Capturing lifes beautiful moments
$1,800 starting price
Serving Atlanta GA & Worldwide
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Russell Kowalske
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
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Based in Marietta, GA, Russell K Photography is a creative documentary photographer and videographer.
Hi!
If you are looking for someone to capture not only stunning portraits but honest moments from your wedding day, I'm your guy! I love getting to know the people I work with to better serve them and tell their stories in a way that resonates with generations to come.
Do you feel nervous or awkward in front of the camera? Don't worry, I got you. My biggest priority with every couple is to take the time to make you feel comfortable and confident in front of my lens and get to know your love story so your images reflect YOU and your unique personalities! I'd love to work together to design the perfect photography package for your big day, whether it's an intimate elopement or a family-filled celebration. Reach out anytime!
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Prices & packages
Photography Package
$1,800 starting price
Photography Package
$1,800 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Wedding Photo (10 Hours)
Wedding Photo (10 Hours)
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Photography Package
$2,500 starting price
Photography Package
$2,500 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Wedding Photo (10 Hours)
Wedding Photo (10 Hours)
2nd Photographer
2nd Photographer
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Digital + Film Photography
$3,000 starting price
Digital + Film Photography
$3,000 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
2nd Photographer
2nd Photographer
Photo + Highlight Video
$3,200 starting price
Photo + Highlight Video
$3,200 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Wedding Photo + Video (4-6 Min)
Wedding Photo + Video (4-6 Min)
2nd Photographer
2nd Photographer
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- Digital + Film Photography$3,000 starting priceDigital + Film Photography$3,000 starting price10 hours10 hours2nd Photographer2nd Photographer
- Photo + Highlight Video$3,200 starting pricePhoto + Highlight Video$3,200 starting price10 hours10 hoursWedding Photo + Video (4-6 Min)Wedding Photo + Video (4-6 Min)2nd Photographer2nd Photographer
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the photographer for customized services and quotes.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Film Photography
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Russell Kowalske
Owner
Hello there, I am an Atlanta native, currently living in Marietta with my dog Charlie. I spent a few year in the Marines, then sales before finding my way to photography. I love getting to meet new people and make fast friends. Wedding photography was a natural place to land. My favourite thing about what I do is the people. I love getting to know my clients. Everyone has their own unique stories and I’m lucky enough to tell those stories photo by photo. There is so much power in moments and memories, and photography helps us to capture them.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.016 reviews
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Russell, an exceptional photographer, was highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings due to his creativity, professionalism, and ability to capture the essence of special moments. Clients praised his positivity, energy, and skill in making them feel comfortable, resulting in stunning and high-quality photos. Russell's attention to detail, responsiveness, and friendly demeanor were highlighted as key factors in making the wedding day experience memorable and enjoyable. Reviewers appreciated his dedication, creativity, and ability to bring out the best in both posed and candid shots, making him a standout choice for wedding photography.Review photos
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Victoria W
5.0
12/30/2024
Russell was amazing to work with! He made us feel comfortable and was a pleasure to chat with between photos. Several of our guests even commented on how great he was! And the photos turned out great!
Jamie S
5.0
12/26/2024
We can’t recommend booking Russell enough! He was the perfect photographer for our wedding day. We are so happy with how our pictures turned out and especially loved how Russell captured the light and love of all of our loved ones.
Russell’s brings a lot of positivity, energy and comfort to your big day. Sometimes it can be awkward posing in front of a camera of a person you don’t know so well but Russell made us feel so comfortable and natural.
Lastly, Russell does a great job fitting into the vibe of your day. He got to know our guests (all complimented how much they liked our photographer) and was a great energy on the dance floor!
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Sidney C
5.0
11/17/2024
Words cannot adequately describe what it is like to work with Russell. He was the perfect addition to our wedding day, bringing creativity, humor, and such an easygoing, fun personality to both the engagement session and the wedding day. He was open to trying any ideas we had (and taking one for the team to get the perfect champagne shot lol) and made sure to check in with us throughout the day to remind us to enjoy the little moments. We received so many compliments from friends and family, not only about how much they loved having him be a part of our wedding day, but also about the quality of photos we received.
Not only is Russell so fun to work with, he is also incredibly professional. He quickly responded to any questions we had, scheduled a meeting with us to help us with our planning process, and sent our photos in a very timely manner. We absolutely love Russell and feel like we truly gained a new friend. We cannot wait to work with him again soon!
Onya F
5.0
10/24/2024
I’ve never met anybody like Russell. Very unique, fun and talented. Throughout my wedding process, he was definitely our favorite vendor. We had a pre-wedding engagement shoot where he got to know us and it was a perfect Segway into the most amazing day of our lives. Those photos were amazing.
Russell and his team spent the whole wedding day making sure they captured images and video of every moment of both our traditional Nigerian marriage, as well as our wedding ceremony and reception. Even though we had two weddings in one day, we got our photos and videos back in amazing record time and everything was beautiful, classy professional, and intimate.
I highly recommend booking Russell and his team for your wedding. You will have the best day of your life with a friend by your side, capturing all the moments for you to have forever.
Isaac D
5.0
10/17/2024
Russell’s work EASILY speaks for itself but I still want to add my take on his awesome work- his photos are a series of immersive gifts that transcend time and emotion. It takes a talented and passionate artist to truly capture the beautiful energy and emotion in a still moment. Russell is a master who caught and enhanced dozens- hundreds- of precious moments for our wedding and engagement this year.
We got to know Russell and experience his complete understanding of our expectations in the INCLUDED engagement shoot. He immediately got my wife and me out of our self-conscious shells and choreographed what ended up being most of our absolute favorite pictures in my wife’s and my 4 year history together. We knew we’d be so excited to spend time with him at our wedding- which is CRUCIAL to have considering how much time you will spend closely with your photographer.
We asked for a very specific type of photo style at our wedding- we described them as “dramatic action shots” and WOW Russell delivered. We can hear the laughter, feel the pulsing of the music, even taste the food in the moments he captured for us. Russell himself has an infectious ability to feel like an old friend, your biggest fan, the life of the party- and then bring the best out of you and your guests to remember forever.
He gave us glamour portraits that belong in magazines, action shots that intoxicate our mind with bubbly excitement, stills that play out entire episodes of the blissful love our guests felt for our wedding.
You’re going to love every part of your experience and results with Russell, we sure did!
Cameron W
5.0
10/14/2024
We hired Russell for our engagement shoot (May 2024) and wedding (October 4, 2024) and, my goodness, we received so much more than “just” photos. Russell captured magic we can frame.
His keen eye found all the moments of joy, love, and happy tears - and his photography and editing skills made them ART.
I had a very specific vision for our wedding photos, in particular: the words I kept using were “movement,” “candid,” “emotion,” “photojournalism,” etc. I emphasized how I wanted to look back at these photos 10 years from now and be able to HEAR the music and laughter, FEEL the emotion, REMEMBER my thoughts. In hindsight I think to myself: what an insanely high standard to set…
Enter Russell.
Russell surpassed not just our expectations, but our dreams. He listened to our vision and executed it masterfully. His warm, infectious spirit allowed even the most bashful of guests to feel comfortable. His humor and genuine nature set myself and my husband at ease - we interacted as if a camera wasn’t even pointed at us, and the pure joy in the results speak for itself.
When finding your wedding photographer, so much is on the line.. your trust, your hard-earned money, your Once in a Lifetime Day. I promise you: Russell is one of the smartest choices you’ll make.
response 10/14/2024
Cameron! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honor capturing not only your we...
dding day but the love and joy between you and Isaac. You both are infectious with your laughter and kind spirits. no wonder you found each other.
Thank you for letting me in, I can't tell you how much this really helps tell the story and emotion of the day. SO MUCH LOVE :)
Lauren A
5.0
10/08/2024
Russell was an amazing photographer, he was so detailed and creative and really took his time to get to know us and all our friends and family. He captured all the special moments and did a beautiful job. All the photos and the video were incredible. Would recommend to anyone! 10/10
response 10/14/2024
Lauren!
Thank you so much for writing this review it means alot to me. It was a beautiful...
day! You and Kyle are so wonderful, it was amazing getting to watch your story unfold. Your friends and family were so kind and fun to hang out with. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
Katy R
5.0
12/18/2023
I don’t have enough positive things to say about Rusty. He is everything you want, and need in a photographer for such a special day. Rusty first encouraged us to get engagement pictures with him so we could get comfortable with him before the wedding. It was a way for Rusty to learn our personalities, and for us to be comfortable with him. It was something I never thought about that made all the difference in the world. Rusty didn’t miss one shot, and he even got some images I could have dreamed up. His attention to detail is spot on. He has a way of truly capturing our personalities in the photos which blew me away when I saw them. All of guest fell in love with Rusty also and some have since used him for some of their special occasions. I promise not only will you walk away with amazing pictures you will walk away with a new friendship .
response 12/19/2023
Katy! Thank you so much for the kind words. I had so much fun getting to know you and Shaw...
ne and your story! You both are so much fun to hang out with. I look forward to seeing you again soon 😀
Ellen S
5.0
12/15/2023
Our wedding video is my favorite thing we added for the whole weekend. Russell did an amazing job. It completely captured the mood of the day. He tailored to to the things I wanted to see or didn't want to see. He got it back to us timely. My husband didn't want to feel like the photographers/videographers were intruding on our weekend or tell us how to act... Russells pictures and video caught us being us. We are so thankful for him!
response 12/19/2023
Ellen, thank you for the wonderful review. You and Jeremy are so great to be around, yall ...
just light up the rooms you go in. It was a pleasure getting to document those memories for you and your family. See you again soon!
Taryn B
5.0
12/12/2023
Russell is amazing! He set up time with us ahead of the big day just to get to know us a little bit. The day of went flawlessly and the quality of pictures we got are stunning! I look forward to working with Russell again!
response 12/19/2023
Thank you Taryn! All the love to you and Brian.
Leigh G
5.0
12/07/2023
There is not enough I can say about how AMAZING Russell is! We used him for our engagement photos and also our wedding day and both experiences were nothing short of amazing. We didn't have a specific vision in mind or even specific photos in mind for either sessions and his creative mind was still able to deliver the most perfect photos for us that showed our relationship/personalities! I cannot recommend him enough to everyone I know or don't know! Even when pictures felt awkward posing for (because let's be honest, posing for pictures just isn't natural), he was still able to capture genuine moments between us. The posed photos we took looked like we literally pose for photos for a living. Aside from Russell being an expert at his craft, he is also SO SO SO fun to work with. He is funny, laid back, and authentic. This is obviously a HUGE plus when choosing a photographer on your wedding day when emotions and nerves are running high! He helped us feel relaxed and comfortable and just take a breath and have fun on one of the most important and unforgettable days of our lives! Not only is he now our go-to photographer, but truly a friend. I wish I could give him more than 5 stars!
response 12/12/2023
Leigh!
Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words. Your wedding was amazing! The l...
ove between you two and your family and friends was so clear. It was an honor to capture your day!
So much love for you and Jack.
RK
Sarah C
5.0
11/29/2023
Our experience with Russell K Photography was beyond anything we could have imagined from a wedding photographer. People kept telling us that choosing the right wedding photographer was one of the most important parts of the day, and we truly feel we hit the jackpot in choosing Russell. He worked with us leading up to the day not only to help us figure out a schedule that worked and to make sure we could get all the photos we (and our parents) wanted, but also made sure to take the time to get to know us, so that, come time for the big day, we were comfortable and trusted that we were in good hands. When we received our wedding gallery, we were even more blown away - not only did we get everything we asked for, Russell and his co-photographer captured the authentic spirit of joy and love that was so much a part of this day for us...not only in pictures of my husband and me, but also in the beauty of the ceremony and the small moments of love and celebration happening in prep time and at the reception. I wholeheartedly recommend Russell K Photography to anyone!
response 12/19/2023
Wow! I am blown away by your thoughtful review. Thank you doesn't cover it. I loved gettin...
g to watch you and Alex get married and celebrate with your friends and family. You have a good crew lol. I hope to see you both again soon!
Daniel H
5.0
11/06/2023
My partner and I did a two-day photoshoot with separate locations and outfits. Russell managed both the shoots wonderfully, utilizing both days to bring out the character of our different outfits, environments, and props.
Russell was on time, prepared, and incredibly thorough with his shots. He even ensured we had permits for the photoshoot's location (something I didn't even know we needed!) so our day wasn't cut short or our presence cause trouble.
My partner is far more photogenic than I, but Russell was great in directing me and helping me pose with them and the scenery around us. He also worked with our ideas, allowing us to have our own quirks shine through, both in the goofy and serious photos. What's more, the candids he took really did feel like candids - sometimes they feel arranged or artificial, but the shots he took of my partner and I really showed the excitement and joy we brought to the shoot, and for each other.
The final photos themselves were incredible. He even offered to touch up some of the photos, from simply helping to add some missing ambiance, to correcting some more serious gaffes. My family and friends still won't stop talking about them. I heartily recommend him for your next shoot.
Natasha R
5.0
10/26/2023
Russell was incredible to work with and the photos we got back turned out amazing! He truly understood our vision and worked so hard to make sure we got the shots we wanted, as well as bringing his own amazing ideas to the table. Russell is so easy to work with, and we had so much fun creating our beautiful photos. The photos have been a great hit with friends and family and I would definitely work with him again!
Harrison C
5.0
10/17/2023
Russel is incredible! He made us feel so at ease, and his photographs were perfect. He took the time to give us some serious shots, but made us laugh and the candid shots ended up becoming some of our favorites! Will definitely recommend him to my friends and hopefully use him in the future if we need a photographer for anything!!
response 10/24/2023
Harrison! It was so much fun getting to work with you both. yall were naturals!
I look fo...
rward to seeing you again soon!
Timothy A
5.0
10/13/2023
My now wife and I had an amazing time with Russell. I can’t not recommend him enough! He took the time to get to know us and any idea that we had he was absolutely willing to help. We will cherish the photos he took for the rest of our lives.
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