Hi, I’m Kelley.

Kelley Wenzel smiling in a light blue shirt

It was nine years ago today that I was getting on a plane in San Diego to come home. My head was swirling. I had just finished a photography workshop with Blue Lily and it was the beginning of my insatiable need to leave corporate and start my own photography business. To do something that…

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Atlanta Birth Story – North Fulton Hospital – Luca Arrives

Pregnant mom yelling and pushing to deliver her baby with the help of her doula and certified nurse midwife

It was just over a year and a half since I had photographed Charlotte’s first birth. We were together for over thirty hours as she labored, switched from a birthing facility to a hospital, and then gave birth on day two. At the start of this birthing experience, we both hoped and prayed it would…

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Christmas Family Photos in Downtown Canton

Mom and Dad hugging and kissing their sweet son in front of a live Christmas tree

This sweet family is in for an incredible treat as one of the chosen families of Sunshine on a Ranney Day. They’re getting a room makeover for their boy Stetson come the new year and I can’t wait to see the magic they create! In the meantime, I was thrilled to make their Christmas family…

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Fun Canton Family Photo Session at the Lake

Five young cousins laughing hysterically while dressed for fall at the lake

This wasn’t a normal family session. But then, this isn’t a normal family. When you know in advance that Dad has a shirt with his wife’s face printed repeatedly over the ENTIRE shirt…it’s not normal at all. Especially when it’s planned as a surprise for her for the day of. So of course this was…

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East Cobb Family + Maternity Photographs at Sope Creek Mill

Family of four (and one on the way) standing together on Sope Creek Mill Ruins

This is the third year of photographing Lauren and Michael with their boys. Year one, Lauren’s parents joined them at Rope Mill Park. Year two, Michael’s mom and sister joined them in Piedmont Park. This year, it’s just the four of them combining family with maternity photographs at Sope Creek Mill Ruins. Well, just the…

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Professional Headshots in Canton GA – Chris P

Professional headshot and branding shot of a man sitting in dark suit with a blue tie

Whether your company is wanting a professional headshot of you or you’re ready to move up the corporate ladder and want to look the part, updating your headshot should be an easy process from start to finish. Chris needed professional headshots in Canton GA where he lived. So we made it easy and did it…

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Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session With a Toddler in Alpharetta

Mom holding newborn son on bed while Dad stands and holds their toddler upside down

I have adored Kelly + Steve for years. I loved doing their engagement session at Roswell Mill. And I was honored to document the start of their marriage at Primrose Cottage. I was pumped to do their maternity and newborn session with Sean. And now even more excited to welcome Joshua to their expanding family…

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Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Destin Over Fall Break

Sunset behind Destin bridge over Destin Harbor

Last week was fall break in Cherokee County. The kids get a week off every 6-8 weeks during the school year, which means vacations get scattered throughout the year and commuters catch a break at home when buses get off the roads. It’s been several years since we’ve gone as a family. My mom was…

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