It feels like the last year has passed by in a blink, but looking back it was filled with hard work, laughter, new friends and a lot of fun. I'm so grateful to be able to do this job and I never thought owning my own business would be this rewarding. I want to give a heartfelt thank you to all of my clients both new and returning for joining me on this journey. 


I'm already hard at work planning for new and exciting offerings for 2023! But first, a short break to unplug, recharge and regenerate.


Read on to see some of my favorite moments of this past year.


Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!


2022 By The Numbers

Favorite Moments


Let me tell you, this is only a small sample of my favorite client photos from this past year. But since I can't post all my favorites here, be sure to follow my social pages to see them throughout the year!

Kelly J. Russo Photography year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow
Kelly J. Russo Photography 2022 year end review slideshow

Volunteering


If you've spent five minutes with me, then you know I'm passionate about helping all dogs find their forever home. I have immense respect for fosters, shelter and rescue volunteers, and staff who give so much of their hearts and time to help reduce the Houston stray pet population. Giving back to the Houston rescue community through photography is very important to me and my business and with your support, I am also able to donate financially. If you are a local rescue or shelter who would like to partner with me, please reach out!

They weren't all Keepers, 😆


There are two types of photographers, ones that shoot sparingly and some that over-shoot. I'm in the latter camp. While that does make my memory cards fill up faster, it does give me the opportunity to see some funny outtakes between poses. Sometimes the wind plays havoc and sometimes the dogs are just over it! Here are just a few outtakes from this year.

kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes
kelly j. russo photography 2022 outtakes

What to Read Next:

This post is part of a Pet Photographer Blog Circle! Next up, is Seattle Dog Photographer, Holly Cook, explains why she doesn't look back in time and why she utilizes Tick Tock day to get started on the right foot for 2023. Keep clicking the links at the bottom of each post till you end up back here!

See you in 2023!