Hear From Nonprofit Leaders

“Kelsey is incredible! She created a video for our nonprofit that perfectly captured the voice of our students and the impact of our program. She worked quickly, professionally, and personably and we couldn't be happier with the result. We're so excited for a tool to share the work we do and invite others into joining our mission.”

Sarah Helleso, Co-Founder/ Co-Director
“Kelsey has the unique ability to really bring out the best in people she works with, making everyone comfortable and confident. The high quality work she has done for our organization has taken us to the next level. We are incredibly appreciative for her expertise.”

Emily Hanson, Executive Director
“Kelsey helped our organization create a branding video. She is not only an excellent videographer, but an incredible storyteller! Her marketing expertise allowed us to create something that amplifies and shares our story in a simple way. Everyone involved throughout the process raved about how easy she was to work with and we couldn't agree more!”

Paige Price, Program Director
"I worked with Kelsey on our Gold Star Teacher Award videos and ceremony, where we highlight teachers in Black Hawk County, and she knocked it out of the park! I am amazed at Kelsey's thoughtfulness and ability to get each teacher to open up to her! Her storytelling skills are unmatched. Everyone who watched the videos were deeply moved, and many commented how they add so much to the event."

Katie Hinders, Program Officer
"Kelsey has such an incredible gift for storytelling. Her work reaches beyond the norm to always move you, your emotions, and see an impact on something more than yourself. She is timely, always compliments your vision, and brings the best work to life!"

Hannah Luce, Executive Director
“I've worked with Kelsey extensively and she is incredibly thorough, professional and skilled at storytelling. Her reputation for excellence is well established.”

Beth Strike, Director of Creative Services and Marketing
"Kelsey Hammer is truly the best of the best! From start to finish, she makes the entire process easy and enjoyable. She brings such a thoughtful, artistic eye to everything she does. You can tell how passionate she is about her work, and it shows in the final product. I can’t recommend Kelsey Hammer Productions highly enough!"

Sally Hollis, Trustee

“We had a fantastic experience working with Kelsey Hammer Productions on a promotional video for the Waterloo Community Foundation. The final product captured not only the essence of our organization but also the heart of the community we serve. Kelsey's attention to detail, storytelling ability, and technical skill really shone through. Highly recommend for anyone looking for high-quality, impactful video work. Thank you for helping us share our story!"

Erin Tink, Executive Director
"Kelsey has helped my organization solve problems through storytelling! Her brilliance in the video creation process is invaluable, and her work delivers. Every. Time."

Megan McKenzie, Executive Director
“Kelsey creates with a designer's eye and a musician's ear. Her work not only speaks to you, it sings."

Jim Waterbury, Community Leader
“Kelsey is a consummate professional. Her work is always impeccable and well-done. She is by far the best videographer in the Cedar Valley. Her unique style and abilities puts her head and shoulders above her competitors."

Madelyn Ridgeway, Executive Director
"Kelsey has the unique ability to make those around her feel at ease while she's juggling the production setup and execution. Many pros can do one of those things well, but perhaps, not both. Kelsey stands out because she can do both at a high level and the end product reflects that. She's a star!"

Jerry Gallagher, Communications
"I can’t say enough about how much I appreciated working with Kelsey. She has an incredible gift for storytelling and brought our mission to life in a way that felt authentic, heartfelt, and true to who we are. Her ability to see the heart behind our work and translate it so beautifully through video was such a gift. Kelsey cares deeply—not just about the project, but about the people and the community behind it. Her passion, professionalism, and creative eye make her an absolute joy to work with. I’m so grateful for her work and can’t recommend her highly enough!"

Megan Tensen, Co-Founder/ Co-Director
"Kelsey consistently delivers outstanding video work with an exceptional eye for storytelling and quality. Every project I’ve seen her touch has been professional and striking. Kelsey ensures your video is perfectly tailored for its purpose, whether that be for a specific event or for awareness across multiple platforms. Not only does she produce 10/10 content, she helps you brainstorm and generate ideas to further share your message effectively. Highly recommend for anyone seeking high-quality, impactful video content!!"

Skylar Champalath, Development & Communications Manager

Make It

“Kelsey has the unique ability to really bring out the best in people she works with, making everyone comfortable and confident. The high quality work she has done for our organization has taken us to the next level. We are incredibly appreciative for her expertise.”

"Kelsey has such an incredible gift for storytelling. Her work reaches beyond the norm to always move you, your emotions, and see an impact on something more than yourself. She is timely, always compliments your vision, and brings the best work to life!"

“I've worked with Kelsey extensively and she is incredibly thorough, professional and skilled at storytelling. Her reputation for excellence is well established.”

"Kelsey has helped my organization solve problems through storytelling! Her brilliance in the video creation process is invaluable, and her work delivers. Every. Time."

“Kelsey creates with a designer's eye and a musician's ear. Her work not only speaks to you, it sings."

“Kelsey is a consummate professional. Her work is always impeccable and well-done. She is by far the best videographer in the Cedar Valley. Her unique style and abilities puts her head and shoulders above her competitors."

"Kelsey has the unique ability to make those around her feel at ease while she's juggling the production setup and execution. Many pros can do one of those things well, but perhaps, not both. Kelsey stands out because she can do both at a high level and the end product reflects that. She's a star!"

Kelsey Hammer Productions