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

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Beach Pregnancy Announcement and Portrait Session

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

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Beautiful summer, backyard wedding. It was truly straight out of an Anthropologie magazine. This sitting area, for guests to lounge and chat was one of Darcy’s favorite spots that she designed. And it was perfect for portraits. Every detail involved color and was perfectly placed. It was such a beautiful, summer day and the love these two have for each other was almost tangible. So many of their friends and family members came to celebrate them and were involved in making the day come together, you could really tell how loved they are by so many! 

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Brad & Darcy King.

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14 Wildly Beautiful Gift Ideas! Feel free to send the link to your S/O 😉 Beautiful jewelry, a cute outfit, and a fresh home! All you need is dinner!

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14 Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day!

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Creative headshot session for a talented business owner and artist.

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Klæde. Can You Knot?

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Each editorial session I direct and create begins with the same process. I’m usually wildly and creatively triggered by something strange and I don’t stop until my vision comes to life.

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Bridals in the City

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In the late summer, early fall, at Sunstone Winery, the sun hits the hills in the most beautiful way. Ian & Bridget had their entire day at Sunstone and it was beautiful from start to finish.

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Fall Wedding at Sunstone Winery

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A beautiful newborn session for a beautiful baby boy. A family session full of love and joy centered around the home and organic moments of connection.

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The Bigelow Family

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

TIMELESS. VIBRANT. JOYFUL.