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Hi, I'm Kerri Lynne

Hello friend,
I'm Kerri Lynne

MEET THE COLES

I started photographing because of my love of chasing beauty and light. I always cite my love of the camera began at the Grand Canyon, trying to capture the depth and dimension I saw in a single frame. And growing up, I would "chase sunsets" with my mom every summer, trying to catch a glimpse of magic that could happen that day. This is still my heartbeat. With every couple I photograph, I'm looking for magic. For light. For beauty. And for genuine emotion & connection. When I see ALL of those things in one frame, THAT is the moment that I'm always "chasing" - and when I see it, I know!!

Wedding photographer & educator

I met my husband Derek downtown Syracuse, where he was volunteering at the Hopeprint House! We realized that we both loved the Lord, the outdoors, and both thought the other person was extremely cute! We dated long distance for 2 years before I moved here to upstate New York, and we were married in October 2017! Derek is truly my compliment, being much more practical, yet more extroverted and spontaneous than I am. What would I do without him! He adds so much joy into my life! Derek is also a great photographer and I love having him on my team as much as possible, in life and in work! We are really better together and I am so blessed to have him by my side.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & EDUCATOR

I started photographing because of my love of chasing beauty and light.  I always cite my love of the camera began at the Grand Canyon, trying to capture the depth and dimension I saw in a single frame.  And growing up, I would "chase sunsets" with my mom every summer, trying to catch a glimpse of magic that could happen that day.  This is still my heartbeat.  With every couple I photograph, I'm looking for magic.  For light.  For beauty.  And for genuine emotion & connection.  When I see ALL of those things in one frame, THAT is the moment that I'm always "chasing" - and when I see it, I know!!

I met my husband Derek downtown Syracuse, where he was volunteering at the Hopeprint House!  We realized that we both loved the Lord, the outdoors, and both thought the other person was extremely cute!  We dated long distance for 2 years before I moved here to upstate New York, and we were married in October 2017!  Derek is truly my compliment, being much more practical, yet more extroverted and spontaneous than I am.  What would I do without him!  He adds so much joy into my life!  Derek is also a great photographer and I love having him on my team as much as possible, in life and in work!  We are really better together and I am so blessed to have him by my side.

It's always lit up my heart to chase light prior to sunset.  That unknown of...how magical will it be?  What will the colors do?  How will the light change the way everything around me looks and feels?!  I have always loved chasing sunsets.  So now, I have a blast chasing light with every client I photograph and inviting them into that adventure with me!!

Chasing Light

MY PASSIONS

Derek is the love of my life and my adventure partner, and I couldn't imagine life without him!  We were married on October 29, 2017 - and marriage has been such a beautiful journey for us.  Growing in love has been the sweetest gift I have ever received and I am grateful for it every day!

My Husband

MY PASSIONS

I was an Education major in college before studying photography and design - so it is SUCH a joy for me now to teach others what I have loved learning myself!  Being a combination of self-taught and professionally trained, I want to make that journey easier for others and equip them to be better photographers and entrepreneurs!

Teaching Others

MY PASSIONS

Whether it's an afternoon hike, a paddle in a lake at sunset, or camping atop a high peak in the Adirondacks, my heart loves adventure and loves the process it takes to discover beauty in the world around me.  I love the serenity of being in nature and reflecting on life.  I love any adventure with my husband Derek, who is such an amazing leader and caretaker!

Adventure

MY PASSIONS

I truly believe we are better together, and community is EVERYTHING!  From Derek and I's personal friends, game nights and bible studies, to creative entrepreneurs coming together in community through Rising Tide Society, we cannot do life alone!  We rise by lifting each other.

Community

MY PASSIONS

Chasing love, light and adventure every day and living with gratitude

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