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Kelsey Roden Photography

Real life, thoughtfully photographed. Vibrant lifestyle imagery rooted in connection and moments.

10/30/2026

A hint of peak red foliage and sunset on the dock with a few little feathery friends. Last night was filled with so much golden autumn sunshine. I can’t help but share just a few from by the water.

10/29/2026

Forty years of marriage, and back to where it all began.

Stephen and Donna spent the morning at the arboretum, the very same place they visited after their wedding ceremony at the church 40 years ago. What a sweet morning it was, capturing the two of them together and getting to hear little stories about the life they’ve built along the way.

10/26/2026

Tonight ended with a bit of blue hour. Yohanna and Yorluis were set to marry on the beach with their closest friends and family in September, but unfortunately the Nor’easter made that impossible. Tonight we finally made it to the shore and captured their portraits throughout the evening around the lighthouse and finished with the moon.

10/20/2026

My goal during any session isn’t just to get photos of everyone smiling at the camera. Honestly, that’s really only a small part of it.

I want to give you a little snapshot of your family just as you are right now. Laughing at your sister’s hair flying in the wind. Running barefoot in the sand. Squeezing together on a bench with light that might not be perfectly golden, but enjoying the view all the same. Finishing up with fruit snacks on the walk back to the car.

I don’t want you to feel the pressure of needing the perfect family photo. Of getting everyone to look at the camera, smile at the same time, and behave just right.

I want the real ones, too. The in-between moments, the little bits of chaos, the genuine laughter, and the things you might not even realize you’ll miss someday.

Because sometimes, the imperfect moments end up being the ones that feel the most perfect.

10/14/2026

The Fire Island Lighthouse will always be one of my favorite spots. It really doesn’t matter what time of year it is, but I’ll always be partial to fall. It was such a gorgeous evening for some mini sessions, and I’m still not over how pretty the golden hour glow was on Monday.

09/28/2026

There’s just something about love stories in black and white.

I really love getting to second shoot weddings. There’s something so special about being able to step outside of the main story for a little while and notice all the other little pieces happening around it.

The quiet looks, the tiny touches, the moments happening just outside the frame. Getting to see a wedding day from a completely different perspective is pretty special.

Second shot Captured for Amanda-lee Heckel Seely

09/25/2026

I love how these perfect little pockets of light happen even on the stormiest days.

Captured for Amanda-lee Heckel Seely

09/23/2026

The rain really didn’t give us much of a break on this day, but we did manage to sneak out for a few moments while it lightened up in a sweet little nook under some cover.

Captured for Amanda-lee Heckel Seely

09/23/2026

As the cool weather starts making its move, I’ll be here dreaming in a bit more color before the warm colors of fall take over.

Captured for Amanda-lee Heckel Seely

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