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Hi, I'm Kristyn Villars :) I am a wedding and lifestyle photographer based out of the beautiful Central Coast of California, but will happily travel. I love to visit and experience new places, please take me with you to photograph your destination wedding and I'll document the whole experience :)

My journey as a photographer began in high school. I was always fascinated with freezing moments in time to inspire emotion. The details, life's little moments, that's where we exist. I developed my style and technique with photography excursions and absolutely fell in love with wedding photography. There's something romantic about being able to document a couple's love story. My style can be described as authentic, candid, and photojournalistic, where I specialize in outdoor wedding photography.

Now, a little about me! :) I am a total girly girl, but sometimes the best outfit is those old, worn out favorite pair of jeans. I love a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Driving those small town back roads is the best way to clear my head. I wish I could live far out in the country near a lake and star gaze every night. I love those once in a while weekend days where you don't have to change out of your pajamas all day. I love watching a good crime TV show. I love a good bear hug! And have been told that I give the best ones around :)

I have an 80 lb lap dog, named Bristol, who rescued me :) The newest addition to our family is Lola, a year old yellow lab. Coming home to their excitement every day will never get old. I am falling more and more in love with the most generous and giving man around who continuously pushes me to follow my dreams. I am a dreamer, striving for perfection in everything I do. I am a total daddy's girl and could never move too far away. I grew up in a big city but am definitely a small town country girl. I have dreamed of my wedding day since I was a little girl. I know it's clichéd, but come on. Who hasn't?

I love making new friends and cannot wait to meet you! Let's get together and get to know each other over a cup of coffee :)

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
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
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Kristyn Villars

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Megan Sent on 10/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photos

We highly recommend Kristyn for wedding photos. Not being from the SLO area, it’s sometimes challenging to pick vendors, but Kristyn called us right away after inquiring and it felt like we had already met her / been friends. She made us feel so comfortable while taking our engagement photos, which made it a breeze on our wedding day! She is so passionate about what she does and the pictures are BEAUTIFUL! Kristyn is the absolute best!
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Emily Sent on 10/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

If you want genuine, authentic pictures, book Kristyn!

Kristyn was the absolute best from start to finish. Leading up to the day, she answered every question I had, and rolled with the punches when I had some last minute changes. We were clear about wanting to join cocktail hour, as well as eat our meal. She clipped things along, and kept everything moving to make sure we got all the shots we needed, but still got to enjoy our wedding. During portraits, she made us feel so comfortable, and captured the most amazing candids. Plus, she’s just awesome to be around. Seriously, book Kristyn.
Madeleine
Madeleine Sent on 10/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Terrific experience and terrific photos!

We LOVED Kristyn! She was so communicative beforehand/during and made us feel totally at ease during both our engagement photos and all wedding photos. She got absolutely amazing photos (from two people who are generally totally awkward in front of a camera) and made it fun, while also efficient so we could spend the max amount of time with each other and our guests. If we do family photos or any other photos in the future, we will absolutely be hiring her!!
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Lindsey Sent on 06/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer!

Kristyn is so accommodating and professional. She even stepped in to help with day of coordination when the coordinator dropped the ball. She is very talented and has so much experience. Highly recommend!
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Cathy Sent on 02/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing supportive photographer

Kristin was so awesome as a photographer! Super personable and supportive through rescheduling our wedding 5 times during COVID. Her work is impeccable and gorgeous.
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Emily Sent on 02/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We LOVE Kristyn!

Kristyn is absolutely incredible. She is more than just a wedding photographer. She will become your friend as well! She is organized, punctual, and professional, not to mention her photos are STUNNING. She helped keep our wedding day running smoothly and helped my husband and I feel comfortable, which was huge for us since we aren't typically comfortable in front of the camera. I would choose Kristyn over and over and over again!
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Myranda Sent on 02/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Must book for your big day!

We are beyond happy with our decision to go with Kristyn for our wedding day. She is professional, organized and extremely creative. She is very fast at what she does the day of, where you don’t even realize what she is capturing in the moment until receiving your photos. Her shared timeline was probably our favorite and she stuck to it the day of. There were no surprises or anything that wasn’t to be expected. The money is very well spent on what you will receive. I agree with the saying “You get what you pay for” and this is definitely true when it comes to your photographer. We love all of our photos and are enjoying the memories we now have because of her.
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Adrianna Sent on 04/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have imagined working with anyone else!

This review is very overdue, Kristyn captured our wedding this past September in Soquel, CA. Searching for a wedding photographer is no easy feat, but when i found Kristyn’s instagram I knew she was the one. Her work is absolutely beautiful, I mean her galleries speak for themselves. However, I also knew that I needed someone on that day who was down to earth and felt like a friend. I can’t tell you how many weddings I’ve been in where either the photographer was too assertive or just felt like a stranger. From our first phone call I immediately clicked with Kristyn. The year leading up to our wedding was definitely not an easy one, as I was battling health issues, which caused us to postpone our engagement shoot. Kristyn was nothing short of an angel with accommodating us. I will seriously never be able to thank her enough for the support she gave me that year leading up to the big day. On the day of the wedding, her and her second shooter, Beth, were so great to work with. Kristyn wore so many hats that day. She felt like my personal cheerleader, a friend, a wedding coordinator, and problem solver. I could not have imagined hiring anyone to capture our special day. We are in love with our wedding photos, and can’t wait for Kristyn to capture many more memories to come.
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Alisha Sent on 01/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Kristyn was AMAZING

I found Kristyn on wedding wire and I'm so glad i did. She was so amazing throughout the whole process. From engagement photos to wedding day, she made sure she captured everything that was important to us. She was so flexible for our engagement shoot, willing to drive to 2 locations and let me change outfits in her car, all because i could not decide between locations and dresses. She got to know us as a couple so when the wedding day came, it was a breeze. She knew which angles i wanted to be photographed and was a “go with the flow” when i sprung ideas on her about spots i wanted photos in front of. She knew all the backdrops that would look good and all the poses that make great photographs. When it came to the wedding day, i fully trusted that she was going to capture everything i wanted and more. And that’s exactly what she did. Our wedding photos are so amazing i cant thank her enough. She made everything look fantastic and captured everything from food to family and all the small details i spent hours making perfect. Its been 5 months and i still have not printed our wedding Photos for the house because every time i go online to order, i cant choose which ones i want because there are so many amazing ones to pick from. I have no idea how to decide. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her and i cant wait to have her as our photographer for future family moments. Thanks again Kristyn! We love every single photo and cant thank you enough for making multiple stops the day of our wedding to capture everything :)
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Stephanie Sent on 01/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Uh-mazing!

If you want wedding amazing photos look no further!! We hired Kristyn for our wedding last September and she was worth every penny!! I would highly recommend the package that included engagement photos because it was great getting the feel for professional photos before the big day. During the engagement session and the wedding day kristyn made us feel so comfortable ,guiding us so we could get the best shots without being overbearing. She was extremely efficient making sure we got all out family photos and bridal party photos because the day goes by FAST!! If you want someone with incredible talent, personality, who is respectful, fun, and communicates quickly book her before your date is taken because I guarantee her dates will go fast!! Thank you again Kristyn our photos, they are magic!! Xoxo
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Kristyn Villars frequently asked questions

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