And just like that! 5 years goes by… Matt and I moved our family out of the suburbs and went rural just shy of 5 years ago. Being a photographer, I have always been drawn to nature, wide open spaces, blue skies, and split rail fences. The serenity touches something deep inside my soul and reminds me of home. As a girl, I grew up with an old abandoned barn and pasture across the street from my home. I had many adventures exploring, tree climbing, fort building, and wild animal collecting growing up in Smalltown, USA. As a young woman, I couldn’t wait to leave Smalltown, USA. I flew out of the quiet as fast as my motorcycle would take me. But as I grew, had babies, and later became a busy mother, I longed to get back to Smalltown, quiet.

I believe God plants dreams in our hearts , visions for what he has for us. In 2015 I drove around Carroll County Illinois dreaming of a different world, and capturing “HOME” on camera. This is one of my pieces of art that stopped my car mid drive so that I could dream of placing myself in the scene for just a moment. I dreamt of living with a pasture and a backyard full of lush grass. 

Who knew, a few decades later Matt and I would own our forever home, complete with blue skies, magnificent sunrises and sunsets, an abandoned barn, fences and to date we have a fantastic family of  30+ chickens,  6 Dairy Goats, 5 Pet Goaties,  Sonny and Willy the Mni Horse brothers, Shirley, Lena, Wiggy and Joanie our 4 Huacaya alpacas and Naomie and Stefan our beautiful horses. (It's been quite a learning curve too!) Not only animals, but we have also included a 1951 Dodge pickup truck named Ruby as our newest family member!  While I have been photographing weddings, corporate events, and people of all walks and ages, I am evolving. I have a vision of sharing what we have through my camera. Matt and I have opened Promiseland Farm to the public to enjoy and create memories with God's beauty and our animals…. Whether you love horses, goats, or sunrises, as we do, we invite you out to have a photoshoot in the beauty and serenity of our HOME, Promiseland Farm!

So if you are looking for a unique photoshoot with nature, some goats or alpacas, we are ready to share the beauty and create memories with you here! We will be taking bookings beginning June 1 and we are practicing Covid-19 safety guidelines until our state advises otherwise. So come on out, hold a chicken, hug an alpaca and let us capture the magic in a unique Promiseland Farm family photo session experience for you!

We look forward to meeting you! 

Let's Create Something Together!

Love and Light,

Kellyann/Kellwood Studio Photography LLC