Today we’d like to introduce you to Ginger Kelley.
Hi Ginger, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
From Vision to Vessel: The Story of A Classy Touch Photography
In 2017, my path seemed set on wedding planning, but God had a different design. While planning my own intimate elopement, I was struck by how inaccessible professional photography felt for the average budget. That disappointment sparked a calling: I wanted to provide luxury photography that remained within reach for couples, ensuring no one would have to walk away without their most precious memories captured.
As this photography business has grown, the most vital growth has been spiritual. My relationship with the Lord is the cornerstone of A Classy Touch Photography. He has provided so much, and we are humbled to have been recognized with 10 Prestige Awards for our work—a testament to the blessings He continues to pour into this business.
A Unified Team of Excellence
To provide our couples with a truly luxury experience, I work alongside three incredibly talented professionals. Each brings a unique, God-given gift to the business, and our shared faith allows us to serve our clients with a unified spirit.
David, Videographer: Raised by a photographer mother and a pastor father, David was born for this ministry. His technical talent and deep understanding of both the art and the heart behind weddings make him an invaluable part of how we document each story.
Morgan, Second Photographer: Morgan’s growth has been a beautiful testimony to dedication. Her photos are so stunning and aligned with my own vision that when I am hand-editing, I often cannot tell our work apart. She ensures that every angle of a wedding day is captured with grace and precision.
Meghan, Content Creator: Meghan has been a faithful pillar of this business since the very beginning. As my first assistant, she has seen the business through every season. Now, as our content creator, she uses her years of experience and creative eye to share the beauty of what God is doing through our work.
A Mission of Service
Coming up on a decade in this industry, I’ve learned that photography is a labor of love. While I take on a higher volume of weddings to keep our luxury services accessible, I personally hand-edit every photo to ensure perfection. It is my joy to go above and beyond for my couples, honoring the talent the Lord has provided.
”And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.” (Psalm 90:17)
Together, we don’t just take pictures; we bear witness to the blessings God bestows on families, capturing His grace one frame at a time.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
When asked about the struggles we’ve faced, I find it difficult to use that word. God is consistently good, and He has faithfully provided for every need of this photography business. However, as we strive for excellence, we do face the challenge of time—specifically during our busiest seasons.
The Commitment to Excellence
Because I am committed to keeping luxury photography accessible, we take on a higher volume of weddings. This means that during the peak fall season, our contract delivery time reaches 20 weeks. While I always wish I could get memories back to my couples sooner, I refuse to take shortcuts.
I hand-edit every single image to the very best of my capabilities, ensuring each client receives the quality they deserve. It is a balancing act of being a good steward of the many doors God has opened while maintaining the high standard of art that A Classy Touch Photography is known for.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
A Higher Standard of Service
What truly sets A Classy Touch Photography apart is our commitment to giving 100% of ourselves to our couples from the very first hello to the moment the final gallery is delivered. We don’t view our clients as just another booking; we view every wedding as a sacred union we are honored to witness.
Rooted in Faith
As a team of believers, our business is built on a foundation of Christian values. While we welcome all, we find a special connection with Christian couples who share our heart for the Lord. This shared foundation allows us to pray over our work and enter every wedding day with a spirit of peace and service. We believe that marriage is a beautiful gift, and we treat the documentation of that gift with the reverence it deserves.
”Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
The Art of the Edit
Beyond our shared faith, our technical approach to editing is a major point of distinction. While many in the industry rely on “batch editing” or outsourcing their work to save time, I personally hand-edit every single photograph.
Meticulous Detail: I am dedicated to making sure every person looks their absolute best. I don’t stop until I have done everything humanly possible to make a photo better.
Seamless Consistency: Because Morgan and I work so closely together, our styles have merged into one unified vision. You receive a gallery that feels like a singular, cohesive work of art, regardless of who held the camera.
Award-Winning Quality: This dedication to the craft is what has earned us 10 Prestige Awards. We refuse to sacrifice the quality of the “final product” for the sake of speed.
Total Investment
When you choose us, you aren’t just hiring a vendor; you are gaining a team that is fully invested in your story. From the initial contact to the final delivery, we are there to support, encourage, and capture the grace of your day. We believe that by giving our absolute best, we are honoring both our couples and the God who gave us these talents in the first place.
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
Something that often surprises people—and honestly, surprised me when I remembered it—is that my path was laid out long before I realized it. If you had asked me in high school what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have told you without hesitation: a photographer.
Over the years, that dream faded into the background. I moved toward event planning and other goals, completely forgetting that initial spark. It wasn’t until I faced my own struggle finding a wedding photographer in 2017 that the Lord brought that dormant seed back to life. It’s a beautiful reminder that our steps are ordered, even when we’ve forgotten the destination ourselves.
”A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
Pricing:
- Elopement packages $700 to $1,400
- Half day weddings 1800 to $3,000
- Full day weddings $3,000 to $5,000
- Full classy experience which includes everything 7500
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.aclassytouchphotography.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclassytouchphotography?igsh=MXhxMzVod3NhbTY3ZQ==
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18bW5WGDuK/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@aclassytouchphotography?si=qd9QSbSHIwhUDm1g
