For the couples who want to look and feel cool and in love on camera.

Queer Nashville and Boston Couples Photographer Focusing on Editorial Storytelling

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I know what you might be thinking:
“But we’re awkward on camera…”

First of all, I don’t believe you! Let me put you in front of my camera and prove you wrong ;)

But in all seriousness, I don’t believe in being “photogenic.” Every couple that has ever told me they’re “awkward” on camera just needed a tiny bit of direction and the freedom to be themselves in front of my camera—and each one ended up with a stunning gallery of photos.

If you feel a little nervous to step in front of the camera, that’s totally normal! It can be intimidating. But you’re going to be next to your favorite person the entire time. And I’m just going to be hanging around as your third wheel (I promise I’m a lot of fun!!!).

All you need to do is show up in love with your partner and open to some direction from me, and I promise you’re going to end up with photos you can’t wait to hang up on your wall, print for your save the dates, or keep in your photo album for years to come.

AFTER ALL, IF THIS IS WHAT BEING “AWKWARD ON CAMERA” LOOKS LIKE…

I don’t think you have anything to worry about!!

I love capturing the big moments…

Engagement photos at the spot where you had your first date, proposal photos where you say YES to the rest of your life together, front porch photos at the home you just bought

…but the little moments that make up your life deserve the same level of attention.

The late summer ice cream date. The last week in your first apartment before you move. The walk through your neighborhood to your favorite coffee shop on a Sunday morning.

“ 100000/5 stars. We absolutely love working with Kayla!

“The entire shoot was so much fun that my jaw hurt later from smiling so much!!!! She made me feel so confident and that really shined through in the photos. The final photos were AMAZING and blew my mind. This is by far the best shoot and photographer I have ever worked with and I am so excited to schedule more shoots with Kayla in the future!”

HANNAH + MATT

What’s Included With Your Couples Photography Session:

Starting at $800, here’s what you get:

Personalized location recommendations and styling tips + advice to coordinate your outfits
Gentle prompting and fun posing from me throughout your entire session
A hand-edited gallery full of colorful, editorial-style photographs that feel true to your love story

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Before we go any further, you should know

All love is welcome and CELEBRATED here.

As a queer engagement photographer, inclusivity and diversity are the baseline of everything I do. In today’s social climate, proudly supporting all love is more important than ever.

A commitment to non-gendered posing, a promise to honor your pronouns, and the vow to create a safe, affirming space for you and the love of your life is the bare minimum around here!

You deserve stress-free photos you love with your favorite person in the world.

1 - INQUIRY

Fill out my contact form and let me know what school you’re graduating from, then I’ll email you back and we’ll figure out a date and time for your photoshoot. Once a booking fee is sent and a contract is signed to lock in your shoot, the countdown to shoot day begins!

2 - PHOTOSHOOT

IT’S SHOOT DAY! We’ll meet at the location, whether it’s on campus or another location that commemorates your journey, and start shooting. I’ll guide you through the entire session with my favorite poses and prompts for grads, and of course you’re more than welcome to work in your own poses and ideas too! I’ll be your personal hype-woman for the entire session and I guarantee you’ll walk away from our photoshoot feeling on top of the world.

3 - DELIVERY

About a week after your shoot, you’ll get some happy mail in your inbox; a proof gallery from me! This is where you’ll select the photos you’re absolutely in love with and then I’ll make the finishing touches with the editing. A week after you send me your selects, the full gallery will appear in your inbox, complete with your selections and some bonus detail shots: YAY! Now you can download your photos, order prints, post to Instagram, or do whatever else you want to do with your graduation photos.

your bestie with a camera <3

MEET YOUR LGBTQ+-INCLUSIVE COUPLES PHOTOGRAPHER

I didn’t study photography in school (though I did work with our University photographer—but that’s a story for another day); I studied storytelling. Four years as an English major made me really good at noticing. I’m an expert in creating a story through your photos that you’ll want to reread over and over again.

My background as a fashion photographer means that I treat every photoshoot the way I treat a fashion editorial. This means thoughtful moodboards that help me guide the direction of your session, intentional posing (we don’t do repetitive or cookie cutter around here), and playing with angles and lighting in ways that turn your photos into art.

I believe every client deserves the kind of intention and energy I bring to editorial fashion photoshoots.

“When we got our gallery back, we couldn’t even believe we were looking at photos of us!!”

“Kayla is the best!! My fiancé and I aren’t big photo people, and I was nervous that our discomfort in front of the camera was going to read in our photos. When we got our gallery back, we couldn’t even believe we were looking at photos of us!! Kayla made us feel so comfortable and at ease, gave us little posing tips so effortlessly and everything felt so natural! My photos came out better than I could have even imagined and I would absolutely 100% recommend Kayla a million times over!”

ALLIE + ROB

What does “editorial couples photography” mean?

I define myself as an editorial photographer. But what do I actually mean by that?

“Editorial photography” once meant simply, images that appeared alongside an article. But to me, the definition of editorial photography has evolved beyond that. “Editorial” also refers to storytelling. After all, when shooting for a publication/article, there’s typically a storytelling element (given that the photos are accompanying a written story, and telling the story alongside the text.)

So when I say I focus on “editorial photography,” I’m not necessarily referring to traditionally published photos (though I do those too 😉) — it’s a way of expressing the intention that goes into the photos.

Editorial photos require thought. Planning. Preparation. It’s more than just the moment captured in the final shot - it’s everything that went into creating that moment, from the location we chose to the story of how you met to the light hitting your faces that day.

It’s telling a story through the power of photography instead of words.

So when I say I’m an editorial photographer, I’m saying I’m someone who shoots with intention. Who tells stories. Who focuses on narrative—whether the photos are for a fashion magazine or your family photo album.

(Can you tell I was an English major?)

What if I told you an engagement isn’t the only reason to take couples photos?

You deserve to remember this phase of your life.

To sitting on the beach and taking in the sunset
to strolling about the park in your favorite city
to getting down on one knee
to sharing a slice of pizza at the end of the night
to moving into your first place together
to grabbing a beer after work
to walking your dog at dusk
to traveling the world together
to tying the knot

and everything else in between

“I genuinely don’t think there are enough words to express how grateful we are for Kayla and everything she did for us.”

“From beginning to end, she made the entire process feel so effortless and went above and beyond to make sure such a special moment in our lives was captured perfectly. She has such an incredible eye for the little details, and somehow managed to capture not just how everything looked, but exactly how it felt to be there. The photos were absolutely breathtaking, and looking through them genuinely felt like getting to relive the happiest day of our lives all over again. What means the most to us is knowing that years from now, when the little details of that day start to fade, we’ll always have these beautiful memories to bring us right back to that moment. We will be eternally grateful to Kayla for giving us something we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives and for capturing the best day of our lives more beautifully than we ever could have imagined.”

MELLO + ALEXA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have questions about couples photoshoots? Here are some FAQs and their answers!

That’s SO EXCITING to me!!! We’re going to have the best time together. Don’t worry, there’s nothing you need to do to prepare (except maybe check out my couples outfit guide)--just show up and be open to the process!
Yes, I do photograph proposals!! They’re one of my absolute favorite things to photograph, and I’m a pro at helping you plan (so your partner doesn’t suspect a thing 😉). Reach out and I’ll walk you through the whole process!
I WOULD ACTUALLY LOVE IT IF YOU DID!!