the tori kelner
session experience
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travel
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wedding + couples photography for
unique and nontraditional lovers
the heart behind it all
I'll be here as a helping hand, a cheerleader for your love, and a friend always. Oh, and of course, I'll capture all of that real love story goodness! This is about so much more than just beautiful images - it's about an experience. This milestone in your life, or a celebration of your love just because, deserves the absolute best care and attention, and I can't wait to help guide you through the entire process!
I want to make sure you feel amazing in front of my camera at all times, that you adore your final gallery, that the experience from first hello to final hugs is genuinely enjoyable and unforgettable, and that I can make everything as stress-free as possible.
Here's the thing, I'm going to be a biiit more than just a random stranger who shows up at your session. That's just really not my thing. I'm all about becoming friends so that I can work WITH you, not just for you. I want to know how you fell in love and how you got engaged or what you're doing on a random Tuesday night while we text dog pics back and forth. When we're friends, I can create images that feel like who you actually are, so you can look back on them years from now and feel all the REAL feels.
It's all about connection - between us and between you two. I want to help build that up in you by giving you the permission to really be yourselves. THIS is your permission to do whatever YOU want for your session. My people are different, quirky, unique, adventurous, wildly excited about life, always down for a good time with good drinks, of course, and they're never upset about getting their feet a little dirty!
So, if adventure sounds like your game plan and you're up for wind-in-your-hair, mud on your feet, perfectly imperfect and unplanned moments with me, then it sounds like I'm your girl! I've got you covered on all the must-have photos like smiling at the camera for picture frame, but I'm all about capturing the real and unposed in there, as well.
I work super hard to get you crazy comfortable in front of my camera so I can capture those genuine, raw, real emotions. I'm all about having a good time, and my couples are the same – they're laid-back, edgy, unique, nontraditional, and just wildly in love! Pretty much, if you're planning a session YOUR way, we're going to get along well! ;) Are you ready for more?! Let's do thisss!
A gallery of high-resolution, edited digital images allows you to view, download, print, and share with ease!
online gallery
Typically, my couples choose an outfit per location – a casual and a dressier outfit to change it up!
up to 3 outfits
I always tell my couples to treat this like a date night – let's hit your favorite spots and explore together!
up to 3 locations
The perfect amount of time to tell your love story! You can always add an extra hour if you'd like!
1.5 hours of coverage
one simple collection for a fun, true-to-you session and an incredible photography experience!
the Session experience Includes:
$1000
8x8” love story book | $400
Furbaby assistant | $50
a la carte
Please note NJ sales tax will be applied to tangible items like albums or canvases.
Within 1 week from your session, you'll receive sneak peeks that highlight key moments and memories!
sneak peeks
These images are yours to use personally however you'd like from printing for your home to posting online!
Printing Rights
From helpful vendor recommendations to outfit and styling guidance, I've got you covered!
RESOURCES & GUIDES
I truly want you to be able to relive your sesh from all the emotions to the little details and everything in between!
high-res digital images
experience
the session experience
I offer complimentary travel for local drivable distance locations that are within 2 hours of my home in Philadelphia, PA!
No need to worry about travel or hotels in this case!
New York City, Long Island, and the Boroughs all require a flat $250 travel fee.
local (within 2 hours)
If the location is over a 2 hour drive from where I'm based in Philadelphia, PA, I require:
- A $150 flat travel fee
- A one-night hotel stay local to the session location for the night of the session
If the location is over a 3 hour drive from where I'm based in Philadelphia, PA, I require:
- A $150 flat travel fee
- A two-night hotel stay local to the session location for the night before and night of the session
drivable distance (over 2 hours)
If your location requires a flight/train/bus, you will be responsible for:
- All transportation/rental car fees
- A roundtrip flight for myself and second photographer
- Any additional luggage fees for equipment
- 3–4-day hotel stay within 15 miles to the session location and other contracted activities (stay duration depends on itinerary and travel distance)
- $50 per diem/per person for any additional travel costs incurred.
*International travel requires all of the specifications above and a 6-night hotel stay*
destination/requires flying
“Tori is an absolutely amazing photographer! Not only is she
incredibly talented, but she is also a joy to work with. Funny, helpful, and willing to be adventurous, which is exactly what we were looking for in a photographer. We consider her to be more than just a photographer but also a friend!”
- Kaelyn & Veronica
process
the process
let's be friends
It's so important to me that you find a photographer who is a perfect fit! I truly want us both to be freaking obsessed with each other. Let's get to know each other, dig into your wants and dreams, and make this as stress-free and exciting as possible! If you value an entire experience beyond just some pretty pictures (don’t worry, you’ll get plenty), let's grab coffee or a cocktail over FaceTime and kick this whole thing off!
book and plan
Once we decide we're a perfect fit, I'll send over a proposal and we'll make this whole thing officially official! *YAAAS* Time to plan all the fun details for your session! You'll get helpful information on prepping for your sesh, planning the perfect outfits and locations, and other helpful tips to make this easy and fun for ya!!
engagement session
YAY your session day is finally here! I'll guide you every step of the way from locations to outfits and more! Your job is easy - love each other wildly and just be in the moment! We’ll get to know each other better and get you super comfortable in front of the camera! Your session will be featured on my blog, and you’ll receive an online gallery of the images to download!
gallery delivery
Woot woot, time to relive allll the feels from your perfect day! Within 90 days, you'll receive your online gallery of images! I'll send over tips for downloading, printing, and more! I always suggest a wine night snuggled up together as you look through your gallery for the first time! :) You'll be able to share the gallery link with friends and family, so they can enjoy in all of the excitement, too!
albums & prints
You can create a custom-designed heirloom album with me! We'll start designing once you receive your gallery! It's so special to have printed images in your home and a beautiful album on your coffee table! You'll share these memories with friends and family for years to come. I highly recommend ordering prints and products to get all those pretty photos offline and into your home!
we're the perfect fit if you two are:
always looking for your next adventure
nontraditional and want a session that represents that!
laid-back & always down for a good time
not worried if your dress or shoes get dirty!
into boho, outdoorsy, edgy, quirky vibes
lovers of raw, real moments aka: no stiff, awkward posing
not about a classic, traditional type of session
looking for an experience, not just another vendor
“I’m in tears! Happy ones, of course! You really work magic. You’ve captured our love so perfectly!”
- Nikki & Ryan
albums & prints
These moments go by quickly. There will be so many milestones and ministones that will become memories faster than we all realize. Now that’s not to scare you, but as you begin your journey together, I hope you start to find the beauty in tangible memories, like printed photos on your walls and heirloom albums on your coffee table. You’ll share this book with your loved ones while you’re all curled up in a fuzzy blanket on the couch. You’ll one day be flipping through these pages while telling stories of the “good old days.” This album isn’t just for you and your love to enjoy, although I hope you will keep it well-loved. This album is for your loved ones and the ones who you’ll be sharing your love story and legacy with. This is the beginning, I’d love to help you celebrate it in print!
Your session book is an 8 x 8” custom-designed and fully archival book with your images printed on high-quality pages. The pages open up to lay-flat panoramic spreads. It comes with 10 spreads (20 pages) to fully tell the story of your session experience.
The linen cover material comes in a variety of colors and styles. Most album designs include approximately 25-30 images, depending on each album’s unique design. The design process allows for a few rounds of revisions if necessary and full consideration for the images that mean the most to you. I have plenty more information about albums that I will send you once you receive your final gallery!
8X8” LOVE STORY BOOK | $400
ADDITIONAL SPREADS | $40/spread
Prints and canvases available in your online gallery shop
more album info here
“Tori is the best photographer that I've ever had the pleasure of working with! She will make you feel so comfortable and you will enjoy every minute of your photoshoot with her. She is so fun and professional. I would recommend Tori over and over again!!!”
- Bryana & Joe
You ready?
let's do this!
LET’S GET ON THE SAME PAGE
Okay, I totally know that was A LOT of information! Whew, take it all in! You probably have a few questions running through your head on how this all works, where to go from here, and how to make it work for you! Let’s hop on a quick video call and I’ll be sure to answer all of your questions, so you feel one hundred million percent confident about this!
CONTRACT + RETAINER
You ready to commit to this third-wheel relationship?! Heck yes! I will send over a proposal with your contract and invoice to review. Once you’ve signed the contract and paid your non-refundable retainer (1/2 of your package price), your session date will be secured on my calendar!
MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN
Then, let’s start dreaming up how we can capture you two, all of your quirkiness, and your wildly passionate love story. This is going to be freakin’ fun, promise!! Now, let’s go run around on a mountaintop, hop in a lake, grab a beer, chase the sunset, and make a lot of magic together!
I can't even begin to say how amazing and talented Tori is. Seb and I have never had our photos taken, so I really didn't know how they would turn out... it’s incredible how perfectly Tori captured our love. I just can't thank her enough for being an amazing friend and even more for capturing this special chapter for us better than we thought could be possible.
Love you so much, and seriously thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You're incredible and we are sooo so happy!
"i didn't even get half way through the gallery and i literally started hysterically crying."
sabrina & sebastian
Not only is she incredibly talented and her pictures come out beautifully, but her personality is just as amazing as her skill set.
My husband and I are both not the most comfortable in front of the camera, but she made it so easy and enjoyable, we both loved her to death.
Having Tori as a photographer was one of the best parts of our wedding, hands down. Thank you again, Tori!!!
"i will never be able to say enough great things about tori as a person and as a photographer."
paola & nick
Thank you for the most beautiful wedding photos. Thank you for the lunch dates and phone calls to answer all of my questions. Thank you for coordinating the timeline and working with us to make a wonderful elopement. I will cherish these photos forever.
You captured all of the romance and gorgeous scenic background. I cannot wait to see the album in print. I can't wait to show our children, and grandchildren.
I love you and am so thankful for you. CANNOT BELIEVE I GET A ROUND 2 with you!!
"i cannot wait to see the album in print. i can't wait to show our children and grandchildren."
jacqueline & thomas
We are obsessed with how our photos came out, and the overall experience we had working with Tori was amazing. It was important for us to have somebody we were comfortable with so it didn’t feel staged and posed on our big day, and she really is the perfect person for that.
Our family and friends thought Tori was extremely sweet and kind, and she made everybody feel comfortable in front of the camera. She helped us plan out the day, it felt like at times she was a wedding planner! She is very responsive, genuinely excited for you and makes sure you're happy and having a good time!
"it was important for us to have somebody we were comfortable with so it didn’t feel staged and posed"
carly & monica
Tori was an absolute joy to work with! Aside from being incredibly talented, Tori made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera which really allowed us to be ourselves and get THE most beautiful, authentic photos. :)
Tori was super helpful throughout the entire process, made sure to ask for our input, and was more than willing to hike up and down mountains to get photos that one could only dream of. We truly could not have picked a better photographer and are so grateful for the amazing images she captured! We truly could not say enough about her!
"more than willing to hike up and down mountains to get photos that one could only dream of."
jackie & dan
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