen was the epitome of calm and organization. She did a great job taking a variety of photos (details, portraits, candids) with a second shooter. The photographs truly captured the emotion of the day, the personalities of our friends and family, and even some of the details we missed during the excitement! We have received nothing but compliments on our photos, are are so excited to get our wedding album and photos printed! What makes Karen unique is the combination of professionalism, artistry and fun she brings. With Karen, you don't need a videographer - her photos bring the day to life!

est choice. We were welcomed into her home, met her dog Mosby, and immediately felt that we were in good hands. She provided us with our package options, as well as all of the à la carte products she offered. She made the booking process extremely simple and painless. During the planning, Karen was mindful of and open to our requests, but was not afraid to provide us with her professional opinion. For example, we had requested two separate locations to shoot our wedding photos, but she recommended that we choose just one of them and provided us with reasons why she felt that way. It turned out to be a great decision, and the exact location she recommended was absolutely stunning. We had never been professionally photographed, so when we met for our engagement shoot we were a bit nervous. After a few simple pointers on how to be subjects, Karen had us relaxed and laughing. The engagement photos were both beautiful and creative, and that’s exactly why we initially hired her. We are Yankee fans living in Boston and we took photos in Yankee away-jerseys outside of Fenway Park. She brought along bags of peanuts and had us toss peanuts at her (gently, of course). It made for one of my favorite photos I’ve ever seen. Fast forward a couple years and our wedding photos were no different. We may be a bit biased, but my wife and I both believe that our wedding photos are the most beautiful wedding photos we’ve ever seen. When shooting formals and portraits, she instructed us and our family/friends clearly and concisely. When shooting candids, ambiance and details, it was as if she was not even there. The angles and techniques she used and the backdrops she chose were both genius and completely original. Note that Karen was about 5 months pregnant while shooting our wedding and was still able to go above and beyond. Her work ethic is second to none. We met to see our wedding photos and both of us had tears in our eyes. Since we were naturally quite busy during our wedding, there were many things we were unable to see. Karen was able to capture intricate moments; personalities, emotion, reactions, that would have otherwise gone unnoticed and ultimately been forgotten. Thanks to Karen, we will be able to relive our perfect day forever. We purchased a black and white 8x10 engagement photo from Karen a while back as a gift for my parents, and it came out absolutely stunning. The print quality, with a slightly metallic lustre, was like no black and white photo we’d ever seen before. We have not yet ordered any additional products, but we will be selecting our photos for our albums soon, as well as choosing a few photos to get printed in a large size. Karen was able to provide everything we envisioned for our wedding, and then some. I would hire Karen to shoot our wedding a thousand times over, and I absolutely plan on hiring Karen to document all big moments throughout the rest of our lives.

bound books, 12hr primary shooting time, and 8 hours with a second shooter, and found her prices very reasonable compared to other photographers in the area. We also get full access to an online catalog of all the photos including an engagement session, and can download images and print as we want. I will use Karen for all our photography needs!

Throughout the planning process, she made a point to really get to know us to ensure our photos were unique and representative of us. Karen did a great job taking a variety of photographs (i.e. details, getting ready, formal portraits, candids, etc.) and was laid-back yet organized throughout the wedding day. Karen was happy to work with our time frame of the day, and the shots came out beautifully. Her prices are extremely reasonable, and she even threw in an engagement photo session for free. If you are getting married in the Boston area, I would absolutely recommend contacting Karen!

ouldn't have asked for a better photographer and would highly recommend Karen to anyone!