Shawnkellerphotography

08/07/2024

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05/17/2023

IU Grad. Congrats!

03/21/2023

So excited to get to use the new downtown studio! I've got some venue photos coming once we've finished getting all of furniture installed but for now here are a couple shots from my most recent shoot. Such an adorable kid!

11/10/2022

I've learned that digital photography and videography is a perfect blend of left-brained artistic exploration, and right-brained technical mastery. The use of compositon, light, cameras, lenses, audio equipment (for video only lol) interests me on an equal level. I continue work on improving at each. Here's one of my recent family sessions that includes both:

10/28/2022

Photo dump Friday! Here are some photos from a wedding I shot earlier this summer at which is a WONDERFUL wedding venue. Congrats to this couple and I hope they are doing great!

10/21/2022

Photo Dump Friday!

I have been so busy with weddings, fall shoots, and so many more that I have been less active in posting my work. I'll be updating my social media and website in the next couple of weeks (while also getting ready to launch my videography site). For today, here's a selection of some of my favorite portraits from 2022!

04/26/2022

04/26/2022

04/18/2022

Side-by-side of our new puppy Bruno and his sister Suki at 3 months and 9 days old! They only wanted to wrestle, which made for an interesting shoot!

02/23/2022

Natural light is the best! Any photographer can tell you that a cloudy day can make for the best soft light!

02/23/2022

10/06/2021

Wonderful wedding with a beautiful couple! We had to make some game-time adjustments due to the rain, but their wedding was such a joyful experience. Congrats to you both!

Special thanks to the very talented for not only being a second shooter for me, but also someone that I learned some great tricks from.

09/09/2021

Awesome wedding officiated by Elvis himself! So much fun! Reception was a full concert by Elvis. Amazing performance and great times by all. Congrats!

Wedding: Rose Well House
https://imu.indiana.edu/event-planning/spaces/rose-well-house.html

Reception: - House of Rye
https://www.visithardtruth.com/host-your-event/

Elvis: - Blue Suede Entertainment
https://bluesuedeent.com/

09/03/2021

August was a very busy month for me.  Between some traveling and several different themed shoots, I haven’t posted to fb or the gram for awhile.  I’m planning on posting some past work in the next few weeks to catch up.

First up is a shoot I did with a grad student attending .  She was such a good spirited, fun person to hang out with and take some shots of.  I wish her luck as she begins her master’s program!

07/19/2021

I’m glad I got a chance to shoot this couple’s wedding celebration photos. They’re two students who got married without their family being able to travel to the U.S. to celebrate with them. I loved doing this shoot because it encapsulated their engagement, their wedding attire, and was done on IU campus so that when they move they have those memories captured in the photos as well. Congratulations to both of you!

06/02/2021

I’ve been very busy booking and shooting the last few weeks! Lots of graduations and wedding planning.

Since I started shooting weddings I’ve realized how valuable bundling engagement sessions are for both the couple and the photographer. It gives me a chance to know the couple in a low pressure environment. The couple ends up being more relaxed with me at their wedding as well because they’ve shot with me before.

I’m looking forward to shooting this couple’s wedding in a few months!

05/10/2021

Thanks to the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce for setting up these interview profiles on 97.7 WCLS and 95.1 WVNI. Tony Kale and Jim Webster were both very nice hosts and I appreciate the chance to talk about myself and the business!

Here’s a couple shots I took on my phone. Not my best professional work lol, but I had to capture the moments!

05/03/2021

IU Graduation Season is upon us!

The last two graduation seasons have looked and felt much different than years past, but I have had the pleasure of meeting so many enthusiastic, intelligent, and positive future graduates which always fills me with positivity. I love graduation shoots because it’s the culmination of so many years of hard work and the sense of the moment is always so clear.

IU campus is always immaculate looking this time of year with the spring flowers and trees in bloom. Having the most beautiful campus as a backdrop always makes the pictures look even that much better. Congrats to those graduating! Anyone else who still needs a session, please get in contact with me. The sessions continue even weeks after graduation!

04/07/2021

I’m excited to be a part of the Bloomington Bridal Show this year! It’s my first time at the show and I’m hoping to connect with some great brides and grooms. For more information visit https://bloomingtonbridalshow.org/ See you there!