Kelsey Smith Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,850

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,600

Packages

Prices start at $1,600

About Kelsey Smith Photography

Kelsey Smith

Film Wedding Photographer

I'm Kelsey, a film photographer based in Macon, Georgia, photographing weddings and elopements across Georgia, the Carolinas, and the rest of the Southeast. My wife McKenna second shoots weddings with me. Outside of weddings, I make long-term documentary work: my series Please, Don't Leave Me has been exhibited in New York galleries and published as a photo book. That same way of seeing carries into weddings. I'm drawn to the honest, in-between moments, like the hand squeeze before the ceremony or the grandparent everyone keeps checking on.

I shoot real 35mm and medium format film, hand-scanned, with digital alongside so nothing fast gets missed. That combination gives you the color and texture of film without the risk. My approach is documentary: I mostly observe and only step in when it helps, so your photos look like the day felt, not a list of poses. Collections can also include a Super 8 film highlight reel and fine art albums, and the Legacy collection includes travel anywhere in the US.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images

Kelsey Smith Photography packages

Postcard

2 hours

Peak pricing $1,600-2,200

Description

Postcard is for the days that are small on purpose. The ceremony might only last a few minutes, but it still deserves to be remembered properly, with the same film, the same care, and the same eye as any full wedding day.

What’s included
  • 2 hours of coverage
  • Sneak peek once film is developed
  • Private gallery, unlimited downloads
  • 35mm color and black & white film
  • Premium hand-scanned film
  • Additional hours available
  • Travel within your region included

Keepsake

6 hours

Peak pricing $2,850

Description

Keepsake is built for wedding days that don’t need full-day coverage, but still deserve the same thoughtful, film-forward approach from start to finish.

What’s included
  • 6 hours of wedding day coverage
  • Hybrid coverage with film and digital
  • High-res online gallery
  • Travel within your region included
  • 5 rolls of 35mm film
  • Next-day preview set with 8-12 images
  • Additional hours available

Heirloom

8 hours

Peak pricing $4,495

Description

Heirloom is designed for couples who want a fuller, more layered record of the day, along with more room for portraits and the quieter in-between parts that make the gallery feel complete.

What’s included
  • 8 hours of wedding day coverage
  • Engagement session included with film and digital
  • Next-day preview gallery with 20+ images
  • Private online gallery with unlimited downloads
  • 8-12 rolls of 35mm film
  • Optional medium format film for portraits
  • Priority editing and premium hand-scanned film
  • Travel within your region included

Legacy

12 hours

Peak pricing $8,400

Description

Legacy is for couples who want the day documented in a deeper way, with added formats, additional coverage, and keepsakes that feel as lasting as the photographs themselves.

What’s included
  • Full wedding day coverage, typically 10-12 hours
  • Rehearsal dinner coverage for 2 hours
  • Super 8 film highlight, approximately 3-4 minutes
  • Priority turnaround and premium negatives
  • 15-20 total rolls of 35mm and medium format film
  • Second photographer included
  • Luxury fine art album included
  • Private online gallery with unlimited downloads
  • US travel included, global destination by inquiry

Reviews

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  • SA

    Samuel A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 13

    Unforgettable Proposal Shoot

    We knew Kelsey Smith was our photographer the moment we met him. From our first conversation, he was responsive and easy to work with, and he went above and beyond during the planning process to keep our proposal shoot a secret. When the day came and it started raining, Kelsey he knew exactly what angles he wanted and moved with purpose to capture everything quickly and efficiently. The photos have this nostalgic, warm quality that makes us feel like we're reliving those moments every time we look at them. What really stands out is how he managed to catch our raw emotion and joy despite the weather. Kelsey picked up on our dynamic and leaned into it, celebrating who we are, where other photographers may have asked for generic poses. We couldn't be happier with his work and highly recommend him to any couple looking for a photographer who is both professional and genuinely invested in your shoot.

I photograph most weddings on 35mm and medium format film, with digital alongside for the fast moments and low light. Film is always central to how I work, but shooting both means nothing important gets missed.
I'm based in Macon, Georgia, and photograph weddings and elopements across Georgia, the Carolinas, and the rest of the Southeast. Travel within the region is included in every collection, the Legacy collection includes travel anywhere in the US, and I'm happy to talk about destination weddings abroad.
Documentary first. I spend most of the day observing and only step in to guide portraits and key moments, so your photos show what actually happened, not a list of poses.
Warm, natural color, real grain, and a softness that feels nostalgic without trying to be. Film slows the whole process down, so every frame is chosen with care rather than shot in bursts.
My collections range from $1,600 for elopements and intimate ceremonies up to $8,400 for larger weddings with travel, with the Heirloom collection at $4,495 being where most couples land. Every collection includes travel within the region, and the larger ones add more hours, medium format film, and a Super 8 highlight reel. A second photographer can be added to other collections as well.
Yes! My wife McKenna second shoots weddings with me. A second photographer is included in the Legacy collection and can be added to other collections too. Having two of us means one can stay with the ceremony while the other catches reactions, family, and the in-between moments.

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