SwahiliKeeley Photography

SwahiliKeeley Photography Traveling Wedding + Portrait Photographer based out of LBC/ LA, California

hi, I'm Keeley! šŸ‘‹

I'm a visual artist documenting flow, feeling, and moments of being. interested in capturing collective connection

keeping life authentic + emotive

specializing in creative portraits + intimate moments

I love to witness people in love.

šŸŽ¢experiencing this wild ride called life via imagery, sound, movement + artistry

may your gifts touch the earthnot just exist in your mindnot just live in potentialbut be felt + witnessed.what are you ...
03/31/2026

may your gifts touch the earth

not just exist in your mind
not just live in potential
but be felt + witnessed.

what are you keeping inside
that’s meant to be shared?

there is something sacred
about letting what’s inside of you
touch the world.
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created in camera during an intentional branding session for Lisa of

this week marked six months since we entirely uprooted our lives and made the huge cross country move to Cali. it’s stil...
03/29/2026

this week marked six months since we entirely uprooted our lives and made the huge cross country move to Cali.
it’s still surreal that we even live here now.

to celebrate, last week took me and our moose to Joshua Tree for the first time to finally experience this mystical park. crazy to realize it’s only 2hrs from our house šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«

to say this land is magic, enchanting and intoxicating would be the ultimate understatement- it’s a literal dream come true. while we’re still in the midst of finding our way, all of the effort + struggle feels worthwhile…
Especially when epic national parks and vast desert are just a short drive away.

next up- sessions in JT! 🌵 who’s in?!

enjoy these 35mm snaps for now. hard to realize this all from the same roll of

throwback to the ecstatic joy of exploring Thailand simply because I loved this session with  and the way these frames e...
03/24/2026

throwback to the ecstatic joy of exploring Thailand simply because I loved this session with and the way these frames embody an exotic energy of spring to me.
🌓🌸🌿

03/20/2026

ā€œAll you have to decide is what to do with the time you’re givenā€¦ā€-Alan Watts

these clips aren’t from work, but instead the savory surprise moments in my life that surround it.

they remind me why this work matters.
this precious art of documentation.

To witness it.
To feel it.
To keep it.
To remember.





heading to Joshua Tree next week for the very first time with my love… to say I’m excited is the ultimate understatement...
03/14/2026

heading to Joshua Tree next week for the very first time with my love… to say I’m excited is the ultimate understatement.

I’ve always been fascinated by landscapes that feel vast and almost alien. places where the quiet is loud and the light hits in ways that make everything feel a little more surreal.

Everyone I talk to seems to have a Joshua Tree story about the moment they finally understood the magic, or the moment the desert humbled them. I’m ready to see what it holds in store for us….

if any friends have fave sunrise/sunset spots, hidden trails, weird roadside gems, good food recs in town, or overlooked places where the desert feels especially alive, I’m open to it all. please share your stories, I’d love to hear what made it magic for you.

And also… what are the random things you wish someone had told you before your first trip? 🌵

because your wedding day deserves to feel like getting lost & found inside your own love šŸ•Šļø
03/13/2026

because your wedding day deserves to feel like getting lost & found inside your own love šŸ•Šļø

I didn’t realize it yet here, but this was the day I learned my Polaroid camera was a goner. I brought it along as I did...
03/13/2026

I didn’t realize it yet here, but this was the day I learned my Polaroid camera was a goner.

I brought it along as I did for every shoot thinking it would be fun for a few raw surprise gifts to the family. little instant moments inside the bigger ones we were already documenting.

Gigi was extra fascinated and wanted to try taking a picture. She took it seriously too… adjusting her grip, squinting through the viewfinder, lining everyone up just right. it lit us all up to see her so into it.

The camera never actually produced a single photo. every attempt we made turned out bright white and blank. Turns out it had stopped working entirely before I even arrived.

But watching her slow down and look,… really *look*, was its own special moment to witness.

Sometimes the point isn’t whether the picture comes out. sometimes it’s just about the moment someone decides they want to see or pause the world through their perspective and a lens. a beautiful gift all its own.

when the groom steals the bouquet so he can literally stop & smell the roses…these are the kinds of moments weddings are...
03/12/2026

when the groom steals the bouquet so he can literally stop & smell the roses…

these are the kinds of moments weddings are full of, nobody plans for and I honestly support this energy šŸ’

I swear there’s just something different about the light in Southern California.soft, golden, a little wild around the e...
03/11/2026

I swear there’s just something different about the light in Southern California.

soft, golden, a little wild around the edges. with the ability to transform milestones into moments that feel truly cinematic.

from a recent engagement shoot with E & J along the SoCal coast where once again the light showed up to prove it understood the assignment.

Spring sessions are officially open + booking, so if this light entices you too, reach out via the contact form on my website. link in bio šŸ”—ąŖœā€āž“

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Sarasota, FL

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