Hello! My name is Kayleigh Guthrie.

I remember the first time I picked up a camera. The ability to capture a perfect moment in time was magic. Call me nostalgic, but I knew from that second that I wanted photography to be a part of the rest of my life. As time passed, my passion only grew, and my mission became bringing out the authentic beauty in everyone. 

I’m a sucker for a Hero’s Journey, in love, in oneself. And yes, I said journey, not destination. Having gone through many transformation stages in my life, I see the value in change, the value in the affirmation that you are worth it. I believe people of all backgrounds, regardless of culture, race, gender, or sexuality, have a story to tell, and I want to tell your story. 

One of the reasons I fell in love with photography is my clients. Many times I hear, “I’m awkward”, “I don’t know how to pose”, “I don’t look good in pictures”, and many of those times, I sit there in shock because I see an amazing human being before me, 150% deserving to be photographed. I adore people. I want to get to know them because I believe in them. I see their beauty and their talents. I want to show them what I see through my eyes and show it off to the world. 

If you’re worried about posing or what to do with your hands, trust me, I’ve got you. I have struggled with being in front of the camera so I understand the insecurity that comes with it. Random, statue poses are awkward, and I don’t want you to look stiff, like you’re frozen in time. I want to create movements that tell your story, show off your true colors,  illustrate real-life moments you can not only cherish, but look back on when you need to remember the vibrance and confidence you felt. 

I believe in being unapologetically, authentically yourself. Let’s go on adventures and find places that represent you. I believe that you don’t need a milestone to celebrate yourself. Want to show off that new hair style, outfit, or mindset you have about yourself? Want to get portraits done because you’ve never gotten them done before? Want to show off your creative and intellectual side? I live for those moments just as much as I live for the moment you got your degree or got engaged or married to the love of your life or found out you are bringing a little one into the world. You are worth celebrating, any moment, any day. And I am SO here for that. 

I look forward to the experience of working with and showing the world the raw and beautiful you!

Fun facts about me…

I love…

…Star Wars.

…Harry Potter.

…anime.

…chai tea lattes, cold brew coffee, and herbal teas (loose leaf, please).

…reading a good fantasy book with adventure and romance.

…the Marvel Universe.

…traveling.

…nature and hiking.

…dancing, specifically Country and West Coast Swing.

 

I dislike…

…cantaloupe and honeydew melons.

…people who don’t respect boundaries.

…secondhand embarrassment or pain.

…fake people.

 

Extras

  • I am married to the most wonderful man.

  • I was formerly an elementary school teacher.

  • I was named after a song by Marillion.

  • I played fastpitch softball for 12 years.

  • I am a competitive powerlifter.

  • I have a white German shepherd lab mix, named Gunner.

  • I’m obsessed with corgis.

  • I am an empath.