COLORADO + DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Documentary wedding photography with an editorial eye.
For couples who want photos that are timeless but not boring,
candid but still cool,
editorial but never stiff
…you’re in the right place.
The Experience
Enough direction to feel confident. Enough space to feel like yourselves.
Aka….yes, I'll tell you what to do with your hands.
I’ll find us the good lighting and guide you with movement and lots of prompted direction so you couldn’t be stiff and weird if you tried. Even (especially) if you think you’re awkward in front of the camera!
And on your wedding day, I know you want to be partying it up with your people, not on portrait #4857 with aunt carol. no shade to aunt carol.
We'll take some gorgeous photos that you’ll show your kids to prove how hot their parents were/are, have lots of fun along the way, and most importantly - keep things moving so you can get back to enjoying your wedding.
My goal is for you to love your photographs and genuinely enjoy the experience of making them.
“I don’t even know where to begin because working with Kelsey was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
From the first conversation, she felt like someone we could trust, she was calm, kind, and so genuinely invested in making our day special. On our wedding day, she brought such a comforting energy. She made us feel completely at ease, like we were just hanging out with a friend who happened to have a camera. She captured moments we didn’t even realize were happening, and she somehow managed to be everywhere without ever feeling intrusive. The photos were absolutely beautiful. Full of emotion, warmth, and all the little details that made our day ours.
She didn’t just take pictures; she documented our story in the most meaningful way, and we will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives. So grateful for her and her talent!”
-Megan + Tyler
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Romantic Amalfi Coast Elopement, Italy
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Western Glam Wedding in Jackson Hole, WY
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Garden Party Wedding in Austin, TX
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Colorful Fall Wedding at North Star Gatherings, CO
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Vibey Wedding in Austin, TX
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Mountain Wedding in Leadville, CO
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Colorado Mountain Engagement Photos
The portraits, the people, the whole party
If you’re drawn to my work, you’re probably the kind of couple who wants the day to feel as good as it looks.
You are:
Looking for someone who can capture the day exactly as it unfolds — big moments, inbetween moments, moments you didn’t even know were happening — through an artistic vision that never takes away from the experience
An intentional couple who is planning a PARTAY and filtering all decisions through “does this feel like us?” as the most important question
Planning a day with gorrrrgeous details and decor where everyone looks their best, without feeling overly formal
Deeply invested in spending time with your people on your wedding day. You don’t take for granted the rarity and absolute joy of having all of your loved ones in the same place
A little camera shy so you want some direction, but stiff posed photos??? we don’t know her
Wanting to look back at your photos and remember all of it: how it looked, who was there, and what it felt like to be in the middle of it
If you’re nodding along to this, I think we’re going to get along!
A wedding gallery with as much personality as the people in it.
The portraits you immediately want framed. The laughing-so-hard candids sent straight to the group chat. Your favorite people, the little moments, and the big feelings.
You want photographs you’ll be obsessed with twenty years from now.
And you want a photographer who gets the vision.
Hi, I’m Kelsey // the face behind Sunbeam Studio
Wedding photographer, lover of exclamation points and dogs (!!), and someone who genuinely wants to hear what you’re most excited about.
Getting to know you is one of my favorite parts of this job. Your sense of humor, your photo preferences, the people you love - all of it shapes how I photograph your day. Because a photographer who gets you makes a pretty big difference when they’re spending your wedding by your side. (!!)
My background in journalism shaped my photography approach: paying attention, anticipating moments, and noticing the details that tell a bigger story. Add a sprinkle of beautiful portraits and weddings with personality, and you’ve got Sunbeam.
Photos that look like your wedding and feel like being there
“During both our engagement shoot and wedding day, she kept things moving at a great pace so we never felt stiff or awkward in front of the camera.
Her ability to work efficiently while still capturing stunning moments we didn't even know she was getting was impressive. Kelsey brought so much fun energy to our day and made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable.
We loved working with Kelsey and would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who truly cares about getting it right.”
— Lauren & Porter
