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Based in Upstate New York. Traveling Nationwide.
LGBTQ+ Owned. Serving everyone equally.
Specializing in queer, off-beat, and non-traditional weddings and families.

Founded in 2011, Kristen Renee Photography, Inc. is a wife and wife team with a passion for queer, off-beat, and non-traditional weddings and families. KRP is based out of Albany, New York but we love traveling nationwide for our clients. We bring an easy-going, photojournalistic documentary style to our work, and our goal is to create natural images of our clients that capture the true spirit and emotion of your wedding day. Kristen Renee Photography, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured business.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Kristen Renee Photography

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Kristen and Sheridan from Kristen Renee Photography have garnered high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional work at weddings. Reviewers note their professionalism, warmth, and ability to capture authentic moments. Clients appreciated their seamless coordination, creativity, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable throughout the day. The final wedding galleries were described as stunning and captured moments that were cherished by all. Overall, Kristen and Sheridan come highly recommended for their photography services, with many eager to work with them again in the future.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Kristen and Sheridan from Kristen Renee Photography have garnered high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional work at weddings. Reviewers note their professionalism, warmth, and ability to capture authentic moments. Clients appreciated their seamless coordination, creativity, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable throughout the day. The final wedding galleries were described as stunning and captured moments that were cherished by all. Overall, Kristen and Sheridan come highly recommended for their photography services, with many eager to work with them again in the future.

Gina
Gina Sent on 12/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend Kristen & Sheridan enough!!

We worked with Kristen & Sheridan for our wedding earlier this year and are so lucky to have found them!

TL;DR: From planning and day-of execution to the delivery of our wedding gallery, Kristen & Sheridan were incredible to work with. Not only were they the perfect presence for our wedding day, they captured it in such an authentic way with a stunning final product.

We connected with Kristen & Sheridan the moment we met them which was important to us considering the amount of time you spend around your photographers. We did an engagement shoot prior and we not only received an incredible batch of photos, but we were able to establish a rapport that made the flow of our wedding day feel that much easier.

When we had to tweak our photo schedule or change locations, they were the perfect people to help us pivot and keep things on track. And when it was time for the ceremony & reception, their discrete coverage led to incredible results that captured our day in such an incredible way.

The wedding gallery they created was nothing short of amazing and we were able to see moments of friends & family we would have never seen day-of. And truly, everyone who interacted with them LOVED them.

We had opted not to have a videographer and knew our photographs were going to be our primary memory of the day, and we have no notes! Kristen & Sheridan captured the perfect story of our wedding and we would recommend them to anyone!
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Adriana Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST photographer!

Kristen has been exceptional to work with from our engagement photos to our wedding day! Even from our wedding teaser photos, it is clear that she captured the important details and our preferred natural, candid style with great skill. There is/was no doubt she would exceed every expectation we had! Kristen is so fun and easy to work with. Her professionalism and composed, accommodating demeanor made the experience seamless throughout the entire day. We can’t wait to see the full gallery!
Christy
Christy Sent on 09/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographers!!

Kristen was an absolute joy to work with. From our first meeting we knew she understood what we were hoping to capture and that she would provide a unique perspective to our special day. She not only met those expectations but FAR exceeded them. On top of that, we got the extreme privilege to see her work with her equally amazing wife Sheridan. The results were jaw-dropping. Together, their visionary talents captured the day in a way that we will never stop loving and sharing (as often as people will let us), but the joy of watching them work together definitely added another layer to the day that we will never forget.

We cannot recommend the two of them enough.
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Anna Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great pictures and wedding!

We loved Kristen and Sheridan! They made our day everything we could’ve hoped for! We cant wait to book again for upcoming shoots!
Erin
Erin Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST decision we made — Kristen & Sheridan are magic!

Choosing a wedding photographer was one of the harder parts of planning for us — we weren’t really sure what to look for and didn’t know much about photography. But from the very first phone call with Kristen, it was instantly clear that she was the one. She’s incredibly organized, knows weddings inside and out, and yet somehow keeps everything feeling laid-back and easy. She made us feel relaxed and taken care of through every step.

Our engagement shoot was effortless, fun, and genuinely one of our favorite memories. Kristen has this amazing way of making you feel like you’ve known her for years — warm, calm, and completely present.

On our wedding day, Kristen and Sheridan worked together seamlessly. They made everyone feel comfortable, blended right in with our families and wedding party, and brought such positive energy. Kristen was familiar with our venue and knew exactly where to go for the best light and most beautiful backdrops — including places we had no idea even existed, like the rooftop and an incredible hidden attic. She coordinated with the venue team like a total pro and even helped me put in my veil!

Shooting our Couple’s portraits with them was one of the most unexpectedly special parts of the day. Kristen and Sheridan made us feel like actual models while keeping it authentic and fun. There was something so meaningful about being photographed by a married couple who clearly love and support each other — it made the whole experience even more emotional and memorable.

The photos? Breathtaking. Every single moment — from the big ones to the quiet in-betweens — was captured beautifully. We truly don’t know how they do it. Kristen and Sheridan will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we can’t recommend them highly enough.

Do yourself a favor and book them — it’ll be one of the best decisions you make!
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 05/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience and pictures!

Kristen and Sheridan came highly recommended by friends, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience so far! At our engagement shoot, they were the perfect balance of professional and warm. They made it easy to loosen up and enjoy the process. They were also super patient with our dog and got some gorgeous shots of her. She had a blast! We’re so happy with the wide variety of beautiful pictures we now have. We can’t wait to work with them again for our wedding in a few months. Thank you so much!
Aaron
Aaron Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Efficient, friendly and down to earth!

We had Kristen photograph our small, intimate fall wedding ceremony and I would recommend her services in a heartbeat!

From the moment we reached out, communication was clear, quick and friendly. We were able to discuss what we needed for our day, what photos we would like and who was in them, and we were able to discuss some personal boundaries for certain photographs which were respected.

The day of, she arrived well on time, was friendly to ourselves and all our guests, and took photos so efficiently whilst maintaining professionalism.

We received our previews so quickly and for the price we paid, I'd hire her again, should we need professional photography again. We are blown away by our photos so far, and can't wait to see the rest!

Thank you for making our day amazing!
Ali
Ali Sent on 07/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Amazing Experience

Kristen and Sheridan were amazing!! They helped us figure out a timeline for events leading up to the ceremony, created a comfortable, relaxed, fun atmosphere while posing for photos, and of course captured some really beautiful moments from our wedding. Kristen was my 8th grade English teacher which made this experience extra special. I also love that Kristen and Sheridan are a married couple themselves and made sure Tanner and I had time together. They are a beautiful couple and a talented team! We’ve already seen some stunning sneak peeks and are patiently awaiting the rest of the photos from the day. THANK YOU!!
J
Jessica Sent on 07/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement and Family Photos

We had an amazing experience working with Kristen for our elopement photos and then family photos. Kristen was quick to respond and was on top of everything when I reached out about taking family photos the week after our elopement. She even inquired about the date of our elopement and discussed taking photos for us on that day as well - she was available that day and we are beyond happy that she was! We knew Kristen would be amazing the second we met her because our dog liked her - dogs truly know good people :) Our priority was to have elopement photos with our dog, and Kristen did an incredible job. She is easy going and was very knowledgeable about the the elopement process and where to take the best photos. Kristen then came a week later to our family celebration. She reminded me to come up with a backup rain location and was flexible when we had to quickly head to that location due to rain. Kristen is very organized which I love and she got all of the photos we wanted with our families plus more. We are in love with our sneak peak photos and cannot wait to see the rest! She truly exceeded all expecations. We loved working with Kristen and are grateful we had the opportunity to do so!
Sarah
The V. Sent on 06/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding 9/16/23

Finding the right photography crew to capture your special day is one of the most important aspects of planning a wedding. We couldn't have picked a better duo to capture the best day of our lives. Kristen and Sheridan felt like family to us than just being our photographers. The two of them captures the emotions and happiness and so much more of our special day. You helped calm our nerves right before our first look and so much more. You guys were great! You made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera during our most intimate moments as a married couple to the candid photos throughout the day / night. Thank you for being a part of our special day and capturing the photos we will be able to have for a lifetime to look back on. We look forward to working with the Kristen and Sheridan again! Love, The Vanderhoefs
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Conway Entertainment Conway Entertainment Wedding DJs

Kristen Renee is so much fun to work with! She works so well with everyone and takes awesome shots throughout your big day. So easy to work with and helps coordinate your time so that you can have as much fun as possible. Always a smile on her face and a friendly warm way about her. If you're looking for someone for your next event, check out Kristen Renee Photography!

Jay Zhang Photography Jay Zhang Photography Wedding Photographers

Kristen Renee is a professional and on point on everything that happens on a wedding day. She's on the ball at all times and produces creative imagery for clients. Kristen Renee is amazing to work with and I can't express how impressed I am with the end product. Kristen Renee makes clients feel comfortable, and is considerate of their needs and traditions as well as their unique personalities and creates a great blend of both in her photos.

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Kristen Renee Photography frequently asked questions

Kristen Renee Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kristen Renee Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kristen Renee Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Kristen Renee Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Kristen Renee Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Kristen Renee 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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