PRESERVING THE BEAUTY OF LIFE AS IT UNFOLDS —

Creating timeless, artful imagery that transforms fleeting moments into enduring heirlooms. With every frame, we strive to honor the raw, unfilterned emotion of your story, so it can be remembered, relived, and cherished for generations.

Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing under a veil.

Pearl-tipped pins on white fabric with lace detailing

Artful STORYTELLING for the MOMENTS that become heirlooms

WEDDINGS

CANDID MOMENTS OF YOUR DAY

ELOPEMENTS

WHISPERED VOWS IN BREATHTAKING PLACES

LIFESTYLE

REAL LIFE MEMORIES, ARTFULLY CAPTURED

With over a decade of experience, I preserve the fleeting moments that tell your story, authentic emotions & intimate connections transformed into timeless, elegant imagery.

Each frame is a reflection of your day, captured with a fine art approach that celebrates the beauty of the unscripted.

Featured Galleries

Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking on grass, bride holding a bouquet.

Simone &
Adam

Somerset, VA

Amanda &
Stephen

Charlottesville, VA

Bride and groom kissing under a floral arch in a field, with bridesmaids holding flowers.

Crystal &
Matt

Wedding in Leesburg, VA

“An incredible attention to detail; all of our photos look like art or stills from a movie”

— Simone & Adam
"Kelsey exceeded all expectations I had for my wedding photos! ...She strives to provide a result that her clients are happy with and that she is proud to deliver. 100000/10 recommend her!"

— Clare & Thomas
"Every Shot a Masterpiece! Kelsey and her husband are absolutely phenomenal. Communication, organization, and quality were all five stars from start to finish. Every moment was captured with such creativity and precision. Kelsey’s eye for detail brought out the best in each shot, giving us photos that are not only beautiful but also genuinely reflective of our day"

— Amanda & Stephen
"Kelsey was absolutely astounding as our wedding photographer. She is such a genuine person who made our wedding better just by being there, but the icing on the cake was how jaw-dropping the photos are. We could not be happier or more impressed by her professionalism and skill. I genuinely don't think there's a photographer out there who could have done better. Thank you so much for making our day even more incredible!"

— Michael & Ellen

AS SEEN IN

Black and white portrait of a woman with medium-length hair, smiling slightly, with a blurred natural background.

MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Kelsey Lehman

With roots in fine art and a deep love for storytelling, I’ve spent over a decade documenting life’s most meaningful moments, always through an intentional, heartfelt lens.

Alongside my husband & second photographer, Billy, we’ve built
The Lehman Collective with a mission to preserve what matters most. From weddings to growing families, we’re here to create timeless, artful imagery that honors your story exactly as it unfolds.

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