Kelley Blake Photography
VA
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Kelley Blake
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Kelley Blake Photography specializes in weddings, engagements, and elopements in the greater Richmond area. With over 8 years of experience behind the lens and working with hundreds of wedding vendors, you can count on stunning, timely photos that capture your magic. Rain or shine, Kelley Blake is reliable, professional, talented, and FUN!
Kelley Blake Photography is a wedding photography company based in Richmond, VA.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Kelley Blake
Owner
I’m Kelley Blake, a Richmond-based photographer with a lifelong passion for capturing genuine connections and unforgettable moments. A graduate of VCU’s School of the Arts (2012), I’ve been behind the lens since my high school days, drawn to the beauty of candid, unscripted memories.
My goal is to preserve your now—the laughter, the in-between glances, and the authentic emotions that tell your story. Every photo session is about more than just images; it’s about creating an experience that feels natural, comfortable, and uniquely yours.
At the heart of my work is kindness and connection. I want every client to feel valued, celebrated, and supported throughout the process. If you’re looking for timeless photos that bring your memories to life again and again, I’d love to connect with you.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.017 reviews
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Kelley Blake is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional photography skills and professionalism at weddings. Couples appreciated her ability to capture natural and emotional moments, her calm and supportive presence, and her attention to detail. Kelley's quick turnaround time, ability to create a relaxed and organized environment, and her eye for vibrant and lively shots were highlighted in the reviews. Reviewers highly recommend Kelley for her talent in capturing the essence of important moments and creating a positive experience for couples on their wedding day.Review photos
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Tiffany M
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5.0
6/20/2025
Our experience with Kelley was flawless. She created a red-carpet experience for me and my husband throughout the planning process. She was always available for quick chats and ans...
wered even the smallest of questions. During the wedding, she was incredible. She was quick to solve problems and always helped with little things, from dress malfunctions, windy and sunny conditions, and even timeline changes. She helped keep us calm and organized. As a couple that is not used to professional photography, she created an environment that felt organized and provided instructions to get the best photos.
Following the wedding, she provided us with a LARGE preview within two days. She continues to keep us updated with a clear timeline for our entire album. She never fails to provide our dream shots.
Overall, I can’t recommend Kelley enough to any bride!
Response from Kelley Blake Photography on 12/03/2025
Tiffany! Thank you for the incredible review! Its my mission to make your experience just ...
as magical as your photos and I think we nailed it. I am overjoyed that you and Ethan are happy with my work and your album. Wishing you the very best this holiday season!
Brittany A
5.0
12/07/2025
We absolutely LOVED working with Kelley! We took engagement photos with her and loved both her fun way of running the session and her editing style. She keeps editing very natural,...
and she is able to bring natural smiles out in everyone too. We will always cherish all the memories she captured, and how beautifully she preserved them, from detail shots to formal portraits to the party. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
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Rachel A
5.0
12/07/2025
Kelley was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish.
From our very first conversation, she was both professional and personable, which instantly put us at ease. On th...
e wedding day, she brought such a calm and supportive presence which was exactly what we needed. She guided us so naturally, never making anything feel forced or awkward, and somehow managed to be everywhere without ever being intrusive.What stood out the most was how comfortable she made us feel. Kelley’s warmth and confidence helped us relax and genuinely enjoy the experience. She captured all the big moments beautifully, but also the little ones we didn’t even realize were happening the kind of photos that bring you right back to the day.
The final gallery completely exceeded our expectations. The photos are stunning, authentic, and full of emotion. You can tell how much care and intention she puts into her work. We’ve received so many compliments from friends and family about how gorgeous and natural everything looks.
Kelley is truly gifted at what she does, and she is just as wonderful as a person. We are incredibly thankful we chose her to capture such an important day. We cannot recommend her enough!
Michelle M
5.0
11/25/2025
Kelley Blake was hands-down one of the best choices we made for our wedding! Not only are her pictures absolutely stunning and magical, her fun energy and positivity made the day e...
ven better. She suggested doing things throughout the day that I hadn’t thought of like a first look with my bridesmaids that turned out to be some of my favorite moments. She never forced anything that felt unnatural and always listened to what we were looking for. She was even able to recognize when people needed a break or were getting nervous and helped calm people down. Within days we had a preview of almost 100 pictures back and the rest within only a few weeks. I can’t believe how well she captured the pure joy of our day and I’m forever grateful for her!! Truly cannot recommend Kelly enough!
Response from Kelley Blake Photography on 12/03/2025
Michelle! It was my privilege to be such a big part of your day and it warms my heart to h...
ear that you had such an incredible experience on top of loving your photos. Wishing you, Tyler and Frank the very best this holiday season!
Cole O
5.0
11/03/2025
I found Kelley Blake Photography on the knot and absolutely fell in love with her photo editing and colors! I noticed she had a recent album uploaded at our same venue, and I absol...
utely fell in love with how she captured the day! Kelley was truly there for me every single minute of our wedding day – whether that was helping me with fashion tape to secure my sleeves of my dress, attaching my veil weights and taking the most incredible shots of our outside ceremony, and of course, the organization and detail she implemented to give us the most stunning photos! Kelley has a very quick turnaround time which I highly appreciated and her attention to detail is beyond noticeable. I truly hope to work with Kelley again in the future with any and all photography needs – she is the best! I truly can’t recommend her enough!!
Madison Q
5.0
5/16/2025
Kelley was absolutely amazing she is there for the perfect moments and any other moment in between. I couldn’t have found anyone better. She is not only amazing behind the camera b...
ut she is an amazing hype girl. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would
Christina C
5.0
4/16/2025
Kelley was the perfect fit for us from the beginning of our planning. At our engagement shoot she knew exactly what to say to ease our nerves and make us comfortable, and that carr...
ied over to our wedding day.
Having an additional shooter on scene for the wedding and the unlimited time for the day, took away a great deal of pressure and worries of having to rush. As a bride I truly felt like Kelley had my back for whatever we needed. She was patient with all my questions and last minute changes because I had no idea how to plan a wedding. And at the end of the day, always pick a photographer that will do the Wobble with you. Kelley captured every emotion felt on the biggest day of our lives and we are truly grateful.
Devon S
5.0
1/07/2025
Kelley was an an absolute gem to work with. She did the location scouting for our engagement photos and helped with outfit choices. She captured our wedding day beautifully. You ca...
n help the joy of the day through her photos. She kept the day moving seamlessly. Couldn't recommend her enough!
Bonus: She used to be a pet photographer so we got some amazing shots with our dog at our engagement photos!
Courtney M
5.0
9/22/2024
Kelley was absolutely amazing! She not only takes incredible photos, but worked on our timeline and kept things going so smooth for our wedding day!
We had our engagement photos d...
one and felt so comfortable with her, she helped me with outfits, and made it so much fun! She captured us perfectly!
Our wedding photos are breath taking and she got EVERYTHING! She also got a photo of every guest at the wedding as well without us having to ask! Our photos came back so quick we were shocked! We are so incredibly thankful for Kelley! BOOK HER!
Karlie L
5.0
7/12/2024
Kelley captured our wedding day absolutely beautifully and she was incredible to work with. From start to finish, the meetings leading up to the wedding and then receiving the fina...
l album...we couldn't be happier. Kelley brings a level of fun and energy to her work that shows in her photos. My husband and I are both awkward when it comes to posed photos, but Kelley never made us feel that way and we looked natural in the moments captured throughout the day. We absolutely loved both our pre-photos that were more posed and our after-photos that were candid. She made sure we got all of the shots that we wanted and matched the energy of our crew (which can be a lot) to make the day absolutely incredible. We highly recommend Kelley!
Stephanie M
5.0
5/08/2024
We booked Kelley for a spring mini/leaving VA pics. She was quick to respond and flexible when we had to reschedule due to weather. During the shoot, she made us feel comfortable a...
nd relaxed. She was able to guide us throughout the shoot. The pictures came out amazing and we love them! Would absolutely recommend Kelley as a photographer :)
Adriana S
5.0
5/03/2024
Kelley was an amazing photographer and we are so happy we hired her! From our initial meeting, to our engagement photos, to our wedding day, she was a perfect combination of profes...
sional and fun to work with. During our engagement shoot, she made us feel so comfortable and helped us to overcome the awkwardness of posing for photographs. We wanted to do a mix of serious and fun/silly photos, and she had great ideas for how we could do both. She took photos of us feeding each other croissants (to commemorate our first date at a bakery), did a black and white collage of us making silly faces, but also included all the typical romantic shots. She made us laugh, which resulted in photos with great, natural smiles. Likewise, on our wedding day, she made us feel comfortable and relaxed during all the portraits. She was a pro at organizing large groups of family members efficiently and effectively, and she captured many beautiful moments, both candid and posed.
Kelley's turn-around time for the photos was lightning-quick. She sent us preview photos within a few days of our wedding, and the rest of the photos followed within a week. We loved her editing style, which (at least in the case of our photos) leaned toward the bright and color-saturated. She also gave us some black and white photos, and some more moody, atmospheric ones.
We're so glad we went with her comprehensive package that included both engagement and wedding photos. We thought her pricing was very reasonable, especially considering the number of photos and amount of time she spent with us. She also brought a second shooter with her to the wedding, who did a great job as well. I can say without a doubt that Kelley was one of the best vendor choices we made, and I'm so glad we found her. She was always quick to respond to emails and texts, she was responsive to our wedding coordinator and other vendors, she was super fun to spend time with, and most importantly, our photos came out beautifully. I strongly recommend anyone considering her to hire her!! Thank you Kelley - you were amazing!
Samantha F
5.0
3/04/2024
100% recommend Kelley Blake! I cannot say enough good things about Kelley. She’s talented, professional, fun, and really cares about capturing your special day! After reviewing her...
albums, I knew I wanted to have her as our wedding photographer because every picture had a spark, and energy that exudes beyond the picture itself. Her photos almost feel alive with vibrancy and movement. Immediately upon talking with her, I knew she’d be a great fit. She was excited to talk with me about my wedding and answered all my questions and concerns with direction and dedication. I think her photos speak for themselves, so I’d like to highlight how awesome Kelley was to actually work with. We did an engagement shoot with her before the wedding and it gave us a chance to get to know each other. My now husband can be a little shy in front of the camera, but Kelley’s energy and compassion made him feel completely comfortable. In our final pictures, you’d never know he was nervous, and on wedding day, his true goofy, sweet essence was completely captured. Kelley put me at ease right away when she arrived on my wedding day, as it was raining. She kept a positive attitude and said, it’s going to be a beautiful day no matter what! The bridesmaids, groomsmen and our family members all loved Kelley as well. She helped keep the day on schedule and had a solution for any problem that popped up. I found myself gravitating to her during the night as a calming presence. Working with Kelley was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She delivered a preview by the end of the weekend and our full album by our one-week anniversary. Kelley, and her amazing 2nd shooter Anna, captured so many amazing moments that transport us back to that day. Absolutely, without a doubt, hire Kelley Blake to photograph your wedding. You will not be disappointed in the photos or the experience of having her by your side!
Morgan R
5.0
11/27/2023
Kelley was INCREDIBLE!!! We could not have asked for a better photographer! Not only were her pictures FANTASTIC, but she helped in so many way to keep our day on schedule! She cap...
tured all the candid moments while also being extremely efficient with our family and standard wedding portraits that we wanted. Before our ceremony I had several dress malfunctions. Kelley came in and saved the day more times then once and fixed my dress. I cannot recommend her enough, she is truly one of a kind!!
Kaitlyn J
5.0
11/27/2023
We had the pleasure of having Kelley take our engagement photos, which exceeded our expectations. Therefore, we knew having her as our wedding photographer was going to be great. M...
y husband and I are astounded by the photographs. She also gave us the album very quickly after the wedding, which is a huge plus. The wedding was such a blur, so it is extremely sentimental looking back at the pictures and moments that Kelley captured for us. You can truly feel the love and happiness through the photos of not only my husband and I, but our friends and loved ones.
Jasmine L
5.0
3/03/2023
Kelley is such an amazing photographer!! I am blessed to not only work with her on a professional level, yet also as a photographer for my family. She has a very special gift of ma...
king you feel comfortable, and confident during your special day. All of my clients adore her and I'm confident you will love working with her as well.
Katlin G
5.0
3/03/2023
I cannot recommend Kelley enough!!! From our first conversation, I knew she was hearing and understanding my goals and vision for our wedding photos. Even better, she brought new p...
erspective and ideas that I hadn’t thought of and those are the shots that ended up being our favorites. The absolute best part was that she sent our photos to a local wedding magazine and the bridal portrait she took of me was selected for the cover! It was the best surprise and I give the credit wholly to her for her vision and execution.
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