Hello, I'm Kelly Valentine Vasami. Since 2006, I've been the founder and primary photographer at Kelly Vasami Photography LLC. My business is based in Westchester County, New York (a suburb of New York City), and I specialize in family portraits, corporate headshots, event photography, real estate photography, corporate events, and engagement portraits.
I have always enjoyed capturing genuine smiles, true emotions, and preserving memories for my clients. I take an unobtrusive approach to photography, which helps my clients feel comfortable and at ease during our sessions. As a mom, I know how to relate to kids and approach them on their level. My sense of humor is a huge part of my personality, and I use a lot of humor in my work to relate to my clients.
I am somewhat of a chameleon in that I am as comfortable photographing a shy toddler, as I am a high-profile/celebrity client, as I am in a professional/corporate setting, as well as a wild late-night celebration. I have worked in every imaginable scenario with my camera, and I can easily thrive in and adapt to ever-changing scenery, lighting conditions, and personalities.
Kelly Vasami and her children, photo by Jillian Anderson Photography
I'm a mom to two sweet and silly kids, who keep me busy and have always been more than accommodating when my lens has been pointed at them... since day one! On days when I'm not photographing beautiful people in scenic locations, I can be found cheering on my athletic son as he plays baseball and football, laughing and creating works of art with my funny creative daughter, or cruising around town in my little old two-seater convertible. I love practicing vinyasa yoga and paddleboarding on the Hudson River, and I'm fueled in equal doses by coffee and tacos. While editing, I'm usually listening to podcasts, audiobooks, or any type of music that makes me want to dance. I have a sweet spot for anything vintage (sports cars, old houses, antique cameras). And finally, I think nothing is better than spending time with good friends and laughing until your belly aches!
My photography has been seen in TIME Magazine, People.com, The New York Times, CNN.com, HuffPost, Essence.com, The Journal News, Style Me Pretty, and on ABC TV's Extreme Home Makeover. But most importantly, the relationships I build with my clients are the cornerstone of my business, and it means the most to me when my clients refer me to their friends and family, or hire me again year after year to photograph their expanding family. Some of the best feedback I have received is that the people I photograph all look so joyful and genuine in the photos I take, and I know that is because they are truly enjoying the moments we create together, and trusting me to capture those memories.
After 16 wonderful years of being a wedding photographer, I officially retired from photographing weddings in 2022. During my career as a wedding photographer, the weddings I photographed for my couples graced the pages of New York magazine's Wedding issue, Manhattan Bride magazine, and The Westchester Wedding Planner magazine. My clients weddings have been named Wedding of The Month by Westchester Magazine. I was lucky enough to work with some of the most amazing wedding couples along the way, and their kind words helped me win The Knot's Best of Weddings award six times, The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame Award, and Wedding Wire's Couple's Choice Award six times.
I would love you to meet up with you to see if we "click" (pardon the pun!), and have you take a look at some of my work in depth, and discuss your vision for your session/event. Let's get started!