Hi! I’m Colleen, and I can’t wait to meet you!

I'm Colleen, the face behind Colleen Kelly Photo! I’ve been taking pictures for what feels like forever, but professionally since 2013. I started as a photographer for a lifestyle magazine in Denver and Boulder, Colorado where i shot all sorts of things but focused a lot on food and beverage. did you know Denver and Boulder boast some of the best beer and food in the country?! So yeah, it was pretty awesome. 

I moved back to my hometown of Olean, NY in 2017. I now live outside of Olean, NY with my Corgis and my two year old son.

I have my undergrad degree in finance, economics, and math and my MBA from St. Bonaventure University -go Bonnies! My numbers background goes well with my investing and trading hobby. I also enjoy playing video games (although that looks more like playing on the floor with my son now), trying new foods and beers, and being a mama. 

I love my job as a wedding photographer and my couples more often than not become some of my good friends. Want to know anything else? Ask me! 

my work

My style of wedding is the unconventional, the brides and grooms who want to do away with tradition and throw your special day according to, well, you! Elopements and intimate weddings allow me to get to know YOU and become (I hope) more than just your photographer. If this sounds like your jam, click on over to my contact page and let’s talk!