Kessel Kreations

Kessel Kreations Wedding & elopement photographer creating intentional, fun experiences that honor who you are. Available for destination and local celebrations.

We all have a unique story to tell. Let’s write yours today! I’ll arrive not just as your photographer, but as your guide, partner, and friend in adventure. My approach to wedding and elopement photography is rooted in connection. Getting to know you isn’t a formality, it’s the foundation of the experience we create together. Taking the time to understand your story allows us to craft something in

tentional, fun, and authentically you. I know how intimidating it can feel to plan something as meaningful as your elopement or wedding while also wanting it to reflect who you truly are. Together, we’ll create an experience that celebrates your relationship, allows you to be fully present, and becomes a core memory you’ll carry for the rest of your lives. As both your photographer and your guide, I’ll help you:
• Find the perfect location
• Build a simple, flexible timeline that leaves room for spontaneity
• Take the stress off your shoulders so you can focus on each other
• Feel comfortable, supported, and free to be yourselves

Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement, a destination celebration, or a wedding close to home, I’m there as more than just a vendor. I’m there as someone who genuinely cares about your experience.


-Leave No Trace Certified
-2025 Siouxland Choice Awards - Best Artist
-2025 Business Rate Best of 2025
-Available where you are


Published in:
Bold Journey
Bare Magz Magazine
Modded Misfits Magazine
Meraki Vision Magazine
Eerie Eclipse Magazine
Morgue Rot Magazine

The final few weeks before a wedding can feel like everything suddenly becomes urgent.By this point, most of the big dec...
09/06/2026

The final few weeks before a wedding can feel like everything suddenly becomes urgent.

By this point, most of the big decisions have already been made, but small details have a way of slipping through the cracks. Things like your marriage license, timelines, family photo lists, or simply remembering where you packed the rings can create unnecessary stress if they're left until the last minute.

I've found that the couples who feel the most relaxed on their wedding day aren't necessarily the most organized. They're the ones who take care of the essentials ahead of time so they can focus on being present when the day arrives.

These are the final details I'd make sure are covered before the wedding day.

09/06/2026

One of my favorite things about photography..

Fun fact:
My "why statement" for Kessel Kreations is
"To provide others and myself the freedom to express ourselves fully and authentically so that we can deeply connect and feel valued for who we truly are through exciting shared experiences"




I think one of the biggest misconceptions about wedding days is that bigger weddings automatically feel less personal.Br...
09/04/2026

I think one of the biggest misconceptions about wedding days is that bigger weddings automatically feel less personal.

Brittany & Brett’s wedding had around 200 people there.

Huge wedding party.
Packed dance floor.
Constant energy all day long.

But somehow it still felt incredibly grounded in who they are.

A quiet first look in the woods with their dog before the ceremony.

Handwritten vows.

Then later… the groom casually pulling out a stunt bike and doing wheelies while everyone cheered him on.

It never felt like they were trying to create a wedding that looked a certain way.

They just fully leaned into what already felt like them.

I shared more from their Sioux City wedding day and Lofted Views Event Center on the blog.

09/03/2026

Your love doesn’t need a rulebook, and neither does the way you celebrate it.

Get married in a courthouse. Hike somewhere beautiful. Throw a huge party. Elope halfway across the world. Wear what you want. Invite who you want. Skip the traditions that don’t mean anything to you and keep the ones that do.

The best wedding day is the one that actually feels like you two.




Most people assume a photo is a photo, no matter where it's printed.The photos that tend to become the most meaningful o...
09/02/2026

Most people assume a photo is a photo, no matter where it's printed.

The photos that tend to become the most meaningful over time aren't usually the ones sitting on a hard drive.

They're the ones hanging on a wall, sitting on a shelf, or passed around the table when friends and family visit.

The reality is that the same image can look completely different depending on the lab.

I've seen beautiful wedding photos come back with strange skin tones, lost detail, and colors that look nothing like the original image.

This post explains why professional print labs make such a difference and how they help preserve your memories the way they were meant to be seen.

Right after you get engaged, everything starts coming at you at once.Questions, opinions, timelines, and advice start sh...
09/01/2026

Right after you get engaged, everything starts coming at you at once.

Questions, opinions, timelines, and advice start showing up before you’ve even had time to celebrate. It’s easy to feel like you should already be making decisions, even when you’re not sure what those decisions are yet.

You’re not behind. You’re at the beginning.

Most couples don’t need a detailed plan right away. They need space to get aligned with each other and a loose sense of what actually matters first. When you have that, planning feels steadier and less reactive.

I shared a simple engagement to wedding timeline that walks through what to book when, so you can start from a grounded place without pressure.

Omaha & Sioux City Mini session just announced.Join me for Fall Mini Photo Sessions designed for couples and families (b...
08/31/2026

Omaha & Sioux City Mini session just announced.

Join me for Fall Mini Photo Sessions designed for couples and families (but open to anyone) looking to get some fall photos with those beautiful orange tones and the changing leaves but not wanting to invest in a full session.

Sessions are 25 minutes and 1st come, first serve!
Sign up below!

08/31/2026

I recently got the chance to sit down with Ken & Kelsey on the Local Omaha podcast!

We talked about something I’ve become more and more passionate about as I’ve grown as a photographer: your wedding shouldn’t feel like a performance.

It should feel like you.

We got into why I take such an experience-first approach to photography, why I get involved in the planning process long before the wedding day, building timelines that actually give you room to enjoy yourselves, and why some of my favorite celebrations throw the traditional wedding-day rulebook out entirely.

We also talked about adventure elopements, destination weddings, some of the places this career has already taken me, and where I hope to take Kessel Kreations next.

It was a really fun conversation and a chance to talk about a lot of the “why” behind what I do instead of just the photos themselves.

Huge thank you to Ken & Kelsey for having me on and welcoming me into the Omaha community!

If you want to hear the whole conversation, I’ll drop the full episode in the below! 👇

Beth + Mason’s wedding was a reminder that you really don’t have to take yourself so seriously.Your wedding is a celebra...
08/29/2026

Beth + Mason’s wedding was a reminder that you really don’t have to take yourself so seriously.

Your wedding is a celebration. It’s supposed to be fun. It’s supposed to feel like you.

Laugh too loud. Be a little ridiculous. Do the things that make your friends say, “Yep, that’s so them.” Forget about looking perfect for a minute and actually enjoy the people you brought together.

Because years from now, you probably won’t remember whether every little detail went exactly according to plan.

You’ll remember how hard you laughed, how much fun you had, and what it felt like to be surrounded by your favorite people.

Beth + Mason understood the assignment.

Engagement photos aren’t only for save the dates, wedding websites, or social media.And while they can absolutely be use...
08/28/2026

Engagement photos aren’t only for save the dates, wedding websites, or social media.

And while they can absolutely be used for those things, I've found their biggest value is something entirely different.

An engagement session creates space to slow down together during a season that often feels busy. It's an opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera, build trust with your photographer, and document a chapter of your relationship that only happens once. By the time the wedding day arrives, you're no longer meeting the experience for the first time.

You're stepping into something familiar.

Many couples are surprised by how meaningful their engagement session becomes and how much it shapes the rest of their wedding experience.

A few reasons engagement photos matter more than most people realize.

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