I'm a digital and film photographer based in Dallas, Texas who loves true to color, romantic and timeless (with some flavor!) images. A perfectionist myself, I aim to deliver high quality, stylish images that document your love story in an authentic way. Inspired by editorials and high fashion, I love to create photographs that feel like they should be on the cover of a magazine. However, I also understand the importance of creating organic photographs and capturing moments exactly how they unfolded. I can be a fly on the wall or I can be the thoughtful director, always watching for the perfect moments that happen in between. My ability to switch between these roles allows me to create stunning galleries that look natural, romantic and have heirloom qualities.
KAYLEE JAMES
"It's not about how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do that counts."
Hybrid photographer. Detail oriented. Knows all your good angles.
The catalyst into my photography journey was high fashion magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, you name it. It pushed me to develop an editorial eye in my own photography. I was no longer just snapping a photo, I was designing the photo through my lens. Picking apart each element, deciding whether it added to the feel of the image or distracted from it. Before, I had just used the camera like it was a means to an end, but with dedication, it became an extension of me and a way to artistically express how I viewed the world. It’s amazing how photography has trained me to look at everyday life and see things that other people might miss. Now, I can look at a scene and decide where the best lighting is, I can look at something mundane, and give it its own story, I can make two people feel like the camera isn’t even there anymore. Photography has truly blessed me in more ways than one, and I am eternally grateful to be living this dream of mine, and I hope to share that dream with you.
A dream to a reality.
my favorite things
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FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
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ski trips IN colorado
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Sharing laughs w/ friends + family
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homemade pastries
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FRESH FLOWERS
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lazy sundays
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In 2022 I listened to 34,236 minutes of music according to my Spotify wrapped.
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I am a hobbyist baker but my husband doesn't like sweets, so I am always looking for an excuse to bake for friends and family.
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My dog's name is Alaska, and contrary to popular belief, it's not after the state, but after John Green's book 'Looking for Alaska'.
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I was born and raised in Texas but my husband and I love to ski in the mountains. Our dream is to own a home in Telluride some day.
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I used to be a barista! One of my second greatest passions is coffee. If you have a coffee bar at your wedding, you may have to share with me.
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I am the oldest of 3 siblings, therefore I have a natural talent for directing people. I could be a professional cat herder in another life.
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I learned digital photography before I learned film photography. It has been exciting to use both mediums, but film is definitely my favorite.
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I have a cat named Meow because that is simply all she does.
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I got married on the beach in Destin, Florida on 10/10/2020. A hurricane hit Louisiana an hour before our ceremony. I now know all about having a Plan A, B, C, D and E.
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My favorite place I've visited in the states is Carmel, CA. Unknowingly, I made my friends and my husband take a 7 hour round trip drive to Yosemite, only to realize how massive the park was once we got there. Ask me about the story, it's a good laugh.
My clients are...
Two people so in love with each other that they can't imagine doing life without the other. They want their life to decorate the walls of their home. They are excited about photography, not dreading it! They want their photos to look editorial, romantic and stylish. They want a photographer who makes them feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, and a photographer who knows how to curate a beautiful moment without making it look forced. If this sounds like you, we will be a great fit!
