I’m Kalie.
I’m a Belfast-based photographer. I was born in Portland, Oregon and moved to Northern Ireland almost a decade ago to study. I thought it would be temporary, but I’ve been calling it home ever since!
I’ve had a camera in hand as long as I can remember, and have been shooting professionally for over eight years. I’m fortunate enough to work alongside some amazing brands, publications and people.
I live in the east of the city with my husband, Gregg. When I’m not on shoot, I’m found book-in-hand at a coffee shop or playing with our kitten, Dot.
Nice to meet you!
Testimonials —
KALIE. She photographed our intimate wedding in September 2020. Not only were the photos (of a rather awkward bird and her husband) absolutely incredible, but working with her was an absolute dream. She is so much fun to be around and we immediately felt comfortable with her there. She has an eye for light and beauty in candid moments. I can't recommend her highly enough and we certainly plan to hire her again! Thank you, Kalie!
Bess & Gabor
We had the most wonderful and laid-back photography experience with Kalie. We are not naturals in front of the camera at all but she managed to snap some breathtaking photos of us in between all the silliness. I am so happy we have these gorgeous photos of our city hall wedding as well as our adventure session to cherish. I will 100% hire Kalie again!
Ariel & Dominic
Kalie shot our wedding in July 2020 and did an absolutely beautiful job. She immediately made us feel comfortable and happy being photographed. She put our experience first and went with the flow of the day whilst getting photos that are better than we could have imagined! We would highly recommend Kalie Reid Photography.
Kirsty & Reuben
Kalie photographed our wedding earlier this year. Myself and my husband are both quite camera shy but we felt so relaxed the whole time and absolutely loved our pictures. Kalie was very quick to get back to us on any queries running up to the big day. We were really pleased with the service Kalie provided and thought it was great value for money.
Eleanor & George
Kalie was amazing to work with! This past winter, my fiancé and I to proposed to each other while on Vacation in Ireland/NI. I’m SO glad that we planned ahead and booked a session with Kalie to commemorate this milestone in our lives. We’re absolutely OBSESSED with how our photos came out! We explained what we were looking for and she suggested the perfect location/adventure. She’s fun to work with, communicative each step of the way, and will make you feel totally at ease during the shoot! Thank you again, Kalie!
Emily & August
From start to finish our wedding photos seemed effortless, she captured us and our family so naturally. Kalie made us feel comfortable and gave us ideas and recommendations. Our photos are more lovely than we could have imagined. I couldn’t recommend anyone more.
Jayne & Stephen
We absolutely loved working with Kalie this past year! We heard of her from a family member & went for it. The family photos she took for us were perfect for us, the colors, the mood, over all just so beautiful. For our family there is honestly nothing better than having memories to share with your family & friends that last a lifetime; especially when they are high quality and Kalie gave us such great quality. She was also really affordable. In general it’s so hard to find a kind person to work with, that produces amazing quality at a great price but she was all of that.
For our session the weather happened to be so freezing but we still really wanted to have the outdoor session and she totally just worked with us and our baby girl who wasn’t keen on the weather. The whole time I just felt like I was going for a little walk with my family and we still got amazing photos of our little one despite the weather.
Well worth the investment. I also love that she offers specials on sessions at different times of the year! Worth following her on Instagram for those deals because we booked again this coming year and we can’t wait!Anderson family
Kalie photographer our wedding in September ‘19 and honestly did the most incredible job. Neither of us are massively keen on being in front of a camera but Kalie kept everything so chilled out for us and moved at our pace. We were so delighted she could be part of our days and capture every single detail. The photos Kalie took are amazing!
We couldn’t recommend her enough!!Michael & Caragh
Kalie photographed our wedding back in November 2017 and captured the day perfectly. Not only do the photos look absolutely gorgeous (she is super accomplished when it comes to framing photos and using natural lighting), but she also just captured the most beautiful moments from our day. Seeing them totally transports us back to our wedding. Really couldn't have asked for anything more. We love the photos and are still complemented on them regularly! Plus Kalie was really easy to get hold of, quick to communicate and completely professional. Can't recommend her highly enough!
Toby & Bethan
A few FAQ’s —
What’s the typical process with booking a wedding?
Usually, I'd arrange either a video or in-person consultation where we talk about your day. What you're looking for, where it's at, important bits and bobs. From there, I'd take a 25% deposit to secure your day alongside a contract. Leading up to the wedding I'd get all the important info like times and addresses and must-have shots. Next up is the wedding day!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Plan your day exactly how you want it! It's important to take advice, but at the end of the day it's your wedding and you want the day to be just as you imagined it.
What about your business are you most proud of?
I moved myself and my business to Northern Ireland from Portland, Oregon in 2014. It was certainly challenging starting from scratch in the wedding industry and starting new relationships with vendors and couples, but I wouldn't change a thing!
How did you get into photography?
I started photography while I was in uni as a hobby. It continued to grow and I fell in love with capturing people. Their love, stories and every little moment in between.
Work with —
Patagonia
Gestalten
Turf & Grain
Allstate
Slayer Espresso
Derek Wilson
Annie Atkins
Envoy of Belfast
Oh! Donuts
Belfast Design Week
Field Day Candles
Sophie Amelia Creates
Cowfield Designs
We Run Belfast
Licorne Magazine
