Beach Portraits
If you grew up in the Delaware Valley, “Summers Down the Shore” likely has a special meaning to you.
We find it great when we get out of the studio and get to create a memorable portrait experience, as we recently did for this young family.
Dennis photograhs on the beach in Ocean City during selected evenings in the summer and early fall. Beach sessions are just $150, but appointment times fill fast.
Why not take some time to make a special memory of YOUR family, while summer is still here? Call the studio today at 856-228-4399 to arrange your individual appointment time with Dennis.
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Dennis Kelly Senior Portrait Open House Event
We had an amazing time at our Open House Party on Saturday, June 20th with our senior model squad members and future senior portrait clients! We also debuted the senior portrait video which you can view below.
Senior Model of the Week: DiMee
Anyone named after a celebrity is destined to be a star! DiMee of Williamstown High School (named after Demi Moore) brought her fashionable and bubbly personality to the table, making her an obvious choice for our senior model squad! Here are some highlights from our session:
Before meeting Dennis Kelly and arriving at the studio, I will have to admit I was intimidated. I felt like I had to be beautiful and flawless, I was even scared to have a blemish LOL! After entering the studio and meeting Dennis and his wife I immediately felt at ease. The photo session was a blast. I feel as if every student should experience the end result of his amazing work. The creativity of his photography is outstanding and I guarantee you will have a great time! From this photo shoot I gained confidence and this is a great moment to remember. P.S. Dennis I loved your choice of music and oh mom and dad watch out you might have to buy every picture because i LOVE them all!! DiMee
Dennis Kelly Client Honored in 2008 Miss South Jersey Pageant
We are excited to announce that one of our senior portrait clients Gabrielle won First Place for Miss Photogenic in the 2008 Miss South Jersey Pageant. Which photo won? A Dennis Kelly photo of course! Check it out below and congrats again to Gabrielle! We think she has a bright future in modeling!
Senior Model of the Week - Kristal
We had the pleasure of shooting Kristal from Timber Creek High School recently and knew we’d get some amazing shots as soon as she walked in the room! Kristal had great energy and the camera loves her. Check out the amazing photos from our session.
Here’s what Kristal had to say about her session:
“when i was first selected to be a Denis Kelly model i was so excited. I had no idea what to expect but I couldnt wait to have this opportunity. I had no idea what clothes to bring so I brought a million outfits. When I first got there, I had no idea what I was going to wear and what would look good and I was nervous. Dennis started picking out outfits and after the first couple pictures, I felt completely comfortable. He had me dancing and laughing. There weren’t any awkward moment and the whole thing was so much more fun than i thought. When i got my pictures i was ecstatic! The came out so good I showed all of my friends within a two minute time period. Dennis did an absolutely great job and he’s such an easy going person. None of my pictures were the same; they all had different poses to keep them interesting. I find it very hard to even pick my favorites because they’re all done so well. I really wouldnt go anywhere else. He did an amazing job :)”
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Senior Model of the Week - Ross
We had the pleasure of shooting Ross from Washington Township High School. Ross is a very genuine person and we were proud to not only have him as a senior model, but as a senior ‘role model!’
“I really had a great time getting my senior pictures from Dennis Kelly… Dennis has a great sense of humor and made me feel really comfortable. I really like the images he captured. I feel like ”The New Me” now that I see them!”
Here are some of our favorite shots from the session:
Senior Portrait Model of the Week - Ashlee
We get a lot of repeat customers at Dennis Kelly and when senior portrait season rolls around we often have the pleasure of shooting the little sister or brother of a previous client’s!
Ashlee is no stranger to modeling - she came to us with lots of experience under her belt, including touring with Aaron Carter. Here’s what Ashlee ha to say about our studio:
My experience with Dennis Kelly was awesome! It was everything I expected and more. He spent so much time with me and gave me so many different options as far as poses, backgrounds, and props, and he really made me feel at ease with everything I did. Posing for my senior pictures with Dennis seemed so easy and natural, and the time just went by so quickly. I absolutely love my pictures. I am amazed that Dennis was able to capture my personality in my pictures so that they appear almost candid and not stiff or posed like other senior pictures I’ve seen. You only have one opportunity to look your best in your senior pictures, and I am very happy that Dennis Kelly helped me look my best in mine.
Check out some of our favorite shots!
Senior Portrait Season in Full Swing
Spring is here and the warm weather is finally upon us - which means it’s time for another amazing season of Senior Portait sessions! We love the challenge of capturing hundreds of South Jersey seniors every year, giving them amazing shots that they feel proud to put in the yearbook and give to family and friends.
Our first session this year was with the full of fun and energy Maria from Washington Township High School. Maria was kind enough to share the following words about our session!
“Living in Township where everyone gossips I didn’t know what to expect at Dennis Kelly. Dennis and his wife welcome you when you come in; you automatically feel comfortable. Once you get started, Dennis is funny and nice and a really down to Earth guy. He tells you different poses and really gets into the shoot. It was so much fun and even better than I hoped for. My pictures came out great and really showed my personality. Dennis Kelly is truly worth it!”
Check out our session!
Trash the Dress
While we don’t shoot weddings, we DO shoot engagement portraits. This lovely couple came to us to shoot their portraits on the beach in Ocean City. After a playful day, I mentioned the new ‘Trash the Dress’ movement to the future bride. We got together post-nuptials and shot these amazing photos! She was kind enough to share her account of the story below. Enjoy!
Kristin and Ryan’s Story
This unconventional idea started off as a joke. My husband, Ryan, and I chose Dennis Kelly Photography to get our engagement pictures done shortly after his proposal. We headed down to Ocean City for beach portraits. Dennis was feeling creative so Ryan and I ended up soaked in sea water and sand. As we were laughing and drying off, Dennis said to me, “We should post these on Trash the Dress.com.” I was intrigued, and after looking at the website and examples of trashed dresses, my wedding gown’s fate was set even before we had an official date for the wedding.
Dennis agreed to take the portraits after the wedding and we spent a few weeks passing ideas back and forth. We finally settled on a location which had railroad tracks, a forest, and large hills of dirt. On an unusually warm February evening I found myself back in my gown and looking down at the muddy field in front of me. I asked myself what the hell I was doing, took a deep breath and began to trudge through the muck.
It was the most memorable evening my husband and I had spent since the wedding itself. Dennis started off, fairly clean, with me balancing in heels on the tracks. We then moved into the forest to nestle up among leafless bushes and fallen leaves. As the dress started to get browner and covered in twigs, we headed towards the hill of dirt. I felt like a child again as Dennis had me climb all over the hill, balancing precariously on an old tire so he could get the perfect shot. My dress’s grand finale was a puddle of mud that I “accidentally” fell into.
I couldn’t have thought of a better way to preserve my wedding gown. The pictures are breath-taking and the experience was unforgettable. So now instead of a forgotten box in the closet, I have an album of beautiful images and a very interesting conversation piece.
Some of our Favorites from 2009 Senior Season
We’re gearing up for the 2010 Senior Portrait season. Here are some of our favorite images from last year. We’re also getting pumped to announce our new program for prospective senior portrait models!
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