Kelly Conley Photography, LLC

I am slowly getting back in the groove of photography. It's been nice these last few weeks being able to photograph my girls and, being able to be creative and not have the pressure of feeling it needs to be perfect.
This grief can be all consuming and exhausting. I am slowly accepting that my life will never look the way it did before my dad's diagnosis; that life is gone. The person I was before his death looks different and I am slowly building a new me, a new life with a new perspective. Life is so short. TAKE the picture!

My dad loved these babies so much and I am definitely going to spend more time documenting their childhoods ❤

I hope everyone has a great week!

I had fun working with Elise on getting a few headshots. She won most photogenic ❤

I hope everyone had a beautiful Easter. ✝️

Hannah wanted a motherhood session so we went to Hampton Park and grabbed a few. She wanted them edited them differently than my normal edits so I had fun trying something new. Love these 3 so very much ❤

Beach days are back ⛱🌞

It was great working with Noelle and her mom. We had the perfect weather.
It is bittersweet to be back. Now booking through June ❤

Congrats Noelle 🥳
SHS C/o 2025

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. This grief journey is brutal and feels suffocating at times. We miss my dad so much that I can't even put it into words, but I am determined to find joy and gratitude every single day because that is what he would want. I have felt him on 3 very specific occasions and I know he is walking this road beside me. ❤

I had my first session this week and I couldn't have done it with anyone else. Megan has checked on me weekly, sent me a necklace with a locket that included pictures of me with my dad as well as a cross necklace. She has cried with me and never stopped praying for us. She is the easiest client ever who comes in with zero expectations, loves candids and fully embraces this time in her life. So thankful for you, Megan. 😘

I lost my amazing dad on Sunday. I’m gutted, heartbroken and feel completely lost without him. Ill be back to taking sessioks soon. My dad was always to supportive of this little side job and always told me how talented I was ❤️Thank you for your messages, text, support and prayers. 💔

Hi there,
I am still here...I wanted to update everyone but, first, Congrats to my beautiful niece who will be graduating from nursing school in a couple of months. She has already accepted a job at a wonderful hospital. I was happy to do these for her last week when she was here visiting for spring break. ❤

I have spent the last few months with my family making as many memories with my dad. He has been recognized by state and local officials for working for 3 years to get our neighborhood a traffic light. He was told over and over, "NO," but he kept at it. Our light is up and working!
He has also built parks, a dog park, worked endlessly with the developer to keep our neighborhood beautiful and served on many boards. A sweet neighbor organized a golf cart parade a couple of weeks ago and so many of our neighbors came out in support. My brothers have been here a lot and we've laughed, cried and supported each other through this unbearable journey. If you don't know my dad, he's one of a kind. He's the best dad, grandad and Pop Pop. He's loved my mom for over 50 years. Unfortunately, the chemo treatments were too much for him so we are praying for as much quality time as possible. He is so very loved. I am attaching a few pictures of us from the last few months.

I have a few sessions booked in April with the understanding that things may change for me last minute. My top priority is my mom and dad right now.

Thank you for the messages checking in. I have been so blessed to have met so many wonderful people through this photography journey. ❤

I have been photographing Hannah every year on her birthday for YEARS. Every year, her mom plans a "themed session." This year she mentioned getting Hannah a puppy, but really wanted to adopt. The same day, my mom sent me a picture of a little dog (she's 7 and needed to be rehomed) asking if I knew anyone who wanted a dog. I sent Michelle the picture thinking she wanted a younger dog and she said, "We are interested." The rest is history. Lydia is now Hannah's dog and this is her birthday session. ❤

This was my last session of the year and I have to give a shout out to this mama. I canceled on Natalie less than 48 hours before her session because I wasn't in a place to do them, but I was so scared because she was a new client. She was amazing with me and so understanding. I told her when we met that I will never forget her kindness. This little girls made me smile the entire session ❤

Hi all,
I wanted to pop in and say, Thank you so much for all of the beautiful text, comments and messages from my last post. I had a wonderful year this year doubling the amount of sessions I did in 2023. I wasn't planning or trying to do that, it just seemed to work that way. Most of my sessions are referrals which are SO appreciated. Thank you again for supporting this small business of mine ❤

I have had several people ask about booking in the Spring and I will be booking during that time. With that being said, my amazing dad, my superhero, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and so I am just asking if you book, please understand that things might change quickly and I might need to reschedule or refer you to a friend. I don't want to lose my love for photography or clients, but I also want to be readily available for my mom and dad as we walk this heartbreaking road.

I say it all the time, but I have the most precious clients. May your family be blessed with happiness and health this season. ❤

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄✝️

Hi all,
This will probably be my last post for a bit. Sadly, our family received some terrible news so I will be taking some time off to spend time with family as we deal with this diagnosis.
I just want to thank so many of you for being so understanding. I have had to cancel sessions last minute and everyone has been so compassionate. I have cried during sessions which were met with hugs and prayers so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
If you are a regular client, please still reach out. I have several friends who have offered to take on some sessions for me. ❤