Hi, my name is Kelsey Glass

Film Photographer Documenting Modern Love + Meaningful Moments

I’m a film photographer based in New York City and Northern California, working with couples and families who want their memories captured with honesty, softness, and intention.

I specialize in families, elopements, and lifestyle storytelling, with a growing focus on motherhood, capturing the quiet beauty of becoming and belonging.

Every session is designed to feel natural, unhurried, and deeply personal. My goal is not to create perfect images, but meaningful ones that feel like you.

Timeless Style


The nostalgia of film as well as the surprise and anticipation of waiting to get your film developed to see how things turned out is unparalleled. I've loved honing my craft in film, shooting hundreds of rolls of film each year, tweaking and adjusting my technique and adapting to new conditions as well as adding variety in the types of shoots I take on. I feel these images will stand the test of time, and though more "trendy" in recent years, will absolutely look beautiful and timeless for decades to come.

A Decade of Experience


Photography has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, from being on the yearbook team in elementary school, to being Editor of my high school yearbook for 2 years, to taking film photography classes in NYC as an adult. Before finding my way back to film as an adult, I've dabbled in all sorts of types of photography and mediums. You'll never find me without at least 2 cameras on me... but oftentimes more than 5 - I love options!

Newlywed couple walking through Manhattan after a courthouse elopement with cinematic 35mm film photography
NYC elopement photographer photographing romantic city portraits after an intimate wedding ceremony
Newlywed couple walking through Manhattan after their courthouse elopement captured on 35mm film
NYC City Clerk Office elopement photographer capturing an intimate courthouse wedding on 35mm film
NYC City Clerk Office elopement photographer on 35mm film
NYC City Clerk Office elopement photographer on 35mm film
San Francisco engagement photographer natural light film
San Francisco engagement photographer capturing an intimate couples session with natural light and 35mm film photography
Documentary style engagement photography in San Francisco featuring a couple laughing together outdoors on film
San Francisco engagement photos at the Golden Gate Bridge featuring a stylish couple photographed on film
Editorial engagement photography in San Francisco for couples seeking timeless, authentic imagery
San Francisco engagement photographer natural light film
Editorial NYC engagement session photographed on film with timeless romantic imagery
Manhattan City Clerk Office elopement photography captured on 35mm film with an intimate documentary wedding style
Just married couple exploring New York City streets during a cinematic elopement photography session
City elopement photography captured on 35mm film with an intimate documentary wedding style
Editorial NYC engagement session photographed on film with timeless romantic imagery
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NYC courthouse wedding couple portraits outside the City Clerk Office photographed on film
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editorial maternity photography on film with a refined, timeless, and luxury aesthetic
film maternity portrait with a minimalist, artistic, and emotionally driven approach
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outdoor maternity photography capturing movement, wind, and natural connection on film
outdoor maternity photography capturing movement, wind, and natural connection on film
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candid and documentary style film photographer capturing family, maternity, newborn, and couples. documenting love stories
candid and documentary style film photographer capturing family, maternity, newborn, and couples. documenting love stories
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high-end maternity photoshoot with cinematic lighting and natural movement
candid and documentary style film photographer capturing family, maternity, newborn, and couples. documenting love stories in NYC
outdoor maternity photography capturing movement, wind, and natural connection on film
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candid portrait photographer capturing movement and connection in a documentary style in New York City
candid portrait photographer capturing movement and connection in a documentary style in New York City
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outdoor maternity session on film with flowing dress and soft sunset light
outdoor maternity photography capturing movement, wind, and natural connection on film
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