Granite Stag Photography

5.0
(22)best-of-weddings

Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island

About This Vendor

Focused On Your Fairytale Of Love

Operating out of Farmington, NH, Granite Stag Photography is a business that specializes in capturing joyous wedding memories. Proud owner and sole photographer, Kassandra Russell is a down-to-earth individual who seeks to preserve the beauty of life’s most precious moments. It is this expert’s ambition to accurately document you and your partner while showcasing the distinctive style and personality of your one-of-a-kind love story. Kassandra’s first memorable encounter with photography came at the beginning of the 1990s. To this day, she still has her first Minolta 35mm camera sitting in her office as a reminder of where she has come from. Her hard work and dedication to her passion have taken her down a maze of beautiful photographic adventures. The years behind the lens have transformed Kassandra into a knowledgeable and proficient camerawoman. Granite Stag Photography is proud to offer a uniquely candid approach to documenting weddings. With an artistic perspective, Kassandra aims to portray your big day in a range of modern and dramatic styles. All wedding collections available from Granite Stag Photography come with 8-hours of coverage time and can be fully customized to suit your needs. Enjoy more than just a high-definition digital gallery as Kassandra can arrange prints of your special images.

Details

Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir, Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Same-Day Edits, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Documentary, Dramatic, Lifestyle, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner

Granite Stag Photography Reviews

Reviewed On 8/30/2020 by Renee F
Kassandra, We knew from day one, once we met you, that you were someone special. You became a friend and got to know us and not just a photographer capturing our wedding. From the bottom of our hearts we would like to say the biggest THANK YO...
U!!! Our photo’s are BEAUTIFUL, BREATHTAKING and everything we could have ever dreamed of. You captured the raw emotion in our eyes, the natural moments of pure bliss plus all the magic in between. We are so incredibly grateful to have had you photograph our wedding and we thank you once again for your amazing artistry, you are one talented lady! It was such a pleasure to have you a part of our special day.
Reviewed On 5/12/2022 by Kiana B
Kassandra is a rock star! She defines the term artist in all of its form. She is so kind and down to earth that she fit right in with our wedding party and guests! From the moment we met we knew she was our photographer. We started our journey...
together with our engagement photos. This wasn't any old day, this was middle of winter. -20 degrees outside and dangerous conditions. I already had my hair and makeup done and Kassandra found a way to make it happen. It was absolutely the coldest we have ever been, but the pictures made it all worth it. Hire Granite Stag Photography- you won't regret it!!
Reviewed On 4/19/2022 by Lindsay M
Kassandra is truly amazing. She knew how important our day was for us, and she made sure to capture that. We were so happy with our decision to hire her to do our engagement and wedding photos. Kassandra is confident in what she does and it sho...
ws. I was nervous because I’m not super comfortable in front of the camera but she made me feel at ease. One of my favorite things was each time she took our photos, she wanted to try something “artsy” and the photos came out so cool every time. We wouldn’t have chosen anyone else!
Reviewed On 1/11/2022 by Laura G
We loved our photos from Granite Stag! It was so nice to work with Kassandra and we loved to get to meet her during our engagement shoot first before the wedding. She is such a kind, caring person and she clearly has such a strong passion for h...
er work and the art that goes into it. Prior to the wedding she was sure that she understood our priorities for the day and she did a great job capturing our special moments! And the photos themselves were just gorgeous - truly amazing. We loved all the different shots and it was so great to have an array of different types of photos. Kassandra and her assistant stayed well throughout the day and we are so happy that she got to capture the entirety of our wedding. We are so happy with all the beautiful photos we received that let us relive our most special, favorite day!
Reviewed On 12/06/2021 by Tracey T
When we first started looking for a photographer we didn’t know anything about Maine coming from Connecticut. I started searching online and when I came across Kassandra‘s photos, that was enough for me. I contacted her online. She got back to ...
me within a few minutes and we talked about our date and our venue at the Cliff House Maine, she said it was one of her favorite spots to photograph. She was so friendly and informative, she even told us the best time of day to have our ceremony. When I spoke to Kassandra she was amazing, she understood exactly what we were looking for and reassured me everything would be perfect! When she showed up to do our photography she was so sweet and so professional, we loved her right off the bat. She was so fun to work with. She had so many great ideas. I explained to her in the beginning that we really didn’t want any portraits but we want to mostly candid shots, our guest never knew she was around you barely noticed her, but when we asked her to do certain pictures she was more than accommodating. She sent us a couple of sneak peaks of our photos and we were stunned. They are the most beautiful pictures I’ve ever seen. I absolutely couldn’t wait to see the rest. I highly, highly recommend Granite Stag Photography and Kassandra for your wedding or family photos or for any of your photo needs…she is in my opinion beyond the the most creative, beautiful soul and every bit of that shows in single photograph. ♥️
Reviewed On 12/03/2021 by Ashley R
Kassandra is nothing short of absolutely AMAZING!!! She exceeding every expectation we had for our wedding day! From day one of reaching out to her, to our engagement session, to our wedding day she made us feel so important! She knew what we w...
ere looking for and she made sure to make it happen! Her attention to small details and her passion for creative work really helped make our day feel so special! Hands down would recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Ashley D
Kassandra does amazing work. Plain and simple. She’s super friendly but also professional. It honestly felt like a friend behind the camera, the first time meeting her. Her mix of guided poses (super helpful, we’re awkward) and candids created ...
magic for us to cherish for a lifetime. We are so excited to work with her for our wedding next year!!
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Kate F
Kassandra is awesome! 10/10 recommend! I am a makeup artist and we kept showing up to all the same weddings. We eventually met & talked and just recently worked together again at her new place. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is so...
fun & friendly! She is also VERY passionate about what she does! After seeing her around so much I was curious as to WHO she was.. now I see why she is so sought after! Incredible talent & personality to match!
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Rebecca C
Kassandra is amazing!! Helped me tie my dress while my bridesmaids were still getting ready. Professional, helpful, delivers calmness , creative & flawless photos. Also, had a fun Boudoir shoot with Kassandra As a present for hubby it wa...
s a super fun Experience and the photos came out gorgeous! I can’t recommend her enough!!
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Jaimie F
From the first moment I spoke with Kassandra I knew that she would become "my photographer". Little did I know that our wedding would have become one of those completely derailed by covid-19. We ended up having a small ceremony at a family lake...
house in Maine. Kassandra was an absolute trooper, driving over two hours to get into the water with my husband and I for the most magical photos! Fast forward a year (May 2021) and Kassandra was able to make a second appearance at our SECOND wedding celebration and having her there was an absolute blast. Kassandra has a way of making everyone feel so comfortable from behind her lens. Her professionalism shines through in every photo and we were honored to have her at both of these big events! Cannot wait to see what other events she can capture for me in the future!
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Vasile K
This women is incredible talented beyond belief. She spends her time making sure your wedding day is nothing but perfect. She finds the true love in people and brings it out in this gorgeous beautiful photographs. She never misses any special m...
oment she always catches the sweetest moments. She goes above and beyond for her clients she wants her clients happy and that’s something you can always tell. This women climbs mountains at sun set to just capture the perfect moment. I would absolutely hands down recommend Granite stage Photography.
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Ashley C
If you are looking for a photographer who is going to be genuinely invested in capturing your story, relationship, and the most precious moments of your Wedding Day - look no more! Kassandra is hands down one of the most talented, understanding...
, and accommodating photographers out there and does such a wonderful job of alleviating any stress you feel about your big day. If I could give her 10 stars, I would! Book Granite Stag + you will not be disappointed.
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Haley B
I can’t say enough good things about Kassandra. She is on time, & her work is amazing. My entire wedding day I felt at ease knowing she was capturing all the special moments & decor I would want to remember forever. I have had people say ‘I di...
dn’t even realize you had a photographer’. Kassandra is an exceptional photographer & knows what she is doing. She makes you feel so comfortable & knows exactly how to place you for your pictures. My favorite thing she did for us was let us enjoy our day, but knowing when the right times for us to step away to get more pictures, setting up different areas & moving decor to be in our pictures, allowing my husband & I to have many varieties of pictures. As long as she is doing photography she will always be our photographer!
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Nichole D
My absolute favorite photographer!! I get my pictures done once a year and with all different Photographers because I have never been fully satisfied with my pictures so I don’t usually go back to anyone after that one shoot. I will keep coming...
back to Granite Stag I love how she puts the effort in and does whatever it takes to capture my family of 8 & 3 dogs! She is absolutely amazing!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/02/2021
I can't wait to see all of you soon 💕💕
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Tara F
Kassandra is an uniquely talented professional. Her ability to envision what the client can’t surpasses the average photographer. She is able to bring her razor-sharp skills, and marry them with emotion. In-turn, she literally makes art that y...
ou can feel wholeheartedly.
Reviewed On 2/12/2021 by Brittani F
Kassandra is a true artist! She is professional, creative and extremely personable. My husband and I can’t thank her enough for capturing our wedding day (from both of our good sides with the BEST lighting ;) Our album is absolutely stunning t...
hanks to her knowledge and passion for photography! If you’re searching for a wedding photographer, Kassandra is an excellent choice. We’re so happy!!
Reviewed On 11/01/2020 by Kayla W
Kassandra went above and beyond for my wedding, my husband and I wanted pictures that we could look at for the rest of our lives and have them be SO great that it could bring us right back to that day... SHE DID JUST THAT. She absolutely blew ...
us away and some of our pictures were back that next day, which was even better. We cannot thank her enough for all she has done, she is absolutely wonderful!
Reviewed On 8/16/2020 by Pauline A
Kassandra was wonderful to work with! She really knows what she is doing. We had a small backyard wedding at our home and I was worried pictures may not look the greatest if we did them in our yard. Boy was I wrong! Kassandra found some wonderf...
ul spots with great lighting and everything turned out beautiful. We could not be happier with our pictures! She is pleasant, helpful, timely, and really knows her craft. She really helped make our day memorable. She captured some great candid shots that no one saw coming. She was so patient and kind with everyone, especially some of my older family members who can sometimes be a bit difficult. She has a great eye and comes up with some awesome poses on the spot! We loved all of our pictures, and it was so nice to get them back as quick as we did. We can’t recommend Granite Stag enough!
Reviewed On 8/06/2020 by Joann S
Kassandra’s photographs captured the fun, excitement, tears and awesome memories of Jaimie and James saying their “I Do’s” on the date originally planned for their wedding. Kassandra worked with the couple’s ideas and added some fun twists of ...
her own. After a few hours of working with Kassandra she was like part of the family. We look forward to working with her again for the sequel wedding early next year!
Reviewed On 8/05/2020 by J L
As a photographer my standards were pretty high when searching for a wedding photographer. Kassandra’s albums online blew me away. Then When our large celebration for July 2020 was cancelled Kassandra stepped up and provided us with the most ma...
gical pictures to remember our intimate ceremony by! She was so professional and fun to have there on our special day. I cannot wait to do it all again next year. I’d highly recommend that anyone looking for a photographer seriously consider booking with Kassandra at Granite Stag Photography. I’ve found MY photographer! You won’t be disappointed!
Reviewed On 7/27/2020 by Erin M
Kassandra went above & beyond for our wedding day. I was nervous because we had not met in person and were traveling from MD to ME for our wedding but she made everything as smooth as possible. I met her the day of as I was getting ready and sh...
e made me so comfortable. During the ceremony & reception it was like she wasn’t even there but she somehow captured all of the important aspects we wanted. After the wedding we got all of our edited pictures in less than a week, to our surprise! The pictures are absolutely stunning and I feel so lucky to have had Kassandra capture our day!! Highly highly suggest.
Reviewed On 3/07/2018 by Emily W
Where do I begin? Kassandra is incredible. We got married this past weekend when the 'bomb cyclone' hit and nothing, I mean NOTHING would've stopped Kassandra from getting to us! The streets were flooded and she still managed to be on time and ...
completely ready. She wasn't even rattled! Upon arrival, she took my accessories and did a thorough shoot of those, then she did photos of my bridesmaids. She made us all feel so comfortable and any photo that we asked her to take, she would do! Kassandra is incredibly creative. She spent the whole night coming up with these incredibly shots and they are incredibly stunning. She has the eye that everyone wants in a photographer and I could not reccomend her more! She is professional, sweet and so hard working. 5 Stars was a no brainer, she deserves a million! My husband and I feel so incredibly lucky to have had her and her assistant apart of our day.

Contact Info for Granite Stag Photography

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Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island

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Kassandra
Owner
Its all about ENERGY & EMOTION!!! Thats what I am here for! Photo journalistic wedding photographer engulfed in love for my chosen career. Love is what fuels me, every kind of love, regardless of religion or sexuality -- I am hear to learn your love story and convey your song into powerful images to last forever. Pets? Bring them! Quirks? Bring those too! Based out of the beautiful Seacoast New Hampshire, a great demand for Granite Stag's exceptional photography takes me to photograph weddings across country!
$2,000 - $2,999Starting Range