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I’m Kelly Cummings, the Don Quixote* behind Spindle Photography. I’m drawn to photographing people, their lives, pretend lives, pretty things. I am passionate about lots of things, all at once, and fortunately photography is greatly aided by that. I’ve had the privilege of shooting weddings, portraits, maternity sessions, commercial products and places, musicians, models and aspiring models, friends, food, events, and details. I’ve learned from teachers, darkrooms, magazines, friends, mentors, experience, and now I’m making things happen.

I’m a Francophile, most especially in the Kelly-American ideal world where they all wear stripes and eat pain au chocolat for breakfast, and every outdoor cafe experience (especially those at a place called Cafe Amelie in New Orleans) makes me feel even more like a Frenchwoman than when I finally really went last year and realized I didn’t speak French. I don’t wear a watch so to figure out what time it is I take photos of my feet and see what time my camera says. Which means I have a lot of pictures of my feet (one day you may be so lucky to see them and all my comfy wedding shoes), and that I should be better at military time.

*The thesaurus suggested that Don Quixote and visionary are synonyms and I’m not one to argue with reference books.

Wedding day coverage begins at $3000 with collections ranging from $3500-5000. To inquire about a date, you can fill out the contact form on my website!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Spindle Photography

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User2600537 Sent on 05/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Kelly is amazing and has a unique style of photography. She captured all the moments we wanted perfectly while making us feel super comfortable and while being extremely unobtrusive. She is so easy to work with, she is quick to respond we received our photos quickly and in beautiful packaging. I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone.
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User2132372 Sent on 05/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Kelly is so personable and prompt! Easy to work with and the photos are great!
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User1996030 Sent on 01/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Kelly was (and continues to be!) everything you could hope for in a photographer. The pictures from our June 21 wedding are absolutely GORGEOUS, from the snapshots of small, special moments to the stunning portraits. Her work has a contemporary feel without being trendy, and I have no doubt that our portraits will stand the test of time. Just as importantly, though, she was a JOY to work with: Omnipresent but never intrusive, decisive but never pushy, organized but also flexible. She has my whole-hearted gratitude and my very highest recommendation!
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User1984752 Sent on 12/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Spindle photography was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. A very professional business and amazing photos.
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Maggie Sent on 12/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Kelly did an amazing job! She captured the little moments that I wanted and I am in love with my pictures.
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Claire Sent on 12/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Kelly was the perfect wedding photographer! Leading up to the event, she was a dream to work with. She always replied quickly to questions and concerns, and she seemed just as excited about the wedding as I was. It's easy to see how much she loves her work.

For the wedding itself, Kelly did an AMAZING job. She's easy to be around, so all of our photos seem natural, never too posed. She and her assistant worked quickly. I loved that all the family photos seemed to take only a few minutes. That gave us more time to be with your wedding party and just have fun.

The photos turned out beautifully! Our venue, flowers, my dress, everything looked even better in the photos than I remember it being in person. Every shot is precious to me, and I know I'll cherish them forever. Yay Kelly!
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Rachel Sent on 12/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Finding the perfect photographer was the most important item on my wedding checklist. Kelly was just that. PERFECT. Her work speaks for itself. Once you see what she can do you will not want anyone else to shoot your special day.
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Elisabeth Sent on 12/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
It was great to work with Kelly and I reccommend her to everyone!
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Taryn Sent on 12/15/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The best advice I can give to a bride is to hire Spindle Photography! The owner and photographer, Kelly, is fantastic. I am blown away by every single one of my wedding pictures. She captured every moment and every detail--she didn't miss anything. Also, Kelly uses light in a really wonderful way, so be sure to get some sunset photos. She has so much talent and skill, and you will be thrilled with the results.

In addition to being a great photographer, Kelly is so pleasant to be around. Your photographer will be with you all day on your wedding day, so it's important to choose someone who is easy to get along with and fun. Kelly is the perfect choice.
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Heather Sent on 12/15/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We loved working with Kelly! She was easy going and worked well with the chaos of the wedding day. Kelly was able to catch the aspects of our amazing day, but blend in so we didn't feel each moment was posed with the thought of pictures. We were able to do our engagement, bridal, and wedding day with Kelly and each outing was better than the next. Also she was helpful in making decisions on vendors, schedules, and timelines of when and where to do things to make our wedding day go as smoothly as it did.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Celestial Cakes Celestial Cakes Wedding Cakes

Beautiful photography! Highly Recommend

Kathleen Bernal Events - Wedding Planning & Design Kathleen Bernal Events - Wedding Planning & Design Wedding Planners

Kelly is an amazing photographer and professional. She has an incredible eye for breathtaking photos and she is so patient and sweet to work with. She also stays connected with her clients and the vendors, which is super important. I loved working with Spindle Photography and hope to get to work with them more and more!

Proper Measures Proper Measures Banquet Halls

Kelly of Spindle Photography is extremely passionate about her craft and definitely not afraid to be creative. While she is able to make her subjects feel instantly comfortable with her laid back persona, she always produces a professional, beautiful product.

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