Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Capturing moments in an emotional and authentic way.
"We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.”
There is something special about having the ability to look back on our lives and relive some of our most precious moments. To me, that's what photography is all about. Slowing down to breathe ourselves in and taking the time to capture events and people that mean the most to us, so that we can always carry those pieces. Remembering what it felt like and knowing even the smallest things in life are significant.
My hope as your photographer is to find a way to preserve all of those moments. I want you to look back on your days and feel everything just as it was in the photographs we create. To be able to understand that your life is really something magical.
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Hey I'm Kayla
I’m a heart on your sleeve, tears on your cheeks, stomach aching from laughter kind of artist and human. Love is absolutely everything to me. Not the big, showy stuff, but the small intimate moments that make up our lives. The way someone’s nose wrinkles when they smile, the softness of a hand in yours, the language we make out of looks and glances, all the motions of ordinary love.
Photography is a way to preserve those moments and the feelings we hold so close. That is what I love most about it and why it has always been my art form of choice. There is nothing like capturing a memory on film with the ability to look back and remember, each photo telling a story of its own.
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I’ve always admired Kayla’s work. Her attention to detail, the way she works with light, and the unique approach she takes. That’s why when my now husband proposed, one of the first people I reached out to was Kayla. I HAD to have her photograph us. It was the one thing I was unwilling to compromise on. Fast forward to the big day. Anyone who has had that much attention on them can relate to how stressful it is.
Kayla was there for us every step of the way. Not only did she make me feel comfortable, she also made me feel confident, and beautiful. The direction she gave us didn’t feel forced or uncomfortable. It felt natural, effortless. She guided us through the chaos of our wedding day. Setting us at ease, and bringing levity.”
As a human, Kayla is loving, kind, thoughtful, compassionate and considerate. As a photographer, she is that and so much more.
She’s always learning and acquiring new knowledge about her craft. Kayla is personable, patient and accommodating. Very responsive and thorough. She is supportive of her community and other local artists. She’s a confident artist and will direct you to some of the best recommendations if there’s something she doesn’t do. She’s down for all your photography shenanigans/visions. You won’t be disappointed.
Kayla allows you to be your full self and captures those moments in your pictures. Looking back at my pictures I’m amazed at what she captures. My photos bring me back to the exact moment. Memories that will last a lifetime. Everyone is photogenic when Kayla is behind the camera.”
Kayla has photographed so many milestones in my life and her work is unmatched.
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