09/22/2026
I’ve started writing this post more times than I can count, and every single time I’ve stopped because I honestly just didn’t know how to put it into words. 🖤
So here it goes…
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We officially moved to Florida. Full time. 🌴
And even typing those words feels so bittersweet.
This wasn’t something that was supposed to happen yet. Florida was always part of our plan and our dream, but we truly thought we still had a few more years before it became our reality.
And then somehow, in the middle of what has felt like the craziest whirlwind of our lives, we were given the opportunity to buy our dream home in Florida. we had to make one of those huge, scary life decisions where you close your eyes, trust your gut, and do what you know is best for your family.
So we did.
And I am SO thankful. So excited for this new chapter. So grateful that we get to raise our babies here and build the life we have dreamed about.
But I’d be lying if I said my heart wasn’t hurting at the same time.
Because leaving Maryland also means leaving you guys.
And THAT is the part I don’t think I was prepared for.
For so many years, you have let me into some of the most important moments of your lives.
I’ve photographed your pregnancies. Your brand-new babies. First birthdays. Growing families. Christmas cards. Milestones. And then I’ve watched those tiny babies turn into little kids who come running into their sessions knowing exactly who I am.
Some of you started as clients and somewhere along the way became friends.
Some of you have been in front of my camera year after year after year.
You have recommended me to your friends. Shared my work. Supported my business. Trusted me with your babies and your memories.
You helped me build something I am incredibly proud of.
And I don’t think I’ll ever be able to fully explain what that has meant to me.
The thought of not seeing all of those familiar faces throughout the year is probably the hardest part of this entire move.
I’m going to miss you guys. So, so much.
But I need you to know…
I’m not saying goodbye to Maryland. 🖤
My family is officially full-time Florida now, but Maryland will always be a huge part of my story — personally and professionally.
My plan is to come back 1–2 times each year for a short period of sessions, and as long as I can make it happen, I plan to come back for one week of Christmas minis every single year for years to come. 🎄
Because if there is one tradition I’m just not ready to let go of, it’s Christmas with you guys.
And that brings me to this year…
I have been STRESSING.
This move happened so fast and has been such an overwhelming whirlwind that I genuinely didn’t know how I was going to make it back to Maryland in time.
But every time I thought about skipping Christmas minis this year, my heart just couldn’t do it.
I know some of you plan for them every single year.
I know there are families who have years and years of Christmas photos with me.
I know there are kiddos who come back to see Santa every year.
And selfishly… I want to see you too. 🖤
So I have been doing everything I possibly can to figure out how to get myself back to Maryland for at least one week.
And I finally did.
MARYLAND — I’M COMING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS MINIS. 😭🎄🤍
This year will look a little different.
I will only be offering TWO Christmas mini sessions:
🎅🏼 Santa Minis
🎄 Outdoor Christmas Minis
They will be EXTREMELY LIMITED and available for ONE WEEK ONLY — the last week of October.
There will not be additional dates added this year, so if Christmas minis with me are part of your family’s tradition, please don’t wait to book.
I’m putting all of the signup information together , and everything will be posted by this weekend.
I know life changes. Businesses change. Families grow. People move.
But I hope you guys know that just because my address changed doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten where all of this started.
Maryland gave me a career I love.
You guys gave me a career I love.
10 years… 10 years of capturing your memories, snuggling your sweet babies.
You trusted me. You supported me. You came back year after year. You let me watch your babies grow while mine were growing right alongside them.
There are just some things you can’t pack into a moving box and take with you.
And the relationships I’ve made with so many of you are one of them.
So while Florida is officially home for our family now… 🌴
A huge piece of my heart will always belong to Maryland.
This isn’t goodbye.
Not even close.
It’s just going to be a little longer between seeing each other. 🖤
Thank you for loving my little business all these years.
Thank you for trusting me with your memories.
Thank you for growing with me.
And thank you for giving me a reason to always come back.
Maryland, I’ll see you the last week of October. 😭🖤🎄📸
xoxo Kellie aka Ms.Kellie, Aunt Kellie, photo lady, Santa’s friend etc (these are just a few of the names you’re children have called me in the past 10 years of KRP - love every single one of those sweet kiddos 🖤🥹)
Here are just a few of BTS videos I have from only the past 5 years that I could find on this phone - soooooo many more babies, families, smashes, holiday sessions were captured. Here’s just a glimpse into KRP.
If you see one from your session with me comment below!
And even more fun - if you’ve ever had a session with me COMMENT your favorite image below! I would LOVEEE to see and go down memory lane with you guys 🖤
