Kelly Ann Photography

What Kelly Ann Photography does

Kelly Ann Photography is a commercial photography studio headquartered in a 1,200 sq ft facility at 140 S Main Street in Springboro, Ohio, founded in 2017 by Kelly Ann Settle. The studio provides professional photography services across advertising and product, headshot, industrial, architectural, medical, food and beverage, event, and branding categories for corporate and SMB clients. Service delivery is split between in-studio sessions and on-location production using portable studio equipment, with self-serve online headshot scheduling supplemented by consultative quote-based sales for larger engagements. Geographic coverage spans Southwest Ohio, including the Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus markets.

The business operates with proprietary technical capabilities including light painting techniques for architectural and industrial work, tethered photography workflows enabling real-time client collaboration, and specialized expertise handling full-spectrum LED lighting in industrial and medical environments. The founder has accumulated an award-winning portfolio including Hermes Award (2019), Top 10 Ohio photographer (2020), PPA Gold Medalist (2020), and ADDY awards, and all published imagery is registered with the US Copyright Office. The studio is also expanding into fine art photography print sales from travel destinations such as Alaska and Death Valley.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees billed as half-day or full-day session rates, plus a one-time license revenue stream from fine art print sales. The client base spans enterprise accounts (Premier Health, Cargill, Panera Bread, Gorilla Glue, ESCO Corporation, RTA, Danis, O'Keeffe's, 1st National Bank) and SMB accounts (Crooked Handle Brewery, Heather's Gourmet Caramel Apples, Certified Cultivators). GTM is sales-led via website contact forms, referral networks, industry events including ImagingUSA, and the BNI networking group, with a creative partner ecosystem of art directors, designers, and stylists assembled for end-to-end campaign delivery.

Name

Kelly Ann Photography

Legal name

Kelly Ann Photography

Website

https://kellyannphotos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kelly Ann Photography is a founder-owned commercial photography studio in Springboro, Ohio, providing advertising, headshot, architectural, industrial, medical, and food photography to enterprise and SMB clients across the Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus Ohio markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Photography Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Photography & Still Production (Stills, Product, Lifestyle) (MPAAAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Photography & Photo Production (BPAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Commercial photography services
• Corporate headshot photography
• Industrial photography
• Architectural photography
• Food photography

Headquarters

HQ city

Springboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Photography Services: Professional photography services for businesses including headshots, product photography, industrial photography, architectural photography, food photography, event photography, and advertising campaigns. Services are typically quoted as half or full day sessions.
2. Fine Art Photography Sales: Sale of fine art photography prints from the founder's travels and artistic vision. Images available include landscapes such as Alaskan glaciers, Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley, Austrian mountains, and Prince William Sound Alaska.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kelly Ann Photography is a commercial photography studio that produces professional imagery for businesses, including advertising and product photography, corporate and team headshots, industrial and machinery photography, architectural photography, food and beverage photography, medical/healthcare imagery, and branding sessions. The studio delivers both in-studio sessions from its 1,200 sq ft Springboro facility and on-location shoots via portable equipment, with in-house post-production and retouching included from concept to final delivery. The studio also sells fine art photography prints from the founder's travel work as a secondary offering.

Product overview

Kelly Ann Photography is a commercial photography studio offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional photography services. The core offerings include Headshot Photography (individual and team), Event Photography, and Commercial Photography (covering advertising, product, architectural, industrial, food, and branding photography). The studio operates from a fully-equipped 1200+ sq ft facility in Springboro, Ohio and also offers on-location services with portable studio equipment. Specialized services include Medical Images Photography and Fine Art Photography (available for purchase). The studio serves businesses throughout Southwest Ohio including Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus, providing both in-studio sessions and on-location production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Headshot Photography Professional headshot photography for individual professionals, corporate teams (up to 100 people), and event attendees, used for websites, LinkedIn, business cards, and marketing materials.
• Commercial Advertising and Product Photography Commercial advertising and product photography for businesses, producing imagery for branding, e-commerce, packaging, marketing materials, and campaigns, including clean white-background shots and PNG deliverables.
• Event Photography Event photography services for corporate events, staff meetings, conferences, and special occasions, producing images for internal communications, PR, and event marketing.
• Medical Images Photography Specialized healthcare photography for healthcare management systems and private practices, producing imagery for annual reports, marketing collateral, and communications with sensitivity to medical regulations.
• Fine Art Photography Prints Sale of award-winning fine art photography prints from the founder's travels, featuring landscapes such as Alaskan glaciers, Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley, Austrian mountains, and Prince William Sound Alaska.
• Industrial Photography Industrial photography for manufacturing and industrial businesses, showcasing machinery, products, welding, construction projects, and production processes for sales and marketing materials.
• Architectural Photography Architectural photography for residential and commercial buildings, highlighting unique design features of homes, buildings, and rooms for architects, builders, and editorial publications.
• Food and Drink Photography Professional food and beverage photography for restaurants, food brands, and beverage companies, leveraging culinary industry expertise and food stylists to showcase culinary art for marketing, e-commerce, and social media.
• Branding Photography Brand-focused photography sessions for businesses that communicate company culture and values through professional imagery supporting consistent visual identity across marketing channels.
• On-Location Photography Service On-location photography services using fully-equipped portable studio equipment brought to client premises, manufacturing facilities, or event venues for industrial, architectural, event, and large-scale product shoots.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two of four merited photos selected for PPA International Photographic Competition Loan Collection (17% acceptance rate)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CM Designs (Cindy Fair)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt director partner who collaborates on branding sessions and creative direction for client projects, including Certified Cultivators branding project where she helped create look and style for different areas.
• Lindsay EnglerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner and stylist who provides food styling services for Pangea Foods photography project, finding appropriate tableware to accentuate food photography.
• Miami Valley PotteryminorOthersLocal pottery studio whose handmade plates, bowls, and platters were used for food photography styling with Pangea Foods.
• Professional Photographers of America (PPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association membership for over ten years. Kelly Settle completed Certified Professional Photographer exam and pursued Master's of Photography credential through PPA's International Photographic Competition.
• BNI (Business Network International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNI networking group membership that provided experience speaking in front of groups, making new contacts, and creating referrals for the photography business.
• Design and Creative Partners NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of graphic designers, website creators, and videographers that the company partners with to provide comprehensive services for clients needing more than photography.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Getty Images Commercial: Getty Images is a global commercial imagery provider with editorial, stock, and commissioned photography services for enterprise advertising and editorial use. A broad incumbent competing for large brand and corporate content budgets.
• Shutterstock Commercial: Shutterstock is a global stock and commissioned photography platform serving enterprise marketing teams with visual content, competing for the same corporate imagery budgets Kelly Ann targets. Broad incumbent in the commercial visual content space.

Others

• HoneyBook: HoneyBook is a client and business management platform for creative professionals, including photographers. Provides proposals, contracts, invoicing, and workflows that overlap with Kelly Ann's inquiry-based, quote-driven sales motion.
• ShootProof: ShootProof is a business management platform built specifically for professional photographers, providing galleries, contracts, billing, and marketing tools. An ecosystem enabler used by commercial photography studios like Kelly Ann.
• Professional Photographers of America (PPA): PPA is the U.S. trade association for professional photographers, providing certification, competitions (e.g., the International Photographic Competition where Kelly earned Gold Medalist), and continuing education. Ecosystem enabler rather than competitor.

Direct peers

• Studio B Photography: Studio B is a commercial photography studio producing advertising, product, and corporate imagery for brand clients. Directly comparable product/wrap-around commercial production model serving similar enterprise verticals.
• VHT Studios: VHT Studios is a commercial photography studio specializing in real estate, product, and architectural photography for enterprise clients, directly comparable to Kelly Ann's commercial still-photography offering across product, architectural, and industrial categories.
• PictureFarm: PictureFarm is a commercial photography and creative studio producing advertising, product, and brand imagery for enterprise clients. Comparable in its full-service commercial production model across product, lifestyle, and brand shoots.
• Rob Daly Photography: Rob Daly Photography is a commercial photography business specializing in industrial, manufacturing, and corporate photography on-location, with a comparable mobile-studio production approach to Kelly Ann's on-location industrial work.

Regional players

• Walker Commercial Photography: A commercial photography studio operating in the U.S. Midwest offering industrial, corporate, and product photography for regional business clients. Comparable service mix and customer base to Kelly Ann's Southwest Ohio studio.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KellyAnnSettle
• Instagraminstagram.com/kellyannphotos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kelly-ann-photography

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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