Getting to know the face behind the camera...
Hi 👋 I'm Amber
I've had a passion for photography my whole life. It started back with disposable cameras I would always have around, then I remember my bright blue film camera, then a hand-me-down digital camera, etc. etc. I started taking photography courses as soon as they were available in high school. Then, as a high schooler I had 2 framed prints sell at the Kalamazoo Art Hop- that was when it kind of hit me that, hey I might be good at this, and people would pay me for it! So I decided to go to Lansing Community College for my photography degree. At the time, they were ranked 9th in the nation for photography schools. I graduated in 2011 with my degree and immediately registered my business- Reflections Modern Photography, LLC. I worked for several companies out of college including Lifetouch Church Directories as a Portrait Sales Specialist, and Complete as a wedding photographer. I always dreamed of having my own studio, and in 2016 that came true! My wonderful husband and many friends and family members worked hard to build a pole building at our home and finish off a large section to be dedicated to studio space for me. No more cramming into my tiny living room, moving furniture into my kitchen, or hauling equipment up the stairs! Hallelujah! Since then, my business has grown immensely. I recently moved back into my hometown of Vicksburg where we built yet another photography studio with the help of family. My new studio opened in May of 2024.
I have 3 kids with my husband, Johnny. We love to spend time outside, especially on the water. We are definitely 'outdoorsy' people- playing in the woods, camping, boating, fishing, etc.
I hope you feel like you know me a little better now! I can't wait to meet you and capture special memories for you.
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Thank you for visiting my website, I look forward to hearing from you. Enjoy!
Amber Kiel
I've had a passion for photography my whole life. It started back with disposable cameras I would always have around, then I remember my bright blue film camera, then a hand-me-down digital camera, etc. etc. I started taking photography courses as soon as they were available in high school. Then, as a high schooler I had 2 framed prints sell at the Kalamazoo Art Hop- that was when it kind of hit me that, hey I might be good at this, and people would pay me for it! So I decided to go to Lansing Community College for my photography degree. At the time, they were ranked 9th in the nation for photography schools. I graduated in 2011 with my degree and immediately registered my business- Reflections Modern Photography, LLC. I worked for several companies out of college including Lifetouch Church Directories as a Portrait Sales Specialist, and Complete as a wedding photographer. I always dreamed of having my own studio, and in 2016 that came true! My wonderful husband and many friends and family members worked hard to build a pole building at our home and finish off a large section to be dedicated to studio space for me. No more cramming into my tiny living room, moving furniture into my kitchen, or hauling equipment up the stairs! Hallelujah! Since then, my business has grown immensely. I recently moved back into my hometown of Vicksburg where we built yet another photography studio with the help of family. My new studio opened in May of 2024.
I have 3 kids with my husband, Johnny. We love to spend time outside, especially on the water. We are definitely 'outdoorsy' people- playing in the woods, camping, boating, fishing, etc.
I hope you feel like you know me a little better now! I can't wait to meet you and capture special memories for you.
Become a fan on Facebook by clicking 'Facebook' above.
Thank you for visiting my website, I look forward to hearing from you. Enjoy!
Amber Kiel
