Oregon Portrait Photographer - hello, 2024!

HELLO AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I am excited to announce some changes at Kel Ward Photography. Please read below for more information.


#1 - NO MORE (traditional) WEDDINGS!

After fifteen years, I’ve decided to retire from shooting traditional/regular weddings! I am still booking intimate elopements, courthouse ceremonies, vow renewals, and some receptions, though, as those are my favorite (and far less stressful). I have adored working with my wedding clients over the years, but weddings are exhausting (physically and mentally) and I’m getting old. Haha!

Anyway, I’m looking forward to working with couples who are getting married without all the bells & whistles (bridal parties, bouquet tosses, and 45 minutes of posed portraits, etc.). I love courthouse ceremonies and backyard or beach nuptials (like in the photo above), but I would also love to photograph some beautiful destination elopements around the world!

Please
CLICK HERE to check out my updated portfolio, which reflects this big change!

#2 - NO MORE STUDIO!

In case you missed it, I recently moved out of my studio! I’ve had a few different studios over the last decade, but the last seven years were spent in the same one, above Great Harvest, in downtown Salem. When my landlord informed me was selling the building, I had mixed feelings. The space has served me well, but my busy schedule and changing client needs meant that I was no longer using it on a regular basis. I’d been toying with the idea of moving out, but just couldn’t commit one way or the other, so it was actually a relief when the decision was made for me.

For the time being, I do not plan on finding another full-time studio. Most of my current clients prefer to shoot outdoors, but I do have access to several hourly studios in the Salem, Portland, and Corvallis areas, if needed.

#3 - BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY IS BACK!

Due to my busy schedule, I have been unable to take on any birth clients over the last two years. I’ve taken some things off my plate, though, and am thrilled to be documenting births again! I’m available immediately for scheduled inductions and cesareans and will be available for “on call” births, starting July 1st.

To view some of my favorite birth stories, CLICK HERE!

#4 - PRICES HAVE BEEN UPDATED!

I didn’t make any big changes to my pricing, but I did add some more options for portraits and headshots. You can view my 2024 pricing by CLICKING HERE.