We are KLEM Studios

Who are we?

Artists

Photographers

Location + Research Goddesses

Wedding + Elopement Experts

Timeline Magicians

Hype Squad

Fellow Adventurers

Est. 2010

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200+ Weddings Photographed

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Est. 2010 • 200+ Weddings Photographed •

What is KLEM Studios at its core?

Our vision is to make couples feel seen and heard so they can fully love themselves and the wedding photography experience they create.

We provide timeless wedding photography for wildly in-love, adventurous couples through an unparalleled professional experience rooted in luxury.

Our core values are:

  1. Open-Minded Support | We are champions of diversity and equality and strive to give support that earns trust and respect.

  2. Adventure + Wonder | We are artists at heart, inviting people to play in beautiful spaces with a sense of wonder and regard for our planet.

  3. Celebration | We are playful souls wanting to celebrate love in all its forms and beacons of good-natured positivity.

  4. Exceptionalism | We are bold, confident leaders providing excellence through high-caliber experiences.

  5. Attentive Communication + Empowering Hospitality | We are a service-minded team dedicated to reliability and being attentive to our couples’ needs and desires.

About Kate + Kimmy, the duo behind KLEM Studios

  • Co-Owner

    Love Language: Words of Affirmation

    Favorite Foods: Cookie dough (no shame!)

    Favorite drink: Coffee or Vodka + Sprite, depends on the time of day ;)

    Her wedding story: A beautiful snowy winter wedding at Badger State Brewing! I LOVE winter.

  • There are so many things in this life that I love, starting with my little family. My husband, Alex, is my person through and through. He loves to cook (a.k.a. keeps me fed), challenges me, and supports me each and every day. He is Science and I am Art but it works, and I love it.

    We are the happiest parents to Quinn, the newest addition to the Bowman crew. Quinn was born in July 2020, and we now understand a deeper meaning of unconditional love. Before Quinn, we started our family with two other loves of our lives, our fur babies Lima and Indigo (“Indi” for short). Both pups are adopted and they happily welcomed their sister, Quinn, into the world with many sniffs. 

    In addition to my family, I am passionate about traveling (I heart the mountains and beaches), collaborating, and being behind the camera! I would describe myself as genuine, positive, and calm under pressure – there’s no problem we can’t solve – which you’ll see when we work together. The aspect of photography that gives me life is ensuring couples have an effortless, loving time and letting that shine through in their photos.

    I am so thankful and excited to be part of the KLEM team, and look forward to meeting you soon!

  • Founder + Co-Owner

    Love Language: Physical Touch

    Favorite Foods: Chocolate and truffle fries

    Favorite drink: Floral teas, decaf latte with oat milk, or craft beer! Gimme all the good brews. Bonus points for Belgian beers.

    Her wedding story: Eloped in Grand Teton National Park in the middle of COVID. It was epic and beyond my wildest dreams!

  • This photography business I have built is my most rewarding accomplishment to date, and even that is an understatement. I’m an international wedding and portrait photographer based in Wisconsin, and this life has given me more amazing experiences than I could have ever imagined. It is a pleasure and an honor to document the relationships people share in a way that shows who they truly are, as individuals and as a couple. You deserve to have images that capture the essence of your relationship as it is today, so you can remember these moments for the rest of your life while still recognizing yourselves in those images. You celebrating your relationship and all its gifts helps spread more love in the world! 

    I believe photography is a preservation method, and that these preserved memories should be seen every day. As a photographer, I get to choose when to stop time and make a memory permanent. That's pretty amazing, if you ask me. I love authenticity–raw and honest emotions, natural and organic interactions, and true-to-life colors.

    I might be a little biased, but I have the greatest life partner in the world. My husband, Andy, has given the words "true love" meaning in my life, beyond just seeing that love between my clients and in the movies I watch. He is my rock, my best friend, and the biggest supporter a girl could ask for. Together, we have a beautiful daughter, Avery, who is the light of our lives.

    I delight in being a foodie and craft beer lover; some of the best experiences I’ve had have been around the dinner table, sharing incredible food and drink with amazing people. Experiences are far more thrilling to me than material possessions. I’m the mom of four furballs as well: cats Penny and Callie, and our pups, Bella and Mya. I’m always planning the next great adventure that will take me around the world, and I dream about places I have yet to explore. These travels and my education have shown me how beautiful our planet is, which has fueled my efforts to be more environmentally conscious. My life so far has been an amazing journey, and I am deeply appreciative to every person, place, and experience that has been a part of it.

    I look forward to seeing how we can enhance each other’s lives!