Photographer INSIGHT: Kelsey Anderson

I am SO excited to begin my new "Photographer INSIGHT" series this week with Kelsey Anderson of Kelsey Anderson Photography! Located in Las Vegas, NV, Kelsey specializes in weddings, engagements, maternity and senior photography. Her work is just breathtaking! I am so honored that she is participating!

Read the interview! Thanks, Kelsey! Be sure to check out her gorgeous website if you are in the market for an outstanding photographer in Nevada!





1. Tell me why you do what you do. What is your specialty and why?
I love it and knowing that my clients love it too is the cherry on top :) (How corny was that?) I decided late last year to turn my focus to what I truly loved shooting. So I now I can say I specialize in engagements, weddings, boudoir and maternity. These are the sessions that make me the most happy. I want to shoot what I love or there is no point to it in my opinion.

2. You are at the top of your game. What is the ONE thing that got you there? The ONE piece of advice you can give to up-and-coming photographers?
You must have me confused with another photographer :) I am constantly thinking about what I can do to improve and grow my business. My love for what I do is what drives me. My advice to other photographers... stay true to yourself. Shoot what you love and leave the rest to someone else.

3. Favorite lens? Are you Nikon or Canon?
I am a Nikon girl :) My favorite lens is my 85mm 1.8.

4. Any mishaps or disasters on any of your shoots? Funny stories?
No real mishaps but one of my maternity clients got pulled over right by our shoot location. She got off with a warning :)

5. What do you do to avoid/cure burnout? How do you stay inspired?
I don't shoot more then one session in a day. I shoot once a week and will only shoot 2 weddings in a month. I don't want to be over worked and I don't want to miss out on precious time with my little ones. I look through fashion magazines for inspiration. The posing and the clothing DIVINE!

6. What do you do to push yourself to grow? How do you shoot "outside the box"?
I really wanted to push myself to think 'outside the box' this year so when I was asked to take part in a 52 week photo project with 19 amazing photographers I jumped on board. Creative challenges are fun and they are... challenging ;)

7. Favorite snack food to shove inside your camera bag for long shoots?
There is no room in my camera bag for snacks lol however I do try to grab a Dr.Pepper from McDonalds on the way to a shoot.

8. Favorite color? Pink

9. Any foods you hate? Not a fan of many cooked vegetables.

10. Favorite city/country to shoot? Las Vegas :)

11. Any books, poets, or quotes that inspire you?
Those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind. However I did just come across a quote Don't Complete.... Be Remarkable.

12. Name ONE photographer that you look up to and why.
There are so many for so many different reasons however most recently Angie Warren. She has made life changing decisions this pass year and all that were from her heart.

13. Most all creative people I know are extremely talented in more than one artform. Are you skilled in anything else? Music? Art?
Does shopping count? :)

14. Tell us one completely random, unknown thing about you. Dig deep. :)
hmmmmm I didn't eat red meat for 10 years. Yep that is all I got :)