learn about the girl behind the & the heart behind the brand. nostalgic, candid & timeless in phoenix & scottsdale, arizona.
About Kaylie
learn about the girl behind the & the behind the brand. nostalgic, candid & timeless in phoenix & scottsdale, Arizona.
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hey hey, i'm kaylie!
a detail-oriented & energetic photographer
I find joy in the smallest things, but I truly believe that life should be spent doing the things you love most with the people you love most. I'm a southern girl (grew up in Charleston, SC), so people are my passion. After working in hospitality for 7 years throughout high school & college, I realized very quickly that I love making people happy. And for me, that just so happened to workout where I get to be behind a camera for a living!
I actually began photographing clients in 2018, but always had my camera by my side since I got my first one in middle school. Throughout college I took photos of my co-workers on the side: headshots, their families, and brand work too. I started doing a little bit of everything then heavily focused on weddings from 2019-2025. Now I have gone back to my roots & focus on families, couples & milestone moments. No matter what phase of life you're in, if you're down to have a good time, I am down to capture all your moments for ya!
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
Me & Jackson (my now husband) grew up 2 minutes down the road from another & only ever knew Charleston. In 2021 we spontaneously decided to move out to Arizona to feel it out for 3 months, which turned into almost 5 years lol. We are so excited to officially be moving back to the east coast June 2026 to be closer to our families, buy a plot of land, a ton of farm animals, build a massive garden, and have a bunch of kiddos running barefoot in the grass.
I became obsessed with taking photos of anything & everything: portraits of friends, my family at Christmas, the streets of my hometown in Charleston, nature, you name it.
the journey of my lens
2016
Began taking headshots, family photos & branding photos for co-workers & slowly began booking clients. This was my first year of "wait, could this actually be a job???" How cool.
2018
Captured my first elopement & fell in love with it. From that moment I began leaning into weddings & intimate elopements.
2019
My boyfriend at the time (now husband hehe) left our hometown & moved to Scottsdale, AZ. Immediately began filling my books with families, couples, weddings & elopements of all kinds!
2021
Officially went full time being a full time photographer. A total pinch me moment! I have been full time ever since then. Thank you Jesus! :)
2022
June 2026 we will officially be moving back to the east coast to be closer to our families. I cannot wait! Starting in June, I will be based on the east coast again, serving everyone from PA to SC!
2026
Riding shotgun with my husband while he golfs and I've got a good book in my hands. Any chance I get to soak in the sunshine, I'll be there!
Hitting up any & every antique store that looks like your grandma shops there. My vibe is very Nancy Meyers esque and I am a huge lover of anything with true character.
Taking my Benni girl to run wild at the park. She's our border collie/Aussie cattle dog mix & keeps me on my toes, always.
Trying new local coffee shops & drinking WAY too much espresso. A good ol' lavender latte is my go to but lately I've been obsessed with cherry vanilla lattes.
Baking & cooking everything from scratch. I am a bit of a crunchy gal (as the kids call it) and love eating whole, healthy foods to feel my best!
Tending to my baby patio herb garden. I've only had success growing herbs since I have limited sunlight on my patio, but one day I dream to have a massive garden.
Getting all of my produce from a local market on Saturday mornings. It's the highlight of my weeks & I love getting to know where my food comes from & support local businesses!
why i became a photographer
Photos & videos truly are the only thing we have that allow us to relive the past. They tell stories & show you the moments of what once was. After a moment passes, they are the only thing we have besides the memory itself. Personally, that is something I don't take for granted. In my personal life & as a wedding photographer, having the opportunity to document the monumental times we experience is the greatest gift life can give besides the memory itself.
