Once upon a time...
A vibrant journey filled with chills, thrills and overcoming literal ills, it was truly a life-altering encounter that led me on this very path.
It's a long story, but I was genuinely lucky to make it home alive and sane. When I landed in the States and was picked up at the airport by my father, I began recounting the extreme ups + downs of the once-in-a-lifetime adventure and (much to my initial chagrin) my story, interspersed with plenty of new east African vocabulary and phrases, swiftly prompted him to forever dub me;
After that wild journey, a clear vision was born; I knew then that documenting life's myriad adventures was the passion I wanted to pursue and make my life's work. I didn't know the how (it's taken me a good while to figure that bit out) but it was then I found my WHY.
My inner understanding of my actual dream career was born on that pivotal adventure.
Beyond a decade later; I've realized every human's story features a journey (or often many).
Through the lessons of the lens, I've learned that life's ultimate adventure is the expression of one's passions and the experience of LOVE.
Adventure is within each and every one of us, I'd love to document yours...
A vibrant journey filled with chills, thrills and overcoming literal ills, it was truly a life-altering encounter that led me on this very path.
It's a long story, but I was genuinely lucky to make it home alive and sane. When I landed in the States and was picked up at the airport by my father, I began recounting the extreme ups + downs of the once-in-a-lifetime adventure and (much to my initial chagrin) my story, interspersed with plenty of new east African vocabulary and phrases, swiftly prompted him to forever dub me;
After that wild journey, a clear vision was born; I knew then that documenting life's myriad adventures was the passion I wanted to pursue and make my life's work. I didn't know the how (it's taken me a good while to figure that bit out) but it was then I found my WHY.
My inner understanding of my actual dream career was born on that pivotal adventure.
Beyond a decade later; I've realized every human's story features a journey (or often many).
Through the lessons of the lens, I've learned that life's ultimate adventure is the expression of one's passions and the experience of LOVE.
Adventure is within each and every one of us, I'd love to document yours...
Jambo!
I'm Keeley
Not just a photographer,
for creative hearts + souls in love
a visual storyteller, empowering presence,
and compassionate guide
"Swahili-Keeley"
I went to Africa on safari with my grandfather, and almost did not return.
I seek to hold space for every human I get the privilege to work with.
My business is an anti-racist space for all humans. I find beauty in our diversity.
It's important to me that I stay mindful of maintaining a respectful sense of cultural relativism anywhere I go.
I strive to make marginalized people feel safe in front of my camera, and in the world around me.
One phrase I learned in Africa that is eternally engraved in my memory, heart, + mindset is;
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Your story matters, and I want to help you tell it.
MY PHILOSOPHY
"Kindness is a language which blind people see and deaf people hear."
Hoop Dance, Yoga, Fire Spinning.
feeling free in flow.
connecting with my wild inner child.
Kombucha. Cold brew. Fizzy water.
Music + film are my favorite forms of therapy and inspiration.
35mm film. psychedelic textures.
rainbows and the ecstatic thrill of being outside in nature.
student of life, forever learning how to contribute to earth + humanity for the short while I'm here.
aspiring to live in tune with the moon.
curious enthusiast of tarot.
if I see a huge dog, you can bet I'll have to pet them.
I love to twirl around & around
MY FAV THINGS
WHAT INSPIRES ME
I've found my passion centers 'round creating images rich with unfiltered emotion.
Every couple, family and person I get to work with is unique and brings value to each experience.
Getting to travel in order to capture that one-of-a-kind energy in a scenic space is the extra layer of inspiration that ignites my soul.
whether it be the beach, the desert, the mountains, or beneath the light of the auroras,...
I LOVE to travel and find each different landscape to be vastly moving in its own way.
Gaia-the earth itself-inspires me with sheer wonder at all her natural splendor.
Here, There, Everywhere...
No matter how much I learn, I remain open to inspiration because it helps me notice moments that will endure the test of time.
BEHIND THE LENS
My approach in two words is; lighthearted + fun.
I value every opportunity to travel and connect with humanity.
Being able to experience life through the art of creating potent imagery fuels my existence in a meaningful way.
Documenting humans in LOVE- with their own bodies, journeys + beings, with the one they can't imagine life without, the offspring they helped bring earth side, performing the passions that make them feel alive, caring for the creatures they co-exist beside..
ALL of this is love. and every moment is layered with feeling.
the ability to capture such feeling is what moves me.
I cherish quality time with my other half, Dan, and adventures with our rescue Daniff, Maya.
Tiny in stature but mighty in spirit
"Keeley captured our day so beautifully and we are so happy with our gallery and slideshow- she went above + beyond! We can't recommend her highly enough. Truly one of a kind and easy to connect with for us both! We were so lucky to have her as our photographer."
ANDREA & SAM
"Every time we look through the photos, it feels like we're right there in the moment, all over again. We're truly speechless and can't express our gratitude enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you-WE’RE SO IN LOVE WITH WHAT YOU’VE CREATED FOR US!"
ERIN & CARLOS
"save yourself some time - stop looking at reviews - go ahead and book Keeley! Keeley run's an outstanding business even if she is still up and coming. She just snapped away on our special day, taking the last-minute schedule changes in stride, and the final photos are simply stunning."
AERION & KATRINA
"Looking for a photographer who radiates positivity and contagious laughter, while capturing life's milestones with experience and kindness?! That's Keeley - and why we keep hiring her."
EMMA & SEBASTIAN
Love is genuine, honest, profound and everything on the spectrum but perfect.
therein lies the beauty of this adventure we call "lIFE".
Let's craft art together that celebrates your unique story, portraying the beauty of imperfection and the wonder of life's most cherished emotions.
Because no story is one and the same.
Because we all deserve to remember our unique experiences on this rollercoaster we call "life".
