About - Kashton Blayk Photography

Hi, I am Kayli

I am a family photographer from Bethalto, Illinois. I have always loved being part of a small, close nit town. It just gives a warm, homey feel to life where nothing is too big or too busy. I love Jesus, my beautiful daughter and adorable son, my four pup babies (who are also my children), my family & friends, my mama role, iced coffee, fountain diet-cokes in styrofoam cups, naps, addicting series, traveling, cooking, eating delicious food, my church, nights in at home & getting out of the house, anything comfy to wear, finding new music, love stories and all things romance, anything that can make me laugh, watching my children in the sports they love, the smell of sunscreen, newborn stretches, walks with my dogs, crossing things off daily lists, organization, growth, decorating, & I genuinely LOVE my job, I thank God for it everyday.

I have my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, a degree that has never been used, and while I love what I went to school for, I've never been more grateful that photography entered my path. After having my first daughter, I was a stay at home mom, one who valued family and every second I got to spend loving her at home, one who captured every minute of it with videos or photos....thousands and thousands of photos. I could not stop recording her or taking pictures of her because I did not want to forget a second of her life or our time together...I also did not want to leave her and go back to work, ha! So why not give photography a shot?! I could capture those important moments, that mean so much to me, for others. It would be a way to bring in a little income, create my own hours so I could raise a family too, and dive into a career I had so much passion and love for. Since 2018, I've been investing in myself and diving into this career. I've poured myself into mentorships and any education I could get my hands on. I am incredibly grateful for every ounce of growth and I cannot believe this is my "job."