REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS LIKE...
FALLING
in love?
Our intimate, boutique wedding photography experience keeps the worries away and allows to stay in the moment, in the memories…
...the tears you dabbed when your mother zipped your dress, the catch of your breath when you first see your love, the excitement and promise of forever with “I do.”.
THE KLP WEDDING EXPERIENCE
I settled on wedding photography for one reason: The relationships. This is a service; my job, beyond providing imagery, is to serve you like the royals you are. For this reason, we only take a select number of weddings a year so that we can give each couple the attention and love they deserve. You and your memories deserve that (and more).
After over ten years in the wedding industry, degrees in PR and Communications, and training in photojournalism, I know how your day is going to run, and I know my role (and how to step up or out when needed). Your day is in good hands when my camera’s in mine.
Kayla is the best human ever to work with!
She is so helpful and sweet in every way you can imagine. I couldn’t be more thankful!
— Elly, 2023 Bride
The ball starts rolling when you submit a formal inquiry. That form will tell me all the details I need to create your custom photography quote.
After I work through your wedding day needs, I will draft a custom photography proposal. That proposal will contain a few quotes that I feel fit your coverage requests.
Once you view your custom proposal, you are invited to schedule a consultation chat where we will discuss the proposal in greater detail. It is during this call where we will also complete any changes or additions to your proposal.
Once we have drafted a proposal that we all love, a contract and invoice for services will be delivered to you via email. That’s how we get this signed, sealed, and delivered
Once we are officially official, we get down to business. A wedding guide will be delivered to your door, emails will come at strategic times to help you on your planning path, and more. All you have to do is sit back and trust us to do what you hired us to do.
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I did not pick up a camera one day and decide to be a photographer. I have been working on my craft my whole life, both professionally with journalism experience and from a fine arts perspective. You can be confident that I understand how to not only create epic portraits but also catch the moments in-between.
When I started this business, I knew I was not interested in booking 50+ weddings a year or every little session that came into my inbox. To provide you the best experience, I keep my weddings selective. You will never be a date on my calendar or a line item on a spreadsheet with me. Your wedding (and its memories) is too important for that.
Proactive planning, proper preparation, and open, consistent communication are the cornerstones of my client experience. I strive to deliver a thorough, authentic luxury experience from our initial meeting until your gallery is delivered (and beyond).
You have found it.
So glad you are here.
We would recommend Kayla over and over.
Kayla made this experience everything we hoped for and more.
— tori, 2019 bride + alumni client
OUR WORK IS BEST DESCRIBED AS
As one of Minnesota's select hybrid (digital and film) photographers, I strive to create work that defies modern movements and instead stands the test of time. KLP imagery emphasizes creamy, dreamy, and natural colors that are true-to-life, not what's trending, as classic never, ever goes out of style.
OUR VALUES
“Our images were nothing like the average wedding photos. They're works of art.”
Sometimes a moment is over before we even know it matters, and too often, it takes the memory with it. We do our future an injustice by assuming we will remember everything as it happens...but, sadly, that is not the case.
As I watched my grandmother decline into the dark abyss that is Alzheimer's, the one thing that would make her smile was looking at photos from a time long gone. To look, touch, and remember meant everything--because she was also feeling. Even if the memories weren't fully there, the emotions were.
Your wedding photos are your legacy, and they deserve to be treated with care, You will be happy they are there someday when you look back and relive your feelings you had all but forgotten.
WE CAPTURE
MOMENTS LOOK HOW
FELT.
that
they
This is not only wedding photography; this is an experience. For this reason, all quotes are custom created and tailored to fit your day.
With coverage ranging from four to twelve hours, complimentary travel within Minnesota and Wisconsin (and Chicago), and every a la carte offering in-between, we will make for you the picture perfect wedding photography package.
Couples working with Kayla Lee typically invest $4500 for 9 hours, two photographers, and an engagement session.
I'll tell you what you want, what you really, really want
Wedding photography is a lot reading between the lines. Instead of lines, however, it is moments. With my training in both fine art portraiture as well as the tenants of photojournalism, I know not only what looks good on camera, but also where those secret, meaningful moments that otherwise will go missing live. Knowing that both posed and candid have a time and place at your celebration--and knowing when and where each are most applicable--gives your gallery a well-rounded vision AND feel.
The same approach as with everything: Communication. Hopefully starting here on this website you see that I don't like to leave any word stone unturned, any question unanswered. That will hold true through your photography experience; from your custom quote to the KLP Wedding Experience magazine that comes after booking to the chats/emails/questionnaires/apps (yes, apps!) that come before and after your celebration, I strive to make sure you know I am always here for you in any way I can.
There is always a sneak peek on social media (and in your inbox) within 72 hours, along with other breadcrumbs of your gorgeous gallery in the days the follow. Final fully gallery deliver will be in four to six weeks after the event date.
Weddings in Minnesota and bordering states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan) will not incur any additional travel fees. Elsewhere in the United States and worldwide will be negotiable depending on travel and visa requirements. That is far from set in stone, as I am more than flexible and willing to take workcations for your celebration.
In addition to being one of Minnesota's few hybrid photographers (meaning I use digital and film cameras), I adore fine design, and it is an additional service that can be added a la carte to any package. This includes anything under the banner of a design suite (save the dates, invitation, table numbers, thank you cards, programs, menus, etc.) as well as heirloom albums and photo books. You don't have to ask me twice to be down to design, which is something that is known to be uniquely KLP.
The typical payment schedule is a non-refundable retainer of $1500 to reserve the date with the remaining balance due one month before. That is, however, completely flexible and can be adapted to any budget. Payments can be made via credit card or ACH/Bank transfers via the payment portal in HoneyBook (think PayPal for creatives).
I have photographed weddings in every corner of Minnesota and have seen nearly every form and style of venue. Barns, wineries, mansions, historic buildings, hotel ballrooms, backyards, lakeshore, fields...the list is as varied as what the Land of 10,000 lakes has to offer. I welcome the variety, and love knowing how to do my job in any photographic scenario in which I might find myself (meaning I can do the best by you, for you).
Of course! Upon inquiry, access will be granted to a KLP Sample Album, which will allow you to see a full day, from details to dances (the exception being family formals, which I hold back out of respect for the families' privacy). In the meantime, please check out the portfolio page, which will have a collection of galleries to peek at before you formally request a custom quote.
I am a big believer that your wedding photography package should be exactly what you need it to be to tell your story. For this reason, all KLP packages are custom created for you based on your needs as indicated through your inquiry. Once I receive your inquiry, I calculate what it would be for you to receive exactly what you want for your experience, including flexible booking gifts and a la carte add-ons. The average KLP Couple spends $4500 for nine hours with two photographers.
READY TO GET STARTED?
the
EXPERIENCE
BEGINS HERE
Let your legacy live out loud and in your own words with timeless, classic photographs.
I would love to learn more about your story and your next great adventure. Let's create something great together.