5 out of 5 stars and 55 reviews Best of Weddings (4x).
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About this vendor
I believe your love story is the start of a beautiful legacy and your love story has been built to stand the test of time. Therefore it’s my mission, each and every time I click the shutter, to tell your story authentically and timelessly so that your portraits will be treasured not only from the moment that you first open them, but also when your grandchildren are looking through them 50 years from now. It’s my pleasure to photograph your unique story on film and bring a professional, reassuring presence to the most important day of your life. No detail goes overlooked, no special moment left undocumented. Your legacy matters.
I have been photographing weddings and engagements from the get-go, and with over 100 weddings under my belt, you can fully trust that I will document your wedding day with the utmost precision, from your grand celebration, to the jaw-dropping Bride and Groom portraits that will have your friends and family talking for years to come, all the way down to the finer details. I know what it takes to successfully manage a wedding day. When you partner with me as your wedding photographer, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy making memories with your loved ones, fully knowing that I’m capturing every moment and every feature that comprise your unique love story.
No two weddings are the same, and every couple has a one true love story that is just waiting to be told. By use of words and portraits, my mission is to curate refined portraits that you’ve always envision and everyone will remember.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
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5
out of 5.055 reviews
We had KKP associate photographers capture our big day. They were so sweet and had great ideas for gorgeous photos! They were so professional and knowledgeable. Everything turned o...
ut beautiful with Kelsi’s editing. We have the wedding album of my dreams!
My wife planned our wedding and I got to help pick the photographer and I really liked her work. We couldn't be happier with the portraits we got and highly recommend working with ...
Kelsi and her team.
If you are thinking about booking with Kelsi, trust me and pull the trigger. Not only did she calm me down when I was super nervous in the morning with her peaceful and confident p...
resence, but she took control of the situation and kept the day moving. Her talent shines through in all of her work as well as her associates who we also had assist with the groomsmen portraits and other special moments throughout the day. We got a sneak peak within the week that we adored looking at while on our honeymoon in Hawaii. We can't wait to get our portraits on the walls of our home. I wanted my wedding photos to be timeless, clean and capture our true personalities and I am truly so happy with what we got. We love Kelsi and you will too, I promise.
where do I begin? Kelsi and her team are outstanding. They are absolutely phenomenal at what they do, any good thing I could say about KKP wouldn't do justice to the work they do a...
nd experience they provide. Kelsi was so personable when we were with her and made it seem like we had known her forever, she is so down to earth and cares so much about the experience she provides her clients. Karson was also fabulous, always on top of the ball ready to make her next shot before it happened. KKP photographing my wedding was a dream come true. Not only do they provide you with a phenomenal service, an unforgettable and personalized experience, but moments you will treasure for life caught on film.
Kelsi is nothing less than a rockstar. She really saved our bacon honestly! When plans with another photographer fell through, Kelsi jumped in. She initially did our engagement pic...
tures and provided us with a truly comfortable and natural feeling experience. It felt like we were just being ourselves, which is exactly what Kelsi is all about. She also provided us with helpful input regarding our attire and our picture location.
The experience for our wedding was equally as amazing, if not more so! We did a really small ceremony in a special location. Kelsi was really able to take charge and had an amazing eye for getting us the shots we would want to remember our day forever. I think one of the best things is that Kelsi was amazingly fast in getting our pictures, for both events, to us within a couple of weeks! We didn’t have to wait long in order to relive some of the most important moments of our lives. The pictures were beautiful!
Honestly, Kelsi is the way to go. She is the whole package!
Kelsi did a wonderful job as our wedding photographer. She was able to answer questions as we were just trying to find vendors and her communication was spot-on. On the wedding day...
, Kelsi was able to give us ease of knowing how to orchestrate our timeline and take some of the most special photos. Kelsi was in stealth mode during the ceremony and got some amazing shots. I appreciated her enthusiasm for us as well, making us comfortable being in front of a camera. But, most of all Kelsi's sincere kindness solidified friendship for us. You cannot go wrong with Kelsi and the rest of the KKP group.
Kelsi and her associates made my wedding dreams come true. We got married in May and my vision was to have light and airy photos to match our wedding theme of a beautiful spring da...
y. KKP associates, Karson, captured our engagement + wedding photos and took away my nerves throughout the day. It rained on our wedding day and Karson ensured me that an overcast rainy day makes for the best pictures and she was right! When we recieved our sneak peak a few days after the wedding we (my husband + I) were brought to tears at how beautiful our pictures were. Two weeks after the wedding we had our entire photo gallery from our wedding and each picture was just as beautiful as the last. I cannot thank KKP enough for making my wedding vision come to life and helping a COVID bride capture her day.
Every bride deserves to be a KKP bride!!! I followed Kelsi’s Instagram for a couple years (just because I thought it was lovely) before ever being engaged and knew I could trust he...
r and her gals with everything. When it comes down to it, you simply cannot hire a team you don’t trust to be surrounded with before/during your wedding. They were a dream! Professional, down to earth, relaxed... so easy to work with. And delivered us the most beautiful memories!
We loved having Kelsi and her crew photograph our wedding. Not only were they professional the day of the wedding, they were in the engagement pictures as well. Not to mention she ...
got the pictures back to us very quickly.
Karson and Ali were great! My wife loves all the pictures. We were able to get several pictures of our day. We would recommend them!
Kelsi’s photography business is nothing but the best. I had two of her associates and they were so sweet and kind. We had every picture we could have ever wanted. Kelsi focuses on ...
the details while editing and makes your pictures so perfect! She is so easy to work with and talk to. Her and her team are worth every penny spent. I’m so thankful for her, Karson, and Ali who captured my best day.
Kelsi was the best photographer we could have asked for! She produced hundreds of amazing photos of two people who are not photogenic at all. She cheered us on, gave us great tips,...
and captured everything we wanted her to. Not only was she a great photographer, she was so flexible during our COVID wedding. We ended up having a small, backyard wedding and then our reception two months later. She offered to photograph both for us instead of doing an engagement session. She accommodated all the craziness and still gave us the wedding photos of our dreams.
Kelsi was so easy to work with and took care of everything we wanted! I could have never imagined such an easy and fun process, but she made it that way. She made our special night...
even more perfect!
Kelsi blew away every expectation or dream I had for a wedding photographer ! Kelsi was the first and our best vendor I picked for our day! She works so incredibly hard and makes i...
t look so easy. Our wedding was on New Years Eve, a chilly Tuesday 5 weeks after she had her baby yet she was there getting all the shots! Her photos look timeless and they are something we will hold onto forever. I couldn't have asked for much more! Kelsi is SO MUCH MORE than a photographer. You will not regret hiring her for your big day!!
Kelsi and Rachel did a phenomenal job capturing our wedding day. They both went above and beyond to make sure that they got great pictures. I didn't feel like I was being pulled aw...
ay from the celebration to take photos. They let us do our own thing and captured the day. They both had very positive attitudes and kept giving us all compliments throughout the day. I didn't feel the need to stress about whether our pictures were going to turn out good or making sure they got all the photos I wanted. Kelsi has a few simple surveys you fill out prior to the day so she knows exactly what you are looking for on your special day. This was by far the best photography experience I have ever had. You don't want to have to worry about things like photography on your wedding day and Kelsi is just that! I can't express enough how grateful Ben and I both were to have her be a part of our big day!
Kelsi and her team were absolutely amazing. I was impressed by how involved they were not only on the wedding day but the days leading up to the day as well. Sending out questionna...
ires, tips and a well put together timeline. They were very organized and made my job easy. They were also very professional on my wedding day and made me feel comfortable and special. I am so in love with the images I received so far and can’t want to receive my full gallery. Highly recommend KKP to capture the memories on your big day!
Kelsi's team was amazing to work with! They made the process simple and fun at the same time. They did not hesitate to take any of the shots we wanted and also had some great input...
on other shots that we did not think of! The amount of pictures they took is uncountable which was very helpful for us! With everything going on, there were things we missed but were able to see in the pictures! I would 100% recommend Kelsi and her team to anyone!!!
Kelsi and her team are pure perfection. She treated us like gold, and captured our day just as we wanted. She answered all of my questions and even helped me choose other vendors w...
hen I needed help. She genuinely cared about us and our day. She made my husband feel comfortable in front of the camera which never happens, and got every picture I had on my list! I can not recommend her more.
Kelsi’s team was the best I could ask for! Having someone so kind and genuine there to photograph the biggest day of our lives thus far was so important to me. Her associates when ...
above & beyond to make sure we were comfortable & happy all day and it shows in our pictures. I knew I wanted an unlimited option of pictures to cherish for the rest of my life and that is exactly what we got when we hired Kelsi. You won’t be disappointed!
Kelsi was exactly the photographer we needed on our wedding day. She came highly recommended by our venue and did a fantastic job. My husband and I aren’t really used to being ph...
otographed, but Kelsi made us feel comfortable and gave great direction which resulted in beautiful pictures! I was so excited when I saw our wedding featured on her blog and then finally got all the finished photos. Can’t recommend her enough!
I had worked with Kelsi in the wedding industry in the past and I was blown away by her talent and her eye for capturing a wedding day. So, as soon as we were engaged, I knew exac...
tly who to contact for our engagement and wedding photos! Every moment working with her was so easy and effortless. When Kelsi posted our engagement and our wedding album, I was amazed when I saw them! The photos were everything I could've ever imagined and more. They were all such high quality and captured every moment on our day, all of the little moments . My husband and I will truly treasure these photos for the rest of our lives!
We made the right decision in choosing Kelsi Kliethermes for our engagement and wedding photographer! She was awesome, and made the process fun and entertaining. I have recommended...
her to several people so far, and will continue to do so!
Kelsi and Rachel did such a great job of photographing our wedding day. They were easy to work with and helped make taking pictures enjoyable. Our families enjoyed their presence o...
n the wedding day. I highly recommend Kelsi for a wedding photographer!
Kelsi and Rachel were so amazing to work with. They made taking wedding photos so fun and easy- not to mention how beautiful they turned out! Kelsi is truly dedicated to wedding ph...
otography and she takes such great care of her couples. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!
Kelsi and her husband, Blake are not only talented photographers, but also a couple that is genuine and kind. Kelsi was quick to answer all of my most trivial questions throughout ...
the wedding process, and all with grace and sincerity. My husband and I are not ones for the spotlight, but they made us both feel comfortable in front of the camera. Kelsi wrangled in my wedding party and made efficeient, yet beautiful work of the photos. I could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our day. Kelsi is a unique find, and any bride would be lucky to have her. We cannot thank Kelsi and Blake enough for creating images that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Words cannot describe how thrilled I am with what we received from Kelsi! She was absolutely amazing at helping us feel comfortable in front of the camera and capturing all the imp...
ortant little moments of our big day. She went above and beyond and delivered the most beautiful photos we could have imagined. Kelsi and Blake as a shooting duo were perfect together. They made sure to capture every shot and more but in a delicate, subtle manner. When we got our pictures I was absolutely astounded by the moments that they were able to capture without us evening realizing it! Hands-down best photographer I’ve ever dealt with!
Kelsi is incredible. She is the most patient, kind, flexible, helpful and knowledgeable photographer one could ask for. My day was a fairy tale and I owe that to Kelsi. She capture...
every special moment of my day. She worked with US. She wanted what WE wanted. I thought I had good ideas until I met her. She had incredible ideas for my pictures. I cry every single time I look at them because I still cant understand how someone could do such perfect job. When it comes to big events or emotional events, I usually stress. I didn’t stress once because of the support Kelsi offered me. She talked me through everything and never got frustrated even if we were running behind. She was patient with me AND my family. The work she does is one in a million. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Kelsi 1000%. Kelsi YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!!!!!!
Kelsi did an amazing job with all of our pictures. She definitely knows what she's doing & makes everyone feel comfortable while doing so. She makes even the most uncomfortable guy...
s look & feel amazing while getting pictures done. She's a kind soul & a genuine person to get to know, that wants nothing but the best for you & your other half. You won't be disappointed with her talent. She truly was the best decision we made for a wedding vendor out of all of our vendors & that's saying ALOT!
From the moment I messaged Kelsi, I knew she was the one that was going to photograph the most important day of our lives. She wasnt like the rest.. she genuinely wants to get to k...
now her couples not just say "heres the details... let me know". She goes out of her way to make her clients happy & boy let me tell you she did everything she could to help make our day perfect. She truly is amazing. From our engagement pictures, to boudoir shoot, to our wedding, she made us feel so comfortable. Everytime she would message me saying our gallery will be posted at this time, she was a man to her word. They were never ever late & 98% of the time she was early! The moment I saw any of our photos, I bawled my eyes out. They were exactly what I had told her I was wanting & more. I am so thankful we made a forever friend that is so extremely talented. I will forever recommend Kelsi & you will not be disappointed in your decision going with her amazing company.
Kelsi was great to work with. She made the sessions go by smoothly and the photos turned out awesome! If you need a photographer that will make you feel relaxed during the shoot an...
d capture great photographs she's the way to go.
There are so many great things I could say about working with Kelsi! From booking her as my photographer, to our engagement shoot and our wedding day everything was seamless and pe...
rfect. Kelsi really goes above and beyond to make sure you feel so special on your wedding day. You can tell that she really wants every aspect of your day to be just as you envisioned it. She is super knowledgeable about what pictures need to be captured and although she was there taking pictures all day, you could hardly even tell she was there. She was hands down one of my favorite vendors to work with! I would recommend her over and over again to anyone looking for an awesome photographer!! 😁
You will not find another wedding photographer that is this dedicated to making your wedding day memories more meaningful than Kelsi and her husband, Blake!
From the initial inquir...
y to the wedding day send-off, she is your advocate and always has your images in her mind. She will get to know you, nestle her way into your heart and then produce a shower of THE most genuinely gorgeous photographs you will ever lay your eyes on. You just can’t even imagine the lengths that she will go to personalize your experience. Having Kelsi, and her team, as your wedding day photographers is an experience that you will want to relive over and over, and you will have that opportunity every time you open your wedding day photo album!
We can’t say enough good things about Kelsi!!! From our engagement photos to our wedding day, she made sure everything was thought of and prepared so that our day would run smoothl...
y. She truly puts her heart into her passion of photography and has an honest love for making sure her couples have the best experience. She was able to capture the pure joy of our day in a way that was genuine and honest. If you are looking for a photographer who always has your best interest at heart and is always organized and prepared, Kelsi is the perfect pick for you!
My wife chose Kelsi as our photographer and she did a great job. We would recommend her to friends and family anytime.
Kelsi is not only a wonderful photographer, but she is always a wonderful person. Right from the moment we met, I knew I made the right choice hiring her. My entire family and brid...
al party enjoyed having her every step of the way on our wedding day. I cannot imagine hiring ANYONE else. Kelsi brought her husband as her second shooter, how adorable, and he was just as sweet and took the time to hold my heavy bouquet when I needed a break. If you are wondering where to spend and where to save money, spend it on Kelsi Kliethermes Photography. She is worth every cent we have and our photographs will be treasured for lifetimes to come. I have received so many compliments on my photographs.
I first met Kelsi at my best friends wedding she was working as the photographer there. From that day I knew I wanted her to be the photographer at my wedding, so when that time fi...
nally came I messaged her right away! I can honestly tell you that having her for our photographer was by far one of the BEST decisions that my husband and I made for our big day. Kelsi has a way of making your feel completely comfortable while she is taking your pictures. On our big day she helped calm my nerves and keep me sane, she made us feel like we where the only ones around that day and truly captured every detail for us. I can honestly say when you hire Kelsi you don't just get a photographer you get a wonderful life long friend who is willing to take the time and learn about you and your partner and still be a friend after everything is over. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend her to anyone and everyone!!
Kelsi deserves so much more than a 5 star review! She has been absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding photos. She was able to deliver photos of my wedding that I've been...
dreaming about since I was a little girl. Being someone in an artistic career myself, Kelsi captured everything perfectly! She did our engagement photos a few months before our wedding, and she delivered nothing but wonderful images for us to treasure for the rest of our lives. I opted to a do a bridal portrait session with Kelsi as well. Ladies, this is an absolute MUST during all of the wedding planning chaos. This is a perfect time to wear your dress before the big day, and have Kelsi focus on just you, the beautiful bride. She even did a few film shots in my bridal portrait session, talk about magical! She beyond talented behind the camera, she's also very personable, and makes you feel so at ease about everything. During our engagement session, my husband and I giggled the entire time! We were so comfortable working with Kelsi we were able to be our goofy giggly selves the whole time. During my bridal portrait session, I brought my mom along, and she was surprised how comfortable I was in front of the camera. Then the wedding day was no different. Kelsi was just sooo wonderful to work with during the whole thing! She never let the chaos of the day get to her. She made me feel at ease as the bride, and everything went so smoothly. Then upon delivering the finished product of her work, we had our photos within a month of the big day! She captured our wedding day just like I had always imagined, and so much more!
Kelsi and her assistant do such an AMAZING job! I have loved every session we have had with her! She makes each and every one a special moment and captures more than you could ever...
imagine! She makes it so easy to be in front of the camera!!! From our engagement session, to my boudoir session, to the wedding day plus incorporating my bridal session into our day, she has been absolutely amazing! Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough!
Kelsi is passionate about capturing the perfect moments. She puts her heart and soul into making you feel comfortable. My husband and I have been blown away with the pictures she's...
done for us.
Kelsi was absolutely wonderful!! She makes you feel so comfortable. During our engagement session my husband was nervous about taking pictures but she instantly made us comfortable...
and the session was so easy. She did the same thing during our wedding day. Kelsi is truly excited and passionate about what she does!! She takes so much pride in her work and is very engaged in truly capturing the moment...not too mention our wedding pictures turned out absolutely beautiful!! It was actually hard to pick out our favorites because we loved so many of them!! Hands down I would recommend Kelsi Kleithermes photography to anyone looking for bridal photographer.
Jordan D. Kelsi was a brave soul during our engagement session and enthusiastically photographed us with two dogs two horses at Sunset and a pasture background filled with cows. Th...
ey turned out great and are still some of our favorite pictures. Our wedding was Kelsi’s first out of state set and she showed up early and prepared. She helped us break out of our shell and get rid of nerves which turned into more great pictures. We appreciate all her hard work and talent and helping us capture our big day. Five stars
Kelsi is a true gem that shines the brightest with a camera in hand! First of all, neither my husband nor I are much for being the center of attention (but on your wedding day- you...
kind of have to be, right?!) but from day one, Kelsi helped us be completely comfortable and relaxed. The first time we met it was obvious that she cared about us as a couple and wanted to know what was important to the two of us. While planning our engagement session, we asked if incorporating our dogs and horses on a ranch scene was doable. She was all in! Our pictures turned out awesome and I can’t count the number of times we have been told “these pictures capture the two of you PERFECTLY!” To have other people see our personalities through the pictures has been really special. Leading up to our wedding day, Kelsi discussed the details with us a few times and it was clear I had no need to worry about her job getting done (what a blessing as a bride!). The day of our wedding, Kelsi was just as collected and confident as before. I was never stressed about what her and Blake were capturing because they seemed to be everywhere; subtly in the background, but never missing a moment! She had great ideas when the sunlight wasn’t cooperating or we needed help posing. We received our pictures super quickly after the wedding and were in awe. We have wonderful pictures of us, family, the wedding party, our guests and the reception fun! YES, we would absolutely recommend Kelsi to be your photographer! No matter what you envision, she will do her very best to make it happen! It is so refreshing to see someone this passionate about their work and makes it feel like you’re just hanging out with your friend who happens to have a camera.
Kelsi was a JOY to work with!! She photographed mine and my husband’s engagement photos and wedding this past year. She was always on top of everything and kept us in the loop of w...
hat steps were coming next, which put much less stress on me. She always listened to what we had in mind regarding photos, but she had so many great ideas of her own that made our photos even more special. She was so positive and sweet, and she made it easy for us to be in front of the camera. We will definitely want to use her for any future family photographs. I can’t recommend her enough!
Kelsi Kliethermes Photography is truly worthy of a 5 star rating. Kelsi is an amazing photographer. It is not her quality cameras or specialty lenses that make her a good photograp...
her. She has two very great traits. One is her ability to make her subjects feel comfortable. During my bride to be and I’s engagement session, I was pretty awkward, but soon into it, Kelsi had us relaxed and it started to feel much more like my bride to be and I were on a date.
Another one of her great traits is her creativity. On the wedding day, Kelsi was taking the detail shoots and asked for my shoes, tie, ring, and a old rusty chair. As I stood there in my socks I was a little skeptical, but the pictures that came from those shots were some of my favorites. For those reasons and many more, Kelsi gets 5 stars all day.
Kelsi is so wonderful! We had her photograph engagement, wedding, and our 1 year anniversary pictures. We couldn’t have picked a better photographer to capture every one of those m...
ilestones! Kelsi has the best vision for pictures and captures the best moments so well. She’s extremely easy to work with and is so personable. You’ll not only have a fantastic pictures to remember your day, but a friend as well. We would recommend Kelsi to all! You won’t be disappointed.
My husband and I were a little apprehensive of our engagement session because we are both a little awkward in front of a camera. Our fears completely dissipated when we met Kelsi a...
nd she assured us that what we were feeling was completely normal, and that she would be there every step of the way to guide us. She held true to her word and made the experience so much fun! She was so encouraging and helpful. By the time the wedding came around, we felt like pros in front of the camera and were so comfortable with Kelsi. Despite the fact that it was a bit of a whirlwind with so much going on, Kelsi made it her priority to capture every shot I requested and even traveled to multiple locations, which I really appreciated. I was very satisfied with the final product and love to look back on our special day with the album she made for us. She even went above and beyond and made us a Christmas ornament with one of our favorite prints. I would hightly recommend Kelsi to anyone in the wedding planning process!
Kelsi did an amazing job! We love our engagement and wedding pictures.
Hands down it does not get better than Kelsi! When trying to choose a photographer for my wedding what drew me to Kelsi was the beautiful way she captured each couple differently, ...
but at the same time stuck to her personal style. Her photos are so fresh and bright and I love that! She made me and my husband feel so comfortable being in front of the camera and her genuine excitement during the shoots translates into every picture she takes. The day of our wedding the weather started out not so great, and it was Kelsi that really put me at ease that day. She was so organized and confident that she made me feel like no matter what happened through out the day that wasn’t ideal that we would still get beautiful portraits. She was right!! We absolutely love and treasure our pictures. If you are looking for the perfect photographer to capture your special day... LOOK NO FURTHER. Kelsi the the real deal.
Kelsi is simply amazing. Her and her husband photographed my wedding in September of 2017. They worked their little butts off that day! Even my family members later mentioned how a...
mazing they were. They are both super sweet and professional, and simply awesome people. Kelsi also did my boudoir photos and they turned out beautiful! I never thought I would love a picture of myself. I couldn't be happier with Kelsi and how everything turned out. All of my photos are absolutely amazing.
My husband and I loved Kelsi’s pictures, so we set up a meeting with and I enjoyed her and her positivity! Our engagement pictures were amazing and our wedding photos were beyond o...
ur wildest dreams! She’s an amazing person with a kind heart and anyone would be lucky to have her take their wedding pictures, guaranteed you won’t regret it!
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