My home base is a little mountain town in northern Wyoming named Story. Cute, right?! It’s right in between Sheridan and Buffalo.

I’m originally from Nebraska (GBR) and spend a lot of time shooting & hanging out there as well.

I love being able to photograph adventurous couples & intimate, meaningful wedding days. I know we’re a good match when a couple is down to explore and not afraid to get a little dirt on their shoes; when they prioritize the marriage, not the wedding; and when they want photos of real moments, not just perfectly posed shots.

SHOOTING STYLE / I take a creative, journalistic approach to my photos. I strive to capture a wedding day exactly as it unfolds. To me, the photographs should snap you right back to that moment, not remind you of the 10 minutes it took to primp and prep to get the perfect shot that had no real meaning. I like to look for those little in-between moments of both you and your guests that make the day so special. Have no fear, (in case your mom is asking) we will still get those family photos!

EDITING STYLE / I try to keep my edits true to real life, but with a touch of warmth. I want your images to be a representation of how the day actually looked and felt.

If your heart desires a second photographer at your wedding, we can make that happen. I photograph most of my weddings solo and feel completely comfortable doing so. However, sometimes adding a photographer is a good route, especially for larger weddings. Get in touch and we can discuss details!

The first wedding I photographed on my own was in 2013… whaaaa, time is flying! I had been a second shooter for other photographers for a couple of years before that.

When I began dabbling in photography, I shot everything: first birthdays, newborns, families, couples, seniors, corporate events, you name it. I wanted to try everything out to see what I was drawn to most, and that ended up being couples. There’s just something about getting to photograph two people who are in love and capturing that connection. Gahh I just can’t get enough!

PRE-SHOOT / Before your shoot or wedding, I want to be a resource for my couples to reach out to. I’ve shot so many weddings and sessions that I know exactly what to expect… you, on the other hand, are probably doing this for the first time. I’m here to walk you through! I assist with wedding day timeline creation, location scouting, outfit recommendations, vendor recommendations, can be a sounding board for your ideas, and help you out in any way I can.

WHILE SHOOTING / Everyone tells me how awkward they are in front of the camera, so trust me when I say you’re not the only one who feels that way! During engagement sessions, I get a read on how you interact as a couple and interject and direct as needed. I tend to not pose people, but rather direct them, giving actions and prompts that create real interactions and emotions. On a wedding day, I like to observe and photograph things as they unfold, but give input when needed. I like to think I'm pretty good at reading the room – I don't typically just blend into the wall but I'm also not overbearing on a wedding day. I am not afraid to move furniture around or tell people where to go and where to stand, but I also want to sit back and photograph your real interactions as they unfold. Throughout the day, I'm usually the one keeping track of the timeline and making sure you are where you need to be at the right time. During your ceremony, I try to become invisible and sneak around in silence as to not distract from the ceremony. I also want to have a good time and get to know your friends and family!

Here's what one of my past brides Kelsey said about me on her wedding day: "Kaylie is so easy going and does everything in her power to make your day special. And she is ALL OVER THE PLACE on your wedding day! And I mean that in a good way! She is there every second of your day and catches every moment. On our wedding day, I would be taking a selfie with my friends and she would make sure to catch the photo as well. She didn't miss anything!"

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