Kelsey Sheehan Photography

Kelsey Sheehan Photography


STARTING COST: $6300

About
Kelsey Sheehan Photography is a Newport, Rhode Island–based wedding photography studio specializing in refined, documentary storytelling.
My approach is quietly guided and emotionally honest, allowing couples to stay present while their day unfolds naturally. I offer calm direction when needed and space when it matters most, creating images that reflect not just how your wedding looked, but how it felt.
I work with couples who value trust, connection, and timeless imagery, and who want a photography experience that feels thoughtful, supportive, and unforced. From intimate moments to full wedding celebrations, each collection is designed with intention and care.
Based in Newport and serving New England and destination weddings.
7 Reviews for Kelsey Sheehan Photography
Melissa C
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From our initial facetime with Kelsey, to our engagement shoot, to our wedding day, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. I had a phone call with Kelsey 1 week before the wedding just so she could triple check we were all on the same page about wedding day. She created a tailored day of schedule for us which did not feel rushed. We always felt heard by Kelsey about how we envisioned the day. She gave us space but was still able to capture magical moments. She had such a calming presence during what can be a chaotic day and made us feel confident and our best during our portraits. Kelsey's second photographer Elyse who was working with her was also wonderful. She has a romantic, documentary style which appears effortless but still gives instruction on how to pose during portraits. She also got our sneak peaks to us in record time and was able to provide a generous amount of sneak peak photos just 2 days after our wedding. She estimated our full wedding gallery would take 8-10 weeks but we were pleasantly surprised when our wedding gallery arrived within 7 weeks and on my birthday! What a pleasant surprise and the wedding gallery was tailored, comprehensive and not overwhelming to go through. Our favorites ended up being from the sneak peaks speaking to how well Kelsey was able to comb through all of the photos and pick the best ones. We can't recommend Kelsey enough if you want a timeless, romantic documentary style photographer.

Nov 30, 2025
Aquilla Chase
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Kelsey was absolutely wonderful to work with on my wedding day. Not only are the photos gorgeous, but she was incredibly organized and helped give me direction. She was excellent with communication and handled all my anxiety about the big day with ease! I had a fantastic experience with Kelsey and I'm glad she was our photographer!

Sep 05, 2025
Sam Hoyt
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We chose Kelsey to capture our wedding day, and we are so glad we did. Kelsey was so professional and knew what to do from the moment she got to my house until the night was wrapping up. She came prepared with everything and then some. Our engagement and wedding photos genuinely capture the love we all felt that day, and we are so lucky to have these photographs to look back on for the rest of our lives. From getting to my house early to set up and photograph the details and rings, to capturing all the private and big moments during our ceremony, to the best candid pictures of us smiling and laughing with our closest friends and family at our reception, Kelsey truly delivered the most magical wedding album. We have so many pictures of every moment of our special day. I cannot recommend Kelsey enough. She is a calming presence, especially when the day can be so hectic and emotional! Kelsey, we truly cannot say how grateful we are.

Jan 15, 2025
Nicolette Blake
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Where do I even start?! From the very beginning of us working with Kelsey she was very professional and accommodating. Not only is she an amazing photographer, she’s an even sweeter person. The day before the wedding for our rehearsal dinner, she came and took photos, she was so great and really was just a great fit for the numerous personalities. For THE BIG DAY, Kelsey was the calming presence I needed. Whenever she picked up on me becoming overwhelmed she was got me back to a place of peace. She took charge in such a graceful way. At the end of this experience with Kelsey and her husband I consider them family and people I will always have a special place in my heart. My wedding day wouldn’t have been the same without her there. This will absolutely not be the last time we working with Kelsey. So Kelsey, thank you for being an amazing photographer but most importantly thank you for being such a beautiful person with an even more beautiful soul and presence.

Aug 26, 2024
Morgan Kelly
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Kelsey was wonderful to work with for an engagement photo session. She had great recommendations and was flexible when our original date had forecast for rain. She was very professional and easy to communicate with. 1000/10 would recommend working with Kelsey to anyone.

Jun 21, 2024
Joy
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Kelsey was wonderful to work with for our engagement shoot! Our engagement session was a bit out of the norm, but Kelsey rolled with it with open arms and tried something new with us. We weren’t completely sure how the process would go, but Kelsey guided us through different shots and was also open to different ideas that we had. The photos are absolutely to die for!! She captured us perfectly and these are my favorite photos of us. She was incredibly responsive throughout the process and it was a fantastic experience!

Mar 29, 2024