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Behind the Scenes, News, Personal Work

Introducing…Chapeau A Go Go!

September 17, 2020 2 Comments
Las Vegas fascinator by Chapeau A Go Go on pink haired mannequin with martini glass

Hi all!  Just a quick note to keep you in the loop and let you know what I’ve been doing during my pandemic downtime.  I am now a hat designer.  Yes, you read that correctly.  What started out as a fun distraction has now become a passion, and I am the proud owner and artist […]

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Behind the Scenes, News, Personal Work

Create Your Own Puzzle

June 30, 2020 No Comments
Open puzzle box for an article on how to create your own puzzle

Happy Phase 2 to all of my fellow New Yorkers! It looks like we may have a bit farther to go before we get back to normal. So with quarantine continuing, it’s time to a take a new twist on the most basic of at-home entertainment activities – the puzzle. Why put together a puzzle […]

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Behind the Scenes, News

How to Use Your Online Photo Gallery

January 11, 2019 No Comments
Screenshots of client online photo gallery for an article on how to use your online photo gallery

I am always in search of ways to make things easier for my clients. Last year I began using a new online photo gallery so clients could share photos in an efficient, mobile-friendly manner. The system, run by Pixieset, has worked superbly for a year, and I have now expanded my use of the galleries […]

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Behind the Scenes, Events, Tips, Weddings

Tricks of the Wedding Photojournalism Trade

August 19, 2017 No Comments
Bride and groom at a Maritime Parc wedding

Wanna know a secret? The spontaneous photos you see in my portfolio aren’t always quite so spontaneous. The trick for setting yourself up for wedding photojournalism success is to make sure that you take care of the details beforehand. Enjoy a peek behind the curtain and find out how I capture every moment as well […]

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Behind the Scenes, News

KellyWilliamsPhotographer.com: A Fresh New Look for Spring!

May 5, 2017 No Comments
New mission statement video for Kelly Williams, Photographer

I have some exciting news to share on the marketing front: a new logo, a new website, and new changes over all.  Here are all the details.

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Behind the Scenes

Venue Checks: How They Help Me Prepare For Your Event

April 17, 2017 No Comments
Groom kissing bride's hand on Brooklyn sidewalk

You may have heard me say, ‘I’m going for a venue check.’ Sounds like I’m going to the doctor, no? In short, it means that I am going to physically visit your venue. When I do, I’m looking for a few key things. Here is your all access, behind-the-scenes view of what happens next in […]

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Baptisms, Behind the Scenes, Events

A Greek Orthodox Baptism

November 21, 2016 No Comments
Baby getting hair cut during baptism by NYC Greek orthodox baptism photographer, Kelly Williams

Or, No Camera Flash in Church It has always been my philosophy to not to use my camera’s flash in a church. No matter how dark the venue and how necessary the additional light may be, a flash popping off is disruptive when guests are trying to focus on the ceremony at hand. The gravitas […]

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Behind the Scenes, Weddings

A Peek Behind the Curtain: How I Edit Photos

July 16, 2016 No Comments
Picnic House wedding portrait for an article on 'How I edit photos' by NYC wedding photojournalist, Kelly Williams

I’ve been asked countless numbers of time to ‘just take a few quick photos and send them to me.’ Not such a quick request, as it turns out. For every hour spent shooting, I have to spend at least three hours editing and processing the images. Want to know what takes so damn long?  Go […]

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Behind the Scenes, Headshots, Portraits

Headshot Retouching Before and After Images

March 11, 2016 No Comments
Headshot retouching images before and after of a young blond actress

Actors and models use headshots – a portrait literally taken from the shoulders up with a focus on the face – as their calling cards. Last week I had the pleasure of photographing an aspiring actress.  As with all of my photo packages, her package included basic retouching. This means color correction and minor blemish […]

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Behind the Scenes, Tips

For the Best Portrait Lens, (Focal Length) Size Matters

February 16, 2016 No Comments
Engaged couple in Central Park

One question I always get when taking someone’s portrait is, ‘what’s with the big lens?’ The lens I use most often for portraits is my huge 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens. The lens is 7.8 inches long, and weighs a little over three pounds. It’s an arm workout for sure. That said, this lens is great […]

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NYC wedding photojournalist and family portrait photographer, Kelly Williams

Hi there! I am a NYC-based, documentary-style wedding, event, and portrait photographer. I love telling the story of someone’s love, life, and happiness in one frame.

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