Kelli Trontell

Kelli Trontell Photography | Lifestyle and Wedding Photography | Nashville, TN

HELLO!

My name is Kelli.

I am a California girl, who now calls Nashville home. This city of dreams and its southern charm captured my heart from day one.

I am passionate about people and helping them tell their story with a unique and creative perspective. We all have a story to tell and authentic imagery can show us things that maybe we don't even see or believe for ourselves.

5 things to know about me::
1. Laughing is my favorite thing.
2. Yes, I am a true redhead.
3. My husband rocks my world (he makes me laugh).
4. I was on Star Search when I was 12 years old.
5. Social media intrigues me, but that's a whole other conversation!

Become a regular here and get to know the people I have captured through my lens. These people have fresh ideas and an appreciation of life! People who want to do things differently. The ones who aren't afraid to show the world exactly who they are. The people who come to me to capture their story, are the ones with a lot of sparkle, and I love them for that. This is exactly where my dreams become a reality.

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A Season of Change

August 25, 2010 Posted in Photography

I hope you all have been enjoying your summer! I can’t believe how quickly the end of August is approaching us.

Well, as many of you know this summer has been a wild ride for me. Life hasn’t quite been the same since June 15th, but I am realizing that it won’t ever go back to being the same, but different….and in a good way. I am embracing change. I am walking forward….towards the things that my heart truly longs for.

Speaking of change. My husband and I have moved from Nashville, TN to Kalispell, MT!!! Talk about embracing change, right?!? Reed is a business man. An entrepreneur. A dreamer. A visionary. And he has been a huge support to me and my business. However, he has always dreamed of owning his own business and we had been praying about the perfect opportunity to come our way. Well, it did. And this opportunity just so happened to be in his hometown in Montana.

We will be opening up a self-serve yogurt/ coffee shop in downtown Whitefish. We are scheduled to close on our building space at the end of September so we have been busy dreaming up ideas for our new shop! I am so excited to partner with Reed in the this new venture. As I mentioned before…..Reed has been the backbone of my photography business and that is something that he is sill passionate about and I will continue to create, but in a new way [of course!].

My calendar was filled to the max with photosessions before I left Nashville so I’ll be posting many more Tennessee families up on here in the next few days….it was a HOT summer, but my clients nailed it! I can’t wait to show you!

Thank you for being such a support to me. I care about each and every one of you that visit my blog. Will you JOIN me on this new adventure?!? My blog posts may look a little different from the past, but Im willing to take that risk….to have you be part of this with us!

Here are a few iPhone photos from our travels this past week….::

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August 25, 2010 -

Elise - Ahh Kelli! I am just so thrilled for you and Reed. Love these photos from the road, but am expecting a video soon TOO!!! I so miss your face. Montana trip SOON! Love you.

August 25, 2010 -

Anya Elise - Congratulations to you and Reed! That is so exciting and an adventure to be embraced indeed.

Can’t wait to see what you create in your new, Montana life!

August 25, 2010 -

kelly ann - these photos are fantastic! so many blessings sent your way as you start this new adventure!

August 25, 2010 -

Jaime - Looking beautiful, and sounding excited about all the new stuff! So happy for you and Reed! God Bless and Happy Blogging!!!! <3

August 26, 2010 -

Eilas Photography - I’m praying for you guys that this will be the best decision you’ve ever made. And praying that your influence will change lives there. Congrats on following your dreams and supporting your man! You’re an awesome wife!

August 26, 2010 -

Laura Dodd - LOVE the log house!! I am SO excited for you!! Maybe one day I’ll get to visit the cutest yogurt/coffee shop ever!!

August 30, 2010 -

Krystle - Oh Kelli, you are the cat’s meow! Love the new blog look. spice it up in Montana… lord knows they need a little southern love! Looking forward to the good reads coming out way! Live it up out there girl!

September 2, 2010 -

Lindey - Enjoyed reading your posts and checking out your photos! Looking forward to seeing more updates

Formula One Actions

August 3, 2010 Posted in Photography

I am so excited to share with you that TABOR JEAN is featured on the Formula One- “One on One interviews” today. Great questions were asked….so go a head and learn more about David Bean and I!

Formula One Actions are THE BOMB! Seriously, do people even say that anymore? Well, I just did. It’s the first word that came to my mind….but its exactly what they do! Your photos will POP and there is as much creative control as you would want with these. They look amazing “as is” or you can mix and play with the settings! Very easy. The outcome is AMAZING!

As many of you know….I am a people person. I love connecting with fellow creatives…..and thats what I love most about this company. Their service is incredible. Krystle, the name and face that you will get to know if you follow FORMULA ONE ACTIONS on Twitter…is the sweetest girl in the world! We had an opportunity to meet for coffee a few months ago and I love that we have become sweet friends. I can’t stress enough how important it is to CONNECT and be part of a community [whether you are a photographer or not].

Im honored to share a screen shot with some of my most favorite photographers! Go and read their interviews…their work and vision are truly inspiring! Thank you Jarrad and Krystle for supporting David and I. We truly love you guys!!! This interview was SO much fun!

Formula One will be featuring my BEFORE & AFTER shots, but here’s one that will give you an idea of what these actions can do.

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August 3, 2010 -

Jarrad - Thanks for the post Kelli! You’re awesome and we had a blast working with you on this interview. You are a true talent with a fresh vision towards the photography industry! So excited to see future work from Tabor Jean!

Oh Happy Day.

July 30, 2010 Posted in Photography

Wow. It’s only 10:30am and you all have made me feel SO loved. Thank you!!

My favorite part about birthdays are the pretty sweets. They instantly put a smile on my face [and I don't even have to eat them!!] I shot this a while ago, but Im definitely heading on over to Naticakes at some point today.

Love & Hugs to you all. XOXO

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July 30, 2010 -

Sara D Harper - Let me know when you go to Naticakes! I may join you for a little Mini Kelli Celebration!! Just text me!

July 31, 2010 -

Darcy Ferriss - Happy Birthday Kelli. I look forward to meeting you one day!

July 31, 2010 -

Amelia Moore - Happy Birthday! Your cupcake photo makes me SMILE! I hope you enjoyed YOUR DAY!

August 1, 2010 -

Forrest Nicholas - Happy Birthday! Hope your birthday was a fun one from the Nicholas’s

The Warren Family

July 29, 2010 Posted in Family Life

You may know her as Butterflysparks, but her real name is Vanessa and she has an incredible husband named Mark and a sweet little boy named Noah. This is the Warren Family.

We have been friends for 5 years. We met at church and quickly learned that we lived in the same neighborhood. Once we figured that out….the late nights and impromptu hang outs began! We have spent A LOT of time together [and this is a huge understatement]. We have laughed. We have cried. We had some of the most FABULOUS traditions around the holidays. We have dreamed dreams and started businesses together. We have celebrated and remembered life together….and the most amazing memory was being at the hospital when their son Noah was born.

Well, today……these friends of ours have moved back “home” to TEXAS. Today was bittersweet as they packed up the U-Haul and drove out of our neighborhood for the very last time. It reminded me once again how short and sweet life really is. I am so thankful that we invested in each others lives. We had grown closer than ever before these past few months and my heart couldn’t be any happier. We know this is not “goodbye” …..because TEXAS is a place that I most definitely want to visit one day soon. Vanessa and I also have a few things up our sleeve….and you’ll be hearing a lot more from us!

Mark & Vanessa…. You know exactly how I feel about you. I am so very thankful for the time that we had these past few weeks [i'm sure mark & reed are happy to have their wives back!!]. I am proud of the decisions that you have made and I am filled with hope and excitement as you begin this new season. I love you dearly and I miss you already. XOXO

…..our last trip to downtown Nashville. The Johnny Cash wall was a must!

Reed and I adore all of Noahs ~~little~~ big expressions, including his “robot” dance moves and “Thomas the Train” faces. These next few photos are SO Noah!
Nashville will miss the Warrens.

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July 29, 2010 -

Jaime - Beautiful pictures! Adorable little boy! Your right his facial expression are greatness!!!

July 29, 2010 -

vanessa warren - OH MY!!! love these so much, girl. how fun that we have these NASHVILLE memories! and those facial expressions are most definitely little Noah…HILARIOUS.
these made me think of when you’d ask him how much you love him & he’d throw his arms out wide…SO precious. we miss you guys & love you SO very much! xox

August 2, 2010 -

Heather Rice - Hi, I am friend with the Warren’s. I went to highschool with Joel and Mark. I just saw the pics you took of them in front of the Johnny Cash wall in Nashville. Would you tell me where exactly that wall is. My husband and I are going to be there next month for our anniversary and he loves Johnny Cash. I would love to be able to snap a few shots of him in front of it. Thanks Heather Rice

August 8, 2010 -

kelly ann - your photography is SO full of light and love… it’s inspiring.

August 24, 2010 -

Vikki O’Brien - HI,
I am in love with these pictures–that wall is so cool! Would you mind telling me where in Nashville this wall is? My son’s name is Cash and I would love to take him down there in his wife beater and cool hat to snap some pics!!
Thanks so much!
Vikki

LIVE CHAT [tonight]

July 20, 2010 Posted in Photography

Last month I had the privilege of hosting a live-online video chat with a fabulous photographer and dear friend- Allister Ann. Not only was it an awesome evening, but we had the opportunity to connect with other creatives from all over the country and this is exactly what got us excited about the idea in the first place.

TONIGHT….I will be hosting another live chat with an amazing designer/stylist and sweet, sweet friend….Vanessa Warren of ButterflySparks! Be sure and join us. It’s FREE. It’s EASY. We would love for you to join in on the conversation! We will be discussing LIFE, SOCIAL MEDIA and our latest COLLABORATION that was featured on a few of our most favorite blogs ["Creature Comforts" and "A Beautiful Mess"].

Join us here:: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kelli-vanessa-live-chat