A sunny Santa Monica Beach picnic proposal for a couple was a success. With the help of Lilac and Linen, who specialize in pop-up picnics and events, the proposal took place in the sand by the water with a picnic table set up for two, complete with a chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot, and custom-made booklets of the menu as a photo album from the restaurant they went to on their first date. As soon as she said yes, both of their families walked over to them to congratulate and celebrate with them ..read more

Did you know there is a difference between ethical and non-ethical elephant parks and sanctuaries? Are you wondering what makes a sanctuary ethical and what doesn’t? Many things do! And if you’re considering visiting one, but want to make sure you’re not contributing to the harm and abuse of these magnificent animals, then you’re at the right place so keep reading. One of the many mahouts at ENP, who is someone who tends to and supervises a group of elephants. Even if you’re just curious and want to learn more, this is probably a helpful read for you. Don’t worry, it’s not loaded with super-ch ..read more

So you’re thinking of getting hitched somewhere other than here? Good for you! As someone who globe-trots frequently, I’m all for it. I’m sure with that decision, you’re probably facing some opinions from friends and family members? Maybe some don’t want to spend the money, maybe some aren’t capable of travel, or maybe a handful don’t even own passports if it’s somewhere international, and they’re perceiving this whole thing as over-the-top or inconvenient? There are many variables to consider if a destination wedding is the right choice for you. If you’re on the fence, I’ll list some reasons ..read more

You & you. In the few hours I got to know you both together as a couple, I’ve seen real love exist again! This makes my job not just easy, but fun! Who doesn’t want to be in the atmosphere of two people celebrating their love?! I’ve worked with one of them before on a few events, so I knew this was going to be special and entertaining…which it was. They’ve both incorporated Jewish and African traditions in their unique ceremony and that magic truly brought everyone together! It’s the little details that create the greatest results. Their family and guests are reflective of the amazing peo ..read more

What a perfect day for an Old Santa Ana Courthouse Wedding! Right before the Christmas holiday weekend, Shannon and Hayk exchanged vows and got their marriage license in the presence of their nearest and dearest. They have a destination wedding later in 2023 ..read more

A Thanksgiving Baby! My New Niece! On turkey day, I became an aunt again! My brother and his wife welcomed their first child ..read more

When your hot friend asks you do to a portrait shoot in her pool… The post My Friend is a Mermaid appeared first on Kelli Bee Photography ..read more

After a 3-day work weekend on set, as soon as the team wrapped, my shamelessly intrepid self immediately drove out to Joshua Tree to a sweet AirBnb I booked specifically for the New Moon for some stargazing and Milky Way sightings. The New Moon in Libra (my birthday season) and Mercury, still in retrograde, moved from Libra into Virgo Sunday. I’m such a space nerd. I sat out there for hours, just watching the shooting stars and making wishes. Out with the old and in with the new. Bring on that abundance. The day after, I set out for a drive through Joshua Tree National Park and stumbled on Sku ..read more

All I can say to open this is; FINALLY. This trip was many years in the making. It’s the motherland, I’ve been dying to make my way over here for many many years. My ancestors on my dad’s side come from Munster, Cork so obviously, a trip to the Emerald Isle had to happen at some point in my life. It was my first, but it will not be my last. Ireland as a country is relatively small so if you’re wondering if you can see nearly the entire thing in a week, the answer is yes – but depending on how much of it you want to see. I traveled all over Ireland three out of the 7 days I was there and saw Co ..read more

I can’t believe this day already came and went! I feel like two weeks ago, I just booked this girl and we were throwing around some engagement shoot ideas! WHAT?! Last May, I got an email from Tiffany inquiring about wedding photography for her wedding in September of 2022. I don’t know what it was about the email, but I knew before even finishing the first sentence she wrote that this girl was totally awesome and no matter what, no matter how, I need to be her wedding photographer! Does chemistry by way of technology exist?! Evidently, it does! After we booked the date, we started talking abo ..read more