A pair of sparkling Jimmy Choo high-heeled shoes in front of a white lace wedding dress on a dark wooden floor.
A young couple sharing a kiss outdoors, sitting on a stone bench in front of a park with trees and nature in the background.
A woman in a white dress and a man in a black tuxedo are running and laughing on a lush green lawn in a park, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Close-up of small white flowers on a green plant with a sparkly butterfly-shaped brooch on the petals.

INVESTMENT

PORTFOLIO

A blend of documentary and editorial methods

WISCONSIN PHOTOGRAPHER AND DESIGNER

My work combines the documentary and editorial approach, using true-to-life tones and color palettes, and the texture of 35mm film. I move fluidly throughout shoots, sometimes quietly observing to capture candid moments, other times stepping in to offer direction, always responding to your energy. Final bodies of work are personal and lived-in.

A woman with long curly hair sitting on a fallen log in a forest, resting her head on her hand and looking at the camera, in black and white.
A tall pine tree standing on a grassy field with a rocky mountain cliff in the background under a clear blue sky.
Person standing in shallow water at the beach during sunset, with a clear sky and calm sea.
A tall waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff into a dark pool below, surrounded by greenery.
View of a swimming pool ladder reflected in a mirror on the pool deck
A couple laughing and playing in the water, the woman on the man's back during their engagement photo shoot, near a river with trees in the background.
A woman with short hair and a watch on her wrist is smiling and looking down, with her hand near her face.
A woman with short hair and bangs smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a white shirt and a watch, holding her hand near her face.
A woman with light skin, red hair styled in a messy updo, wearing a white shirt and a gold watch, smiling and touching her chin with her hand.

I’M HOPE KELHAM

MADISON & MIDWEST PHOTOGRAPHER AND DESIGNER

Based in Madison, I’ve spent years photographing weddings throughout the Midwest and Mountain West. You can expect me to be a calming and easy-going presence when things go unexpectedly. I love photographing weddings, but what matters most to me is storytelling and preserving your most momentous emotions through time. Transient moments are what I’m drawn to and what I aim to document honestly and vibrantly.

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Couple kissing in an elevator, surrounded by mirrored walls, with gold accents and warm lighting.
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A newly married couple, the bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, and the groom in a black suit, happily walking arm-in-arm through their wedding reception outdoors with guests celebrating. Tall buildings and string lights are visible in the background during sunset.