Kelley Brooke Photography

06/13/2026

I MESSED UP!
This is something I never want to have to post about because I’d really rather this be a success post but I made a mistake and I need to own up to it.

A few weeks ago I covered a dance recital for photography and videography coverage—- I took photos during the dress rehearsal and did the video coverage during the actual recital. I had an error on both sides so I feel awful but I do not want to hide this or “sweep it under the rug”.

During the dress rehearsal I brought my new flash (that I had used for a test round prior with no issues) and I couldn’t get it to fire correctly so I had to shoot without it. Because of this the quality is not up to my normal standard of work due to the noise/grain in the photos.
-As for the video everything went great except one file won’t open to be viewed and it’s a whole song and dance clip. I’ve tried paying for a recovery software and it is damaged on both copies of the files. In 5 years of being a photographer I’ve never had this happen and I have tried for the last day or so to fix it.

Most importantly I’m a mom too and I know how much the parents were looking forward to these photos and the videos so I’m incredibly sorry. I have refunded the photo portion in full as well as a partial goodwill return for the video but I know it will never be the same as actually having the footage. This may have never been posted to the Internet by anyone else but I didn’t feel good with myself to not take accountability.

My biggest fear for a while has been being “cancelled” as a photography business and I hope this doesn’t turn into that for me. I promise I’ll take this as a learning experience and do everything I can in the future to make sure this never happens to a client again.

To the dance company owner, the students, the parents and families I’m so very sorry!
If you are seeing this as a parent I’ll also offer 25% off a session if you’d like to schedule some dance photos of your child.

-Kelley
Kelley Brooke Photography

06/08/2026

My first wedding with fur babies involved 🥹

06/07/2026

ashley + fam sneak peeks 🤎

06/05/2026

absolutely stunning location today for this sweet + intimate ceremony 🌱

06/03/2026

05/30/2026

Hey friends!
Here’s a quick business update 🤎

First, thank you all for your continued support of my small business. Every inquiry, booking, referral, kind review, and share means more than I can put into words. Because of you, this season has been busier than I ever imagined, and I am incredibly grateful.

As my business continues to grow, I wanted to share a few updates moving forward:

•—-• Regular session turnaround times are now up to 2 weeks. (I have posted about this before but I wanted to make a dedicated post stating it)

•—-• Wedding galleries will continue to be delivered within the timeframe listed in your contract, but during peak wedding season there may occasionally be an additional week needed for final delivery. I always strive to deliver as quickly as possible while maintaining the quality and attention to detail you deserve.

•—-• Beginning immediately, contracts will be required for ALL sessions. In the past I primarily used contracts for weddings, but as my business has grown, I’ve decided to implement them across all bookings to better protect both my clients and my business and ensure everyone is on the same page.

Running a business while also being a wife, mom of two, editor, photographer, marketer, scheduler, and everything in between can be a lot some days—but I truly wouldn’t trade it for anything. Thank you for trusting me to capture your memories and for giving me the opportunity to do what I love.

Love you- mean it,
-Kelley

05/28/2026

ᴘᴜʟʟ 🩵

05/24/2026

I took some pictures at my sisters graduation but if you see anyone you know you can tag them! Feel free to save and share 🎓

📍North Iredell High School

05/21/2026

Hi everyone 🤍

I wanted to make a quick update regarding response times and gallery delivery over the next few days. I’ve been dealing with some pretty intense TMJ/jaw pain and have been trying to push through it, but it has unfortunately gotten to the point where I need to take a little time to rest and recover so it doesn’t continue to worsen.

I normally don’t share much about personal things, but I always want to be transparent with my clients and keep communication open. All wedding clients with upcoming due dates have been contacted directly, and regular session galleries are currently running around a 2 week turnaround.

As a small business owner and mom of two, I’m constantly balancing a lot behind the scenes, and I truly appreciate everyone’s patience, kindness, and support more than you know. I will still be doing my best to respond to messages as I’m able during this time.

Thank you all so much for understanding and supporting my business 🤍

05/21/2026

I saw a heart shaped shadow at the wedding reception I was covering and it genuinely made my day 🤎