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Hey there, juniors! I bet you are SO looking forward to becoming a senior! After spring break, the school year is all down hill from there! You can do it! Believe it or not, most of my senior clients book me in their junior year! Seriously?! Yes…By booking early they get first dibs of my […]

Senior Week: Hair & Makeup Monday!

March 20, 2023

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senior girl with makeup and hair done

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Have you ever wanted to turn your passion into a business? Are you wondering where to start? Well this post is for you! It’s going to be focused on how to start a photography business, but you can really follow these same steps to start any new business you want to! This is your year! […]

How To Start a Photography Business

January 6, 2023

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Kelly Van Dyke Photography, Ravenwood Wedding Venue

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When I started my photography business, I had no clue which photography tools to use. I searched the internet aimlessly, read numerous blogs from photographers I admired, all to feel defeated and overwhelmed at the end of each day. Knowing this, I created this blog with that in mind! I have compiled all of my […]

Photography Tools I Use

January 3, 2023

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Location, Location, Location! I’ll be honest…when my kids fall asleep in the car I take the opportunity to scout fun and new locations. I will also say that this is the one thing that stresses me out the most before a shoot! I’ve learned over the years to find great locations that fit my subjects, […]

Senior Week: Location Thursday!

March 24, 2022

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Light is Everything To the average eye, there is light looks pretty similar–especially to someone who doesn’t dapple in photography. But, I am here to tell you that light. is. everything. It can make or break an image, and the time of day has a lot to do with it! I always shoot during golden […]

Senior Week: Light Wednesday

March 23, 2022

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Senior Week: Style Tuesday!! If you’re like me…I need a few tips on being stylish. I wish I could say that I was born to see style and what goes together with what. Nope. This definitely doesn’t come naturally for me. However, over the years of photographing hundreds of people, I have realized that a […]

Senior Week: Style Tuesday

March 22, 2022

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Questions to Ask Before You Book Your Wedding Venue Are you excited to start planning your wedding day?! Well, keep reading! I am sharing my top 5 questions all couples should ask their venue before they book! I always tell my potential brides (especially here in Montana) their venue should be the first vendor to […]

Wedding Venues: Questions to Ask

February 16, 2022

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Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart. Creating a flower farm in Montana’s fickle seasons isn’t either. Delisa Hiel has done both. Not only has she accomplished both, she has flourished into a level that few ever experience. This branding shoot is by far, one of my favorite shoots each year. How often are you […]

Helena’s Best Flower Farm

August 26, 2020

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I secretly LOVE the “slow season”. Typically, that is from about November through February. I use this type to rest, recharge, and dream up new and exciting ideas for my little photo business. I also attend one of the largest conferences for professional photographers in Phoenix, Arizona, where I learn from the best of the best in […]

What’s New for KV Clients?!

March 8, 2020

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I have gotten a lot of questions from parents and students pertaining to, “What does your senior session include? What do I get if I choose you to take my pictures?” Well, friend…I am here to answer those questions and more!! Choosing a photographer for any occasion can be daunting. To be honest, the field […]

The KV Senior Experience

March 2, 2020

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