Google reviewers rate Captured Forever Photography five out of five stars based on 150 reviews, with the owner responding to 46 percent of them. Clients frequently describe the photographer as communicative, punctual, and flexible during booking and sessions. Recurring themes include patience with children, creating a comfortable atmosphere, and fast turnaround times for edited photos. Reviewers highlight services such as maternity, newborn, and family portraits, noting that the photographer effectively manages large groups and uncooperative subjects without significant criticism.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 150 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 150 Google reviews (146 with written comments, 26 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 46% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 5, 2026.
Service: Pet Photographer serving Santa Ana, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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Kellie Lawicki1 review
★★★★★
We love our photos!!! Cannot recommend Kelsey enough. She was very communicative in the booking process and leading up to the shoot.
Our shooting day (Thursday) was soooo hot that she was willing to move our date to a weekend night without the extra weekend charge. We stayed with the original shooting day due to our own logistical reasons, and she was so patient with our family in the heat and with tired, whiny kids.
Services: Family and group
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for the kind words. I loved being your family photographer!
I am so grateful for Kelsey’s work. She takes the time to truly care for your family and each photo she takes. With a baby and toddler and the chaos that can unfold, she is patient and understanding. Being a mom herself, she used clever jokes and redirection tactics to thankfully capture my son’s real smile throughout the shoot. I have had the pleasure now to have Kelsey take my first son and now my second’s first year photos. They are magical and proudly framed large up my staircase entry. Don’t hesitate to ask her questions and book with her. She is a gem and you won’t be disappointed! Thank you Captured Forever Photography!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Family and group
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
This makes me so happy! Thank you for trusting me to be your family photographer. I adore your family!
We can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our maternity photoshoot with Kelsey! Booking was so easy, and she was very communicative and prompt with her responses.
On the day of the shoot, I was worried about feeling awkward in front of the camera, but Kelsey made both me and my partner feel so comfortable and encouraged us to just be ourselves. We had so much fun!
The turnaround time was also incredibly quick—we received our photos in less than two weeks, and they turned out absolutely amazing! Kelsey truly captured us in such a special and vulnerable moment in our lives, and we’ll always cherish these photos.
We can’t wait to work with her again and have her capture our little boy next time! 🤍
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Oh this is just the best! I absolutely adored being you maternity photographer. Thank you for the kind words and for trusting me with these memories. I can't wait to meet the little guy!
Kelsey is amazing! From the first day, she has been a great communicator and made us feel comfortable the whole way through. She is very flexible and truly wants the best experience! We had such a great time during the photoshoot and appreciate her guidance for different poses. Highly recommend!
Services: Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Oh that means so much to me Hannah! I adored being your maternity photographer! Crystal Cove was such a perfect location for you guys!
From start to finish, Kelsey was absolutely amazing! She was so kind, patient, and always available to answer any questions we had leading up to our maternity photoshoot. During the session, she made both my husband and me feel completely comfortable, which made the experience so enjoyable and natural.
When we received our photos, we were blown away. They turned out even more beautiful than we could have imagined, and we’ll cherish these memories forever. We are so grateful for her talent and professionalism, and we can’t wait to book future sessions with her. We highly recommend Kelsey to anyone looking for a photographer who truly cares about her clients and delivers stunning work!
I can't say enough amazing things about Kelsey! From the moment we arrived, she made me feel so comfortable, confident, and beautiful. She has such a calming presence and an incredible eye for detail, which truly shows in every single photo. My maternity pictures turned out even more breathtaking than I ever imagined, and she captured this special season of our lives so perfectly. These are memories my family and I will cherish forever. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, kind, and truly passionate about what she does, I highly recommend Kelsey at Captured Forever Photography. Thank you for giving us photos we'll treasure for a lifetime!
We absolutely love our newborn and family photos, as well as the experience. She captured so many precious moments from the in-home session. So lucky to have found Kelsey!
Working with Kelsey was such a great, relaxing, fun and encouraging experience. I took maternity photos with her to document my first pregnancy. Being that it was my first pregnancy I felt very vulnerable, was dealing with body dysmorphia and just didn’t feel pretty, however I did not want to regret not documenting this important chapter in my pregnancy so I wanted to do maternity photos and I am so glad that I found Kelsey via Instagram! She was professional, kind, nurturing, encouraging and made me feel empowered in beautiful in this stage of my pregnancy. I am grateful to have had this session with her and have my pregnancy documented in a fun and memorable way
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Well this might have made me cry!! I am so glad you felt safe and seen during your session. You ROCKED your maternity photos. Thank you for trusting me to be your photographer
I have worked with Kelsey for many years now. Not only is she a skilled and very experienced photographer she is also very organized and professional. Kelsey has a very fast turn around time, and she is so consistent in her work. I highly recommend working with her! She is so easy and fun to work with!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
THANK YOU!! I love having you in front of my camera