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Capturing authentic, cinematic moments that showcase your love story. I specialize in candids and documentary-style moments and my goal is to leave you with tangible photos that reflect every beautiful emotion you felt on your wedding day. If you're looking for a laid-back but still creative photographer to capture your wedding in a unique, untraditional way - and don't mind someone who is quirky and quick with a joke - you've found her!
With hundreds of weddings under my belt, I’ll guide you through the entire planning process and help you create a day that celebrates your love story in the best way possible. I believe that photos are the most important part of your wedding day, because they're something that you can keep with you for the rest of your lives. If you value art and want to make sure your day is documented exactly as you've envisioning, lean into that - I promise you won't be steered the wrong way! If my work resonates with you, please reach out. I'd love to work with you and learn more about your love story.
I love working with couples who want to showcase the romance, adventure, and passion they have for one another. All shapes and forms of love are welcome at Karen Norian Photography - always. With me, know that you’re free to express your love in a safe space on your special day.
No matter what your perfect day looks like, I’m ready to tell your unique story. I'm based in Savannah, GA, and I've captured love stories all over the world. I want your wedding day to feel like you and your partner but in the most special way possible. I’ll treat you like my best friend, create a safe space to express emotion, and work side-by-side to support your wedding vision. Even better, I’ll make the whole process collaborative and simple to ensure that you have an experience that feels fun and stress-free.
I offer second photographer services, engagement sessions, wedding portraits, bridal portraits, albums, additional hours for every package, and every couple receives an online gallery and exclusive printing rights for their images. I also shoot destination weddings, so please inquire if you're looking for me to travel!
Woman-owned Business
+7 years in business
Speaks English
1 team members
Prices & packages
Photography Package
$5,400starting price
Photography Package
$5,400starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Planning guidance
Planning guidance
Custom timeline creation
Custom timeline creation
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Private online gallery
Private online gallery
Unlimited downloads
Unlimited downloads
High-resolution, professionally edited images
High-resolution, professionally edited images
Elopement planning guide
Elopement planning guide
Photography Package
$5,900starting price
Photography Package
$5,900starting price
7 hours
7 hours
Elopement planning guide
Elopement planning guide
Custom timeline creation
Custom timeline creation
Planning guidance
Planning guidance
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Private online gallery
Private online gallery
High-resolution, professionally edited images
High-resolution, professionally edited images
Unlimited downloads
Unlimited downloads
Photography Package
$6,000starting price
Photography Package
$6,000starting price
7 hours
7 hours
Planning guidance
Planning guidance
Private online gallery
Private online gallery
High-resolution, professionally edited images
High-resolution, professionally edited images
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Unlimited downloads
Unlimited downloads
Custom timeline creation
Custom timeline creation
Photography Package
$6,400starting price
Photography Package
$6,400starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Private online gallery
Private online gallery
High-resolution, professionally edited images
High-resolution, professionally edited images
Unlimited downloads
Unlimited downloads
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Photography Package
$5,400starting price
Photography Package
$5,400starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Planning guidance
Planning guidance
Custom timeline creation
Custom timeline creation
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Private online gallery
Private online gallery
Unlimited downloads
Unlimited downloads
High-resolution, professionally edited images
High-resolution, professionally edited images
Elopement planning guide
Elopement planning guide
Photography Package
$5,900starting price
Photography Package
$5,900starting price
7 hours
7 hours
Elopement planning guide
Elopement planning guide
Custom timeline creation
Custom timeline creation
Planning guidance
Planning guidance
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Private online gallery
Private online gallery
High-resolution, professionally edited images
High-resolution, professionally edited images
Unlimited downloads
Unlimited downloads
Photography Package
$6,000starting price
Photography Package
$6,000starting price
7 hours
7 hours
Planning guidance
Planning guidance
Private online gallery
Private online gallery
High-resolution, professionally edited images
High-resolution, professionally edited images
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Unlimited downloads
Unlimited downloads
Custom timeline creation
Custom timeline creation
Photography Package
$6,400starting price
Photography Package
$6,400starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Travel expenses up to 200 miles
Private online gallery
Private online gallery
High-resolution, professionally edited images
High-resolution, professionally edited images
Unlimited downloads
Unlimited downloads
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5.0
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15 reviews
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Karen is a highly recommended and talented photographer praised for her professionalism, organization, and creativity. Reviewers highlight her ability to make couples feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, resulting in stunning and genuine wedding photos. Her dedication, passion, and helpfulness in capturing magical moments are consistently highlighted, with many expressing gratitude for her assistance in planning and executing their special day. Karen's inclusive and fun approach, along with her ability to immortalize cherished memories, make her a top choice for capturing weddings and elopements.
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Kat P
5.0
3/26/2025
Karen was an incredible photographer and we appreciated her guidance every step of the way! She was very professional and transparent throughout the whole process. She gave us vendor recommendations which was so helpful as we were not Savannah locals and was so easy to work with her! She was always responsive, friendly, and able to capture our vision of the day perfectly! We cannot wait to see the full gallery so soon! I would give her 10 stars if I could- I could not recommend her highly enough!!!
Victoria M
5.0
6/20/2024
Stop what you are doing immediately and book Karen. NOW! I cannot express how amazing Karen is - inside and out. She is an incredibly talented photographer with a heart of gold who genuinely cares about her clients. She will make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and will make you laugh while doing it. Her images are stunning -- beyond magazine worthy! I couldn't have asked for anyone better to shoot my wedding day and feel blessed that I found not only a great photographer, but a great friend. GET ON HER CALENDAR NOW!
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Gabby R
5.0
4/29/2024
Karen is remarkable! We had a fairly small family only elopement in Savannah. Being that we were from out of town, Karen was a huge help as a Savannah liaison, providing many suggestions for anything we needed. The day of, Karen was an incredible one woman show. She was so organized, thoughtful, and energetic. She had great ideas for unique shots and backdrops and was a real asset getting the bride ready, a hype girl, and chameleon. Our whole family was very complimentary of her and her approach and I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Laura B
5.0
1/29/2024
After being super impressed by some of Karen’s work on Tik tok I knew she was the right photographer for our intimate savannah elepoment.
From the very moment we made contact she has been a absolute dream to work with. She is super communicative, collaborative and wants to work alongside you to to make your special day the best it can be. She has loads of super helpful suggestions and recommendations if you are unsure.
Me and my now husband are both self proclaimed photophobics who typically feel awkward and unsure in front of a camera but Karen was amazing at getting the best out of us and helped to give guidance and reassurance throughout the day and after having just received the photos I can attest that she managed to capture some of the most natural and beautiful photos that we’ve ever had taken of us both. NO forced staging or uncomfortable poses here.
Thank you for making our day fun and easy and for allowing us to focus on being with each other.
response01/31/2024
Thank you so much for this incredibly heartwarming review! It means so much to me that you...
both felt natural and comfortable and were allowed to enjoy your day by simply having fun and being yourselves. I'm so glad I was able to capture such special moments for you both, and that the planning process was as seamless as I could make it for you two! Thank you for trusting me to capture this special day and for being such an amazing couple to work with!
Natalie K
5.0
1/26/2024
Our experience with Karen exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding photography. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos, the entire process was seamless and so incredibly FUN!
Karen is so dedicated and organized and also made us feel comfortable in front of the camera resulting in natural and stunning photographs. Her ability to capture the most candid and intimate moments was truly remarkable.
The quality of Karen's work is beyond compare. Each image is a work of art, depicting the love, joy and emotions of our big day in the most beautiful way imaginable. Her attention to detail and her creative eye is evident in every shot and we were so happy with our results. Every time we look at our photos we are transported back to that magical day thanks to Karen.
We cannot recommend Karen highly enough. Her talent, professionalism, and passion for their craft are truly exceptional. Not only did we score the best photographer in the game, we felt like we also made a friend. Karen, we love you. Thank you for capturing the memories that will last an entire lifetime.
-Ken + Natalie Kwaku
response01/29/2024
I am so humbled by your words, Ken + Natalie! It always makes me so happy to hear that my ...
couples enjoyed their day and had fun while we captured it - I want all of my couples to be able to look back on their photos and remember just how incredible each moment was. You two are such a special couple and you absolutely gained a friend in me just like I have in you. Beyond grateful for your trust in me to document one of the most important days for you both and it will be a wedding day that I will never forget!
Casey P
5.0
1/25/2024
We had the privilege of working with Karen on the day of our elopement and I cannot express enough how grateful we are for her incredible talent and dedication. From the moment we started discussing my elopement, she exhibited a level of professionalism that immediately put me at ease.
Working with her was so much fun. She brought positive energy and enthusiasm to my day, making the entire experience enjoyable. Her creativity and passion for her craft shone through, and it made a significant impact on the overall atmosphere of the day.
Karen's dedication and creativity turned my wedding day into a series of magical moments, and I am beyond grateful for the phenomenal photos that now immortalize those cherished memories. If you're looking for a photographer who not only has exceptional skills but also adds a touch of joy to your special day, look no further. Karen is an absolute gem, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a photographer who can turn moments into everlasting memories!
response01/29/2024
This review means so much to me, Casey! I'm so grateful that you allowed me to capture you...
r beautiful day, and I'm so glad that I could make the experience exceed your expectations. Creating magical moments and memories that you can cherish as the years go by is so important to me, and knowing I made the experience a memorable one totally makes my day! Bringing even more joy to your already joyful day means the world to me, and I am so humbled that you chose me to help make your elopement a day that you'll look back on with so much love and happiness!
Karoline G
5.0
5/23/2023
I don’t even know where to begin. Karen is an absolute gem. Our elopement was a bit tricky as we had to move to a different state for my husbands job- causing us to start from scratch with a venue and our engagement photo session. But Karen didn’t miss a beat. She researched and sent us a list of so many wonderful locations which ultimately led us to picking our dream spot for both occasions. We never felt overwhelmingly stressed during this process as Karen was always there to assist us in anything! She called our venue for details, sent me ideas and inspiration, purchased an entire pop up tent just so I could change into my gown in the middle of the desert, as well as driving us out venue. She is a rockstar! You can truly see her passion through her beautiful work, she makes you feel so at ease and comfortable, and holy cow does this woman know how to capture a moment. We are beyond grateful for her work but mainly for the friendship we built!
response06/06/2023
Thank you for this lovely review, Karoline! I honestly had such an amazing time planning a...
nd creating an elopement that was the perfect fit for you. My job is to help ensure your wedding day and the months leading up to it are as stress-free as possible, and I'm so glad I was able to ease those stressors for you so you could enjoy your day fully! I have so much gratitude for you as a couple for choosing me to capture your elopement, but also for the friendship we now have because of it! I appreciate your kind words so very much!
Briana D
5.0
5/08/2023
It has been over a year since Karen captured our special day and we still talk about how amazing of an experience we had from start to finish. From the first video call with Karen it was clear she cared about making our day as special as possible. She was so flexible and understanding throughout the planning process and provided extremely helpful guidance as we were trying to determine where to have our wedding. Karen made both my husband and I feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera and captured our emotions naturally and beautifully. Not only is Karen amazing with people but she was so willing for us to include our dog in our wedding day and got the most amazing pictures of the three of us. We will forever cherish the experience and resulting photos and highly recommend Karen to anyone who wants to have genuine wedding photos that truly represent you and your partner’s love.
response05/11/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, Briana! Working with you was an absolute blast, and...
truly loved celebrating your day and capturing so many beautiful moments for you two (three, if you count Max!). I'm so glad I could guide you through the planning process and make it as stress-free as possible! Beyond thankful for your thoughtfulness!
Heather V
5.0
5/07/2023
Karen was the BEST. We chose to elope in Savannah, GA and Karen did an amazing job capturing our day so beautifully. She made it easy to stay in the moment and not feel overly posed. Our two dogs joined us as well, which Karen loved on and made them feel so comfortable. Her photography aesthetic matched our style perfectly. If you are looking for an inclusive, fun, and talented photographer, Karen’s got you covered!
response05/10/2023
Thank you so much for the kind words, Heather!! Your elopement was so special to me and it...
was an honor to not only capture your love, but to capture the love of your sweet pups as well! So grateful that you chose me to photograph your special day, and so thankful that I have the most incredible couples to work with!
Michelle F
5.0
5/07/2023
THE BEST VENDOR I BOOKED!!
I've been following Karen on Instagram for years, and always admired her photography. On top of being extremely talented and producing absolutely GORGEOUS photos, Karen is truly one of the sweetest, most genuine people I've had the honor to meet. I would do my wedding day all over again just to get to spend more time with her! We also did our engagement photos with her about a year prior, which was a great way to get to know her and get us feeling super comfortable in front of the camera. She truly makes taking your wedding photos a breeze, and it feels so natural with her, which translates in our amazing photos! I am truly honored to call myself one of her brides, PLEASE do not hesitate to book her. You will not regret it!
response05/10/2023
This is the most thoughtful review ever - thank you so much!! Truly, I am so grateful that...
you chose me as your wedding photographer and that you had the best experience (because that's what you absolutely deserve!). Your wedding day was so memorable and your friends and families were both so welcoming and loving. And *I'm* the one who is honored to call myself your photographer, as well as your friend. So humbled by your words!!
Shannon R
5.0
5/06/2023
My husband & I were in search for a photographer for our destination wedding in Hilton Head. I found Karen on Instagram, just by putting in a hashtag. I can’t believe we got so lucky, her editing style was everything I wanted. Fast forward to our wedding day, her personality was the icing on the cake. We felt completely comfortable with her, like she was a lifelong friend we were meeting up with again years later. I can honestly say we hit the jackpot with choosing her for our special day. We’ve been married 3 years now and i still to this day keep touch with Karen. She’s become that lifelong friend of ours. To see her growing in the world of photography (when you thought she couldn’t get any better) is the best. This girl deserves all the clout. <3
response05/08/2023
Reading your review makes my heart so happy, Shannon! I'm so grateful you found me - captu...
ring your day was nothing short of amazing, and it brings me so much joy to still keep in touch with you and see the wonderful things that life has brought you that you so very much deserve. Thank you for all the support you have shown this small biz of mine - it is an absolute honor to be your wedding-photographer-turned friend!
Taylor J
5.0
5/03/2023
Choosing Karen Norian Photography was the best decision I made for our elopement. Her work speaks for itself! Besides her gorgeous products, Karen is the sweetest person and is therefore able to make any couple feel comfortable. My husband still talks about her ability to give dynamic shots and keep us laughing at the same time. Our friends still mention our elopement photos as being the inspiration for their own. I couldn't have found a better photographer for us and our pup!
response05/04/2023
Thank you so much for these kind words, Taylor! I had such an incredible day with you both...
(and with Lola!) and I'm so glad my creativity became inspiration for your friends - truly, there's no better compliment than that! Beyond honored to have been able to capture your love story, and all of the amazing moments that came with it for your elopement!
Kari W
5.0
5/03/2023
Karen was an absolute dream to work with! Not only does she take the most beautiful photos, but she’s like having a photographer, wedding planner, chauffeur, stand up comedian, and hype squad all rolled into one amazing person on your wedding day. From the first moment I reached out to her, she was responsive and full of creative ideas for our elopement in Key West. Her photos captured our joy, love, and excitement in the most beautiful way. I recommend her immediately to anyone I know who is considering eloping - I know they won’t regret booking her for their big day.
response05/03/2023
Thank you so much for sharing - your day was nothing short of amazing, and I was so honore...
d to have been able to capture it! Working with you was such a joy and I'm so glad I was able to make your elopement a day to remember!
Dierdre F
5.0
5/03/2023
There aren’t enough great things to say about Karen. She was truly a pivotal part of our wedding day and exceeded every expectation of what we thought a wedding photographer should be. She came with the vision, the ideas, the hype, the jokes, and when we completely skipped a first dance together during the reception she took a moment we were alone on the rooftop and started singing to us while we danced and she snapped away. One of the most special memories from our day.
response05/03/2023
Thank you so much, Deirdre! Your day was so special to me, and I'm so glad I could exceed ...
your expectations and play an integral part of your wedding day. I'll never forget singing to you so you could have your first dance - it was a special memory for me, too, and I'm so glad it's a memory you both cherish!
Katie G
5.0
5/03/2023
Karen is absolutely amazing! I was nervous getting our wedding photos taken with someone I’ve never met in a state we’ve never been to, but Karen exceeded my expectations. She talked with me about multiple locations, vendors I might need, and about us and what WE wanted from the photos. She is quirky and beyond sweet making us feel at ease. I would use Karen all over again in a heartbeat.
response05/03/2023
Thank you so much for these kind words! It makes me so happy knowing I was able to make yo...
u feel at ease and exceeded your expectations. My couples are so important to me and I'm always so invested on making sure your day is exactly what *you* want it to be - I'm so glad I could make that happen for you!
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