I'm Kelsey.
Hello friend,
\\ somatic astrologer
and dreaming of everywhere
wedding, elopement, and lifestyle photographer
Based in Spokane, WA //
Welcome to the jungle.
My world is a beautiful blur of motherhood and art.
I’m a 30-something fiancée and mother of two incredible kiddos, which means half my time is spent decoding the social politics of being a middle school girl and the other half listening to Fortnite updates I don’t totally understand.
And honestly? I love it here.
For as long as I can remember, storytelling has always been apart of me. As a kid, I'd spend hours in family photo albums getting lost in memories. It wasn’t long before I was running wild with disposable cameras, then came the bright ages of the 2000's & the digital camera (which I am always inspired to bring back), then to film and now on to professional digital images. Chasing whatever moments will let me hold them.
My soul craves love, laughter, my humans, a very specific coffee order, and a good womp womp music festival. 🤍
Photography was always my dream. I can hardly believe it's been 5 years since going all in on this wild ride and I am that gooey type of grateful everyday.
Last year, I began a new journey into somatic energy and intertwined that into my personal astrology practice.
Now, a Somatic Astrologer, this journey has brought me even deeper into the body, into presence, and into the quiet ways we tell our stories without words.
Dreaming Kelsey was born from that work, an expansion of everything I’ve been building behind the lens. A brand that holds not just photography, but a soul friend. Forever curating a space to celebrate real people and reconnect with ourselves along the way.
Officially bringing this project together with my art feels like coming home to the version of myself that sees, feels, and creates from a deeper place.
So, if you ever want to talk moon signs, nervous systems, and flow… I’m your girl. We’re all just walking each other home, after all.
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she is one of the most creative + amazing photographers I have ever collaborated with.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Kelsey on numerous occasions. Her passion and love for this profession shine through in every shot she takes. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also brings a unique and artistic perspective to each project she undertakes. Kelsey has beautifully captured all of our important milestones, and her work never fails to leave us speechless."
If I could give someone infinite stars, I would, because Kelsey deserves them.
“She has done our engagement photos, wedding photos, my boudoir photos, and now our maternity photos. Like, basically part of our family—and I couldn’t have asked for a more INCREDIBLE job well done. We love her a ton and would recommend her to anyone. This is my second review, so that also shows how amazing I think she is!!!!”
We would hire her over and over again, and plan to every time we go to Washington.
"If I could give Kelsey more than 5 stars, I would. This incredible human… from the moment we connected after I reached out for a wedding photographer, Kelsey made me feel comfortable. She was literally a friend we hadn’t met yet—and I imagine that’s how most people feel about her. She introduced herself with a hug, took gorgeous photos and did a phenomenal job."
she made the entire process so easy, fun, and enjoyable.
“Kelsey did such a wonderful job with our photos! from booking all the way to gallery delivery, she made the entire process so easy, fun, and enjoyable. Getting pictures taken can be awkward, but she made us feel comfortable and free to be ourselves, which really showed in the photos. We were very impressed with her work and talent, and look forward to booking with her again!"
kelsey is perfect for you, she made us all feel so comfortable.
"If you’re looking for someone who will make you & your family comfortable, and forget that there’s a “photographer” in front of your face, telling you to do all the awkward poses, Kelsey is perfect for you! She made us all feel so comfortable (even my husband who usually doesn’t take pictures seriously). I am forever thankful for the photos I now have of my family."
if i could give kelsey more than 5 stars, i would!!!
"She was literally a friend we hadn’t met yet — I imagine that’s how most people feel about her. She introduced herself with a hug and immediately fit in with our bridal group. She took gorgeous photos and did a phenomenal job of being both present and also blending into the background to get those candid photos I so adore."
she made the whole experience effortless + we’re thrilled with the end result!
"The entire experience working with her was easy and comfortable, and she was able to bring out the exact energy and vibe we were looking for! We had an unexpected rainstorm right as we were supposed to be heading to our ceremony site for photos, so Kelsey suggested that we pivot to doing our first look and dance on our porch —they turned out to be our images from the day."
i’m still in awe of the photos kelsey took
"We have gone to her a couple of times and will never go to anyone else. She makes us feel so comfortable (when both of us aren’t photogenic at all). She always has great locations to go to, makes the best out of every situation, and she has the most amazing personality—which makes her such a good photographer. We recommend her to anyone and everyone."
my wife and i had the privilege of working with her for our wedding.
"She has a way of making you feel like you’ve known each other for a long time, and the experience was magnificent! Not to mention the photos turned out insanely great!!! If you’re looking for someone to fulfill your expectations and more, Kelsey is your gal. You’d be nutty not to work with her :) Thank you, Kelsey!"
the editing in our photos… wow wow wow!
"Kelsey loves her job and it shows in every moment. (For comparison, we had a reception back home in Illinois and hired a photographer for that as well, and truly only got maybe a half dozen good, useful photos out of it—and the editing was subpar.) We would hire her over and over again, and plan to every time we go to Washington to visit. Do not hesitate!”
she was amazing to work with and our images turned out extraordinary.
“We had a family session with kelsey and it was amazing! She got to know details about our family prior to the session which helped majorly (my toddler is not a fan of the camera). She came ready with a smile, so much kindness, music to entertain my kids, humor, and a keen eye. She was amazing to work with and our images turned out extraordinary. I can’t wait to have them printed!”
she is one of the most creative + amazing photographers I have ever collaborated with.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Kelsey on numerous occasions. Her passion and love for this profession shine through in every shot she takes. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also brings a unique and artistic perspective to each project she undertakes. Kelsey has beautifully captured all of our important milestones, and her work never fails to leave us speechless."
If I could give someone infinite stars, I would, because Kelsey deserves them.
“She has done our engagement photos, wedding photos, my boudoir photos, and now our maternity photos. Like, basically part of our family—and I couldn’t have asked for a more INCREDIBLE job well done. We love her a ton and would recommend her to anyone. This is my second review, so that also shows how amazing I think she is!!!!”
We would hire her over and over again, and plan to every time we go to Washington.
"If I could give Kelsey more than 5 stars, I would. This incredible human… from the moment we connected after I reached out for a wedding photographer, Kelsey made me feel comfortable. She was literally a friend we hadn’t met yet—and I imagine that’s how most people feel about her. She introduced herself with a hug, took gorgeous photos and did a phenomenal job."
If I could give someone infinite stars, I would, because Kelsey deserves them.
“She has done our engagement photos, wedding photos, my boudoir photos, and now our maternity photos. Like, basically part of our family—and I couldn’t have asked for a more INCREDIBLE job well done. We love her a ton and would recommend her to anyone. This is my second review, so that also shows how amazing I think she is!!!!”
she is one of the most creative + amazing photographers I have ever collaborated with.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Kelsey on numerous occasions. Her passion and love for this profession shine through in every shot she takes. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also brings a unique and artistic perspective to each project she undertakes. Kelsey has beautifully captured all of our important milestones, and her work never fails to leave us speechless."
my wife and i had the privilege of working with her for our wedding.
"She has a way of making you feel like you’ve known each other for a long time, and the experience was magnificent! Not to mention the photos turned out insanely great!!! If you’re looking for someone to fulfill your expectations and more, Kelsey is your gal. You’d be nutty not to work with her :) Thank you, Kelsey!"
she made the whole experience effortless, fun, + we’re thrilled with the end result!
"The entire experience working with her was easy and comfortable, and she was able to bring out the exact energy and vibe we were looking for! We had an unexpected rainstorm right as we were supposed to be heading to our ceremony site for photos, so Kelsey suggested that we pivot to doing our first look and dance on our porch —they turned out to be our images from the day."
if i could give kelsey more than 5 stars, i would.
"This incredible human. From the moment we connected, Kelsey made me feel comfortable. She was literally a friend we hadn’t met yet— I imagine that’s how most people feel about her. She introduced herself with a hug and immediately fit in with our bridal group. She took gorgeous photos and did a phenomenal job of being both present and also blending into the background to get those candid photos I so adore."
the editing in our photos… wow wow wow.
"Kelsey loves her job and it shows in every moment. (For comparison, we had a reception back home in Illinois and hired a photographer for that as well, and truly only got maybe a half dozen good, useful photos out of it—and the editing was subpar.) We would hire her over and over again, and plan to every time we go to Washington to visit. Do not hesitate!”
i’m still in awe of the photos kelsey took
"We have gone to her a couple of times and will never go to anyone else. She makes us feel so comfortable (when both of us aren’t photogenic at all). She always has great locations to go to, makes the best out of every situation, and she has the most amazing personality—which makes her such a good photographer. We recommend her to anyone and everyone."
SHE WAS AMAZING TO WORK WITH AND OUR IMAGES TURNED OUT EXTRAORDINARY
“We had a family session with kelsey and it was amazing! She got to know details about our family prior to the session which helped majorly (my toddler is not a fan of the camera). She came ready with a smile, so much kindness, music to entertain my kids, humor, and a keen eye. She was amazing to work with and our images turned out extraordinary. I can’t wait to have them printed!”
FROM BOOKING ALL THE WAY TO GALLERY DELIVERY, SHE MADE THE ENTIRE PROCESS SO EASY AND ENJOYABLE.
“Kelsey did such a wonderful job with our photos! from booking all the way to gallery delivery, she made the entire process so easy, fun, and enjoyable. Getting pictures taken can be awkward, but she made us feel comfortable and free to be ourselves, which really showed in the photos. We were very impressed with her work and talent, and look forward to booking with her again in the future!”
KELSEY IS PERFECT FOR YOU! SHE MADE US ALL FEEL SO COMFORTABLE
"If you’re looking for someone who will make you & your family comfortable, and forget that there’s a “photographer” in front of your face, telling you to do all the awkward poses, Kelsey is perfect for you! She made us all feel so comfortable (even my husband who usually doesn’t take pictures seriously). I am forever thankful for the photos I now have of my family."
This space is inclusive, intentional, and forever in celebration of all kinds of love. LGBTQ+ and BIPOC stories aren’t just welcome here — they’re cherished and honored.
So let your hair down. Laugh through the awkwardness. Get a little weird with me.
The imperfect, the tender, the real: That’s where the magic lives.
