What It’s Like to Work with Me: From First Email to Final Gallery
(And why I might just be your new favorite third wheel)
There’s nothing worse than feeling awkward in front of the camera—especially when you're trusting someone to capture something important to you. That’s why my entire process—from the first “hey!” to your final gallery—is designed to feel like you're hanging out with a friend (who just happens to be really good at taking photos).
Whether you're planning a wedding, booking senior photos, or want to document your family in this moment of life, here’s exactly what it's like to work with me from start to finish.
📩 Step One: First Contact (Sliding into My Inbox or DMs)
Most clients first reach out through my website inquiry form or by DMing me on Instagram—and honestly, both are great! I tailor my response based on how you reach out.
Website inquiries usually come from wedding clients, so I reply with a friendly-but-professional email and include my pricing packet.
DMs get a more casual, warm response—like how I’d text a friend who just asked me to grab coffee.
No matter how you reach out, my goal is always to make you feel like we’ve known each other forever (because we definitely would’ve been friends outside of photography).
💬 Step Two: Making Sure We’re a Good Fit
Before we officially book, I offer a free consultation call and a client guide to help you get a feel for my style, personality, and what I offer. I genuinely want to make sure we're vibing—I’m not just here to show up and take photos, I’m here to celebrate with you, laugh with you, and hype you up through the whole experience.
🗓️ Step Three: Booking the Session
Once you’re ready to make things official, I’ll send over a contract and invoice to lock in your date. From there:
Portrait clients get a location + wardrobe guide
Wedding clients get custom timeline help, location ideas, and planning support
Everyone gets me in their corner to answer questions and make the process feel effortless
📸 Step Four: Shoot Day (Where the Magic Happens)
Shoot day is all about showing up as you—and I’ll show up as whatever you need:
Need a laid-back, calm presence? That’s me.
Want a full-blown hype squad and pose coach? Also me.
Want someone to mirror the awkward pose so you don’t feel weird? Oh yeah, I do that too.
I always bring a speaker and play music you love to help you loosen up. I’ll demonstrate the poses myself (often dramatically) so nothing feels stiff or forced. We're here to make memories, not create stress.
🖼️ Step Five: The Gallery Drop
Here’s the post-session timeline:
Portrait sessions: 2–3 weeks
Weddings: 7–10 weeks
I deliver everything through a beautiful, easy-to-use online gallery with full access to download and share your images however you'd like.
The best part? Watching your reactions when the photos drop—whether you reply with heart emojis, post them immediately, or send me a full paragraph about how much you love them (please do this, it makes my whole week).
💛 The Personal Touch
While I don’t always do anything big or flashy, I do love adding personal touches—whether it’s remembering your favorite music, sending a thoughtful check-in before the wedding, or hyping you up long after your session is over. If there's one thing you should know about working with me, it’s that you’re never just a client.
You're part of the Kellio fam now.
🎯 Want to Book a Session?
Whether you're planning your wedding, updating family photos, or just want to feel like a model for a day—let’s make it happen. [Contact me here!] and let’s start dreaming something up together.