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Kel Mader Photography is a business rooted in capturing your love and its true essence with a combination of posed and candid photographs that will continue to bring smiles to your faces for the rest of your lives. As a lover of all things bohemian, funny, wild, and free, I will seek to give you a well-rounded gallery that can be printed and decorate the walls of your home and the pages of a photo album. As a recent newlywed myself, you will find the empathy, compassion, and understanding you need when booking your wedding with Kel Mader Photography.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Matted Prints

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Kel Mader Photography

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Eric Sent on 09/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

I’ve had the privilege of watching Kelly’s work firsthand at my sister’s wedding in 2017 when she was still early in her career to this year at my own wedding in 2021. To see the growth she has shown in her abilities as well as the work she’s capable of is astounding. I seriously can’t speak highly enough of one person and am grateful for the photos, moments, and memories she captured!
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Paige Sent on 03/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer ever!

Kel was EVERYTHING we could have hoped for! She was so real and kind and on top of her sh*t! Her pictures came out amazing! The morning after our wedding there was a sneak peak album waiting in our inbox before I had even had my coffee. We loved interacting with her, both virtually and in person. She listened to our wants and needs and also took some creative liberties to TRULY capture our big weekend. She was flexible in working with us and she made the process sooooo easy. I was nervous about being the center of attention or feeling like I would have to pose but she had us laughing and comfortable the whole time. You seriously would be soo lucky to snag Kel for any occasion. She rocks and I hope to be connected to her for a long time!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 01/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, Friendly, and Fun!

Words cannot describe how happy and thankful we are that was Kelly was by our side to capture our wedding day! She exceeded our expectations and played more than the role of photographer. She recommended vendors, checked in on us throughout the planning process, and was always willing to help answer questions.

Kelly made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and brought out the best out in us. She worked tirelessly the entire weekend, from scoping out the site the day before to capturing the day to staying up to all hours of the night to prepare a sneak peek album. The photos are more beautiful than we could have ever imagined!
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Elizabeth Sent on 01/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The experience was amazing and so thoughtful

I have known Kelly for a few years now, working together at GSB and she was always such a joy! And of course seeing her photos which are amazing but realizing when I wanted her to be my photographer for my wedding but she was sadly in Florida but I messaged her on a whim and she said she would be available! I was so happy. She handled our engagement pictures so wonderfully. Memories that will definitely last a lifetime. And our wedding day she was so positive and upbeat - made all the photo taking fun and not so repetitive. I highly recommend her for any photography needs! We absolutely adore our photos and are so happy with Kelly’s work
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Emily Sent on 11/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful day

Kelly perfectly captured the feeling of our wedding day in the photos she took. She has a lovely, warm disposition that puts everyone at ease, and an energy that is fun to be around! We laughed and celebrated all day with her, and the photos are truly breathtaking. We will love them forever!!
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Kayla Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!!

I loved having Kel as our wedding photographer! My husband and I are very laid back and she was very organized and thought of all the little details - it was just what we needed! Her photos were beautiful and she even sent us a photo book with a bunch of our wedding photos, which has been a great way for us to remember our day and share with our family!
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 09/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Kel will make your big day WAY better!

Kel has a wonderful, laid-back personality that will put any couple at ease. Her candid photos perfectly capture a couple’s personality and love. I cannot recommend her any more strongly ❤️
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 09/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Kel is an amazing photographer

Kel is amazing and talented! She captured every part of our day and now we have a beautiful album of our day.
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Katherine Sent on 09/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best experience

Kelly was a literal dream. I couldn't even believe how smoothly everything went on our wedding day; she captured it perfectly. She somehow just understood what we wanted and made it come to life. Weddings are stressful, having Kelly as our photographer was easy. 12/10 would make that decision again, she was beyond wonderful!
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Luke Sent on 09/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless - Highly Recommend

Kel offers so much more than you could imagine. For example, she pays attention to things like asking what combinations of people to not be photographed together keeping in mind divorce and other dynamics. She knows exactly how to pose people and what will make for great photos. Then, she’ll go the lengths to find a request for a high res pic for printing for a big picture in your home weeks after your wedding at no extra charge just because she’s a fantastic person and extremely professional. She should charge triple! Oh, and don’t be deterred by distance. Depending on what shes up to, she may fly across the whole country for your wedding too!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Kel Mader Photography frequently asked questions

Kel Mader Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
Kel Mader Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Kel Mader Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Kel Mader Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Kel Mader Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Kel Mader Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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