Lifestyle Photography for Couples & Families in Boulder, CO

I am obsessed with capturing the magic of both mundane and milestone moments between lovers, friends, and families.

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling at the camera, resting her head on her hand, wearing a white top and bracelets.

Hello hello!

I'm Kelly (she/her)
— A PHOTOGRAPHER

I love quality conversations with quality people, warm sunshine, a slutty piece of chocolate cake, and school supplies (former high school math teacher here!). Having lived in many different parts of the country, I’ve had the opportunity to experience a variety of lifestyles and personalities.

My passion for photography started in my high school’s darkroom and was nurtured by my next-door neighbors, who were college photography professors.

For decades, I’ve found myself spending my procrastination time – dish-washing time, and drifting-off-to-sleep time looking at and dreaming up beautiful images. That’s how I know I’m in the right profession. I’m often buzzing with giddiness at the thought that I get to do this work and serve so many delightful people.

Contact me to learn more about how I can help with your next photography session.

a visual prelude

documenting moments in time

Child with wet hair playing in a bathtub, reaching out with both hands, with a white tiled wall and soap dispenser in the background.
A woman with long brown hair breastfeeding a smiling newborn baby with dark hair.
An elderly man and woman sit outdoors near a body of water with hills in the background, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
Close-up of a young child with blonde hair and blue eyes being held by a woman, with two people (a man and another woman) partially visible in the background. The woman holding the child is smiling, and the child is looking at the camera.
A man and a woman sitting outdoors on a blanket in a field, laughing and enjoying each other's company with mountains in the background.
A family of three — a man, woman, and young girl — spending time together in a field of tall, dry grass with mountains in the background. They are smiling and appear happy, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
Group of people outdoors by a body of water, adults and a child, emotional moment with smiles and tears.
Two young children, a girl and a boy, smiling outdoors during daytime. The boy is confidently stretching his arm out, showing a cheerful expression, while the girl with long curly hair looks on. Blurred adults or older children are in the background, with trees and natural light.
Two young girls with curly red hair hugging and smiling outdoors in a grassy field, overcast sky in the background.
A smiling woman with long curly hair hugs a black and white dog on a beach during sunset, while another person kneels beside them, all enjoying a joyful moment.
A young woman with short brown hair and blue eyes poses in front of bamboo structures at an outdoor setting. She is wearing a white off-the-shoulder dress with pink and blue floral patterns.
A couple stands outdoors during sunset, embracing each other with mountain scenery in the background. The woman has shoulder-length dark hair and is wearing a white dress, while the man has short dark hair and a beard, wearing a light-colored shirt.
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Everyone deserves to be seen, celebrated, and respected. 

Kelly Bonnez Photography is committed to creating an inclusive space where all identities, backgrounds, and bodies are honored.

“I cannot say enough great things about Kelly's photography. The pictures are beautiful. However, her special gift is how she puts everyone at ease during the session. The children had so much fun and so did we adults. This resulted in super great candid shots that you just don't get normally from a professional photographer.”

— Heidi K.

A young girl in a pink dress and white cardigan is smiling with her arms outstretched, held by adults behind her, in an outdoor field during sunset.