Gorgeous Gatherings Book Signing

with Ashton Paris Events in Honor of Alison Hotchkiss, author of Gorgeous Gatherings

I had the pleasure of photographing a beautifully curated book signing hosted by Ashton Paris Events in celebration of Alison Hotchkiss’s new book, Gorgeous Gatherings. The event was a true reflection of the book’s spirit—elegant, warm, and thoughtfully designed. I captured the evening using both film and digital formats to preserve the authentic atmosphere and subtle details that made this gathering so special.

040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_03_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_06_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_10_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_13_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_17_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_19_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_20_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_22_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_23_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_26_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_27_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_28_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_31_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_49_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_65_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_71_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_73_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_76_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_81_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_98_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_105_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_109_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_110_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_113_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_119_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_121_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_122_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_123_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_125_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_128_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_132_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_141_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_145_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_146_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_150_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_153_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_156_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_161_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_166_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_196_websize.jpg
040225_AP_GorgeousGatherings_KelseyMardPhoto_200_websize.jpg

Kind Words

  • “Working with Kelsey was an absolute pleasure! Her talent and professionalism surpassed our expectations. During the photoshoot, Kelsey created a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, allowing us to be ourselves and capturing the most natural and candid moments. She has a keen eye for detail and composition, resulting in stunning and breathtaking photographs that perfectly reflected our personalities. If you're looking for someone to capture your special moments with expertise and creativity, look no further. Our family is incredibly grateful for the beautiful memories she has given us through her photography.”

    The Cote Family

  • "Our experience working with Kelsey was absolutely amazing! While taking photos of my 3-year-old son, she was gentle, kind and patient. Though he is easily distracted, she knew exactly how to capture his attention and make him feel comfortable during the photo shoot. The end result was a collection of beautiful photos that perfectly capture the essence of our sweet little boy - joyful, sweet and just a little silly. I look forward to our next photo shoot with Kelsey, she is sure to make it enjoyable for everyone!"

    The McLeary Family

  • “We loved working with Kelsey for our maternity and newborn photos. She was accommodating with the time and location and made us feel comfortable while taking the photos. She gave us easy to follow instructions and was able to spot great places our home to take photos. The photos turned out beautifully... I’m so grateful for the memories she captured that we’ll enjoy for years to come!”

    The Hoffman Family

  • “I can’t even explain how beautiful Kelsey’s photography is! She is truly a expert at her craft. I first hired Kelsey to photograph my mother’s intimate second wedding. I loved what she did so much I hired her to take my maternity and newborn photos. She made me feel so comfortable and caught the absolute BEST images of me, my family, and my new son. Her work with lighting, capturing perfect candid moments, and help with posing is just beyond perfect. I cried when she (quickly) got the sneak peek and photos back to me. In a perfect world she’d come and photograph every life event for me and my family(—is that too much to ask??)!”

    The Grey Family