Columbus wedding photographer for adventurers who’d rather be barefoot

Natural, because out in nature is my favorite place to be. Timeless, because the photos on your wall will be worth the wait. I’m Kelsey, and I’d love to hear your story first.

Ask about your date See the weddings

Wedding packages $2,900 to $3,700, with an engagement session and a second photographer included.

Kelsey Walne sitting barefoot on a teal chair with a coffee mug, smiling at the camera

Wedding photography, one story at a time

Real couples and real days, with a line from Kelsey’s own blog for each.

Ricky + Sydney

The Homestead of Radnor

“Peace and joy ABOUNDS when you are with Ricky + Syd.”

Sydney and Ricky with their foreheads together, wrapped in her veil, in warm evening light

Sydney smiling as Ricky kisses her temple in golden light

Sydney holding a bouquet of white flowers and olive branches

Joe + Karynn

The Wells Barn

“Laughter and joy come effortlessly between the two of them, and it was such a gift to capture their big day.”

Joe and Karynn kissing under a wooden pergola hung with autumn flowers

Karynn's long veil lifted by the wind in an autumn garden

Joe and Karynn laughing together inside her veil

Brian + Kristen

The Chapel, Akron

“It’s not hard to look at the two of you and see the joy that is written across your faces when you are together.”

Brian and Kristen kissing at the chapel doors as friends cheer around them

Brian and Kristen kissing on a wooden bridge

Engagements and family sessions

I love photographing people in their happy place: the farmhouse sink, the off-road trail, the shade of a magnolia tree in your backyard.

A couple dancing in a pine forest, her dress swirling

A couple walking hand in hand through a pale autumn field

A couple hugging among bare winter trees

A mother and her kids laughing together on a gravel path

A family piled together on a blanket, a toddler laughing out loud

Portrait sessions from $350

Maternity, senior, newborn and family sessions, with edited high-resolution images and an online gallery.

See the portrait packages

Kelsey walking barefoot through tall golden grass in a sun hat and a gray dress, laughing

Hey friends, I’m Kelsey

I’m a wedding and portrait photographer based in Columbus, Ohio. I believe one of the greatest gifts in life is to hear one another’s stories, so my Enneagram No. 9 self is ready and waiting for yours. The camera comes out later.

My coffee is probably cold and my hair is definitely up in a messy bun, but you can bet I’m waiting to hear all about who you are and anything you have to say.

Each season of life is so unique and so fleeting. This business has allowed me the opportunity and privilege to listen to someone’s story and catch a glimpse of it on camera. What better job is there?

Where the fire gets stoked is in my day to day: Derek and our kids, Judah and Karis. My days require a little bit of coffee and a whole lotta Jesus.

Tell me your story

Three steps from hello to gallery

Stories are what we’re made of. Here’s how yours becomes a gallery.

Contact, coffee, and conversation
Once you’ve let me know you’re ready to book a session or wedding, we’ll talk through the setup and get the details in order so we’re set for your date. It’s just getting to know each other.
The prep
Get ready for a date! I’ll just be the third wheel following you around, helping find the best light. Let your kids be themselves, let your hand be held, and let me do the rest.
Delight, delivery, and direction
There will be sneak peeks for you to squeal over and then a full fledged gallery of high-resolution images for you to download and share with instructions on how to get it all done!

We’ll be fast friends, promise.

Wedding photography packages

Every wedding package includes an engagement session and a second photographer. Prices are the ones on kelseywalnephotography.com today.

Olive

$2,900

Up to 6 hours of coverage

Complimentary engagement session
Second photographer
Personal timeline consultation
Online gallery of professionally edited images

Ask about Olive

Mint

$3,300

Up to 8 hours of coverage

Complimentary engagement session
Second photographer
Personal timeline consultation
Online gallery of professionally edited images

Ask about Mint

Emerald

$3,700

Up to 10 hours of coverage

Complimentary engagement session
Second photographer
Personal timeline consultation
Online gallery of professionally edited images

Ask about Emerald

Portrait sessions

Sage

$350

Up to 45 minutes of coverage
Up to 2 outfit changes
40 to 50 edited high-resolution images
Online gallery for sharing, downloading and printing

Perfect for maternity, senior or family sessions.

Ask about Sage

Thyme

$425

Up to 90 minutes of coverage
Up to 3 outfit changes
60 to 70 edited high-resolution images
Online gallery for sharing, downloading and printing

Perfect for newborn and senior sessions.

Ask about Thyme

Kind words from couples

“Photography has the potential to be cold and stiff, but Kelsey is so relational that it makes sessions feel comfortable and easy!”

Jared + Brittany

“We had so much fun exploring Columbus and celebrating this season. Kelsey was full of energy, joy, creativity, and she captured our personalities and our love so well. I am so grateful that we asked her to capture these moments because of both the talent and the heart behind what she does.”

Maddy + Hunter

“Kelsey is the BEST! We both felt a little nervous before the shoot, but she totally took care of us making it fun and comfortable! She gave great direction the whole time making us laugh along the way and even played music to help us relax. We both felt totally at ease and the pictures turned out so AMAZING!”

Alex + Chelsea

“We had an amazing experience with Kelsey - she made the session feel like we were just on a date, getting to enjoy spending time together. She captured authentic moments, nothing was staged or forced. Through her photography, she took time to highlight what makes our relationship unique and really capture who we are. We now have amazing photographs to look back on and enjoy reminiscing that fun season together!”