the kjp Experience
You know the old family photo albums from 40 years ago - the albums with your grandparent's wedding photos? My family had one of those - except it was a large photo bin, filled to the brim with pictures and albums. The feeling you experience when looking at those photographs are probably nostalgia, warmth and happiness. The flowers, the puffed sleeves, and the joyful smiles! That’s the nostalgic feeling I want you to feel not just once, but year after year when you see your wedding photos. Honest and timeless wedding imagery that captures your story. It is my heart to capture your day not as a photoshoot, but a real and honest day through honest moments, candid interactions, photos with loved ones, and moments that document your love story. It’s my goal that your wedding day photographs feel like an honest and joyful reflection of who you are as a couple.
For the one dreaming of heirloom imagery you can look back on year after year
it's all about your story.
You’ve dreamt and planned for this day for years, now it’s time to enjoy and take it all in.
Leaving you to the most important aspect of your day, to be in awe of each other. Your wedding should be an experience that allows you and your loved one to be fully present, authentically together, and relaxed to enjoy your day. It is my goal to not only capture your wedding day authentically but to allow you the space to enjoy the day. My approach is to be quietly present.
Your dream day, captured
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KJP wedding coverage begins at $6,200. The average KJP couples invests $7,200 - $8,000 on full wedding day coverage.
the INVESTMENT
After the inquiry, this is where we have the chance to get know each other through a consultation call. I'll get to know you, ask about your wedding vision, and share more about my process and working with me.
Let's chat
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Booking time! I'll send a contract and booking details to you - once you sign, your date is reserved.
After booking, you will receive a photography welcome packet for me.
Let's make it official
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The timeline consultation can vary based on your planner's process - but I work with each of my clients to ensure your day is your dream day and stress free. Timeline assistance is included in all wedding bookings.
Timeline consultation
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After booking, I work with my clients on a date and what they dream of for their engagement session.
engagement session
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The best day EVER.
The Wedding day!
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Full wedding galleries are delivered through a beautiful online gallery. You can expect to receive your wedding gallery 6-8 weeks after your wedding date.
You can also be on the lookout for "You've Got Mail" 5-7 days after your wedding for a sneak peek!
Photos delivered
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Ready to take the next step?
While I love capturing weddings in the Coastal Carolinas, a part of my heart goes to experiencing and photographing in new places. A few of my favorite locations are NYC, Maine, and the Amalfi Coast. Kelsie Johanna Photography is available for worldwide travel.
off to the adventure
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5-7 days after your wedding, you can expect to receive a sneak peek online gallery.
Full wedding galleries are delivered 6-8 weeks after your wedding in a beautiful online gallery. This time frame allows me to curate a bespoke gallery for all my clients.
Sessions can expect a 2-4 week turn-around time!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your typical turnaround time?
I require a 25% non-refundable retainer and a signed contract
to book and secure your wedding date.
Wedding payments will be made in a total of 3 payments, with your final payment being 30 days prior to your wedding date.
Please note that sales tax for your venue's county will be added to your payments for all North Carolina weddings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a Wedding Collection with you?
Yes - I absolutely love to travel! Weddings and sessions within 40 miles of Charlotte, NC are complimentary. Sessions outside of 40 miles will include a travel fee + lodging ( lodging is depending on venue location).
Destination Weddings outside of North Carolina & South Carolina will be given a custom quote with airfare (if required), travel fees, and lodging.
All travel costs will be custom quoted dependant on your venue's location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you travel and have travel fees?
Timeless and classic with a nostalgic touch.
On your wedding day I approach the day with a quite presence. Being fully present to capture every special moment as honestly and authentic as possible.
I use a mix of film and digital when capturing a wedding day. Film highly inspires my photography style as the colors and tones of film are so timeless. On weddings days with relaxed timelines, this allows for me and the couple to slow down and savor the day - and one way of doing this is by using film.
I'm also a coastal gal at heart, so anything near the coast and that ocean inspiration will make me happy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How would you explain your photography style?
- Rebekah C.
"Kelsie was truly an incredible photographer, and I recommend her to anyone that I can! She made our day so streamlined and organized, and went above and beyond to make me feel both calm and present on my wedding day. She works so confidently yet kindly and I only had positive interactions with her. Her kind personality and calming presence while on the job is truly something that I believe is few and far between. It was the most special day of our lives and I am so grateful Kelsie got to be apart of it, and would have not wanted it any other way."
- Rebekah C.
"Kelsie was truly an incredible photographer, and I recommend her to anyone that I can! She made our day so streamlined and organized, and went above and beyond to make me feel both calm and present on my wedding day. She works so confidently yet kindly and I only had positive interactions with her. Her kind personality and calming presence while on the job is truly something that I believe is few and far between. It was the most special day of our lives and I am so grateful Kelsie got to be apart of it, and would have not wanted it any other way."
