4.9 out of 5 stars and 33 reviews Best of Weddings (4x).
4.9
(33)New Mexico & Beyond! Available to travel.
About this vendor
My approach to photography is natural, laid back and genuine (or keeping things real). I seek to capture all those little in-between and unnoticed moments during your time with me. Through my years of experience and studies, I will step in to help guide you into those fun-laughing shots and more intimate moments. Authenticity in my photos is so important to me which is why I believe in capturing moments as they organically unfold. I pride myself on being very personable, not pushy and being able to bring camera shy couples out of their shells.
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.9
out of 5.033 reviews
Chrisi was absolutely amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. She was so accommodating and was willing to help with whatever I needed on wedding day. My wedding w...
as originally suppose to be in Ruidoso, New Mexico but it had to be moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico extremely last minute. Literally three days before. She was so sweet to still make the little bit of a longer drive without hesitation. That meant the world to my husband and I. When we contracted Chrisi she kept in contact with us and helped me plan a timeline for the wedding. That was a great help because I’ve never planned a wedding before so by Chrisi giving me a timeline on how she scheduled pictures it made it 10x’s easier for me to schedule the whole day out. Neither my husband or I feel we are all that photogenic lol. Chrisi made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos came out beautiful. She even got my husband to smile so handsomely! It was an amazing day and she captured every moment of it. 10 out 10 experience with her!
If I could share 10 stars with Chrisi, I would!
Chrisi was with us through multiple reschedules and changes of plans. Her photography is beautiful, and she captured so many speci...
al moments.
Chrisi is always professional and responsive; she goes above and beyond through the planning process.
She is incredibly personable; one of my bridesmaids was convinced Chrisi must have been a close friend of mine long before the wedding! She is so incredibly kind and sweet, enthusiastic and caring.
Truly, I cannot say sing Chrisi’s praise enough. Her work speaks for itself—truly beautiful— and Chrisi is a joy to work with.
Chrisi was the sweetest, most professional photographer I could have ever asked for. She sent us a welcome package that gave us details on what to expect throughout the entire pr...
ocess. She even includes your engagement session as part of the package! She was willing to travel to our destination of choice for this session which made it even more special. Leading up to the wedding day she helped me put together a wedding photography timeline and gave me last minute instructions that would help me prepare for the big day. On the day of, she was so kind to everyone and helped us all coordinate our family photos. Her sneak peek was delivered in record time as well as the full wedding package. We couldn't have been happier with how all the pictures turned out. Chrisi will become an instant friend and someone you can trust with all your wedding photography needs.
Chrisi took photos for both our engagement and wedding. We could not have been more happy. She was very responsive from the first time we met, even showing us a book to look throu...
gh describing her services. For both our wedding and engagement she travelled 2 hours to our location and was extremely punctual. On the day of the wedding she wonderfully navigated a very small ceremony with our immediate families and COVID restrictions. And finally, the pictures are incredibly beautiful. We had a very beautiful outdoor, canyon setting and Chrisi did an amazing job centering the photos on us but not taking away from the beautiful scenery. The way she composed the photos to focus on both us and the background was amazing. We also loved the detail shots of our rings and flowers before the ceremony. We could not have picked a better photographer for our special day and will recommend her very highly to all our friends/family.
Highly recommend!! Where to begin... Chrisi is the definition of a true professional! We had planned to interview a list of photographers for our special day, but once we met Chris...
i we knew she was the perfect person to capture our special day! She is incredibly kind, accommodating, creative and such a joy to work with- not to mention her photos are AMAZING! With covid forcing us to alter our wedding plans over and over, Chrisi went with the flow every step of the way! She even took the time to scout the perfect ceremony location for us. Chrisi was organized, prepared and on her game. Our photos are absolutely more stunning than we could have dreamed of. Thank you again, Chrisi. We are forever grateful!
She is amazing!! She makes sure to get every little thing that you are wanting. On top of all of that she is one of the sweetest people I have ever met! She gets your photos done ...
when she says and the custom box her father makes is absolutely gorgeous!!! Worth every penny.
Chrisi was absolutely a delight to work with. From the moment we reached out to her she was warm and passionate. Her photography is amazing work and that’s what originally drew us ...
to her but her patience and attention is what won us over. She was in constant contact with us up until the wedding day and they say of she was equally as wonderful. As a bride she made me feel comfortable and beautiful. She captured informal moments as well as staged ones and they’re some of our favorites. I couldn’t recommend Chrisi enough. I truly believe there is no one better.
Chrisi has been a pleasure to work with so far, especially considering the rollercoaster that 2020 has been. We originally had our wedding scheduled for the beginning of May 2020, ...
but after the initial state-wide stay at home orders and discussing ideas with Chrisi we felt it would be best to delay until October 2020. Chrisi was very understanding and helped us navigate some of the rescheduling.
Our favorite experience so far has been our engagement photo session with Chrisi. She let us each have two sets of clothes and bring our tandem bike as a prop. She did a wonderful job making us feel comfortable in front of the camera and getting some great photos of us to share with family and friends until our actual wedding celebration.
There are many instances that Chrisi has helped us with during the planning and rescheduling of our wedding, but the most invaluable benefit we received was helping us nail down a schedule of events and overall plan for the day of the wedding. We had so many moving pieces that it was hard to figure out how long certain activities were going to take or how much buffer time to allow for travel between the hotel and ceremony location. In a way, she played the role of wedding planner and wedding photographer. She’s been a great resource.
Planning a wedding is no easy task, even during normal times, but every time we start to feel overwhelmed or frustrated Chrisi was there to encourage us and make us feel like it was worth the effort. Her excitement is what we enjoy the most!
Have you ever met someone for the first time and instantly knew you would become great friends? Well with Mrs. Chrisi K, that is EXACTLY what happened on the weekend of my wedding!...
Chrisi is not only extremely professional and positively amazing at her job, but she is also incredibly personable as well. From the moment I picked her up to come meet my family at my rehearsal dinner, to the moment she left my reception after a long day of great work, she radiated absolute happiness and love to be doing what she loves. She took in every detail, captured every memory, and was an absolute sweetheart the entire time! She typed up a day-of-timeline and had a plan for those necessary photos and guided my families into position like a skilled military officer (an exact quote from my coast guard veteran father). Simply put, Chrisi went above and beyond my expectations in a photographer, and definitely made a lasting impression on my whole family and bridal party. If you need a photographer ANYWHERE in the state of New Mexico, look no further... Chrisi is your girl! There are so many more wonderful things I could say about Chrisi, but I'll leave you to figure it out for yourself! ;)
Chrisi is amazing, she has a positive can-do attitude and a wonderful eye for photography. I am so very happy with my photos and over all experience. If you are looking for an art...
istic photographer with superhuman kindness you need look no further! A true grace under pressure, with an eye for detail and design.
Chrisi is an amazing photographer and she is a delight to work with. She took my wedding photos and captured the joy of our special day. We liked her so much we even asked her to d...
o our family photos a few months later. Again, the photos were amazing and better than we could have asked for. I will never need to search for a photographer because as long as she is in business, she is the one I am calling.
I did not work directly with Chrisi but I was the brides sister and I have seen all of the pictures taken and was present the day of.
Chrisi is very nice and professional.
Howev...
er for an all day wedding not nearly enough pictures were taken. Alot of pictures of those who attended but no individual shots of my sister and I or my sister with her nephews. Or my sister with her grandma. The wedding was outside on a VERY sunny windy day. She didnt seem very familiar with ways to get the best shots in this type of environment.
If you are a control freak she would probably be a great photographer for you. But if you are looking for that photographer who is assertive and takes control to get the shots that are important. Head somewhere else.
Chrisi is fantastic! If I could do it all over again I would undoubtedly choose to have her document our wedding day! She was so lovely to work with in the months prior. She was al...
ways so enthusiastic, organized, and responsive but also understanding of a busy schedule. Me and my husband are pretty laid back and don't normally feel super comfortable in front of a camera. We also weren't able to do an engagement shoot that Chrisi offered because we were planning from afar. It wasn't an issue at all though because Chrisi made us feel so comfortable and natural. She also played a vital role in the search for my mom's missing earring, providing photo evidence of the last time that she had the earring on, and then we found it! We have received the preview pictures at this point (very quick turn around), but we are so incredibly happy with the photos and I can't wait to see the rest (she is also giving us a memory box that her dad handmade to store the photos). Chrisi was such a wonderful addition to our amazing day and I am so happy that we chose her. Thank you, Chrisi!
Chrisi is the most amazing photographer that I have ever had the joy of working with. She is such a joyful person and her joy is contagious. She listened to what we wanted and 110%...
delivered! Not only did she take amazing photographs but she took the time to get to know my family. I had so many people after the wedding come up to me and tell me how precious and amazing our photographer was! I feel we have made a friend in her and know that whenever we need photos again, we will have her do them. She is the best!
Chrisi is just AMAZING! Her photos are beautiful, artistic and show how skillful she is with the use of natural light. She is friendly and so sweet, and easy to work with. She goe...
s above and beyond to make sure your whole day is captured and remembered exactly how you want. She even emailed us sneak peak photos 4 days after the wedding! We had a great experience working with her
Chrisi is so amazing at what she does. From the moment we had our engagement shoot with her, we were confident that on our big day she would perfectly capture every intimate moment...
and detail and she did just that. She does wonderful at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and it really shows in her work. She treats you like a friend and is someone you will feel like you’ve known for years. She’s also great at making sure everything is organized and flows seamlessly on the big day. She sat down with me and made sure we had a good timeline of events which really helped to reduce my stress leading up to the wedding. Chrisi was so kind and thoughtful with everything. The gift she gives you after the wedding couldn’t be more thoughtful, charming, and practical. I would highly recommend Chrisi to anyone. She really takes the time to listen to you and provides wonderful suggestions. We have beautiful photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you Chrisi.
Chrisi is wonderful! We had such a great time getting to know her and knew immediately that she would be the perfect wedding photographer for us. She gave us so many stunning photo...
s for our engagement session and our wedding. She is so sweet, creative, and kind! We would definitely recommend Chrisi to anyone wanting wedding photos at a very reasonable price!
Chrisi is absolutely amazing!!! I found her while searching for a NM photographer on Instagram. Her absolutely gorgeous wedding photos really stood out and the minute I spoke with ...
her on the phone, I knew I was going to book her. She has the sweetest personality! She really knows what she's doing. Her guidance during the engagement photo shoot made us feel like models. We were not nervous at all and it felt so easy and so much fun. We had a little set back on the day of the wedding because we experienced a heavy snow fall the night before and roads were closed. But she was there! Even helped me calling hair salons when my hair appointment got canceled 2 hours before my wedding. During the ceremony she was incredible! Couldn't have picked a better photographer for our special day!
Working with Chrisi was such a joy! Not only is she a wonderfully talented photographer, punctual, and professional, but she is kind, enthusiastic, helpful, and fun to work with!
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She photographed our engagement pictures as well as our wedding. We were nervous to do our engagement pictures because we aren't necessarily naturals in front of the camera and were worried about being awkward - however, Chrisi had MANY ideas and helped us get comfortable and break out of our shell. Not to mention, she was willing to drive with us all the way out to White Sands, NM!
On the day of the wedding, Chrisi was a source of calm support. She was always on top of the schedule and made the whole process enjoyable for everyone. She truly cares about your experience and becomes a friend during the process!
She is a 11/10; I would totally recommend her to anyone needing a photographer. I cannot praise her enough!
Choosing Chrisi to photograph our elopement was the BEST decision we could have made. From the first time we spoke on the phone, I could tell Chrisi knew her way around Santa Fe, a...
nd the best locations to capture our special day. She went above and beyond what a photographer would typically do. She took time to scout out areas beforehand as Tyler and I were out-of-towners, and have never visited Santa Fe, New Mexico before. Her knowledge and helpful guidance really made this experience wonderful.
Chrisi was always quick to respond to any question I had or photo example I sent. One thing that really stood out to us was her cheerful, friendly and caring personality. Due to traveling issues, we were only able to meet one day before our ceremony and even then, she made us feel like we had known one another for years. I appreciated her patience and positivity throughout the day.
During our ceremony, Chrisi was quick, quiet and respectful. When we received our photos back, we were amazed at how well Chrisi reflected our love for each other, the outdoors and adventure. She has such a natural style of photography and ability to capture the beauty in every moment which made the photos absolutely stunning.
A few weeks after our wedding, Chrisi sent us an engraved wooden box that was hand crafted by her father (so special). The box was filled with printed photos, a frame, flash drive, and soap from her family’s shop! This is truly something we will treasure forever.
Chrisi is truly talented and I highly recommend her for any type of photography. She will put the time and care into you, your special moments, and the photography itself.
We had such a wonderful experience with Chrisi as our wedding photographer! She is the sweetest person you will meet and is an extremely creative and talented photographer. She was...
so kind and patient with us, our family members and our guests and was able to make even our simple location look magical. She captured all of the special moments of our day beautifully, the photos are stunning. Her pricing is great too, especially for the amount of photos we received. It is so apparent that she loves her job and is passionate about what she does. I will be recommending her to everyone I know! We couldn't have found a better photographer.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Chrisi. There are not enough thank you in the world to express how grateful I am to have had Chrisi do my wedding photos. She is the most talented ...
person and sweetest which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Not only does she get your vision but she also makes it completely your own. From the moment you have your first conversation to the moment you get back from your honeymoon to find a sweet surprise in the mail. Thank you love. You are seriously the best!!
Chrisi was amazing! We very much highly recomend her!! She was kind enough to drive out to Santa Fe for our wedding and took some absolutely stunning shots of the entire day. I co...
uld not be happier with how they turned out! It was an absolute pleasure to have her be the one to capture our wonderful day <3
Chrisi is a skillful photographer. She has an eye for the perfect moments and is great to work with. She will capture all the best parts of you as a couple and the events. She was ...
more than we could have asked for to capture our wedding! Loved! LOVED her work!
We've been married a year now and there is nothing better than looking back at the photos of our amazing wedding day! Chrisi k Photogrphy was simply the best choice we could have m...
ade! She was absolutely a pleasure to work with and it shows through her photos, just how much she cares about her clients!
My partner and I came across Chrisi’s Instagram when researching engagement and wedding photographers. We were up front with our budget and Chrisi came through with such a comprehe...
nsive photo package for both engagement photos and photography for the big day. Chrisi took so much time and care with helping us along the way with photo timelines for the day of, photo ideas, and really being a strong and calming presence throughout the entire process. Chrisi is such a genuine, down to earth, sweetheart and we couldn’t have dreamt of having a better person to help us celebrate our day. Not to mention, our ceremony ended up being during such harsh light that I was almost in tears worrying about how they would turn out. I should’ve known better - Chrisi works MAGIC with her photography and when we saw our sneak peek we were both overcome with how beautiful the photos turned out. You will not be disappointed!!
We were so fortunate to be referred to Chrisi! She is an amazing find! She walked us through the process and helped make decisions along the way. Chrisi has a great eye for beautif...
ul, subtle details. We wanted a photographer who could capture our special moments, while making it look natural and relaxed, and that is exactly what we got. She provided excellent support during the wedding planning, as well as afterwards while ordering prints. We are so grateful and pleased with the whole experience.
Chrisi was absolutely amazing. She gave so much to our wedding--her pictures of us show the love I felt for my new husband, my friends and my family at our wedding. She was excelle...
nt at action shots and family shots--large family shots--that I had just assumed would look like a hot mess.
Before the Wedding:
Chrisi drove an hour to meet us. She took the time to ask us exactly what we wanted and got to know us as a couple. She was extremely professional--always responding to emails within a twenty-four hour period and keeping me on task in a very polite way.
During the Wedding:
She was always around and not intrusive. For a photographer I think that can be a hard line to find. I have been to weddings where the photographer blocked the view of the Mother of the Groom!
I feel she captured every photo I had expressed an interest in, and I feel I asked for a lot--full family shots of six families! She took detailed shots of my decorations, rings and dress that are beautiful. (This is something that I didn't know I wanted, but made my wedding photos.)
I had two ceremonies over two days--one of them was extremely culturally sensitive. She did an excellent job of capturing my Lakota culture and the ceremony without capturing sacred moments and with utter respect for me and my guests. If you are doing any type of religious or cultural ceremony I would absolutely encourage using Chrisi.
After the Wedding:
She sent us the most thoughtful package and gave us a preview of photos in about a week. We received our photos in a very short period of time--about five weeks. She also posted us on her instagram--which made me feel extremely special. (Sounds vain, but it was still awesome!)
My only regret is I did not have engagement photos taken with her. I will use her for any upcoming milestones in my life. I have also recommended her to my friends and family.
Feel free to ask Chrisi for samples of my wedding to see her lovely lovely work.
Chrisi was so amazing and we would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a photographer! She was so thoughtful and her photos captured the moment and the emotions perfectly. She...
was easy to work with and was able to give us suggestions to make our photos rock. Our ceremony went smoothly and a big part of it was due to her professionalism and skill as a photographer. Thank you Chrisi!
There aren't enough synonyms for "fantastic" to describe Chrisi's work. She was so kind and considerate to everyone with whom she interacted, gracious enough to put up with last mi...
nute changes.ideas, and to top it off, every picture was a work of art. The woman CANNOT take a bad picture! She gives you the excellent problem of struggling to choose a favorite because they're all just beautiful. She's wonderful and we will absolutely be finding an excuse to use her again!
Chrisi was fantastic - can't say enough good things! Very, very reasonably priced, especially considering the personalized attention she gives you from day one all the way through ...
your wedding day. Chrisi is so kind and sincere, it felt like we had an old friend documenting our day. Our wedding was almost six months ago and I'm still getting tons of compliments about how beautiful our pictures are!
I cannot put into words how much I love the wedding photos! You are an amazing photographer and we are so blessed that you, one of our friends, were there to capture our memories. ...
I really think you went above and beyond…they are so freaking beautiful I can’t even take it! Thank you so much for this. We will cherish these forever!
Chrisi did an amazing job with both our enaganement photos and wedding photos! We were very pleased with how everything came out. She is so thoughtful and puts so much effort into ...
what she does. I would recommend her without a doubt!
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