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About

A Cleveland, Ohio Photo Collective

SERVING CLEVELAND, THE MIDWEST, AND THE WORLD

Shiny Penny Studios is a team of skilled event photographers brought together by the magic of theatre and community. We met working on various Cleveland stages and Keli quickly realized that the theatre kids with a love of photography had a backstage silent language from years of stage experience that could not be replicated. The show must go on mantra applies to all events. We happily do what needs to be done to get the job done. Sometimes that means ironing a pair of pants, supplying a safety-pin, or simply knowing when the leading players need to take a break. We join forces on bigger events while each keeping our specialty focus areas.

We are a female, minority, and LGBTQ+ owned company that honors diversity. Our business management style is rooted in being environmentally sustainable and we practice leave no trace principles.

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

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Proofs

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

Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Shiny Penny Studios

Matthew
Matthew Sent on 08/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Magic = captured!

*Finger snaps* for Shiny Penny Studios; you captured our Cleveland Wedding beautifully!

It was love at first meeting with Keli Schimelpfenig at the helm & Whitney Miller at her side. Adept at "stealth mode;" consummate artists, craftswomen, and professionals; personable, energetic, and punctual; all of which led to not only a remarkable product, but also an extraordinary, unforgettable collaboration.

Shiny Penny Studios is a powerhouse whose talented, female-owned, photographic prowess captured the essence of our wedding journey and celebration.

Shine on, ladies!
Angela
Angela Sent on 08/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

No Words for How Wonderful + Talented Shiny Penny Studios Is

More than a photographer, Keli from Shiny Penny Studios is a professional advisor the day-of, truly comedic relief, and a deeply socially adept organizer who somehow made a rather incoherent-feeling weekend become and appear (magically?) cohesive once the day was done. As a client, you end up owning your own files (an offering not all photographers even allow without charge!). And of course – the thing most people care about – the photos of course are truly gorgeous. The end results is not highly treated or filtered, but rather true-to-life photos that still impressively maximize the light, beauty, life in each and every shot. KELI WE LOVE YOU. Thank you, again.
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Sarah Sent on 01/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Photos!

We worked with Keli for our reception and could not have been happier. She highlighted us as a couple, got all of guests in photos, and made sure we got all of the photos we wanted. Her work is real and so beautiful. We feel so lucky to have Keli capture our day!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 09/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photography

Keli and her team were incredible in making our wedding day special. Both our original wedding day and our post-covid reception a year later. She responds quickly, has reasonable pricing, and takes the perfect shots. 10/10 I would highly recomend!
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Rebecca Sent on 06/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Photographer

Keli took our engagement pictures and our wedding/reception pictures, and we are so incredibly happy that we worked with her! We can't say enough good things about her and her photography. Keli is so friendly but still professional. She really made us feel at ease and kept us laughing. Her photos are absolutely gorgeous. We LOVE our engagement and wedding pictures and have gotten so many compliments from other people as well. She captured great candid moments throughout our day in addition to the posed photos with our wedding party and family that we wanted. We highly recommend Keli - we would love to work with her again in the future!
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Katie Sent on 05/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Day and Fabulous Pics!

Keli is fantastic! She was great at putting us at ease, and making us laugh. Her photos came out amazingly. She was super stealthy while taking pics during our mini-reception. We didn't even notice! 10 out of 10, would recommend. ❤
Henry
Henry Sent on 12/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Reliable, Creative, and Caring

My fiance and I have used Keli for many different occasions and our engagement shoot was no exception to her brilliant level of creativity and service. Keli's vibe is laid back yet professional. She is fun to be around and really makes you feel like you've known her for a long time, which is good for a photographer. Even for people who are a little uncomfortable posing in front of a camera, you can be sure that each of Keli's photos is incredible and well planned out. I cannot recommend her highly enough for her quality of work. Not only is the product amazing, but the experience is worth every Shiny Penny.
C
Cole Sent on 12/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Photographer with the best attitude

Keli not only made me and my fiancé feel comfortable as gay men, but celebrated with us. Trying to find a photographer that is accepting is one thing, but finding one who loves her job is another, and she does both. Not only were the pictures phenomenal, she got us a sneak peek in a couple of hours after the proposal. Keli is by far the best photographer I have encountered. We will be using her for our wedding. She made our experience magical.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 12/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photographer for you

Keli is my go to for all photos. She is perfect. She and my fiancé planned out how to photograph him proposing to me and her capturing it all without me having any idea. It was simply perfect. I will treasure these photos forever and I can’t wait to see how our future wedding photos will be because Keli will 100% be there
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 12/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Keli is Amazing!

Great photos & super friendly!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Shiny Penny Studios frequently asked questions

Shiny Penny Studios includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Shiny Penny Studios includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Shiny Penny Studios offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Shiny Penny Studios offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Shiny Penny Studios offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Shiny Penny Studios 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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