Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Albany, NY
Kristen Renee Photography has been dedicated to capturing authentic moments for couples and families since 2011. Based in Albany, New York, our team travels nationwide to document weddings, elopements, and portraits with a photojournalistic style that prioritizes natural emotion and genuine connection. We specialize in creating a comfortable environment for all clients, including LGBTQ+ couples, ensuring every session reflects the unique story of our subjects. Our services include full-day wedding coverage, intimate elopement documentation, and personalized portrait sessions for families, pets, and milestones.As a fully licensed and insured business, we combine professional expertise with a relaxed approach to preserve your most meaningful moments. With over a decade of experience, including Kristen's background as an 8th-grade teacher and Sheridan's childcare expertise, we bring both technical skill and intuitive understanding to every session. Our portfolio showcases vibrant, emotionally rich imagery that celebrates love in all its forms, supported by client testimonials highlighting our ability to make subjects feel at ease in front of the camera.
Services
Weddings
Elopements
Portraits
Family Photography
Pet Photography
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 13+ years of professional photography experience since 2011
- Our LGBTQ+ owned team creates inclusive, judgment-free environments
- We provide nationwide coverage beyond our Albany, NY base location
- Our services include both full-day weddings and intimate elopements
- We combine technical expertise with teaching and childcare experience
What people say
True professionals!
The most comfortable experience
Bright, beautiful photos
Judgment free!
An energetic experience
Services
Weddings
Full-day wedding coverage with one or two photographers documents your entire celebration. We capture candid moments and formal portraits with a photojournalistic approach, ensuring natural emotions and connections are preserved. Our services include timeline creation meetings and online galleries with unlimited edited images.
Elopements
Intimate wedding documentation for small ceremonies with one photographer. We focus on capturing authentic emotions during elopements, offering flexible packages that include legal witness services when needed. Clients receive digital galleries with fully edited images for personal use and printing.
Portraits
Custom portrait sessions for individuals, couples, and families in studio or on-location settings. We specialize in creating comfortable environments that produce natural expressions, offering both 30-minute mini-sessions and extended family photography appointments with personalized direction.
Family Photography
Documenting family milestones and everyday moments with a focus on genuine interactions. Our photographers use their childcare experience to create stress-free sessions for parents and children, capturing authentic connections through both posed and candid photography techniques.
Pet Photography
Specialized sessions capturing the unique personality of your pets in natural settings. We understand animal behavior through our team's extensive experience, creating comfortable environments that produce expressive images while prioritizing pet safety and comfort during shoots.
People
Kristen Renee
Owner and Lead Photographer
Founded KRP in 2011 after teaching 8th grade for a decade. Specializes in bright, authentic imagery and making subjects feel comfortable. Combines photography expertise with intuitive understanding of people developed through years in education.
Sheridan Renee
Co-owner and Partner Photographer
Joined the team in 2022 with a dark, moody aesthetic and exceptional directing skills. Brings 30 years of childcare experience to family sessions. Excels at capturing dynamic moments during receptions while maintaining professional composure.
Questions
What photography styles do you offer?
We combine photojournalistic documentation with artistic direction. Kristen favors bright, vibrant images while Sheridan creates moody compositions, ensuring comprehensive coverage of your event.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we travel nationwide from our Albany base. Our packages include location flexibility for ceremonies and receptions at multiple venues.
Are LGBTQ+ weddings welcome?
Absolutely! As a queer-owned business, we specialize in inclusive, judgment-free documentation of all love stories and family structures.
How do you handle family portraits?
Our team uses childcare experience to create stress-free sessions. We balance posed shots with candid moments, ensuring natural interactions while maintaining professional organization.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, timeline creation meetings, and online galleries with unlimited edited digital images for downloading and printing.
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