About

the storyteller

LET'S create

In 2012, I picked up a camera for the first time. From the moment I clicked that shutter button for the very first time, I was hooked. You know that feeling when you find something that you didn’t even know you lost? That is what it felt like, and I never looked back. Although I loved the idea of capturing love stories, I wasn’t picky. Instead, I took pictures of anyone who would give me, even the smallest of smiles.

Slowly but surely, I finally made my way into photographing weddings. That, my friend, is how Ridge and Ramble morphed into what is today.


A TRAVELING ELOPEMENT + WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN VIRGINIA’S SHENANDOAH VALLEY AMONG THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS


Hi, I'm Kelsey Rae

film / fine art galleries / romantic movies / travel / outdoor adventures / the beauty in everyday / back porch talks under the stars / sunset hikes in the blue ridge mountains

INSPIRED BY

MOMENTS FROM MY EVERYDAY

fAMILY HIKES & sleeping under the stars

gardening & spending time in nature

UNEXPECTED ADVENTURES & travel

Backyard bonfires & evenings at home

 My goal is to not only document your memories but to create a positive memory & experience as well. Each shoot is created to feel comfortable & happy as to shape memorable life moments in each photograph to look back on for a lifetime.

Every experience we have together, from your engagement session, to your wedding day & even memories that unfold years later, I hope to build a friendship with you that creates a positive atmosphere throughout each interaction. 

My candid, photojournalistic approach will always aim to capture the moments of your life as they truly were. I will cary out that same raw authenticity in my editing & communication throughout the process.

Authenticity

Kindness

Intention

THE HEART OF KELSEY

Planning to elope or wed in any of these specific locations? Reach out for more information on how this may benefit your wedding package & travel costs.

Hawaii
Switzerland
Iceland
Spain
Greece

Bucketlist

Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains; Travels Anywhere

2024 travel dates

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December

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May

March

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August

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July

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January

LET'S CAPTURE YOUR LOVE

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