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I love to portray natural emotion in my photography, and I find that weddings are all wonderful opportunities to catch these genuine moments. With a fresh perspective, I portray unique interactions, expressions, and relationships in all of my images. One of my favorite things about being a photographer is watching as people begin to relax in front of the camera; it is so fun to capture natural moments as individuals interact with their surroundings and with one another!

Whenever possible, I enjoy taking a more photojournalistic approach to my photography. I do take a variety of posed shots, but I focus more intently on capturing real moments as they happen. I prefer for each photograph to look and feel natural.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Kristen Gardner Photography

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An exceptionally talented and professional wedding photographer who delivers stunning, naturally edited photos and abundant beautiful shots. They are responsive, organized, and create a calm, friendly atmosphere that puts couples and guests at ease. Efficient with large parties and great stamina on long days, with fair, transparent pricing. Highly recommended.

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An exceptionally talented and professional wedding photographer who delivers stunning, naturally edited photos and abundant beautiful shots. They are responsive, organized, and create a calm, friendly atmosphere that puts couples and guests at ease. Efficient with large parties and great stamina on long days, with fair, transparent pricing. Highly recommended.

Ellie
Ellie Sent on 05/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST of the best!!!

Kristen was truly incredible. She's kind, flexible, and brings exactly the right energy that you and your partner want on your wedding day! We had so much fun working with her throughout our wedding weekend (we substituted welcome party coverage for engagement photos since we currently live out of town -- this is an awesome perk!), and the photos she captured were truly magical. We felt completely at ease with her and Susan (her second photographer), even as people who don't normally feel super comfortable in front of a camera. Additionally, her pricing is incredibly fair and transparent. We are truly amazed at the album we received. It took us several weeks to go through all of the photos as there are SO many good ones, from organized shots to candids. Kristen was EVERYWHERE on our wedding day (it was a long day -- her stamina was incredible), and it was so fun to look back through all of the photos and get to relive our guests experience in addition to our own :) Hire her -- you will NOT regret it. Total MVP!!!
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Jen C. Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Vendor!

Kristen is amazing!! Getting the photos back made me feel like I was back at our wedding day. Kristen is incredibly talented and her photographs are works of art. We were blown away by our wedding photos. Hiring Kristen to be our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. She is super easy to work with, kind, and warm—the exact kind of person you want on your vendor team on your wedding day. Kristen made sure to get our list of shots that we wanted for our wedding day beforehand and on the day of, she was organized and efficient in getting those photos. She also made our family and wedding party feel comfortable in front of the camera.
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Taylor Sent on 05/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer!

Having Kristen as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our big day! From the very beginning she was very responsive and extremely attentive to detail. Once she arrived on our wedding day she provided such a calm energy (that a handful of my wedding party noticed as well!) that eliminated all the stress in taking wedding photos! We had a large bridal party and family and she was able to get our photos done quickly with enough time for us to enter cocktail hour! On top of all of that, our pictures turned out beautiful and just the way we envisioned them. She is truly amazing!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 11/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing photos!!!

JUST BOOK HER!! I cannot compliment her enough. Kristen is amazing. Her photos are stunning and she is so easy to work with. She does such a great job of making you feel comfortable throughout the whole process. We received so many compliments from our engagement photo shoot and our wedding day!! Her editing is beautiful but very natural. It was everything we wanted and more!!!
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Theresa Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Kristen was amazing! From my daughter's engagement photos to wedding day photos she was great to work with and the pictures are beautiful!
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Caroline Sent on 03/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Kristen and her assistant are incredible!

Kristen and Susan photographed our wedding and did an outstanding job! From our engagement session to our wedding, the pictures are amazing and we can’t wait to keep using them. Would definitely recommend!
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Lesley Sent on 01/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer and Person!!

Kristen was an absolute delight to work with and is an incredibly talented photographer! We worked with Kristen for engagement and wedding photos and are THRILLED with all of our photographs. She captured our engagement pictures and wedding beautifully. Kristen and her secondary photographer were very accommodating, comforting, fun, and all-around lovely individuals to spend time with throughout our wedding day. I highly recommend working with Kristen; my husband and our family and friends are so grateful for her amazing photographs that we will cherish forever!
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047D88Fac8246524289031Ffe639C263413E86F3 Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Photographer

Kristen is an amazing photographer! Our wedding day was windy, but she captured everything so beautifully. We stayed on schedule and got all the shots we wanted, including golden hour photos. She was very flexible to work with regarding pricing (some packages include an engagement session, which we didn't do). We are very happy with our experience and would recommend her.
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Aberle Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So easy and so beautiful!!

Kristen was so lovely to work with! She and her team made the entire day so much fun and captured the beauty of the day SO WELL! I am obsessed with her work! She was so easy to work with and returned the photos in such a fast time. Thank you for helping make my special day so absolutely amazing!!!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 08/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely STUNNING photos, super friendly, easy to work with! Love her work!!

Kristen Gardner is absolutely AMAZING. Her work is beautiful, and I could not be more grateful to have had her as our wedding photographer. She was super easy to work with, and made both my husband and I feel comfortable (he can be shy in front of a camera!!). The day of the wedding, she captured every moment so well. I can't wait to hire her for future life moments!!! Highly recommend.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Rock Hill Pavilion Rock Hill Pavilion Mansion Weddings

Kristen is a fabulous photographer who also ensures that you are having fun while your photographs are being taken. No drudgery with her, but don't let that fool you as she takes her job very seriously. She captures the moment so well and gives her all to make sure your photographs are wonderful. Rev. Will and I both particularly love her candid photographs and her artistry in using different angles. You can entrust your wedding day to her with full confidence.

The Art of Ceremony The Art of Ceremony Wedding Officiants

In the sea of photographers who may be overwhelming you at trade shows, and bombarding your mailbox, you MUST remember this name: Kristen Gardner Photography. As a Ceremony Officiant - and across my lifetime - I've seen the work of more photographers than I can remember, and Kristen Gardner stands tall above the rest. She has such a gentle and approachable way about her, and seems to be able to coax the authentic, relaxed and natural personalities of her subjects to the surface. This is a rare talent, and one that a true professional must posess in order to bring the timeless and transcendent quality we all hope will be captured forever in professional photographs. From the day I began using Kristen's photographs on my website, I received positive feedback immediately. If you want your first glimpses of the proofs to take your breath away, remember three words - Kristen Gardner Photography. Check it out: www.kristengardner.com.

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Kristen Gardner Photography frequently asked questions

Kristen Gardner Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kristen Gardner Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Kristen Gardner Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Photojournalism
Kristen Gardner Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Wedding Portraits
Kristen Gardner Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Kristen Gardner Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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