My photography is rooted in creating timeless, true-to-life imagery with an editorial sensibility, while giving my couples the space to genuinely experience their wedding day. I’m endlessly inspired by the relationships surrounding a celebration — not only the love between two people, but the family, friendships and history that brought everyone together.
I believe my role extends far beyond taking photographs. I want to be someone you wholeheartedly trust — a steady presence when the day feels overwhelming, a source of excitement when the moment calls for it, and someone willing to step in wherever I can help.
Whether I’m offering direction, fixing a bustle, carrying your dress or simply reminding you to pause and take it all in, my goal is always to add to your wedding day while preserving it beautifully.
Meet Lorin
HI AND WELCOME
My story with photography began at 13, when my dad gave me my first Canon film camera. At the time, I had no idea it would become such an important part of my life.
Over the years, I found myself reaching for a camera during the moments I never wanted to forget — celebrations, milestones, ordinary days and the people I loved most. Without realizing it, photography became the way I preserved the seasons of my own life.
It wasn’t until after my own wedding that I found my way to wedding photography. Suddenly, everything I loved about photographs made sense: the fleeting moments, the people gathered in one place, the details filled with meaning, and the ability to preserve something that can never quite be recreated.
That perspective still shapes the way I photograph today. I’m not only thinking about how an image looks in this moment, but what it will mean years from now — when you’re looking back on the people you love, the way it all felt, and the beginning of everything that came after.
Honestly, photography found me.
This wedding was a romantic blend of timeless elegance and organic garden charm, set against the serene backdrop of a sunlit vineyard estate. Soft neutral tones, rich florals, and refined details created a warm, sophisticated atmosphere from ceremony to reception. Every moment felt effortlessly beautiful, celebrating love with classic style and natural grace.
Monserate winery, fallbrook
Madison + Garrett
620 LOFT & GARDEN | NEW YORK, NEW YORK
ANYA & JARED
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St. francis of assisi + Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resrot | indian wells, CaLIFORNIA
Lauren + Gregg
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let's chat
Once you have thoroughly gone through our website, galleries and reviews, we would then set up a time to chat to get to know one another and make sure we are the right fit working together. We create custom proposals for each couple so this is also where we would gain more information about your vision and photography essentials for your day.
The Lorin Kelly Experience
MAKE IT OFFICIAL!
You reviewed and signed your custom proposal, now what? We will send you a welcome email with a preliminary photography timeline to help you plan out your day.
The Lorin Kelly Experience
your engagement session
We will discuss your overall vision for your session and from there we will recommend locations, outfits and the logistics. This session is meant to not only provide beautiful portraits of you two but also to get you more comfortable in front of the camera and prepare you for the big day!
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preparing for the big day!
About one month before your big day we will send you a pre-wedding questionnaire where we can get to know all the specific details (ie: family names, desired shot lists, flatlay items) and start on our own photography timeline. We will also check in with your planner to make sure we stay up to date with the current timeline.
Lastly, we will setup a call during the final week before your wedding to discuss the finalized timeline and a brief run through of your wedding day shot list.
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YOUR WEDDING DAY
We arrive early to say hello to you and your fiancé and introduce ourselves to any family that is already there. From there, the day is spent capturing all those posed moments from the shot list provided as well as plenty of candid shots you never knew happened! Our goal is to be your calm and to remind you to pause throughout the day to soak it all in.
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Delivery Day
We will send sneak peeks the week of your wedding and the full gallery approximately eight to twelve weeks after your wedding date. The full gallery will be sent through a shareable linkso that family and friends may view and download any images as well.
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