Tales of Light Photography

About Me:

Hi, my name is Kelli and I am the owner/operator of ‘Tales of Light Photography’. I was born and raised in Western Australia often moving around the Western & Northern suburbs, also spending a lot of my teenage years up on the North West Coast in Shark Bay. Since the moment I was earthbound I was introduced into the world of Photography. As a now ‘third generation’ photographer, it was

pretty clear that this is what I was born to do (even though for many years I couldn’t see that for myself). Since I can remember, I have been in a studio or on location by my Mums side, assisting with portraits, weddings and then to advertising fashion. I would help her with location hunting for the perfect spot for the next photoshoot (this was so much fun going on sometimes wild adventures), testing light, holding reflectors, moving and placing props, rubbing the polaroid test shot to warm it up so she could make sure the lighting and composure was perfect, and even being a model for numerous catalogues and magazines. My Mum was one of the best Perth had to offer back in those days and had won herself numerous state & national awards in the industry. This was before digital photography was even a thing, when everything was captured on transparency film and then processed in a dark room (which again I would help with….I will never forget the smell of those chemicals). Meaning there was absolutely no room for error, and if there was error, it had to be completely re-shot again. So, the theory of get it right in the camera to start with has definitely stuck with me! At 17 I started a hairdressing apprenticeship which I completed and then worked in for a while before deciding to travel the world with a backpack on for 8 months. When I got back to WA I tried my hand at a few different career paths, but in my late 20s I was drawn back to photography and got myself a basic entry level Canon Camera. It was as if a light switch had been turned on in my body and everything started to flow naturally and fall into place, as if I had literally been photographing my whole life. I instinctively knew what to do. So with the help of my Mum guiding me, my passion for photography ignited! It started off with just photographing my own children, then onto families, maternity and even the odd wedding or two. Though the one thing I have always been drawn to is the ocean, the magic and beauty that surrounds her is something that truly runs through my veins and for whatever reason, I feel connected to her. So naturally, this is where my attention turned to, capturing magical moments of Mother Nature whilst adding my own creative flair. Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about myself and I hope it has given you some insight into why I do what I do and how I got here. I hope you enjoy following my journey at ‘Tales of Light Photography’ and it can bring some beautiful vibes your way.