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KELSEY EDWARDS

Born and raised in Vancouver, Kelsey has been shooting in Los Angeles for over 25 years. After earning a finance degree from USC (fight on!), she made LA her base- shooting in a Hollywood studio. Her talents took her to major cities all over the United States each with a growing, repeat client base. One of Kelsey’s hallmarks is a strong sensitivity for light and space: each of her studios, be it an old toy factory in Los Angeles or a 1920s facility in Atlanta are beautifully restored buildings with metal riveted walls, beams, high ceilings and most importantly magical light. 

Kelsey strongly believes that from the moment her client enters the venue the entire photo shoot experience from makeup, styling, shooting and selection contributes to the success and beauty of her shots. Kelsey is best known for her ability to create a comfortable atmosphere and rapport that draws clients in and allows the essence of their personality to be captured. Rather than stage an image, Kelsey converses with her clients until the interactions create the perfect expressive, candid moment. Her work is so in the moment that it Is often likened to film stills. “My success is based on capturing the core of an individual's energy and character be it edgy or ornery or _____ in an honest, informal and spontaneous way.” 

Kelsey’s clients have steadily grown in every aspect of the creative world and entertainment industry; they range from well known* to those just starting out. She is known by and enjoys referrals from major talent agencies, PR agencies, and casting directors throughout the US. Her work has appeared in Us, Allure, Marie Claire, Hello, Interview and, In Style magazines. 

*including Actors- Dakota and Elle Fanning, Jeff Foxworthy; musicians: Herb Alpert, Bill Withers; Producers: Quincy Jones; Composer: John Ottoman; Grammy nominee Lori Henriques; Fashion: Ashley Eckstein -Her Universe; Artists- LeRoy Neiman

Watch a Q&A with Kelsey here!

MAIA

Maia was raised in a small town in northern California among vineyards, llamas, and gold country. Few people possess the gift of creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere in an industry that demands quick results and leaves little room for error. Yet upon hiring Maia, Kelsey Edwards not only found one with such qualities, but also a woman whose structure and organization has made running a small business seem effortless and easy. She now has a more "behind the scenes" role at KEP so she can stay home with her two sons. (Order retouching and prints and you'll get to talk to her!) Her life philosophy is "You think that the goal is to be over there, and we say the goal is the journey over there; the goal is the fun you have along the way on your way to over there."--- Abraham Hicks

KELLY

Kelly has been working with Kelsey for over 15 years in various capacities. Currently, she handles the bookkeeping for the studio. Kelly moved to Los Angeles in 2001 to pursue Acting and, after taking a brief hiatus to have her daughter, will be jumping back in to the industry herself this summer.

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