Hi, I am Kelly Jo.

I started photographing my first born son, shortly after he was born 16 years ago. Friends and family began to ask me to take portraits of their children and quickly referring me to their friends. In 2009, a good friend suggested I launch a photography business, I decided to take the leap. My degree is in Architecture and Facilities Management. When I take portraits, I can withdraw from the busy world around me, observe, wait, listen, anticipate & create. I see things that most on-lookers don't and I like to capture emotions and freeze frame nuances so that years from now, I can go back and feel as though I am still in that same place with that same person. It is a sincere honor to be asked to take your portrait. That means you see an expression worthy of etching into your memory for all time. When you ask me to take your portrait, it means you trust my vision and you value my ability to perceive the world around me and to create a piece of art for you to cherish forever. That is so valuable to me because in this day in age, anyone can snap a picture. Thank you for selecting me to create a one of a kind piece of art.

{our family portrait was captured by Michelle Miller Photography}

Testimonials

Testimonials

“Words cannot express how happy I am with my family pictures! They turn out amazing and I will cherish them forever. Kelly is a blast to shoot with! 10/10 all around! I will definitely be using Kelly Jo Photo in the future!”