capturing your love story through
natural, genuine, and warm imagery

the tkp portrait experience

I'll be here as a helping hand, a cheerleader for your love, and a friend always. Oh, and of course, I'll capture all of that real love story goodness! This is about so much more than just beautiful images - it's about an experience. This milestone in your life, or a celebration of your love just because, deserves the absolute best care and attention, and I can't wait to help guide you through the entire process!

I want to make sure you feel amazing in front of my camera at all times, that you adore your final gallery, that the experience from first hello to final hugs is genuinely enjoyable and unforgettable, and that I can make everything as stress-free as possible.

Here's the thing, I'm going to be a biiit more than just a random stranger who shows up at your session. That's just really not my thing. I'm all about becoming friends so that I can work WITH you, not just for you. I want to know how you fell in love and how you got engaged or what you're doing on a random Tuesday night while we text dog pics back and forth. When we're friends, I can create images that feel like who you actually are, so you can look back on them years from now and feel all the REAL feels.

It's all about connection - between us and between you two. I want to help build that up in you by giving you the permission to really be yourselves. THIS is your permission to do whatever YOU want for your session. My people are different, quirky, unique, adventurous, wildly excited about life, always down for a good time with good drinks, of course, and they're never upset about getting their feet a little dirty!

So, if adventure sounds like your game plan and you're up for wind-in-your-hair, mud on your feet, perfectly imperfect and unplanned moments with me, then it sounds like I'm your girl! I've got you covered on all the must-have photos like smiling at the camera for picture frame, but I'm all about capturing the real and unposed in there, as well.

I work super hard to get you crazy comfortable in front of my camera so I can capture those genuine, raw, real emotions. I'm all about having a good time, and my couples are the same – they're laid-back, edgy, unique, nontraditional, and just wildly in love! Pretty much, if you're planning a session YOUR way, we're going to get along well! :)

for the memory makers and experience lovers

the experience:

let's be friends

I truly want us to feel like a perfect fit! Like, let's both to be freaking obsessed with each other, okay?! Let's get to know each other, dig into your session dreams, and make this as stress-free and exciting as possible! If you value an entire experience beyond just some pretty pictures (don’t worry, you’ll get plenty), let's grab coffee or a cocktail and kick this party off!

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process

book & plan

Once we decide we're a perfect fit, I'll send over a proposal and we'll make this whole thing officially official! *YAAAS* Time to plan all the fun details for your session! You'll get helpful information on prepping for your sesh, planning the perfect outfits and locations, and other helpful tips to make this easy and fun for ya!!

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session day!

YAY your session day is finally here! I'll guide you every step of the way from locations to outfits and more! Your job is easy - love each other wildly and just be in the moment! We’ll get to know each other better and get you super comfortable in front of the camera! Your session will be featured on my blog, and you’ll receive an online gallery of the images to download!

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gallery delivery

Woot woot, time to relive allll the feels from your perfect day! Within 90 days, you'll receive your online gallery of images! I'll send over tips for downloading, printing, and more! I always suggest a wine night snuggled up together as you look through your gallery for the first time! :) You'll be able to share the gallery link with friends and family, so they can enjoy in all of the excitement, too!

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albums & prints

You can create a custom-designed heirloom album with me! We'll start designing once you receive your gallery! It's so special to have printed images in your home and a beautiful album on your coffee table! You'll share these memories with friends and family for years to come. I highly recommend ordering prints and products to get all those pretty photos offline and into your home!

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Remember the butterflies when you two were falling in love?
Yeah, it's a bit like that:

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"having tori as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made during our wedding process!"

 Tori was there to help us from start to finish. From our engagement photos, to our wedding day, and every little detail in between she made it all perfect! She works extremely hard and thinks of everything. No detail goes left unnoticed. Tori takes away all the stress and our family and friends had nothing but fantastic things to say about her. We not only have amazing pictures from our big day that will last a lifetime, but we also left with a trustworthy friend! We can't wait to us Tori again for future big moments in our lives! We can't rave enough about her!!!

love note from shannon & michael

emily & austin

engagement session
huber woods park, nj

delia & andrew

engagement session
west village, nyc

corinne & bobby

engagement session
w hotel philadelphia

hannah & andrew

maternity session
private residence, pa

tina & jason

engagement session
canyonlands, ut

london & neil

engagement session
private residence

I can't even begin to say how amazing and talented Tori is. Seb and I have never had our photos taken, so I really didn't know how they would turn out... it’s incredible how perfectly Tori captured our love. I just can't thank her enough for being an amazing friend and even more for capturing this special chapter for us better than we thought could be possible.

Love you so much, and seriously thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You're incredible and we are sooo so happy!

"i didn't even get half way through the gallery and i literally started hysterically crying."

sabrina & sebastian

Not only is she incredibly talented and her pictures come out beautifully, but her personality is just as amazing as her skill set.

My husband and I are both not the most comfortable in front of the camera, but she made it so easy and enjoyable, we both loved her to death.

Having Tori as a photographer was one of the best parts of our wedding, hands down. Thank you again, Tori!!!

"i will never be able to say enough great things about tori as a person and as a photographer."

paola & nick

Thank you for the most beautiful wedding photos. Thank you for the lunch dates and phone calls to answer all of my questions. Thank you for coordinating the timeline and working with us to make a wonderful elopement. I will cherish these photos forever.

You captured all of the romance and gorgeous scenic background. I cannot wait to see the album in print. I can't wait to show our children, and grandchildren.

I love you and am so thankful for you. CANNOT BELIEVE I GET A ROUND 2 with you!!

"i cannot wait to see the album in print. i can't wait to show our children and grandchildren."

jacqueline & thomas

We are obsessed with how our photos came out, and the overall experience we had working with Tori was amazing. It was important for us to have somebody we were comfortable with so it didn’t feel staged and posed on our big day, and she really is the perfect person for that.

Our family and friends thought Tori was extremely sweet and kind, and she made everybody feel comfortable in front of the camera. She helped us plan out the day, it felt like at times she was a wedding planner! She is very responsive, genuinely excited for you and makes sure you're happy and having a good time!

"it was important for us to have somebody we were comfortable with so it didn’t feel staged and posed"

carly & monica

Tori was an absolute joy to work with! Aside from being incredibly talented, Tori made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera which really allowed us to be ourselves and get THE most beautiful, authentic photos. :)

Tori was super helpful throughout the entire process, made sure to ask for our input, and was more than willing to hike up and down mountains to get photos that one could only dream of. We truly could not have picked a better photographer and are so grateful for the amazing images she captured! We truly could not say enough about her!

"more than willing to hike up and down mountains to get photos that one could only dream of."

jackie & dan

love notes from:
  • Up to 2 Hours of Coverage
  • Up to 3 Nearby Locations & Outfits
  • Sneak Peeks within 1 Week
  • Online Gallery of High-Resolution Digital Images
  • Printing Rights
  • Helpful Resources & Guides

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tkp couples typically invest $900

your photography experience includes:

As a minimum, for sessions, I deliver at least 100 digital images. I don’t put a set number on how many you will receive, because I believe you deserve ALL of the incredible photos from your session. I never leave anything good out, and I don’t put a cap or limit on what I will deliver! Every session is different and varies based on the events of each individual day! If I see an image that you will love, I won’t keep it from you, promise!

How many images will we receive?
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I do not believe in changing your appearance. I want to focus on making you feel beautiful, rather than look unrealistic. If something is temporary or distracting, like a bruise or acne, I will lightly edit it out to the best of my ability! However, I do not do full skin retouching to make you look like a Barbie doll (plus, this would drastically hold up delivering your images quickly). So, no, I won’t edit out anything that makes you who you are. I do, however, try to pose you in the most flattering way to make you feel and look amazing in front of my camera! :)

CAN YOU PHOTOSHOP US TO LOOK SKINNIER/REMOVE ACNE/TATTOOS?
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We can reschedule if weather is really awful, but some of my favorite sessions have been in the rain or snow! The wind creates amazing movement in your clothing and hair! If I feel that my equipment is as risk or that I won’t be able to provide you with the best experience, we can definitely look into rescheduling. I usually say under 50% chance of rain/snow, you decide; over 50%, let’s reschedule or switch locations! If you decide to go for it, though, there’s no rescheduling after that! We will just make it work! :) I always carry clear bubble umbrellas in my car!

WHAT IF THERE'S A CHANCE OF RAIN?
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I will send plenty of information to prepare for your session, so don’t you worry! I have blog posts, Pinterest boards, and style guides to help you look and feel amazing! The short answer, though – wear something that is comfortable and your style. You can still look elevated and stunning while staying true to yourselves! Neutrals colors photograph beautifully! I will help you choose your outfits based on the location and time of year we are shooting at! You can always send me pictures of the outfits you're thinking of!

WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR FOR OUR PHOTOS?
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I typically shoot on Tuesday and Thursday evenings about 2 hours before sunset for the best lighting or 15 minutes before sunrise. I no longer offer sessions mid-day or on weekends due to limited availability. I always recommend choosing a location that hold significance for you two – maybe the place you went on your first date, where you met, or just somewhere you two would love to visit together! I am ALL for traveling and adventuring somewhere for your session, and it is so special when you can make it totally your own!

HOW DO WE PICK OUR Date and LOCATION?
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Seriously, take me anywhere and I’m yours!! Traveling is such a passion of mine, and being able to capture the sweetest couples in incredible locations makes my heart SO full. Please feel free to take me along with you on your world travels, and we will figure out the logistics based on the location!

WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU WILL TRAVEL?
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For engagement or portrait sessions, you can expect a 4 to 6 week turnaround for the fully-edited, high-resolution online gallery. For weddings, my turnaround is usually 6 to 12 weeks for the fully-edited, high-resolution online gallery! Busy seasons may affect this timing slightly, but I do my best to return your galleries as soon as I can! Contractually, no longer than 90 days for sessions and weddings!

 WHAT IS THE TURNAROUND TIME FOR MY IMAGES? 
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In hopes of alleviating one larger payment for you, the payment schedule is broken down into two smaller payments throughout the process. One-half of the total cost will act as the retainer (along with your signed contract) in order to reserve your date. The second-half/final payment will be due 1 month before the session day. I use an online system called HoneyBook where you will be able to sign the contract electronically and pay online via credit card.

HOW DOES YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE WORK? 
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Yes! Please reach out as soon as you have a venue and date! :) Wedding dates get booked very far in advance, and it breaks my heart to have to turn someone away because I’m already booked! We can make things officially official once we have a signed contract and retainer in place, so if you definitely want me to be a part of your day, I would suggest reaching out as soon as you have your wedding date!

CAN WE ALSO BOOK OUR WEDDING WITH YOU?
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Yes! I love knowing that these special images are going to live somewhere other than in a folder on your computer! I offer beautiful linen-covered Love Story Books for your session. Once you receive your gallery and confirm that you would like an album, I choose a set of pictures to send off to my album designer who will create an initial design draft for you! You are able to proof and make revisions, and once it is perfect, we send it off to print! In a few weeks, you have a gorgeous heirloom to look back on for years to come!

Can we order an album?
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Portrait Sessions cover so much more than just engagements! :) Think any type of session with a couple in love: engagement, announcements, maternity, anniversary, and 'just-because' couples sessions! I don't currently offer full family sessions, so many of my couples will book one of my mini session dates that happen a few times throughout the year – perfect for newborns, family, extended families, etc.

Do you only photograph engagements?
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YAY!! I am so glad to hear that! Let’s chat via email or a video chat, so we can make sure that we are a perfect fit! Once you give me the word to move forward with the booking process, I will send over a contract proposal for you to sign and an invoice for the first retainer payment! I will walk you through every step of the process to help make this experience as simple and fun as possible! xoxo

WE WANT YOU! WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP TO BOOK YOU?!
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YAY!! I am so glad to hear that! Let’s chat via email or a video chat, so we can make sure that we are a perfect fit! Once you give me the word to move forward with the booking process, I will send over a contract proposal for you to sign and an invoice for the first retainer payment! I will walk you through every step of the process to help make this experience as simple and fun as possible! xoxo

WE WANT YOU! WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP TO BOOK YOU?!
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YAY!! I am so glad to hear that! Let’s chat via email or a video chat, so we can make sure that we are a perfect fit! Once you give me the word to move forward with the booking process, I will send over a contract proposal for you to sign and an invoice for the first retainer payment! I will walk you through every step of the process to help make this experience as simple and fun as possible! xoxo

Do you provide black and white versions of every image?
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When you are hiring Tori Kelner Photography, you are acknowledging that you have seen my work and editing style! So, if you choose to hire me, that means that you LOVE my style, know what to expect, and trust me fully! Because of this, I do not take edit requests and just ask that couples are fully aware of my editing style to avoid any surprises in your final gallery!

Can I request editing adjustments once we receive the gallery?
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For engagement or portrait sessions, you can expect a 4 to 6 week turnaround for the fully-edited, high-resolution online gallery. For weddings, my turnaround is usually 6 to 12 weeks for the fully-edited, high-resolution online gallery! Busy seasons may affect this timing slightly, but I do my best to return your galleries as soon as I can! Contractually, no longer than 90 days for sessions and weddings!

What is the turnaround time for my images?
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I do not take any shot lists typically! I know that my couples trust me to capture their real relationship and story to the best of my ability. Often, if I am trying to capture certain shots on a list, I’m missing the real, candid moments happening right in front of me! Years from now, I think you will want to have images that represent you two in the moment, not images that won’t mean as much found on Pinterest! However, if there's something you really love and are wanting to share with me for inspiration as opposed to copying, please feel free to send!

Can we provide you with a shot list?
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Once we are officially official, I will guide you along with planning your engagement session from locations to outfits to props and more! I always recommend having couples choose locations that hold significance for you – maybe the place you went on your first date, the place you met, or just somewhere you two would love to visit together! I am ALL for traveling, hiking, and adventuring somewhere for your engagement session, and it is so special when you can make it totally your own!

How do we pick our engagement session location?
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Seriously, take me anywhere and I’m yours!! Traveling is such a passion of mine, and being able to capture the sweetest couples in incredible locations makes my heart SO full. Please feel free to take me along with you on your world travels, and we will figure out the logistics based on the location!

What is the farthest you will travel?
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I’m a huge believer in handing off the job to an expert instead of doing something myself sub-par. Video is not for this chica, no way! However, I know some INCREDIBLE vendors from all different parts of the industry who I would love to refer to you! Videographers, calligraphers, florists, hair stylists, makeup artists, decor, rentals, etc. You name it, I’m sure I can find you some super amazing vendors to spice up your sesh or wedding day if you need!!

Do you provide video or other wedding services, as well?
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I’m SO glad you asked – I love knowing that these special images are going to live somewhere other than in a folder on your computer! I am a huge fan of the tangible, printed form, so I do offer beautiful linen-covered albums. Once you receive your gallery and confirm that you would like an album, I choose a huge chunk of the gallery to send off to an album designer who will create a mock-up for you! You are able to proof and make revisions twice, and once it is perfect, we send it off to be printed! In a few weeks, you have a gorgeous heirloom to look back on for years to come!

Do you provide albums and how does that process work?
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Yes! I have liability insurance for up to one million dollars and can provide a COI to any venue or session location that requires it!

Do you have insurance and can you send it to my venue?
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No, I require all payments to be completed before each session, but I am more than willing to work with you on a payment plan if necessary! I’ve already divided your full package into 2 equal payments to alleviate one larger payment. The first payment is due at the time of signing your contract to lock in your date on my calendar, the second payment will be due one month before your date!

Can we pay for a portion of the package after the session?
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Yes – backups for my backups! My equipment is as important to me as it is to you and your session, so I can provide you with images you will cherish for years to come! I have backups and replacements for all of my gear.

Do you have back up camera equipment?
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Through my experience, 1.5 hours is the perfect amount of time to tell a story of your love without overwhelming or exhausting you two – modeling is hard work! Coverage will depend on details like the distance and travel time between each of the locations, how many outfit changes, including furbabies, etc. I, typically, book the base 1.5-hour package initially, and if we find you want to add additional time on, that is definitely doable! I just don’t want to overcharge you and later find that you don’t really need the extra time!

Will 1.5 - 2 hours of coverage be enough?
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I typically shoot on Tuesday and Thursday evenings about 2 hours before sunset for the best lighting. You can also choose sunrise – meeting 15 minutes before sunrise and shooting for the following 1.5 hours. I no longer offer sessions mid-day, since the lighting is not as flattering, and I have very limited weekend availability due to my wedding schedule.

What time is best to shoot?
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YAY!! I am so glad to hear that! Let’s chat via email or a video chat, so we can make sure that we are a perfect fit! Once you give me the word to move forward with the booking process, I will send over a contract proposal for you to sign and an invoice for the first retainer payment! I will walk you through every step of the process to help make this experience as simple and fun as possible! xoxo

We want you! what is the next step to book you?!
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