Kayla Rochelle Photography

01/16/2025

The cloud keeps sending me visual memories from 8 years ago, from when it was just me and this little bitty baby spending our days wandering the streets of NYC and navigating this thing called parenting. The first year of her life was so much fun year, a year full of equal parts fear and excitement but as we stand here now at year 8, I'm struck by how much more fun we have together today. We have shared hobbies, and inside jokes and even in those moments when she's pushing back against me I am struck by how much of her own person she has become and how much I respect her for that.

My first muse. My mini me. My oldest babe. My love.

I had to bust out my new black backdrop to test out the difference between this and the white I typically use for heirloom portraits. I have to say.. I think I'm a HUGE fan of the black. I've got to keep testing out the lighting and location options but I'm hoping to get some Heirloom minis scheduled for Valentine's Day so keep an eye out! Make sure to message me directly if you're interested so I can get you on the list early!

01/15/2025

Nothing feels as sweet as walking into a clients home and seeing photos you took hanging on their walls. I love taking photos to help you savor life's memories, but I 🌟REALLY🌟 love seeing you actually seeing those memories. Plus the inception vibes of seeing a toddler, appreciating a photo taken of them when they were a baby... such a full circle moment! I've got some new prints headed my way while I continue to simultaneously update our own photo walls and test out some new paper and styles of printing and I can't wait to show you what I learn in the process.

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01/14/2025

Sometimes when they're sleeping, I still see those tan faced, towheaded little baby faces.

01/12/2025

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01/11/2025

Hello! The Best of Charleston vote opened this week. I would love for a vote for me, ‘Kayla Rochelle photography’ in the Best Photographer: portrait category. Positive reviews and word of
Mouth is the cornerstone of what keeps my business afloat! Thank you for your support ❤️❤️

01/09/2025

I'm always so grateful when people welcome me into their homes for their family photos. This is the space where you spend the most of your time. It's also the place where dinner is made, homework is done, dance parties are held and the family movie nights are held. Your home is the main character in your life outside of the main actors and you having photos that showcase this place is so special.

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01/08/2025

I had the opportunity to photograph sweet families and fun events and savvy business owners last year, in fact I had 65 sessions with Kayla Rochelle photography ( even more if you include the photography content I create for other businesses) and can hardly believe it. It wasn't so long ago that I was sharing every single photo from a session one at a time, desperate to come up with content for my online marketing. Now I have created so many images, and put so much goodness out into the world that I can barely keep track of getting to share it all. I love ending the year on a round number and can't wait to share all of the good things that 2025 will bring!

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01/07/2025

Has it been a minute since I've introduced myself? How typical. Just me over here assuming you all know me because I'm worth knowing. I was one of those kids who would get reports home from school that said, ' She doesn't meet a stranger'. Those same reports also said, ' Talkative' and ' needs to stop talking and start focusing' and of course everyone's favorite, ' boy is she a know-it-all'. Actually the last one was not a report home from the teachers but from my classmates and let's be very real here... they weren't wrong. 😆 Those skills that felt like a hindrance during my early years are now what I consider some of my strengths, especially when it comes to making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. Even the most reluctant of subjects usually gives me a hug after the session and says, ' That wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.'. It's my most favorite compliment.

Let's break down some of what makes me me these days:
Wife. Mama to 2 girls.
Fierce advocate and supporter of things that matter.
Quick to laugh, quick to hug and quick to make you my forever friend.
According to this pest salesman a few months ago I'm also 'quick to get to the point'.
Photographer for 13+ years and lover of all things art
I love connections, making them, keeping them and maintaining them

I can't wait to connect with you in 2025. What day works best for you for a photo shoot ending in a coffee date?! Trust me, once you know me you're going to be so happy I was worth knowing. 😁

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01/06/2025

January is such a time of reflection isn't it? I'm deep in my analytics, evaluating what things worked for my business last year and what things I need to make some changes with. I'm trying to find some new systems that I hope will help streamline the backend part of keeping this ship afloat. Truth be told, the actual taking of photos only makes up about 15% of my business, but boy if it isn't the part that keeps me going. Creating photos that make me feel something, creating photos that I know will make you feel something, that's my passion. Here's to spending more time creating this next year and less time in the weeds of paperwork.
( I'm looking at you AI for some help with that!)

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01/05/2025

"Kayla knew exactly how to make our shy kids feel comfortable and crack a smile. She made it seem so easy to take pictures of four people simultaneously smiling or looking at the camera. Her photoshoot gave us so many great photos to choose from that it will be hard to decide which ones make it to our holiday cards this year. We look forward to working with Kayla again and definitely recommend her work!"
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01/04/2025

I saw recently in an online photography group someone asking for correct legal language to include in their contracts for Newborn sessions that all clutter and mess must be removed prior to their arrival.

*I shuddered*

Each photographer should figure out exactly what makes them work as the most successful artist, and business person. This photographer was not at all wrong for asking that question, and the scores of responses with people sharing their own clauses that said exactly that were also not wrong…. and neither am I.

I.Would. Never.

Now let me tell you why. Maybe it’s my years of working in small apartments in New York City. Maybe it’s the fact that those early days postpartum are still vivid in my memory but what I absolutely do not want you to do prior, or during your newborn session is to stress. About anything! In fact my favorite thing about welcoming a newborn into the house is that suddenly everything else just comes to a hault. Everything happening outside of the walls of your home just doesn’t matter as much as getting to know your new little one, and that feeling is exactly what I’m aiming to capture in your photos. These aren’t just a capture of some pictures of your new baby, these are a marking of this amazing time for your family. ..
more about what you can expect from an in-home session is up on the blog now. Cliff notes version? I got you girl.

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01/03/2025

Check out my latest collaboration with Arun Drummond where we captured some stunning branding images! It's always a pleasure to work with such talented artists. Dive into the details of our creative process here: https://wix.to/oQP2RH3

Recently I got to work with Arun Drummond of Ad folk art once again. We had the best time together photographing some branding images in his studio last winter and I couldn't wait to work with him once again. Arun had his first gallery showing for his collection, Convergence scheduled for December a...

01/03/2025

Excited to share my latest project with Arun Drummond! We had an amazing time capturing his branding images and getting to photograph his art gallery show. Check out the full story and behind-the-scenes moments on the blog. Visit: https://wix.to/WjEKXye

Recently I got to work with Arun Drummond of Ad folk art once again. We had the best time together photographing some branding images in his studio last winter and I couldn't wait to work with him once again. Arun had his first gallery showing for his collection, Convergence scheduled for December a...

01/01/2025

2024 was a good one. 2025 is going to be even better. 😄

12/29/2024

"Kayla was a joy to work with! We recently did family photos with Kayla at a beautiful (hidden) park on James Island and it was perfect. She styled our family, which is what I needed and knocked the outfit out of the park! She put me in a beautiful dress that I would normally not pick for myself and the cutest outfits for our two kids. We did a mini photo session (20ish minutes) and she managed to snag some amazing shots in a short time period. I loved all of the photos and was super happy with the entire process from start to finish.
She was easy going and made the shoot feel effortless. Would definitely recommend and use her again."
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12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! From my family to yours, sending you lots of wishes for a day full of love, family and some holiday magic
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The White Family ❤❤

Photos thanks to who captured us so well!

12/24/2024

This is the photo we shared on our Christmas card for 2020 with the caption, 'It's fine. We're fine. Everything is fine.' 😅 I would say it was my favorite card possibly ever. Listen surviving Covid with two under 3 was no joke. I love a little humor in a holiday card! Are you a funny, or formal kinda card person?

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12/23/2024

The first holiday with a toddler in the house is so extra special. I mean the 'first holiday' is fine but let's be real, that baby is still a squishy potato. When they can move, and share in your excitement? It's a level up year for sure.

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