documentary style photography
Capturing light, feelings & moments and all the things in between people and life.
Hello and welcome! I am so happy you're here!
I am central IL based, but I happily welcome travel to alternative locations all over the globe.
Kayleigh Michael | The life behind the lens
Hey! I’m Kayleigh. My besties call me, Kayl.
I am a mama of 4 free-spirited, strong-willed girls, a wifey to my best friend, creative, photographer, realtor, authentic yoga teacher and soooo much more. To keep it casual, I'm just *a connoisseur of a little bit of everything* still trying to figure out where I belong in the world.
My morning coffee always runs cold. I’m always overflowing with new ideas and new things that I want to try. I live in loungewear most of the time. I swoooooon over anything that makes me feel cozy inside (and out - literally have way too many blankets). Food is my love language. OUTLANDER series obsessed. Hopeless romantic. The most high maintenance, low maintenance person you’ll ever meet. The Titanic is my all time favorite movie, but I have several runner ups. I dream of living in a cozy cottage on the countryside of the UK one day. I love to travel and I love being home! I have a love/hate relationship with social media and the pressure it puts on small business owners to make it in this tech age. I’m a millennial, but a granny at heart. Love nature, but I will freak out if there’s a bug near me. Very passionate about holistic living and a smidge of a conspiracy theorist (nervous laughter).
Fun photography related fact, I got my first digital camera in 7th grade (still have it as a keepsake) and have been taking photographs ever since. Sometimes your hobbies do turn into something more!
I can’t wait to get to know you! AND... if you're not already, come hang out with me on Instagram and Facebook so you can stay up to date on new specials and offerings.
xx,
Kayl