Kristen Gardner Photography

le to enjoy the cocktail hour! We felt completely comfortable with Kristen and she is so sweet. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kristen as a person and the truly perfect pictures she took of our wedding. Kristen is the best!

(some packages include an engagement session, which we didn't do). We are very happy with our experience and would recommend her.

of a camera!!). The day of the wedding, she captured every moment so well. I can't wait to hire her for future life moments!!! Highly recommend.

well as so many great candid and unstaged photos all in an efficient manner. She did a wonderful job of taking photos while still being subtle and unobtrusive to the flow of the day. The turnaround time on us receiving our full wedding photo album was so impressive and we could not have been more thrilled with how the photos turned out! Kristen and her second shooter, Susan, really have an eye for lighting, background, and the perfect shot and I highly recommend her as a part of your wedding day!

ses that felt unnatural to us. She had suggestions for how to stand and pose but let us adapt them to what suited us and reflected how we interact with one another. One other selling point was that we did not want to do a first look. Most photographers we interviewed tried to talk us out of it because it would be easier for their photo schedule if we did a first look. Kristen was the only one who accepted that without question and recognized the day was about us, not a schedule she had to keep. Regarding the actual photography, Kristen did an amazing job. Both our wedding and engagement photo session were in the evening, and the lighting was perfect in the photos. We were very pleased with how they turned out.

actly what pictures were important to us and it was so easy to pose for pictures with her guidance. It felt so natural with her and the picture portion of the day was so easy! She also got along with everyone (us, our vendors and guests, etc) making the whole day even more enjoyable than it already was! And lastly, our gallery came back within a month (!!) and we are beyond obsessed with the high quality images and experiences she captured. Kristen is a true gem and will help make your wedding day amazing!

s. Leading up - Kristen's communications were clear, her pricing structure was tailored to fit my unique needs, and her responses to any of my questions were timely and well thought out. Day of - Kristen was clearly in command of the photography, and directed a (very) non-photogenic couple in a way that made us comfortable, and turned out beautiful and natural pictures. Additionally, Kristen is kind and thoughtful. I've had multiple family members contact me after the wedding just to tell me how nice she was to them. The pictures - it is clear Kristen captured images that are not only beautiful, but really feel like the captured the spirit of myself and my (new) husband. They aren't cookie cutter, they reflect the couple we are... and I couldn't love them more.

ecked in with us throughout the day/night to make sure they were getting all the right shots, and when time got tight they helped us figure out which family pictures were essential, and which we could nix - since we wanted time to enjoy the cocktail hour some. We haven't gotten all of the pictures back yet, but the ones we've seen are bright, natural, and fun - exactly what we wanted for our summer wedding. My entire bridal party GUSHED over how enjoyable it was to work with Kristen - and I truly cannot recommend her enough for those in the area!!

s done. Within about the first five minutes of meeting Kristen, that all went out the window. She is a very kind and genuine person. Any nerves we had were eased and we could not wait to work with her come wedding day! And on the wedding day, she was a dream. Everyone felt incredibly comfortable around her. She had fun with us but she was also super-efficient in capturing all of the group, bridal party, and family portraits. My husband and I were able to be natural, with Kristen gently guiding and capturing perfect memories. And the results were just stunning. I look at the pictures and relive the day over and over. We are so thankful for her. Cannot recommend Kristen more and we cannot wait to work with her again in the future!

! She truly cares about her clients.

nd has such a natural talent for photography and knows all of the right photos to take (& with perfect lighting!) :) She seriously couldn't have made things any easier for us throughout our whole wedding planning process. If I can help any future brides out there, I would just say to look no further, you have found an EXCELLENT photographer in Kristen...& you will not be disappointed!!! :)

aptured so many beautiful moments but was so inconspicuous the whole time. She brought an awesome second photographer with her, Susan, who was wonderful as well. Her final product was incredible. In this day in age where we all consider ourselves "photographers" with iPhones, digital cameras, etc., I can say I am SO glad we paid for the real professional - the final product she delivered will keep the magic of our wedding going for a lifetime. She is an extremely talented professional, but the fact that she is so kind and full of grace is the cherry on top. She is also very reasonably priced considering the final product she delivers. We couldn't be more grateful that she was apart of our wedding and that she captured so many joyous moments!

She explained her process and answered every question we had. Kristen goes the extra mile during the process- she checked in on us multiple times, and even mailed us a care package!! Kristen knew that we had been so busy with wedding planning, she sent us a sweet card and some goodies... that's the type of person that she is, and she truly cares so much. I used her for a boudoir session prior to the wedding- it was SO much fun. I was a little hesitant at first, but Kristen made me feel comfortable and the pictures turned out AMAZING! We laughed about it and had such a fun time! The engagement session also turned out amazing- Kristen photographed us at one of our favorite outdoor places- she captured the afternoon sun and the leaf change PERFECTLY- seriously, the pictures are amazing!!! Kristen even expedited the engagement pictures to us because it was so close to our wedding date - again, she goes the extra mile. At the wedding, she brought a second shooter and was able to capture all of those little details that were happening. She was VERY present, but no one felt as though there was a 'camera in their face'. She was methodical and systematic in taking the family pictures- she capture all of the combinations of people and families- working tireless as the sun was setting. Kristen does her homework- she knew the names of all of the family members and wedding party too- its that personal touch that makes such a difference! We WILL be using Kristen again, and we most HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!!!!

t and friendly but she is also extremely professional with a great eye. A friend recommended Kristen and we knew from the first time we met her that she was not only the right choice but the best choice. She made us feel instantly comfortable by taking the time to answer all our questions and address our concerns. Kristen was also extremely responsive and helpful throughout the planning process, making us feel as though we were her only clients. On the day of the wedding having Kristen there felt like having another friend or family member running around. She was genuinely excited to help us celebrate and made sure we stayed on schedule and felt truly beautiful in front of the camera. Kristen made sure to capture the important moments and elements but most importantly she captured all the emotion. Our photographs are not just portraits, they are memories. Kristen has our highest recommendation. Any couple or family would be lucky to work with her.

st people you will meet. My husband and I used Kristen both for our engagement session and our wedding. For our engagement session my husband and I really were hoping to do the photos in Baltimore as this is where we had our first home together. Even though this is out of the way and there is always traffic, she assured us this was not at all a problem. The pictures from both the engagement and the wedding day were spectacular despite it being not one of the most beautiful days. We are in the process of picking out pictures for our album, and looking back at the pictures she takes just really allows you to relive the day. She is incredible at capturing not only the event but the emotion. I feel so lucky to have had Kristen by my photographer to capture such a special day!

uld be to have her there for our engagement and every part of our wedding day. Kristen is kind, funny and incredibly talented. She puts groups of strangers at ease and captures every moment you could imagine. We will cherish our photos for the rest of our lives. When Kristen came to find me to say goodbye at the end of our wedding night I blurted out, "Can we please be friends?!" and I meant it...she's that good. :)

nt session happened to be on one of the hottest days in June, but our pictures turned out beautifully. You couldn’t even tell we were sweating like crazy! Kristen is also super flexible. She adjusted a few things within our wedding package and even stayed a bit longer to capture our late night snack at the reception. 5 days after the wedding she posted a few pictures on her blog to hold us over until after our honeymoon. The few pictures she posted are absolutely stunning! I can’t wait to see the rest! I would highly recommend Kristen for your wedding. Her work is amazing and she really makes you feel comfortable while being photographed. Kristen, it was just "awesome" working with you! ;)

os turned out beautifully! We really couldn't have been happier with her, and would recommend her to anyone.

unning and many of our friends and family have said the photos look like something from a magazine. Highly, Highly, Highly recommend her.

lly concerned about working around our needs and requests. On the day of the wedding she couldn't have been more wonderful. She brought along an assistant (who worked with Kristen so wonderfully) and they were busy snapping away without getting in the way! I have only seen a few sneak peaks from the wedding but the pictures are absolutely stunning! People - please put good money into your photographer, it's absolutely worth it.

hang around with us all day. She is totally unobtrusive, but also really present at the same time. She reads people really well, and is able to tell how much involvment you'd like her to have. I highly highly recommend her...I almost dont know why you would choose anyone else!

like she is part of our family now. She takes the time to get to know every bride and will really capture your day exactly how you want it. Check her out! :) http://www.kristengardner.com/ :) :) :)

onable and great to work with. She has excellent rapport with clients and adds personal touches to everything she does. She made us feel like we were her only wedding, even though, as you can see from her blog, she is extremely busy and in high-demand! The images she captured are unique and so special, and the quality and value are great. We could not be more pleased and look forward to working with her again in the future to document life's special moments:)