โHiring Keighla was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I stumbled upon her work online and was immediately struck by how beautifully composed her photos wereโfull of texture, light, and balance that felt intentional and artful without ever feeling staged. From our very first interaction, she was reassuring, organized, and professional in a way that gave me so much confidence. Her packages were transparent, flexible, and thoughtfully designedโwe especially loved that our engagement session was included (and turned out so beautifully, we used the photos everywhere from our wedding website to table decor).
The engagement session was the first time we met her in person, and it confirmed everything I hoped: Keighla just gets it. She understood our vibe and the space we chose and made us feel instantly comfortable. I left that day already trusting her vision.
On the wedding day, that trust only deepened. She was incredibly sensitive to some personal family dynamics and made sure my husband and I always felt prioritized and seen. Her timeline suggestions kept the day flowing naturallyโand far better than the original version weโd created. Once the formal portraits were done, she practically disappeared into the background, capturing so many candid moments with grace and creativity. We had ping pong and pickleball at our reception (not exactly easy to photograph), and somehow she caught those fast-paced moments with such clarity and joyโtheyโre some of our favorite images.
Receiving our gallery was like getting to live the day all over again. The turnaround was quick, and the photos moved us deeply. Iโm usually reserved and self-conscious, but she made me look and feel beautiful. Even images from parts of the reception I missed feel like precious windows into moments I wouldnโt have otherwise seen. One favorite: a photo of my cousin mid-return in a wild ping pong rally. Another: everyone admiring the back of my dress. And Iโll never forget the idea to take portraits in front of a blooming crab apple treeโitโs led us to keep a sick tree in our own backyard, just because those blossoms now mean so much to us.
Keighla is an exceptional blend of artist and professional. Her time management, communication, and people skills are as strong as her creative vision. If youโre looking for someone to capture your wedding in a way that feels personal, artistic, and truly you, I canโt recommend her enough. She doesnโt just take wedding photosโshe tells the story.โ