Kelly Stevens Photography

Kelly Stevens Photography Kelly Stevens Photography, honest imagery captured with care. I've been a Boston wedding and elopement photographer since 2015.

Through my experience, I have mastered how to help you relax and feel completely natural in front of the camera. I know when to guide you through photos and when to let the moments naturally evolve. I'm here for you every step of the way to help make your day unforgettable and deliver an elevated experience and photographs that will last more than a lifetime.

One of my favorite things is watching people settle into each other.The in-between moments usually tell me more than the...
05/18/2026

One of my favorite things is watching people settle into each other.

The in-between moments usually tell me more than the posed ones ever could.

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One week until their wedding!Their engagement session was simple and beautiful, heartfelt time together along the coast....
03/01/2026

One week until their wedding!

Their engagement session was simple and beautiful, heartfelt time together along the coast. I always value sessions. It gives us space to connect, time for you to just be together, and it also helps to build comfort before the wedding day.

In less than seven days, they’ll be surrounded by everyone they love.

Looking forward to documenting it all!

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02/24/2026

During family sessions, I’m always balancing big energy with quiet moments.

The laughter, the movement, the chaos, and then the pause that almost goes unnoticed while it’s happening.

This image holds one of those pauses.

There’s something about the closeness and alignment here, the softness in her expression, the way the baby settles naturally into her, that feels grounding.

I make sure to never direct too much, I create space for connection to unfold on its own.

“Kelly captured my wedding day in the MOST amazing way I could’ve ever imagined. Guests were commenting on her positive ...
02/22/2026

“Kelly captured my wedding day in the MOST amazing way I could’ve ever imagined. Guests were commenting on her positive energy throughout the night, which made it that much more fun for my husband and I. There are truly no words for how much I value the time and care she put into capturing my wedding, and the photos are an absolute dream. 100% recommend working with Kelly for engagement shoot and wedding photography, couldn’t imagine working with anyone else!”

When a couple feels cared for, not just photographed, that’s what matters most to me.

I don’t take it lightly that I’m invited into such a meaningful day. Being trusted with it is something I’ll always hold with gratitude.

Your kind words means more than I can explain, thank you!

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There’s something rare about a gathering.Not just the event itself, but the feeling of looking around a room and realizi...
02/20/2026

There’s something rare about a gathering.

Not just the event itself, but the feeling of looking around a room and realizing that the people who have shaped your life are all there at the same time.

Different generations. Different seasons. Different versions of you.

Weddings especially carry that kind of weight. It’s one of the only days when your childhood, your present, and the life you’re building next all overlap.

Maybe that’s why they matter so much.

Not because everything is perfectly styled (though I appreciate beautiful details), but because time slows down just enough for you to notice. A hug that lingers. Your parents watching you when you don’t see them. Friends who have known you through every version of yourself.

As a photographer, and as a mom who feels how quickly seasons change, I can’t help but be aware of how fleeting it all is.

Gatherings aren’t performances to me. They’re proof.

Proof that you loved and were loved back.
Proof that people showed up.

And years from now, it’s often the quiet in-between moments that mean the most. That’s what I’m always watching for.

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02/18/2026

I’m drawn to images that feel effortless but intentional.

For this set, I leaned into movement, letting the wind, the landscape, and their connection shape the frame rather than controlling every detail.

I guided them into a frame where water existed both in the foreground and the distance. Combined with the soft light and openness of the space, it created something quiet and cinematic.

It’s less about directing a pose and more about noticing when everything aligns and allowing the moment to unfold naturally.

For M+K’s elopement, we explored the city together, stopping at places that felt meaningful to them along the way. From ...
02/16/2026

For M+K’s elopement, we explored the city together, stopping at places that felt meaningful to them along the way. From ceremony to portraits to celebration, each location added another layer to their story, creating beautiful images and memories they’ll always come back to.

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02/11/2026

This photo almost didn’t happen.

We were on our way to the altar for portraits when I noticed unexpected light pouring through a window we hadn’t planned for.

So I slowed down, checked in, and pivoted.

Moments like this are why I stay present. The magic often lives in the quiet shifts, the subtle light, the feeling you can’t recreate twice.

And honestly, it became one of my favorite images from the day.

Great portraits aren’t just about posing, they’re about noticing.

There’s a softness that exists in the waiting.In her space, surrounded by familiar light and stillness, we created a mom...
02/09/2026

There’s a softness that exists in the waiting.

In her space, surrounded by familiar light and stillness, we created a moment to slow down to honor the quiet moments before everything changes.

The anticipation of meeting someone already deeply loved.
Motherhood doesn’t begin at birth. It begins here — in the calm, in the connection, in the becoming.

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New Hampshire photographer, maternity photographer, newborn photos, Boston photographer, family photographer, lifestyle photographer, Maine family photographer

Details with personality, designed by the couple! Each setting has a fun and unique arrangement. Plus baskets of florals...
02/02/2026

Details with personality, designed by the couple!

Each setting has a fun and unique arrangement. Plus baskets of florals?! Love that idea.

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1 Manor House Ln
Ipswich, MA
01938

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