Crawford & Lisa
"We ran away!"
​We had discussed marriage for years, but a traditional wedding wasn’t for us. Getting married in New York City seemed right. We had both been to the city several times and loved it, but more importantly, we had a special connection to that place. Crawford’s mother’s parents met and married in New York in the 1930s after emigrating there from Scotland and Ireland. We have a picture of their wedding, which took place at the Little Church Around the Corner, on East 29th Street with just two witnesses present. ​
Secretly, we booked flights and began planning our wedding at the City Clerk’s Office. There was one important detail that we struggled with - we needed a photographer (and a witness). We could have gone with one of the many photographers catering for tourist weddings, but thankfully I remembered that Kelli - my old neighbour from Glasgow - was a photographer now living in the East Coast of the USA. I contacted Kelli to ask for her advice and was delighted when she offered to travel to New York to photograph our wedding. ​
Without a doubt, Kelli’s photographs made our wedding. We were photographed at the City Clerk’s office during the ceremony but also in taxi cabs, crossing the city streets and of course at the Little Church Around the Corner. Kelli went way beyond what we expected and really documented our special day. She was so flexible and accommodating. Regardless of whether you know Kelli or not, she puts you at ease. She took time to skillfully capture each moment. Kelli was incredibly unobtrusive so that during very emotional moments, such as the exchange of rings or saying our vows we weren’t aware of her presence - yet the images were intimate and seemed to show all of our excitement.It is a testament to Kelli’s great skill as a photographer that she was able to show how much we love each other while photographing the differing parts of our day. She was personal, genuine, and exceptional.
The photograph here is taken outside the City Clerk’s Office just after our ceremony. Lisa and Crawford, Glasgow, Scotland
Cyd & Michael
"Life is too short!"
Kristin & Justin
"You can literally feel the moment when looking at the photos."
My husband Justin and I married at the Woolverton Inn, Stockton, NJ on a beautiful summer day. Kelli was punctual and we just let her do her thing!We now have everlasting photos of our most special day. The most special photo to me is a photo of my late father and I, crying together as I placed my hand over his heart. To this day, it brings tears to my eyes. You can literally feel the moment when looking at the photos.
My second favorite photo is of my husband and I saying "We do!" and Kelli had captured that exact moment with my fathers big huge grin in the background. Using Kelli as our photographer was a delight and a blessing as we have these special moments saved forever.
Thank you Kelli,
Kristen and Justin married on 8/8/21
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The story behind this photo runs deep in my heart. This is my beautiful daughter, sharing a moment with me as she helps with my earrings and getting dressed. She was beaming with happiness for me, just as she always has.
She was there to witness the culmination of a journey that began with a chance encounter—one that turned into friendship, then love, and finally, a lifelong commitment. For so long, I had convinced myself that I would never find the "right person." Like Cinderella waiting for her Prince Charming, I sat at a reunion with a boyfriend who seemed more interested in anyone but me. Then, out of nowhere, there was Michael. Handsome, soft-spoken, and with the most gorgeous eyes that captured me in an instant.
The next year, I saw him again, and I just knew. After a breakup, Michael and I reconnected, and it felt like I was a teenager again—giddy, excited, and for the first time, truly seen. Through ups and downs, including a terrifying battle with COVID, he remained my rock, my best friend. When I recovered, I told him, "Life is too short—we need to do this right." And so, we did.
Through every step of our wedding, Kelli was more than just a photographer—she was a storyteller. We had hoped for sunshine, but instead, we were met with a gentle snowfall, and she embraced that quiet beauty. From the tender moments with my daughter to my brother walking me down the aisle, Kelli captured it all with effortless grace. She never rushed us, never forced a pose—she simply found the moments as they happened, making them eternal.
Looking at our photos, I see not just a wedding, but a love story—one that began long before that day and will continue for a lifetime. The story of our wedding is soul-soothing memories that we will cherish forever.