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Hi there! Keely and Aaron here, husband and wife team. Which is pretty cool for you, because we know what this whole marriage thing is about. Actually, our relationship has made our work even better. The love in our photos and videos is absolutely tangible. We want you to still be able to feel the happiness from your wedding day thirty years from now. We avoid that boring stiff posing and instead make sure you guys are having the time of your lives together on your wedding day- and it shows in our work.

Why us?

Beautiful destinations are cool and all, but you know what our favorite thing is? Couples in love. Yep, it’s that simple. We just want to document that good stuff and have a good time while we’re at it. We do this by making sure we get to know you guys, really know you. This means creating a space for you guys to be purely YOU. Crazy, quiet, party animals, teenage lovers, nerdy-  whoever you are, we are there to capture it in a totally sincere way.

 

Learn more about us!

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client experiences

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Keely was the absolute whole package photographer from beginning to end. During the entire planning process, Keely could not have been more helpful. Keely is also very thoughtful in her approach, our initial venue fell through and she sent us the sweetest care package.

On the day of, Keely was a beacon of serenity. While stress levels were high as well as temperatures (freak heat wave of 108), she really helped to keep our time table on track. I really appreciated her ability to guide the process without being overbearing. She has a way of photographing that is so natural and noninvasive, and that genuineness shines through in the pictures. She felt like a bridesmaid throughout the day, helping with whatever needed to be done and doing whatever it took to get great shots. My husband and I had such a great experience with Keely, I cannot recommend her enough, and I haven’t even gotten to the pictures.

The pictures!!! They are absolutely everything I wanted. Her aesthetic is so unique and I felt the way she captured our day was so specific to us. The photo delivery process was great and the system she uses is wonderful for sharing with family and friends.

All in all, Keely was one of the best vendors we chose for our wedding day. I cannot recommend her highly enough, she truly has a gift and I am so thankful she was there to capture our day.

- Denai & Ian
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Planning a wedding can get stressful and complicated, but booking Keely as our photographer was the easiest choice we made. Looking through her photos I could tell that she was able to capture much more than just staged photos with good lighting, she was able to capture all of the little moments that are so easy to miss or forget. She captures the little looks, smiles, hand holds, and laughter that happen naturally during your wedding day. Looking back at the photos from our wedding day I am able to remember so much more that what I wore of what the flowers looked like; I remember how I felt which is so much more important.

Keely is also an expert at understanding your personality and dynamic as a couple. We instantly felt comfortable around her, and she felt like she really understood us. Keely is seriously the best ever!

- Sarah & Matt Hughes
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Everything we chose for our wedding day was nostalgic and held a lot of meaning for us, which made it so much more special to have good friends by our side capturing every moment of the day. Before our wedding I knew that Aaron and Keely were wonderful friends. It wasn’t until our wedding day that I saw firsthand what makes them so fantastic at what they do. I loved seeing them work together seamlessly as a team and how their best qualities shone through. Keely’s genuine nature and ability to find beauty where others miss it and Aaron’s attention to detail and humor. On the day of our wedding Keely was in horrible pain but she still trekked through the woods by my side with a smile on her face.
One of my favorite parts of the day were the quiet moments we stole after the ceremony. I was starting to worry about leaving people waiting at the reception but Keely and Aaron eased my mind and kept us giggling at Office quotes and innuendos. I cannot recommend them highly enough to be the ones by your side on your most special day.

- India & Carter Fast
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I could not be more happy that we hired Aaron and Keely to document our wedding. They weren't just photographers that day. They were tear wipers, comedians, hiking partners, and friends. (yes, they willingly hiked up a mountain to our ceremony spot) They really took the time to help us pause and appreciate all of the little moments in between. You really get the full package with this duo and I couldn't imagine having anyone else there for our big day.

- Hailey & Gaetano Mariconi
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Working with Keely was the biggest blessing during our engagement and wedding. This chick is so talented, every picture was perfect. Keely is truly the best photographer out there. She went above and beyond to capture each important moment for us. Keely was really good about asking us what we wanted and also brought out a creative side (which we do not possess!) to our photos. She told our story in the most perfect way and it was exactly what we wanted. Not only does she make you feel like a friend, she makes the experience so fun! I couldn't be more thankful for the service she provided, and I'm even more grateful to have made such a special and talented friend.

- Emily & Aiden Menkin
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Keely and Aaron were a joy to work with. They captured every special moment, and went above and beyond for us. Before finding them we were at a loss, when we stumbled upon their photography instagram, I knew I had found the perfect photographer to capture our wedding. They fit in perfectly, blending into the background during the ceremony, dancing with us during the reception. By the end of the night, not only did we have some amazing photos but also some amazing friends. The Montoya's are wildly talented and easy to work with; when asked they weighed in on the flower arrangements and helped provide the finishing touch that had alluded me. We are overjoyed with how the photos came out, each one is stunning. Our only regret is that we did not have more time to spend with them, they are amazingly cool.

- Alissa & Mark Morabito
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Keely & Aaron were the dream team for our wedding day & I know they could be the dream team for someone else's wedding too. Keely's immediate enthusiasm to be a part of our wedding really had me excited to have them their with us on our biggest day! Keely & I clicked immediately through e-mail correspondence & I never had any doubt that we picked the right team to capture our day. We actually felt really honored that they wanted to travel to MI to be there.

After months of speaking through e-mail & 1 video chat, the day they arrived to our venue felt like we've been friends for years. They fit right in with our family & friends. We've actually had friends mention after our wedding that they thought they were just some of our wedding guest haha.

They had a way of being around to capture every important moment without anyone even noticing they were there. We were so thrilled to see all the beautiful work Keely and Aaron put into our photos and video!

The memories they captured are ones we will cherish forever & I'm glad we decided to trust Keely & Aaron to capture them.

- Erica & Joe Matteson
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Keely and Aaron were such an amazing team to work with. They were very helpful and patient in giving us all of the answers we needed in order to book them for photography and videography. Keely and Aaron were very thoughtful in their execution and made sure to ask us what was most important to us to have captured in their work. The day of the wedding, they were so efficient we hardly felt like we had to take any time away from the wedding to get all of the shots we wanted. Keely and Aaron captured everything we had asked for, and so so much more! The final product was extremely impressive, and did such an amazing job of capturing the emotion and overall feel of the day. The pictures were very rich and candid, none of the shots felt posed or unnatural which is exactly what we wanted-- and so hard to find. Both of their portfolios are a perfect reflection of how amazing their work truly is, I could not give any stronger of a recommendation! We will cherish our photos for years to come and could not be happier to have hired Keely and Aaron.

- Nyla & Nate
@keelymontoyaphoto

CONTACT US

keely@themontoyacollective.com
aaron@themontoyacollective.com

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