I've loved taking photos ever since I can remember. I used to dress up my dogs in doll clothes and waste an entire roll of film trying to take cute photos of them. My parents were very patient! And also unbelievably supportive. They helped foster a dream through many disposable and point and shoot cameras full of blurry photos of flowers and dogs.
Overtime, skill grew alongside the passion and I ventured into taking photos of people. Mostly of my precious firstborn at the time. I dove into any education I could find, asked friends if I could practice on them and then very quickly realized how much I loved doing this! Over five years into doing this professionally and I couldn't be more thankful.
I'm a wife and mother of four with at least one tiny human at my feet or in my arms at all times. I grew up in South Carolina and moved to the midwest after I married my husband. I love making others feel at home, I think ketchup is spicy, I'm a tea gal, an exclamation point abuser, and I'll never pass down a chocolate chip cookie.
I want to show you how beautiful and unique your family's story is in this season of life. Let's document it so that down the road you'll always have these moments tucked away to look back on. Photos are one of the best gifts we can pass on to our children and their children. Make it a priority and make it fun (I can help with that part!)
I can't wait to get to know you and your family! Let's chat, grab a coffee (or tea) and get to know each other better!
Hi y'all!
My family is my inspiration and my reason why I feel so passionately about photography! I love these people with my whole heart and I don't want to miss a thing.
my people
Kylie Vander Maten
Warm air, sunshine, iced chai tea lattes, tan skin, flowers blooming and spending all your days outside! The longer I live in the midwest the more I realize I'm a summer gal.
summertime
I have a major sweet tooth. I love to bake and equally I love to eat what I bake! Chocolate chip cookies are my all time favorite and you'll never convince me they aren't the best.
sweets
I grew up in South Carolina and will always love that bless yer heart tried and true southern culture! The food, the people, the accents, the college sports (go Cocks!) it's truly the best.
the south
