Kelly Birch Photography

ncredible moments that my family will cherish forever. Kelly’s services go far beyond photography; she helped both of my daughters with hints, tips, referrals and assistance in setting up the schedule for their wedding day. Thanks to Kelly, each of their days went smoothly and stress free. Her experience and creativity delivered images that went far beyond our wildest hopes and had us squealing with joy as we looked through the final images. If you’re looking for a photographer for your wedding or engagement, Kelly will deliver a collection of creative masterpieces that will adorn your home for years to come. And she’s a joy to work with!

hotos are one of the most important parts of the wedding because after your day has passed this is what you have to look back at ….all those beautiful memories you made. This is exactly what her beautiful photographs did. We have sat down many times since the wedding and looked at all the gorgeous photos and it has brought me to tears many times by recreating this beautiful joyful day we had with our family and friends. I will never be able to thank her enough for the wonderful way she captured this day. Kelly puts her heart and soul into her work and the photos express her remarkable talent. I was blown away by the wedding day photos at the venue and even more blown away by the sunrise desert shoot she did. Just amazing photos!!!! I wanted photos that would make my heart feel and remember the happiness and joy of the day over and over. This is exactly what she did. Not only is she a talented photographer but she is very knowledgeable about the wedding industry and helped us in so many other ways which made the day and schedule go so smoothly. We are so grateful to Kelly for all the beautiful photos she has given us family, graduations, engagement and now wedding! We can look back and experience the joy these beautiful moments brought over and over.

lot of grooms) was not used to having my picture taken so much and was patient with me on that front as well. She made the whole experience as easy as possible and I could not be happier with the results.

rtistic approach and attention to detail cannot be taught. Being the father of the bride, I was very nervous that my daughter would not pick the perfect photographer for her special day. When I saw her engagement pictures, I knew she made the right decision. I was like WOW, she really captured my daughter and son-in-law perfectly! I couldn’t wait to see the wedding pictures. Kelly had a very shy and reserved bride and groom and brought out these breath taking photos I never knew possible. She is sooooo very professional and courteous to everyone she encounters when taking her photos. She respects boundaries, but also understands what she needs to do to get the perfect picture. I 1000% recommend Kelly to everyone. You seriously will not be disappointed. Well you might be a little disappointed….because you will have so many pictures to choose from, you will have a hard time choosing. Kelly is the best! And this is coming from the father of the bride!!

kind and makes the wedding planning process as well as the wedding day go so seamlessly. I know I will always go to her to capture life’s important moments!

os feel one of a kind. Kelly made our wedding day stressless as possible by providing flexibility when needed, but led our time managment efficiently when the day started rolling. She went beyond her role as a photographer to help in every aspect of our wedding. From helping produce our save the dates and invites, to lending a hand when needed in the day's activities. My wife and I have done three sessions with Kelly, and we'll be doing plenty more into our future. Kelly is not only an extraordinary photographer, she's an amazing person who deserves all the recognition her hard work has brought. 11/10 would recommend, there's no one above.

un to be around and our day ran seamlessly. We never felt pressed on time and enjoyed every second of the day. One of the best parts is how she helped us map out the day, down to the minute. She’s been in the business for a long time and has the best advice to make your day perfect. If you’re looking for a fun-loving professional who will deliver the most beautiful photos you can cherish forever, Kelly is your gal!

ep of the wedding planning process. This included helping with outfits for the engagement photos, timeline for day-of, recommendations for top notch vendors, and more. Kelly really got to know us and make us feel comfortable. Her vision is so unique and finds ways to make your wedding photos special to you. Kelly makes sure that you are her priority and your photos are just as special to her as they are to you. You will not regret having Kelly capture your day.

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they want most out of their wedding day, then BAM, she delivers. Her experience shines throughout the entire process from the engagement session accommodating the family dog, help with outfits, logistics for the wedding day, timeline, and so on. Her final product is stellar, we are absolutely blown away at the amount of "favorites" we have from all of the photos. This is a big decision and we teetered for a while, however you won't regret hiring Kelly, in fact, you need to hire Kelly! She's everything you want in a photographer!

rs out there that will do a great job, but with Kelly you are getting so much more than that. She is an amazing photographer, but what she doesn't advertise is that she is also a wedding planner, day of coordinator, quarterback and just flat out magician all rolled into one. Every detail of our wedding day was planned in less than two months. Kelly spent HOURS on the phone with me helping me with details of the wedding that were far beyond photography. I am talking bridal jewelry, hair and make up artists, confetti, sparklers, day of coordination, just about anything that you can think of. She has an unbelievable depth of knowledge of the wedding industry as a whole. I promise she wont steer you wrong. The reality is though, no matter how much planning and preparing you do before hand, there are many things that will not go according to plan on your big day. When that happens (and I promise it will) there is nobody you want on your team more than Kelly. Every member of our wedding party, our families and most of all my husband and myself were absolutely blown away by Kelly's ability make everything that was important to us happen on our day. Our day would not have been the same without her!

photographs. I do not think our wedding day would have gone as well as it did without her. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer.

ld our confidence for the wedding. She did everything in her power to make sure that we had an absolute fantastic experience. We loved having her as our photographer and would highly recommend her to anyone!

shots were absolutely breathtaking. She captured so many beautiful memories of that day, that will be cherished a lifetime. Kelly guided them every step of the way from helping them coordinate outfits for their engagement photos, to showing them how to pose. She captured their true personalities and the love they have for each other. All of the pictures are so stunning, I am having a hard time picking out my favorites.

e known her throughout many stages of my husband and I’s relationship - from a faux wedding shoot when we were boyfriend and girlfriend, to hiding in a bush to take secret photos when we got engaged. We immediately knew we wanted Kelly to be the one to help continue to show our love story for our wedding. And boy oh boy were we right! I can’t recommend her enough to new brides and grooms. She listens to exactly what you want and brings such a fun and creative aspect to your big day. She brought so many amazing ideas to our wedding that I had never even thought of and for that I’m truly grateful! Best decision ever 💕

e were looking for in a photographer. She was always “a text away” and my husband and I knew that we could count on her to reply with any questions we had. We highly recommend Kelly!

ou ask her to provide. Knowledgeable of photography methods that will leave anybody very happy with the end results. Would highly recommend for any photography needs!

ould not be happier with our wedding photos.

pictures the other weekend and she made my fiancé and myself who are not a fan of taking pictures feel so comfortable and made sure our personalities shined in each picture. Her creativity and vision made our photos look like no one else’s I have seen! She is an excellent photographer and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone!

ng photographer. My husband and family did all the set up and decorations and was running late, and Kelly was so flexible and was there for us both. She is someone who treats her clients like family. We are forever grateful for the raw and beautiful photos that captured just how much my husband love and care for one another. She captured not just how much we love each other, but also the team that we are. Thank you so much Kelly!!!

married on our wedding date with a small ceremony instead of a 250 person event. Kelly was with us every step of the way and helped us navigate all of the uncertainties. Kelly helped us make decisions on what to do and how, and supported us in still making our wedding day great. She has a lot of experience with weddings and it is so helpful. Kelly is so much more than just a photographer! It's something we read in reviews before we booked with her, and it is very true! We absolutely love all of our photos from our wedding and our engagement session. We feel like Kelly captured us perfectly! We would definitely recommend Kelly as your photographer for your wedding or any other special moment in your life.

as exactly what we envisioned. She was a gentle and positive energy throughout the day and went out of her way to capture pictures that she knew would be important to us. And this all before seeing any of the pictures she took! The pictures are amazing and we are SO excited to be able to have them for the rest of our lives and for future generations to come!

e perfect moment. All day she would pop up discreetly here and there to capture what would become a special memory. When photos were to be posed, she did it to perfection and with patience...working with giddy bridesmaids!!! I think the best measure of Kelly’s success are the spontaneous tears and laughter her photos generate!! GREAT WORK! I would recommend Kelly Birch Photography to anyone, knowing they would be THRILLED with the results. Kelly is the consummate professional.

her, but Kelly stood out from the crowd because how personable she was and her amazing talent! She will make your big day unforgettable.

we researched wedding venues, we continued to find ourselves attracted to photos all of which happened to be taken by Kelly Birch Photography. We met with Kelly and knew right away that she was the right photographer for our day. Not only is Kelly a first class photographer, she’s a day of planner, vendor reference guide, and your biggest advocate to make sure your wedding day goes exactly as planned (including getting those “must have shots”). On the wedding day, Kelly and her team made sure we stuck to our timeline, managed family emotions, and quietly captured wonderful moments we hadn’t even known happened until we received our pictures. After the wedding we felt like little kids before Christmas awaiting our pictures. Kelly quickly fulfilled our anticipation by providing a sample of photos we could share with friends and family to remember the day. We couldn’t be happier with our photos and more grateful for the deep experience Kelly and her team brought to our wedding planning process and wedding day. Thanks for everything!

ver thought of. We knew we needed an expert that could help direct us to help capture the perfect moments and Kelly did not disappoint! Our engagement session was lively, spontaneous and a lot of fun. On the day of the wedding, we loved having Kelly there for every bit. She had fun ideas with props that our wedding party still talks about today! Kelly also did everything she could to get that perfect shot. We appreciated it so much! Kelly does a lot of follow-up, she’s innovative, unbelievably talented and incredibly reliable. We would highly recommend her! She made our day amazing!

id the morning of the big day. Even though the massive morning downpours and momentary loss of power to the venue left our hopes of outdoor photos pretty well drenched, Kelly was the ray of sunshine and positivity - practically willing the sun to shine after the ceremony and into the 78 degree and sunny afternoon. It was a perfect day. And she photographed the whole thing beautifully. As for the quality and essence of the photos - Kelly’s capture of unscripted moments, people’s reactions to the scenarios that filled the day, heartfelt glances, and backlit romantic night shots so accurately captured the tone and tenor of the event, there was no need for video. Paging through the photos brought the entire day back for us not just visually, but in spirit as well. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories, Kelly!

lso cheerfully adjusted as necessary to accommodate people and weather. She memorialized so many special moments during the course of the day. For example, not only did she capture the First Look beautifully, she also captured the moment when the bridesmaids were peeking through a window watching the First Look take place. She was a joy to work with and the pictures came out absolutely incredible! I have recommended Kelly to everyone I know who is in the process of planning a wedding.

in person. Which for us was huge, because we wanted to make sure that we felt comfortable with our photographer before we spent a lot of money on some of the most important photos of our lives! Another thing that we both loved about Kelly was her flexibility. She seemed to answer our calls and questions any time day or night. Which for my wife being an extreme planner was huge and for me was a relief. Because as the saying goes, happy wife happy life! For me personally another thing that I really enjoyed about Kelly was her scheduling and planning. She had our whole wedding day planned out, and for me that really made the day go by very smoothly! Then getting to the photography itself. I am not even sure where to start. The engagement photos were so much fun and we had a really cool venue out at Hansen Tree Farms in Minnesota in the Winter. There were so many of those photos that we loved! Then the wedding day photos are some of the coolest most unique photos ever! For us one of the best things about Kelly was that she got our sneak peak out the next day! I have had friends wait weeks for just a sneak peak even! Some of my favorite photos she took were the detail shots of some of the items we wore on our wedding day! Then we had some really cool shots of just us in different spots around Minneapolis. Not only was she an amazing photographer but she also had so many suggestions for other vendors. We actually ended up using her suggestion for our videographer. Kelly is hands down one of the most genuine, kind, and amazing people that we have ever met. I would recommend her to anyone looking for any photos!

rs, they take you in like family. Kelly has been involved in very step of the process with me, often helping me make important decisions about my wedding and lending advice that I would have never have thought of. Kelly and Jacob go so far as working with your vendors if you wish, to ensure that your ultimate goal for your wedding is achieved and that your vision is kept in line. Simply put, they are the most responsive, supportive, and easiest people to work with. Best of all, hey genuinely care about you and your wedding. Kelly has spent hours with me on the phone going over ideas and supporting me through the entire process. My wedding would not be nearly as amazing as it is without Kelly’s support.

wonderful person. For an entire year leading up to our wedding, Kelly was there to answer any question that I had, many of which had nothing to do with the photography. Because she is so well-versed in the wedding industry as a whole, I trusted what she said (and thankfully so--her advice was spot on). Not only was Kelly willing to give advice, she never fussed about it being outside the scope of her duties as a photographer, and in every interaction, Kelly was professional and kind, always. About a month before my wedding, I was diagnosed with melanoma. Kelly was, in short, an absolute blessing to have in our lives at that time. She did everything in her power to make that month easier for all of us. My family, my husband, and I have no way of expressing how truly grateful we are for her. On the wedding day, Kelly was organized (so organized). Her timeline was more detailed and well thought-out than even my wedding planner's. She has it down to a science. She was effective at managing very large group shots--collectively, my husband and I had 200 family members at the wedding. One shot had over 50 people in it. No sweat for Kelly, she was cool as a cucumber. Kelly has mastered the art of the gentle reminder; because of her gentle reminders on the wedding day, we stayed perfectly on schedule and were able to get every "must have" shot, plus many more from our bucket list. Each turned out fantastic. My mother-in-law was skeptical about the costs associated with hiring a seasoned professional like Kelly. But after seeing the shots that Kelly got, and in reflecting on Kelly's kindness and professionalism leading up to and on the wedding, my mother-in-law told me that Kelly was worth every penny. I agree--Kelly is worth her weight in gold. Kelly went above and beyond. Her organization and professionalism exceeded my wedding-day pipe dreams; her kindness is that which most reserve for family and friends. Kelly is talented, professional, and kind-hearted. I deeply admire her artistic talent and respect who she is as a person. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience in working with Kelly. If I could give her more than five stars, I would give her many, many more.

htaking, and creative photos of Evan and Jenny Nelson, their wedding party, family, and activities throughout the day and evening. Absolutely amazing!

on task. She also was a great resource to bounce general wedding ideas off of if needed. My husband and I truly appreciated all of her help throughout our day.

o wedding photos. Her planning, expertise, and professionalism was outstanding. She helped us plan the entire day with photos in mind. Her quick responses to anything we needed leading up to the big day was much appreciated—our minds were at ease knowing we could count on her. Kelly is such a joy to be around and made our wedding day so much fun! She saved the day more than a handful of times—always thinking a step ahead. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer. We are now blessed to also be able to call her a friend ❤️

d even 1 year olds. Every picture is perfect.

bridal party loved her! I couldn’t of asked for a better photographer for our big day. She always try’s to do something new and unique with each and everyone of her brides. We love Kelly!

o put into words how amazing Kelly and her team (Jacob) is. Anyone that has perused Kelly’s gallery of photos on her website or social media pages knows what an incredibly talented artist she is, but those images do not summarize the level of professionalism, love and attention to detail that Kelly has throughout the entire journey. By the end of our wedding, Kelly and Jacob became our unofficial wedding planners, shenanigan triage’rs, anxiety busters, and most importantly friends. She is truly a modern-day Superwoman. I am from Arizona and my husband is from Minnesota and we chose to get married in Phoenix. We wanted our engagement and wedding photos to tell the story of us. Before the first session, Kelly met with us to get an idea of what this story would look like. For our engagement photos we decided to capture the “Minnesota side” with a session by the creek we had our first date on ending with sunset photos at the Twins stadium where we have season tickets and embodies our sports fanatic side. For the wedding, we wanted my desert roots to shine through with all the unique Spanish architecture, soft desert hues, and giant cacti that only Phoenix can provide. Kelly went above and beyond with the black and whites highlighting the dramatic Spanish architecture to skyline view of my childhood city skyline to stolen kisses in the soft green olive orchards. The next morning, we woke up early to grab sunrise photos amongst the giant arms of the Saguaro. She and Jacob even took drone shots to be sure to capture the desert in all its drama. If you are undecided on the day after photos, you will be exhausted, but it’s completely worth it!! Kelly, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything!

ment, my boudoir, and our wedding day, she basically jumped in as a wedding planner when we last minute needed to switch venues. She helped us find our new space and made the needed recommendations to planning an entirely new wedding in three weeks. Her photography speaks for itself, but her commitment to her couples is on an entirely different level - she truly cares and wants to be sure the day reaches and exceeds your expectations. She makes you feel so comfortable and beautiful and I could go on and on. You will not be disappointed by the service and product you get from this incredible person!

this, and it shows in her work because we fell in love with each and every one of our pictures, from both our engagement session and wedding day. Kelly is incredibly easy going and makes the entire process simple and so fun. She goes above and beyond expectations, and provided us a ton of helpful information about other vendors and details! She’s very responsive, organized, and professional. We had SUCH a blast taking a day trip to Duluth for our engagement shoot, and it honestly feels like we’ve gained a good friend in this process! When our wedding day arrived, she was awesome at keeping everything on time and organized, which was very calming for us! We had several compliments from our family and guests about how great they thought Kelly was working with us. And SO many people asking to be able to see our whole album after seeing a few of our sneak peaks! She even surprised us with a unique and fun photo session with bubble machines for the wedding party during the cocktail hour! I can’t say enough about how highly I recommend Kelly - awesome photographer, awesome person!

Kelly teased us after our wedding sharing a photograph here and a photograph there every week or so through social media and the excitement build up to getting all of them was well worth the wait. The photographs and the way Kelly sees the picture before she even takes it is out of this world. Worth every penny! Her assistant was also great and took airial pictures through the use of a drone. This added to the wedding day as people were loving seeing it at work. Overall, I would highly recommend Kelly and tell any guys to listen to their fiancées and wife’s if they are pushing for her as I did. Best decision I never made!

guidance, we wouldn't have been able to pull off such a smooth wedding day! We would recommend Kelly for any of our family and friends during their selection of a photographer.

.The whole day is documented and captured perfectly, she has given us memories we will treasure forever. Thank you so much for making our wedding day perfect and stress free. From the moment she arrived she was calm, professional and just went ahead blending into to the background like a friend, snapping away and making us feel relaxed and enabling natural moments to be photographed.I would highly recommend Kelly to any of my friends and family... And hope one day to have a excuse to arrange for another photo shoot sometime soon!

n Loch Lomand Scotland I didn’t know how we would work it out. Luckily we did and we cannot believe the photos she captured. Not only on the day of the wedding but the next day on our adventure shoot. I can’t wait to print the pictures off and having them hang all around our home! They are simply breath taking. And everyone we show them to can’t believe how amazing they are! We will work with Kelly again even if that means having her come to NJ or us to MN!

ure my best friends happiest day, as well as the breathtaking scenery and all of the Scottish traditions! The photos could not have turned out any better. I can’t wait to see more destination weddings from her!!