ABOUT KELSEY
I first began my career in photography when I studied abroad in Prague, CZ. It was there that I was truly pushed out of my creative comfort zone, practicing street photography daily with total strangers.
Upon my return to the US, I brought back a newfound vitality for capturing the spirit of my friends and family wherever we went. This ignited a deep passion within me, leading me to transform my love for photography into a career I am truly passionate about. Now, I have the incredible opportunity to freeze moments in time and encapsulate the unique spirit and personality of a diverse range of clients – be it graduates, families, loving couples, or dream brands.
Photography is not just a job for me; it is an expression of who I am. When I'm not behind the lens, you'll often find me immersed in the adventures of Austin with my dog Muddy by my side.
I love what I do and I hope you love it, too! Here’s to hoping our paths cross sometime soon… so here’s a little bit about me.
Things that make me, Me:
✿ ROCK & ROLL
✿ RUNNING
✿ SKIING & SURFING
✿ AUSTIN FREAKING TEXAS
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE.
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For all the celebratory vibes! Congrats, you’ve made it! Graduation & senior photography is all about celebrating how far you’ve come and looking forward to how far you’ll go. You deserve to commemorate your academic achievement and the incredible memories you've made.
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Congratulations on finding that special someone who you can't imagine living without. If you're looking to capture timeless, bold colors, and all the realness and love, you're in luck. Let's see if we're the right fit!
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Whether you’ve just had a baby, have a killer brand, or you simply want to capture your family, I'm here to capture all the beauty!
I value YOU, your story is uniquely yours — everyone is welcome here — and I care so much about photographing your moments in a way that authentically speaks to your experience and journey together.
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The way your personality, passions, and business are portrayed online can change everything. Make it stand out. Make it speak true to you. Partner with Kelsey Applebaum Creative, and let us do the heavy lifting with your creative social media marketing & content creation!
Ready to tell your story? Browse my available services, then book a free consultation. Let’s make your moment, incredible.
“Kelsey did a fantastic job communicating with me before, during, and after our 1.5 hour engagement shoot- which is super important considering we now live in Michigan and were flying down to visit friends and take pictures. She’s so easy to talk to, she checked out my Pinterest board ideas, and gave enough direction during our time that the pictures were flattering and but still made us look natural. The morning of our pictures both my fiancé and I were sweating our butts off and my straightened hair curled up and got so frizzy and I almost started crying, I thought I looked bad and ruined our pictures, but I kept telling myself we only needed 2 good ones. She played music, asked us questions and made the whole thing so comfortable. I was FLOORED when I was sent the finished album. She did an amazing job making the gray 7 AM weather look like a warm, bright, Texas afternoon. All my friends and family keep saying our smiles in the pictures are contagious and if it weren’t for Kelsey’s talent I truly don’t think we would’ve gotten such amazing results. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You made this very anxious, type A, Michigan control freak the happiest bride-to-be.”
“These photos make me feel so beautiful and empowered. I’m feeling the greatest confidence rush I genuinely think I’ve ever had. Kelsey, you work miracles! Please don’t ever stop doing what you do!!”
“It’s hard to put into words how happy we are that we chose Kelsey to capture our family photos. She was so easy to work with every step of the way and made an anxious mama, grumpy husband and two tantrumy toddlers feel incredible comfortable during the session. The photos are beautiful and exactly what we wanted. Our family and friends have raved about how well our pictures turned out and how they capture genuine smiles and the feelings of joy and love. Overall, it was an amazing experience working with Kelsey and I highly, highly, highly recommend her!”
“I could not recommend Kelsey enough!! She makes you feel so comfortable during the shoot, always giving you poses to do. If you're camera shy don't worry, she'll make you feel and look amazing! The investment is beyond worth it - you are paying for a true professional that is efficient during the shoot, has a great eye for the photo and editing, and is super easy to communicate with. Incredibly fast return time on photos as well! Run do not walk to book your photos with Kelsey, you won't regret it!”
“Ok Kelsey is so amazing!! Literally an angel superstar that has the magic touch to turn everything into the sparkliest gold of all time to ever exist.”
