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Kelsey Cowley is a wedding photographer who services Napa Valley, Newport Beach, and destinations around the world

TIMELESS. VIBRANT. JOYFUL.

Real weddings. Inspiration. My process.
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This article is for all of my fellow photographers, most specifically wedding, as well as for my clients. Before finding a career in photography, I was an Exercise Science major: physical strength and overall health have always been important to me. You might be wondering what in the world any of this has to do […]

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Fitness and Health for Photographers

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A set of images that tell a story. My approach to photographing all weddings is to use my medium to tell your story. And while I love details and all of the beautiful things that make the day so beautiful aesthetically, the real beauty is in connection between people. One of the most beautiful aspects […]

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Intimate and Emotion-Filled Napa Wedding

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Santa Barbara is such a beautiful destination for an engagement or portrait session because it has so many different looks. One of my favorite ways to get beautiful architecture in Santa Barbara is to have your session at the Courthouse. The courthouse is such a beautiful property that is quintessentially California. Another great way is […]

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Santa Barbara Engagement Session

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I love photographing beautiful wedding ceremonies in Napa Valley. Napa Valley is not only a local wedding spot but a location for many destination weddings. The beautiful venues and scenery in Napa bring couples from all over to celebrate their weddings. There are so many beautiful wedding venues in Napa Valley that all offer a […]

California, Venues, Wedding

Napa Valley Wedding Venues

outdoor wedding ceremony with guests under canopy and floral wedding arch at black swan lake wedding venue in Napa valley

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What Outdoor Wedding Spaces Provide Outdoor wedding celebrations are always beautiful. There are so many benefits to an outdoor wedding space. It is my personal opinion that if the circumstances permits, every bride should figure out a way to plan even a portion of their wedding outdoors. An outdoor wedding guarantees certain elements that are […]

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Garden Wedding Venues

wedding ceremony space at greystone mansion for a garden wedding venue

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Photography during a wedding is important to preserve lifelong memories. There are candid moments happening all around during a wedding. These emotional moments can be captured during your wedding day.

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Candid Photography During a Wedding Day

candid wedding photo of bridesmaids helping bride with her wedding dress

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If Rachel Parcell wears a swimsuit and a gorgeous dress to a family session, I know it’s a great idea! Some of my favorite inspiration pieces for beautiful beach dresses, swimsuits, and sandal that would be perfect for an organic and elegant beach session.

California, Family, Photography, Styling

Rachel Parcell and Ideas For Elegant Beach Family Photos

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Newport, Rhode Island Timeless wedding at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel and Reception at Rosecliff Mansion. During this time of Covid, we may need to adjust our wedding celebrations.

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Timeless Wedding at Rosecliff Mansion

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Mothers deserve more recognition because not only are they caring and loving, but they are beautiful!

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Celebration of Mothers

A mother during a lifestyle family session

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I fall somewhere in between being a homebody and travel lover. I love my home but boy do I love to be miles and miles away, breathing new air, taking in new smells, new sounds, new people, new architecture. Home is where I’m safe, where I’m able to workshop ideas, create, log some serious working […]

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Let’s Travel To Paris Together

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Kelsey Cowley is a wedding photographer who services Napa Valley, Newport Beach, and destinations around the world

TIMELESS. VIBRANT. JOYFUL.