Kelly McDaniel Photography

Kelly McDaniel Photography Elevated, elegant, authentic wedding photography. Currently booking 2024-2026 weddings!

I have you and you have me, honey. K & C eloped at the Old Orange County Courthouse and then danced on the sand together...
08/22/2026

I have you and you have me, honey.

K & C eloped at the Old Orange County Courthouse and then danced on the sand together 🌊 Two free spirits who found each other and chose to celebrate in a very intimate way.

Katy’s gown is from Anthropologie Weddings and it was divine.

07/18/2026

When acquaintances find out what I do for a living they almost always say something to the effect of, “Whoa that’s gotta be a crazy job”. Then there is talk about tell me your craziest stories.

The truth is, it’s not. It’s unconventional. And unconventional jobs usually come with stories.

So, here it is…anonymous stories of the human condition as I experience them through my work.

Stories From a tastefully Seasoned Wedding Photographer

The most electric, butterflies bursting out of your body kind of high ✨✨✨ That, “Did we just get engaged?!?!” walking on...
04/23/2026

The most electric, butterflies bursting out of your body kind of high ✨✨✨ That, “Did we just get engaged?!?!” walking on clouds feeling.

And man am I lucky I get to live through this with couples time and time again.

Proposal Planner for this gorgeous couple

Palette Cleanser•Helicopter photography, Santa Catalina Island, CA,Catalina Island Wedding, Pacific Ocean, Coastal Weddi...
04/10/2026

Palette Cleanser

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Helicopter photography,
Santa Catalina Island, CA,
Catalina Island Wedding, Pacific Ocean, Coastal Wedding

A helicopter tour around the Palos Verdes Peninsula, into Downtown Los Angeles and over the sparkling Pacific Ocean to T...
04/08/2026

A helicopter tour around the Palos Verdes Peninsula, into Downtown Los Angeles and over the sparkling Pacific Ocean to Two Harbors, Catalina Island.

An island adventure with a surprise proposal that will live in their hearts for a lifetime. What a joy to go on this journey with this adventurous couple.

Photography
Hotel
Helicopter
Engagement Ring

Catalina Island Proposal, Catalina Wedding, Catalina Photographer, Helicopter Proposal

The Getty Center is a place I fell in love with in my teens. I still remember my first visit each time I go back. And I ...
04/01/2026

The Getty Center is a place I fell in love with in my teens. I still remember my first visit each time I go back. And I go back over and over again. It inspires me, it soothes my soul and eases my mind - it grounds me.

I’m not sure if it’s the mesmerizing architecture, the panoramic views of the city I hold so close in my heart, the extraordinary landscape, the energy of the visitors buzzing around in awe… I just find a different version of myself here each time and it allows me space to celebrate those old versions.

This past summer, I accompanied a beautiful couple on a helicopter tour from Long Beach into Los Angeles and on to Catalina Island where they would become engaged. We flew over the Getty briefly and I was in a puddle. This magnificent place will always hold a piece of me.

More on this amazing Helicopter Proposal to Catalina Island tomorrow. I can’t wait to share!

Drama 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥This engagement session was not without its challenges, but it was one of my favorites to date.
03/31/2026

Drama 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This engagement session was not without its challenges, but it was one of my favorites to date.

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