Kayla Rochelle Photography

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Kayla Rochelle Photography

Photography for me isn't just about holding a camera to my face and clicking a button. It's about capturing life.
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Charleston Photographer of people
Whisperer of wild children & reluctant spouses
Social Media Strategist with an emphasis on brand storytelling and an expertise on brand styling. It's about creating moments that can be remembered when you walk by your newly framed image, and about getting to share in these memories with you. I believe in cultivating relationships with my clients, and letting our r

elationship, and the fun we have together shine through in your images. I embrace natural light, giggles and all things fun. Contact me for specific details about pricing and availability. I don't just want to be your photographer, I want to be apart of your story.

11/30/2024

Recent dove into my Christmas archives which was a TERRIBLE idea and now I have to spend this Christmas making sure the magic of their childhood holidays isn’t gone forever 🎄🎅🏻🔔. (Also see: time to break out my camera to capture my own kiddos this season)

11/29/2024

When you sat across from each other on your first date, comparing likes and dislikes and seeing how many boxes they checked from your list of important traits, do you think for just a moment you closed your eyes and could see exactly where you are, together today?

11/27/2024

Can you print your photos at Shutterfly, Walgreens or Costco? Of course! But should you? Great question. One I had myself as well which is why I printed the same photo from multiple places and compared them all side by side. The full story of just what you can expect is on my recent blog post. Before you fill out your holiday shopping list with photo gifts, let's just make sure you get the best quality possible! Click on the link in my bio to be taken right to whole story.

11/25/2024

Because photos should feel as warm as your favorite memories. Here’s to authentic, joyful moments we can celebrate forever. 🥂 ❤

11/23/2024

Tween-dom is such a funny time for everyone. They believe they are independent and grown and you are full of the cheesiest one liners, and you still look at them and see your sweet little baby, chubby cheeks and diaper b***y and all. It's a growing period for everyone and boy do you need to stop them from growing for just one moment. Freeze them just as they are today, but every day that little baby of yours seems further and further away.

11/21/2024

As a mom of two, I get the busy, joyful season of school-aged kids. It's living a life so similar to you that helps me capture the unique, beautiful stage your family is in, from goofy grins to sweet sibling moments. Listen every minute of parenting is not beautiful, but every moment is worthy of being saved.
Our session was already rescheduled once so there was no way we were going to miss out on our second date when we knew the rain clouds would be sporadic. We were so lucky that this big tree lined road was right where we had planned to meet, ( It's actually the entrance to their neighborhood!) so we ducked under the trees to stay dry and let the girls have at it in the puddles. The girls let out the best giggles as they jumped together and I couldn't stop capturing them as they did. These are the moments your heart will be happy to have for ever.

11/21/2024

Wait, have we not met yet? I’m Kayla! I’m one of those extroverted extrovert types who’s found chasing my kids around local playgrounds and chatting it up with the parents when I’m not busy behind the camera. After 13 years of taking people’s photos, I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade, But most of my skills were honed, taking photos of my own wild kids and reluctance spouse. 🤣 I like to take a relaxed approach to photography, you can get formal, smiling photos without spending 20 minutes in a stuffy, formal feeling situation. Photography isn’t just snapping Photos for me, it’s making sure that when your kiddos are starting out of the nest, finding their footing in independence just a few years from now you have a moment from this time saved forever. We’ve all been guilty of staying up late scrolling through photos of our kid who’s sleeping just rooms away. I’m just here to make sure some of those photos are a bit fancier than the others. 😁

11/20/2024

I've got a last minute mini session for this upcoming Sunday, Nov. 24 at 4:15pm available! I also had an event cancel and now have availability on Sat Dec 7 and Sun Dec 8 for anyone still trying to get photos before holiday cards go out! After December 8th you'll be cutting it way too close! 🎄⭐️

Sun. Nov 24th 4:15pm
Sat. Dec 6
Sun. Dec 8

IMPORTANT!!! My mini collection pricing of $350 for 3 images ends next weekend! After that you only have the options of going back to my full pricing for a full family session, ✨unless✨ you book before the month ends! T-minus 10 days!!

11/20/2024

It's been a little minute since I had any beach sunsets to share but during this maternity session last weekend?! Oh boy did that moon come out to shine! I'm so excited for this sweet couple to expand their family and can't wait to share with them all the photos from their maternity session, and to get to meet their new little girl in just a few short months!

11/19/2024

They mentioned oh so casually during their extended family session that this was the exact spot they got engaged in oh so many years ago. You better believe I did not ask permission when I put them in this spot and asked them to be all cute for photos. How beautifully full circle life is at times.

11/18/2024

Recently we were hanging with our neighbors at the house watching football ( like every weekend because our neighbors are the absolute best) and when I called our dog our friend said, ' Huck, go see Kayla.' which made me immediately stop and go WAIT, WAIT, WAIT... do your dogs call you by your first name? I mean in your brain, because obviously they don't actually speak but my dog calls me Mom. I am his Mom, wait are you and your dogs roommates?! The answer? oh we're totally on a first name basis. Here's the thing though... I didn't know there was an option! and now I can't stop thinking about the fact that some people think of their pets as kids and some as friends but we've never all agreed as a society about what our dogs call us. 🤯🤯🤯
So now I need to hold an immediate poll and learn what the majority of my friends are doing. Are you a first name or Mom & Dad kind of pet family?

11/18/2024

Hey Facebook friends! I have one mini session opening for this upcoming Sunday Nov. 24th at 4:15pm on James Island. Let me know if you want it! 😁

https://www.kaylarochellephotography.com/charlestonfallminisessions

11/17/2024

I am so glad that this fall I decided to spend some time in new photo locations. When I discovered this little gem of a park on James Island I knew that it would be such a great backdrop for family photos, but even I didn't know how perfect it would be to add a bit of low country charm I just can't get enough of. The way the sunsets over the marsh will never stop getting me to take in a big, relaxing breath. Even through photos.

11/16/2024

Tonight's the night I head to Redux and get to see my art displayed in the gallery and up for bidding in the auction! This isn't the first time I've had art hanging in an art show though. Seven years ago I put ' be a real artist in an art gallery' on my vision board and spent time that year working towards that goal. This photo was selected and shown in the Gramercy Art Club's annual show where it won ' Best in Show'. For the record, I did feel like more like a 'real artist' seeing my work hanging but I didn't love the moment only for that. This sweet little baby head in our sink in Manhattan. This photo brings me so much nostalgic joy. Seven years ago though I would NEVER have allowed this photo to be sold, so no worries, it is hanging today on our photo wall in our living room. This year, today my underwater work will be available for bidding, and if it doesn't happen to sell I think I know right where I'll put it. 🥰
Sidenote: I feel like a real artist everyday now, and it wasn't because I had something in a gallery it's because creating art is a part of who I am. But that's a story for another day.

11/15/2024

Oh those sweet baby cheeks. Listen if you can spend time with a baby this sweet and not develop an eye twitch from holding back on kissing those cheeks because obviously you keep your germs to yourself when in the presence of not your baby, but showing that much restraint takes everything in your body, and definitely DON'T LOOK THE BABY IN THE EYE! .... listen, if these thoughts don't race through your mind when you're in the presence of sweetness I'm just not sure we have very much in common at all.

11/14/2024

All love is valid, and all love is worthy of being photographed. ❤🩷 It's not just a cute phrase I put on my website, it's how we choose to live our lives every single day. Your love is beautiful. Let's show the world with some gorgeous photos you can hang on your walls and show off to all of your family and friends for years to come. (Also, I'm a darn good time at a party).

If you are an LGBTQ+ couple who are expediting your wedding to be married before Jan. 20th I'm offering a discount on all photography services. Reach out right away so I can make sure we get you the photos of your dreams, from your dream day.
🏳️‍🌈❤❤

11/13/2024

The hardest part about getting ready for your session is figuring out what to wear! The weather in Charleston is such a fickle friend. Sometimes it's sunny and 80 degrees, sometimes it's overcast and 65 degrees but most of the time, the weather doesn't actually matter that much because I promise I'll show up ready to get all of the pictures you need before everyone gets sweaty and/or cold. And once we've gotten exactly what you need for your holiday card? That's when the real smiles come out, the sweet moments get captured and those details can be highlighted.
And don't forget! Styling sessions is one of those things I love so don't hesitate to reach out and let me know how I can help! We'll get you looking fall photo ready no matter the weather!

11/12/2024

My photography is not exactly 'art gallery' stuff. Listen I'm my biggest fan so it's not that my work isn't worthy of a gallery show, but I tend to photograph clients and have never felt comfortable showcasing my client work like that. We are such supporters of the Redux art gallery and love attending their annual art auction fundraiser. This year I decided to get off my artist butt and find some of my personal work that I knew was worthy of sharing. These two images from my underwater work this summer made me feel, and I just knew they were the ones.
I submitted two pieces of art. I found some old picture frames, painted and antiqued them myself, got them matted, framed and waited to hear word. One of the two images was accepted to be added to the Redux art auction. Which picture do you think was selected??

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