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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.
Follow along to catch behind the scenes, tips and tricks, fashion inspiration, and recent work.

THE JOURNAL

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Because every day in isolation still deserves to be beautiful! And one day, when portrait sessions resume, we can all come out of hiding looking like superstars, I’m sure of it. So, if you are like me, highly inspired by fashion, color, and distractions from the world, here are some beautiful pieces of inspiration! More […]

California, Engagement, Photography

Spring Engagement Session Inspiration

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Real weddings. Inspiration. My process.
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During high school, we would stay up late talking about our future husbands and kids and all of the many dreams we had.

California, Family, Photography, Uncategorized

Beach Pregnancy Announcement and Portrait Session

A couple posing, the mom is holding her pregnant belly.

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Real weddings. Inspiration. My process.
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I’m not letting quarantine get the best of me. While all of our bank accounts might be slowly (or quickly) dwindling, I’m not letting my face and hair go down the drain with it!

Beauty, Haircare, Skincare

Nordstrom Sale Beauty Picks | Take Advantage of Quarantine Life and Come Out Looking Younger ;)

Products on sale at Nordstrom, best of skincare and haircare.

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Real weddings. Inspiration. My process.
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A big part of my wedding planning included growing out my hair! When I first met Michael, I had just cut my hair pretty short. Growing my hair out long enough for my dream updo, while also maintaining my hair’s health was really important to me.

Beauty, Haircare

A Bride’s Guide to Healthy Hair

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Real weddings. Inspiration. My process.
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A stolen moment. The kind that almost feels too sacred to capture. I like to step back, to observe. Us knowing each other first gives me the ability to better anticipate these moments, to wait, and allows you to be comfortable with me waiting in the distance with the camera to my face.

California, Family, Photography

Crystal Cove Family Session

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Today, Michael and I are celebrating 4 years of marriage. We got married in Arizona on a hot, 112 degrees to be exact, day! It was magical, beautiful, and better than I ever dreamed. We’ve been so lucky to celebrate not only our honeymoon, but every anniversary since, in Disneyland! We do go often but […]

California, Personal

Our 4th Wedding Anniversary!

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Real weddings. Inspiration. My process.
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  Darren and Joanne just celebrated their first year of marriage! They met on match.com and really were such a perfect match. We photographed their engagement session in Downtown San Francisco, which is also where they live and met. They were married last August at the Four Seasons in Palo Alto. This was a special […]

California, Photography, Wedding

Palo Alto Summer Wedding

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I’ve received a few emails and direct messages on Instagram asking about what to wear for a family session or just beautiful dresses for summer. So I thought I would round up a few- 18 to be exact- of my favorites! I also wanted to include a few criteria I look for in choosing dresses to be photographed! Click here to read my 4 tips for finding the perfect dress for you!

Family, Photography, Styling

Beautiful Dresses for Your Summer Portrait Session

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My top picks under $50! one. This dress is so good. I love both colors! The cut is so flattering! It would be perfect for a date, night, an engagement session, or just wearing for fun! Seriously, for this price, get both. two. Love a good neck scarf to add to a look. three. Love […]

Styling

Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale!

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Real weddings. Inspiration. My process.
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I’ve been dipping my foot into the world of art direction and fashion photography over the last year. It’s something I’m really excited to do more of and have real dreams of being in that space. My first love will always be weddings, but I have seen such a blend of both fashion and weddings over the past couple years and hope to see even more of the two worlds coming together. Brides that have confidence in their style and a love for fashion always end up picking the most beautiful details that are totally unique to them. Which is honestly one of the coolest parts to see! I love how the personalities of couples really shines on their wedding day from beginning to end. I hope high fashion keeps inspiring brides everywhere and that they can feel confident with their wedding, even if it doesn’t look like ones they’ve pinned, but feels personal to her.

Styling

The Met Gala, Camp, and Every Day Wear With an Editorial Edge.

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Real weddings. Inspiration. My process.
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Kelsey Cowley is a wedding photographer who services Napa Valley, Newport Beach, and destinations around the world

TIMELESS. VIBRANT. JOYFUL.