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LEXINGTON KENTUCKY AND DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

HUMAN CONNECTION DOCUMENTED

STORYTELLING YOU CAN TRULY FEEL

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MY APPROACH

YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS SHOULD BE lived NOT POSED

My approach is all about capturing those raw, authentic emotions. Because the most beautiful moments aren’t the ones that are created but ones that are lived. I allow the day to unfold naturally so I can capture the real emotions that happen in the in between.

Lets Capture your story

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Based in Lexington Kentucky

CAPTURING EVENTS WORLDWIDE

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The experiences

WEDDINGS

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ELOPEMENTS

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ENGAGEMENTS

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EXPLORE the PORTFOLIO

MY GOAL IS TO TAKE PHOTOS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE RELIVING THE DAY ALL OVER AGAIN

My portfolio showcases a range from posed editorial to candid documentary photos and everything in between. I aim to capture the day with a documentary approach while giving gentle direction when needed to instill confidence and comfort in front of my clients.

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Behind the lens..

MEET ADELE

LEXINGTON KENTUCKY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

I’m so happy you’re here!

My goal when it comes to your wedding day is for you to trust me so fully to capture all the important moments that you’re able to fully immerse yourself in your wedding day and not worry about a thing!

My hope is to capture all the emotions that arrive on your day. The joy getting ready with all your favorite people, the anticipation during your first look, the beauty of all the promises ahead during your ceremony and all the laughs and tears along the way. You enjoy the moment, I’ll document it.

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the blog

This space is dedicated to the real couples that entrusted me with their story. Showcasing the complete wedding weekend in full form.

Lindsay & Doug

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Haley & Neal

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Emily & Michael

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Andy & Amy

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Hannah & Jonathan

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"She is incredibly flexible yet extremely organized and usually 10 steps ahead of you on making your visions come through"

I would use Adele again in a heartbeat to make my day the success that it was!
- Rachel Jenkins
"She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera! I could not imagine the day without her."

“I love how our photos turned out! She made us feel so comfortable and calm throughout the day! She will definitely capture your wedding in the most perfect way!”
- Carly Walls
" Knowing that Adele was on our team and how easy she made the process set the high standard for what other vendors we worked with"

“Your photographer is with you all day, from getting ready to the end-- we were lucky that Adele (and Jeremey) fit right in with my big loud family, went with the flow, and made sure we were doing well every step of the way.”
- Fatimah Shalash