About this vendor
Wild Irish Rose Photography is a Redlands, CA-based business dedicated to preserving your magical wedding memories in pictures. Bright and vibrant professional, Kristen Leigh is the proud owner of this creative enterprise. She is passionate about people, life, and documenting the moments that truly matter. This expert makes it her number one priority to produce a gallery of images that accurately portray the spirit of your big day.
Boasting a diverse portfolio that spans more than a decade, Kristen cares deeply about her profession. Her style merges various aesthetics from artistic to vintage, and much more in between. Through an unobtrusive approach to her work, Kirsten strives to capture the moments as they naturally unfold before her. She believes that in these unstaged moments, this is where one finds the raw and authentic that makes for eye-catching imagery.
Wild Irish Rose Photography offers a range of services that are designed to guide you step by step throughout the planning process. By personalizing your experience, Kirsten allows you to get the most out of your investment while fulfilling any and all of your various photography needs. Some additional photoshoots can be arranged and added to your chosen collection with engagement, portrait, day-after, and trash-the-dress sessions available. Furthermore, once all of your memories have been recorded and professionally edited, you can look forward to viewing them in both digital and print formats. The production of printed enlargements or the creation of a precious wedding photo album can be organized with Wild Irish Rose Photography upon request.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Kristen is truly one-of-a-kind, and words will never fully capture how grateful we are for her. I fell in love with her/her work years ago when she photographed my little sister’s ...
wedding. From that moment, I knew there was no one else I’d trust to document one of the most important days of my life. Kristen exceeded every expectation and made our wedding day unforgettable in every possible way.
On our wedding day, Kristen made me feel calm (as much as she could) and playful. Whenever I felt overwhelmed or emotional (which happened often, I was an absolute wreck —overwhelmed with happiness, obviously), she reassured me that everything was going according to plan, which it wasn’t, as expected it took longer for us to get ready than allocated 😉 but because she’s incredible, she was able to catch up on the time we lost.
The sneak peeks she sent over the morning after the wedding were everything we could’ve hoped for—and more. I cried, hard, when I saw them. They perfectly captured the joy, love, and tiny moments we thought we’d missed in the whirlwind of the day.
Leading up to the wedding, Kristen was just as incredible. Her guides, and communication were so helpful, especially during the last few stressful months of planning. I tend to procrastinate on tasks when I’m overwhelmed, but Kristen made everything feel manageable. Her pre-wedding questionnaire was a game-changer—it included thoughtful questions that not only helped her understand our vision but also sparked inspiration for me. In fact, I ended up writing my vows based on the reflections her questions brought out in me. That’s how much she cares about every detail.
When we received our final gallery, I cried all over again. The photos perfectly reflected all the love, hard work, and intention we poured into our wedding. Kristen didn’t miss a single detail, from the sentimental items we carefully chose to the spontaneous, candid moments we didn’t even know happened. Our wedding was intimate, with 156 guests, and every photo felt like a window into their individual experiences. Even in the moments we weren’t physically there, Kristen’s photos made us feel like we lived them too.
For anyone considering Kristen as their wedding photographer, stop thinking and book her now. She’s more than a photographer—she’s someone who will care deeply about your story, your vision, and your experience. Her heart and passion shine through every photo she takes, and I will recommend her to everyone I know for the rest of my life. Kristen, thank you for giving us the gift of reliving our wedding day through your lens. We’ll treasure it and you forever.
Kristen is an amazing photographer! For starters, my husband and I are not big on being the center of attention and having cameras on us, and yet she helped us make the pictures of...
both our engagement session and wedding day look so beautiful and natural! She also was able to tailor the pictures to exactly what we wanted to focus on. Apart from capturing the love we have for each other, we really wanted to capture the beauty of the nature around us and the joy and fun that our friends and family had on that day, and she absolutely delivered! She made us feel comfortable every step of the way and was available to answer questions whenever we needed clarification or advice. My husband and I absolutely love our pictures and we highly recommend Kristen as she is an exceptional photographer!
AMAZING!!! Kristin did both our engagement photos and wedding day. She captures the most beautiful intimate moments and her editing style is stunning. Couldn't recommend enough!
Writing a review for Kristin and her business is actually really hard because there are so many good things to talk about I'm not even sure where to begin. When I started the proce...
ss of finding a photographer, I became discouraged quickly when looking at so many websites but found they weren't easy to navigate or find information on. When I found Kristin's, I immediately felt enlivened and excited because first off, her website had so much information and was so easy to use. The more I explored, the more I was impressed by her organization, information provided, galleries uploaded, and how she presented herself. She was the first and only photographer I showed my fiancé and then immediately booked a consultation with. On our first call with her, we were immediately struck by how comfortable she made us feel and excited about taking photos as neither of us knew what to expect. She made everything so personable and presented all of her information so clearly. We went in to the appointment expecting for her to not be available and/or to not be able to afford her with our budget. We were totally blown away that she was free on our wedding day and that our budget would work with her pricing. The follow-up email was so helpful as it featured different galleries to showcase the options of packages we talked about of time length. Her packages are so easy to work through and so customizable, we were just amazed at the ease of it!
The engagement session was so much fun. She made it so easy to laugh and get to know her and the location she picked was just amazing. We're both very awkward people in front of the camera and she made it so easy to be ourselves. I love her spontaneity to just say, "here's a great spot, let's try this!" She was so conscientious to ask about our level of PDA that we were comfortable with ahd provided such great suggestions with poses. It didn't even feel like we had someone taking photos of us! Our engagement photos are something that we treasure and get so many compliments on. As the wedding got closer, her emails of tips and tricks provided a lot of good resources for me as I created a timeline and photo list. She was so gracious when we explained the family complications with photos and helped us create an order for how to navigate that. I honestly felt so cared for and prepared by her in just how easily reachable she was, the information provided in tips and tricks emails, and in her responses.
We had her do rehearsal coverage and we're so thankful we did. It was such a gift to have her there to get the lightning adjusted the night before so that that didn't have to be done the day of. We knew that having a 250 person wedding would prevent us from getting photos and time with everyone so we opted to invite them to the rehearsal dinner. The photos of just us and our out-of-town guests that we invited are so priceless. It was a special and more relaxed time that we're so glad we got captured as we didn't get many if any photos with those people at the wedding the next day.
On our wedding day, she really was an anchor. She was so kind and patient with handling my, the coordinator, and the family's questions. She so thoughtfully brought fancy hangers for my dress, extra cloth for detail shots, ring boxes, and you name it, she had it. Despite many people stepping in to ask for this or that photo, what time was this, where was this, etc. she and the second shooter were poised and grateful even when part of their lunch didn't show up (forever mortified by that.) There was a lot that didn't go according to plan before wedding-shots, but she helped me stay calm and reassured everyone that they would get their photo taken. My getting ready photos and first look with my family members are some that I'll always treasure as some of my favorite photos. They capture such raw, momentary emotion from people that I will cherish forever. Our ceremony photos are gorgeous and we're so thankful for her attention to detail as she so patiently dealt with a million "EXIT" signs and their lighting. She and her second shooter also got us not only back on track but AHEAD of schedule after the ceremony despite playing catch up with before ceremony photos and all of the family photos afterward. Our private couple's session was so special and again it was so easy to just enjoy time together and basically forget that there were others there taking photos. She utilized the area around us so well to make the landscape add to the photo rather than us or the landscape competing against one another. She was so gracious to take silly photos and memento photos that we suggested/requested. Her spontaneity and eye for creativity found some amazing locations on site that created the most amazing photos. Our reception coverage was everything we could've asked for and more, she ca[ture our guests and the details just perfectly. We managed to almost run her over during our first dance, but she reacted with such poise and grace that it wasn't even noticed by our guests. Throughout all of the day, she was so poised, graceful, gracious, calm, collected, and just absolutely incredibly wonderful!
The sneak peaks were just incredible and we were beyond shocked and amazed that we got them the next day! We watched them at least a dozen times in the first hour of getting them. They were so special and just made us even more eager to see the whole gallery.
I cannot recommend Kristin highly enough. Whether you love being in front of a camera or not, she will make you feel totally at ease. She made every step of planning and our sessions so much fun to laugh, share, and be ourselves and that is something I'm forever grateful for. The photos are so beautiful and showcase the beauty of the location where we got married and used it so well to complement us. She helped smooth out so many timing and schedule wrinkles and answered countless questions. She took scheduling mishaps in stride and was so kind with the lunch mix-up.
We cannot express enough how grateful we are for Kristen's incredible work as our wedding elopement photographer! From the very first conversation, she was nothing short of profess...
ional, flexible, and incredibly kind. Throughout the entire planning process, Kristen was so patient with us as we made many changes and adjustments. Her willingness to go above and beyond, no matter what we threw her way, truly made our day run smoothly.
Not only was Kristen an amazing photographer, but her positive attitude and calming presence made us feel at ease throughout the entire day. She took the time to understand us and captured every special moment with such care and attention to detail. We were absolutely thrilled with the photos—each one was stunning, and she truly told the story of our day through her lens.
Additionally, we were so honored and grateful that Kristen's husband joined us for the elopement. His support and enthusiasm was a wonderful bonus, and it made the experience even more memorable. We couldn't have asked for a better team to help us celebrate such a special occasion.
Thank you, Kristen, for your exceptional work, your kindness, and for being such a vital part of our wedding journey. We will forever cherish the memories you helped us capture!
If we could give 10 stars, we absolutely would! Kristen was absolutely incredible for our engagement photos and wedding photos. She was flexible, fun, energetic, and knew just how ...
to guide two awkward humans into taking BEAUTIFUL photos! I can't emphasize enough how fabulous she was. We LOVE Wild Irish Rose! <3
My husband and I were referred to Kristen through our venue. We knew that they would only refer us to the very best so we were confident that Kristen would be fantastic. And when w...
e met her, it was a no brainer. She totally lived up to the hype. Kristen was the photographer for us!
She was warm, vulnerable, very funny and so curious to learn anything and everything about us!! I will admit I had mixed expectations going into the first meeting because I feel like meeting anyone for the first time can be awkward. But, it was anything but that. She validated all of her amazing reviews and left my husband I feeling so much more excited to be getting married!
When I look back on our wedding day, I just can’t believe how perfect everything turned out. And so much of that is because of Kristen! She captured every moment (big and small), remembered all the special details that we wanted to highlight and brought this special energy that made everything more fun. And, while I was enjoying the best day of my life, I felt so reassured and confident when our eyes met that she got “the shot”. And she did! Every single time!
That’s not all. When we were getting ready, Kristen was so patient and flexible with the unexpected delays and changes that came up. She even helped me with my dress!! Kristen saw I needed an extra hand, let go of her camera and jumped right in. I think her exact words were “I got this, don’t worry”!!
All of this is to say, do yourself a favor: CHOOSE KRISTEN and cross “photographer” off your list. You will gain a special friend who will treat your wedding like her own and give you the happiest, most joyful pictures of you and your fiancé during one of the biggest moments of your life! Then, you can continue reliving every single bit of your special day for years to come!!
Kristen was very easy to work with. Very relatable. We trusted the process and advice of our photographer and we're very pleased with the results. Our photos allowed us to look bac...
k and live the moment all over again.
I just want to give the BIGGEST shoutout to Kristen for capturing our wedding day and giving us the most beautiful photos ever! My husband and I are very camera shy and never know...
what to do in front of a camera but we felt so comfortable with Kristen and trusted her to do her thing and the photos came out absolutely stunning. We knew Kristen was the right choice for us from our first zoom meeting with her, we were looking for someone who took gorgeous candid photos because as I said my husband and I freeze when expected to do a pose. We did our engagement photo session with her as a “trial” and to really feel her out and she made us feel so comfortable during the shoot and instructed us how to pose in a way that didn’t feel too “forced” or made us feel uncomfortable in any way. Not to mention she has a great personality and vibe to her that it was actually fun doing the engagement shoot with her. When the day of our wedding came she was punctual and got to work right away with taking detail shots of the venue. She was so helpful as well when bustling my dress, helping me put on my sparkly belt, etc. what we loved as well as that she blended right in and we didn’t notice her much while she was taking photos which resulted in some beautiful candid shots of my husband and I! Our guests loved Kristen as well because they also mentioned how kind and helpful she was! The following morning I woke up to an email from her with our sneak peaks! And they were absolutely gorgeous. Also had us on edge and excited for the rest of the photos and originally the photos were going to be ready in 6 weeks and to our surprise she had them ready in 4 weeks so we didn’t have to wait long! The final pictures were absolutely gorgeous and had me filled with tears just remembering our special day. I am so glad we trusted Kristen to photograph our wedding because these are the photos we will have for the rest of our lives to remember this important day. I would highly recommend her to any couple looking for their wedding photographer.
Our wedding was the most fun, magical, rainy day (even a little chaotic) and we couldn’t have asked for it any other way! We definitely couldn’t have asked for a better photographe...
r! It was so exciting to see that Kristen captured what seems to be every moment of laughter, surprise, and all the sweet bits in-between.
Kristen was so fast at getting the pictures back to us too; we received our sneak peaks within a couple days of the wedding!! It was so exciting to relive our big wedding moments (as it goes by so fast)!
After getting back the overwhelming yet stunning full gallery, we received so many compliments from our friends and family members that we shared it with! We were all so in love with how professional and unique our photos look, especially with all the rain! Our portraits turned out so beautifully and you can tell how relaxed Kristen made us all feel and how much fun my husband and I were having! Many, many thanks to you Kristen for giving us photographs we can cherish and moments we can relive over and over again.
A photographer is arguably the most important vendor you're going to select while wedding planning. You'll look back on these photos for the rest of your life, and you want them to...
capture the feelings you experienced on your big day. Kristen's work demonstrates how a keen eye, passion, and true connection with her photo subjects can capture your wedding impeccably. Her work showcased all the hard work we put into the little details of the day without ever feeling staged, and her focus on our experience and that of our guests was beyond compare. From the outset, we knew she was going to be a delight to work with, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the final product. Our gallery is both Pinterest worthy and deeply intimate. The colors and editing style are timeless, clear, and every image truly tells a story. Kristen is your go-to if you want a photographer who will make you comfortable, laugh, and somehow ALWAYS be there to capture the perfect moments. She's incredible - hire her immediately!!!
Leading up to the wedding Kristen almost overloads you with so much information! She provides so many guides and resources to help you plan, and not just for the photography! She w...
as super responsive during this time and answered any questions and was even able to add on a second photographer a month out when we decided we needed one due to the time constraints.
Kristen was utterly amazing on our wedding day! She fought off both of our intrusive extended families who tried to butt in while we were going down our list of necessary photos while also trying to beat the setting sun. We are way too nice so it was great having someone like Kristen who knows we need to get the job done and tell them we have a list so we’ll get their picture later. She and her second were both so nice and I really enjoyed having them there to support us and photograph our wedding day. She laughed at all our nerdy wedding jokes and made us feel comfortable and natural while taking photos. She’s also a pro who can cycle through taking single photos of you and each bridesmaid/groomsman in no time at all.
We were astonished when we had a sneak preview literally the next day! That was so quick! She provided us with some of the best shots to share right away as well as one we used for our Christmas card.
Our final gallery came a week earlier than expected (and on Christmas Eve to boot)! We spent hours gushing over just our first pass of the photos. We just love Kristen’s aesthetic she’s added to the photos through her editing. The day doesn’t look quite as grey and dark as it was and she really made the colors on the groom’s maroon suit POP. Overall she has such a natural, light, soft look and we absolutely love what she’s delivered to us. There are so many fun candid photos of guests dancing and having fun as well as the special tearful moments with family and friends as well.
My grandma was unable to make it to the wedding due to her health and so two weeks later we went to visit her in our wedding outfits and take some iPhone photos. Kristen was gracious enough to edit those a little so that they looked more professional and my grandma could feel like she was there too when we showed her the gallery. We really appreciated this gesture as Kristen went above and beyond to do that for us!
We would use Kristen again in a heartbeat so we highly recommend you do too!
Not enough words describe how professional, amazing, and awesome she was during our wedding. She helped me with everything, even by telling my family to leave. She went as far as t...
o pull up the garter when it fell off my leg. She goes above and beyond and I'd love to hire her again for anything. I would hire again and again.
We had Kristen photograph our wedding on October 1st and there’s not enough words in the dictionary to describe how absolutely incredible she has been on our crazy ride. From our ...
first conversations through FaceTime, we knew there was no one else we wanted to shoot our wedding, and time and time again she proved to us why she’s the best in the industry. Kristen has the absolute best personality and has a gift for making people feel safe, sound, and secure on their big day. Every picture is breathtaking and every detail is perfection. If there’s any complaint I can make, it’s that we now have the impossible task of figuring out what pictures we want to hang on our walls when what we really want to do is get a bigger wall to put them all up! We’ve spent countless hours scouring through the hundreds of beautiful photos Kristen took of our wedding and we’re instantly transported back in time to relive our special day over and over again. Kristen is the absolute best and no one else can compare if I’m being honest. What truly makes her the greatest is not just her photography but also how welcoming and personal she is. Kristen has the innate ability to make every person she comes across feel like her best friend and all our guests came to us after the wedding to talk about how great she was not just as a photographer but also as a person. Kristen deserves 100 stars, not 5. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for us, we were truly blessed to have you be a part of our special day!
Kristen surpassed all of our expectations. Amid the chaos, stress, and unforeseen mishaps of our big day, she stood as a pillar of support. She has a calming energy and is filled ...
with grace. Her preparedness, complete with a bag of miscellaneous supplies for the bridesmaids and myself, ensured a smooth day. Her photographic talent truly shines through in the breathtaking images she delivered. Kristen isn't merely a photographer; she's an undeniable artist. We owe her immense gratitude for her exceptional work and unwavering dedication.
Thank you Kristen for helping capture one of the best days of my life in the most beautiful way. Your photos have left me speechless and helped capture the day perfectly with the q...
uirkiness, humor, and beauty that Shane and I’s relationship has. From the moment we met on zoom for a consultation to the wedding day, you have been so kind and have brought such a positive energy. You helped me feel so calm with the timeline knowing that we would get to everything that we wanted to on our wedding day and helped capture all the moments we wanted as well. Getting the sneak peek photos of our wedding day three days later helped to keep the excitement going of the wedding day and give us something special to look back on so soon. I plan on using Kristen services again and again as all her photos are amazing. From engagements, to weddings, maternity shoots, family portraits, etc. she is the perfect person for it and I can’t wait to have her help us capture all of life special moments.
Kristen is such an incredible photographer, but more importantly she is beautiful and kind person who will make you feel comfortable and calm on your wedding day. We hired Kristen ...
based on her beautiful gallery of wedding photos - we saw how she captured genuine reactions, love, and life, and we knew we needed her to be our photographer. What we did not realize was that we were also hiring someone who would celebrate with us, get to us know, and make us feel special on our day. Kristen and her second photographer were able to capture all of the photos we wanted, and the photos we received were beyond our wildest expectations. Not only were they beautiful and magical, but they captured our love and the love of our friends and family so perfectly. Additionally, Kristen was able to deliver our final photos earlier than estimated - weeks earlier, in fact! If you are looking for a photographer who is beyond talented and will help capture your special day in an authentic way, look no further. Kristen is your gal! Thank you, Kristen for everything you've done and for creating such stunning photos for us to treasure forever.
I met Kristen for the first time on my wedding day and I felt as if I’ve known her for way longer! She is very energetic and outgoing so there was never a dull moment or awkward s...
ilence.
She remained professional even when it started pouring rain at the outdoor wedding and people (me haha) became frustrated. Stress levels were high and even with everyone talking over each other or throwing out different ideas, Kristen remained calm and was great at directing all of the bridal party.
She was great at listening to what I wanted as far as photos go. I didn’t care too much about decorations, but rather the people at the wedding. She listened and delivered the BEST photos! The filters and photoshop she used were just what I wanted. If I ever need a photographer in the future I will use her.
Working with Kristen as our wedding photographer was an absolute delight. Her professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for her craft truly made a difference in capturing th...
e most beautiful moments of our special day. From the initial consultation to the final delivery, Kristen's attention to detail and ability to make us feel at ease in front of the camera were exceptional.
Kristen's talent for capturing emotions and fleeting moments is extraordinary. She has a keen eye for composition and lighting, resulting in stunning photographs that truly reflect the love and joy we felt on our wedding day. Her warm and friendly demeanor made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process, and she effortlessly blended into the background, allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration while she worked her magic.
Not only is Kristen incredibly talented, but her dedication to providing excellent customer service is also commendable. She was responsive, organized, and attentive to our preferences and vision. The final delivery of our photographs was prompt, and the memories she captured will be treasured for a lifetime.
We wholeheartedly recommend Kristen as a skilled and passionate photographer who can capture the essence of special moments in a beautiful and authentic way. Thank you, Kristen, for preserving the magic of our wedding day and providing us with stunning photographs that we will cherish forever.
Kristen was our wedding photographer, and we could not have been more impressed with her work. The photos turned out flawless, full of light, and natural emotion that truly capture...
d the essence of our special day. We were blown away by her talent and attention to detail.
Throughout the entire process, Kristen made us feel comfortable and at ease. She guided us every step of the way, and we never had any questions about what to do or where to go next. Her professionalism and expertise were evident, and we felt confident that she would capture all the important moments of our wedding day.
Kristen's amazing personality only added to the experience. She was patient, kind, and always had a smile on her face. She made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with, and we truly appreciated her attentiveness and care.
We would highly recommend Kristen to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Her ability to capture natural emotion and light is truly remarkable, and we are so grateful for the beautiful memories she has created for us. Thank you, Kristen, for your amazing work and unforgettable experience. You are truly a gem in the industry!
From the moment we met Kristin during a Zoom consultation, we knew we were in the hands of a true artist. We immediately booked her to shoot our wedding and were blown away by her ...
talent and performance.
Not only does she deliver absolutely stunning photos, which I'll talk about in a minute, but she also cared to really get to know my wife and I. Kristin spent time asking questions and figuring out what we like, our vibe, and what we were most excited about for our wedding. I can't express enough how much fun we had working with her. While our guests were having a great time during cocktail hour, my wife and I were having a blast ourselves laughing with Kristen and taking some amazing shots.
Let's get to the photos:
1) The photos are incredible. Nothing feels forced or posed. She captured truly magical moments throughout the whole wedding.
2) She was fun! She made us laugh and provided amazing coaching to get the best shots possible.
3) She delivered sneak peaks the very next day and someone delivered the full album WEEKS before we were expecting them.
Please book Kristin for your event. She delivers high quality shots, and is all around a blast to work with. Thank you Kristin for providing beautiful memories of our wedding day that we will treasure forever.
We were so happy to have Wild Irish Rose Photography capture our wedding day. Kristen was professional, creative, and fun to work with. She went above and beyond to make sure we h...
ad the perfect photos. We especially loved that Kristen took the time to get to know us and our personalities, which made the photos feel even more personal. We would highly recommend Wild Irish Rose Photography to anyone looking for a wedding photographer who will capture your special day in a beautiful and memorable way.
Kristen was so amazing! She’s exceptional at capturing beautiful moments. My now husband and I took engagement photos with her and they came out so good and looked so natural, very...
candid. The wedding ones were even better! Everyone complements our pictures when we show them. She’s a genuinely sweet person and loves what she does. We’re glad we booked her and we would definitely book again for other life events. Thank you Kristen for giving us beautiful memories we can cherish forever.
I cannot express how much we adored Kristen! From beginning to end Kristen has been absolutely amazing! She gave us so many helpful tips and made us feel like we were always at the...
top of her priority list. The photos she was able to create are absolutely amazing, not a bad one in the bunch. And let me say that Tyler and I are not models and no one at our wedding are either, but the photos make us look as if we are professionals. I felt so at ease and beautiful during our engagement photos and the day of our wedding. I cannot express just how amazing she truly is. The only hard decision I am going to have to make is, which photos I want to frame in my house! I want all of them up! She is an amazing person and an amazing photographer. There is no one else but Kristen to make your wedding day last forever! We absolutely adore you! Thank you for everything!
I can not recommend Kristen enough. Not only did she make me feel beautiful but she made me feel like we've been friends forever. She carefully created photo packages based on our ...
story (such a cute touch btw).Communication was amazing. She's so sweet and made sure to put our wants first. We didn't want super posed/cheesy pictures and she made sure to get the best candid shots. If you are looking for a wedding photographer she is your girl. Plus all of our guests adored her as well!
WOW!!! I mean Kristen has IT, the detail really shines. The way she can get that Magic Shot. Her work speaks for themselves. Very pleased to have her as my photographer of choice. ...
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Kristen is the absolute best! I must have looked at 50 photographers before finding her. I loved the way she edited her photos and when I described what my wedding esthetic was, sh...
e went out of her way to show me pictures from previous weddings that looked like what I was wanting. I was SOLD. Communication with her was so easy and I felt that she guided me in what package would suit me best. The day of the wedding she made my husband feel so comfortable (he hates having his picture taken) and he even made it a point to tell me the next day about how great she was with him and his groomsmen. Her energy made everyone smile.
The next morning I was surprised with a sneak peak! The pictures were stunning which made me even more excited for my final gallery. Less than 4 weeks later I was sent an email with my entire gallery! I was shocked at how many pictures I received in this gallery. The pictures are absolutely beautiful. I think I've looked at them every couple of hours. My friends and family can't stop texting me about how beautiful the pictures are and how many amazing candids she got of everyone plus all of our guests.
Book Kristen for your wedding, you will NOT be disappointed.
Kristen is a vibrant, fun-loving, and creative free spirit -- exactly the kind of photographer we wanted to capture the candidness of our wedding day just as well as the formal por...
traits.
We met Kristen for our engagement shoot a few months before the wedding, and she quickly put us at ease with funny anecdotes from work and life. So, on the big day, it felt as if she was just another friend... albeit with a fancy camera and pro skills. 😉
Leading up to the day, Kristen provided forms and guides that really helped us think through and organize the timeline. On the day of, she was well-prepared for both the spontaneous and the planned -- and even saved the day by sacrificing her own batteries for our instant camera! Our wedding day was joyously vibrant, just like our photographer, and Kristen got it all in beautiful images that my husband and I will treasure till death do us part. 🤍
Thank you, Kristen!
These photos should say it all. When you sob while saying goodbye to your wedding photographer at the end of the night, you know it's been something pretty special. Where do I even...
begin? Kristen is an absolutely amaaaazing person and master of her craft. We're so thrilled we got bonus time with Kristen by doing an engagement shoot out in Redlands - those shots blew our minds and we loved sharing them online as we counted down to the Big Day. Our So Cal wedding got a good amount of good-luck RAIN and everyone had to improvise! Kristen and Holly didn't skip a beat, and the rain only ended up adding to the euphoria and magnetism and magic of the night. Kristen brought so much delight and professionalism to every moment and every challenge. She LOVES what she does and her radiant, authentic, playful spirit is totally infectious. She cares SO much and works her ASS off for her couples-- and it all shows. The full gallery of photos we just got back...my husband and I just have no words. We have countless priceless shots of us and our loved ones to cherish for the rest of our lives. We will simply never have enough words to thank Wild Irish Rose for everything they did for our wedding experience. We love you forever!!
Kristen did an amazing job with our wedding. She is so patient and kind, and was so helpful in capturing all of the details from our day. She was super communicative throughout the...
whole process and made everything so easy!
From the moment we had our consultation we knew that we were going to go with Kristen. She is funny and light hearted in a way that immediately puts you at ease. We ended up doing ...
a wedding and engagement package. She came down to a new location with us so that we could make up for not having any pictures from the day we got engaged. She gives great tips on how to pose so that you looked relaxed even if you are chanting awkward panda to you and your partner. The pictures we got from the engagement shoot were awesome and just a taste of what was to come from the wedding day. Since we had done an engagement shoot it felt like she was our friend by the time the wedding rolled around. Kristen and her second showed up on time and kept the groom occupied will I had an issue with my dress before the first look. Kristen was very flexible with us when we wanted to add shots that were not on our list that we had forgotten to put down. Through out the night it felt more like she was a guest rather than some outsider taking pictures. At the end of the night my brother even added her to the final group dance. Kristen was speedy on her sneak peeks after the wedding she had said 2 weeks but 2 days later as we were about to board the plane for our honeymoon we got our first looks of the photos. It was an amazing way to start off our honeymoon. She even delivered the final photos early as well. She gave us pretty much every photo taken that night. We loved seeing all of the candid photos along with our portrait photos. Through the gallery Kristen makes it exceedingly easy to order amazing quality prints of any picture in your gallery. SO far we have order thank you cards and a single print and we cant wait to order more.
Kristen is INCREDIBLE. If you're looking for an awesome wedding photographer, look no further. She not only captures all of the wonderful and sentimental moments on your special da...
y beautifully, she's basically a human valium on what is often a very stressful day for brides! Whenever we needed something last minute, Kristen had it—mom's dress busted open and we needed to sew a button last minute? Kristen had needle and threat. Needed scissors for boob tape in the final hour? She had scissors! Freaking out because you're nervous? She's a calming presence. She's also incredibly talented and detail-oriented, guiding you through every step of the planning process as much or as little as needed so that the day goes very smoothly. I LOVE all of my wedding photos. This is one of the most important decisions you're going to make, as your photographer is the person who is documenting the million other aesthetic and sentimental decisions you're making for your wedding—and Kristen is an EXCELLENT choice. She'll bring your day to life through photos, so you can gush over your big day for many years to come.
Kristen is the absolute best! There’s not much to say that hasn’t been said by all of the other 5-star reviews she’s gotten, but we’re here to say: believe the hype.
She has such ...
an amazing eye, works incredibly fast, and has a tireless work ethic. All those qualities combine to create an uber-photographer that is able to craft beautiful images that capture unforgettable moments. To top that all off, she has a wonderful personality. What more can you ask for?
We highly, highly recommend you do anything can to work with Kristen.
Kristen is amazing ! For starters she has such a wonderful calm demeanor that was helpful in the midst of those wedding jitters. She was also so sweet that she helped my husband wi...
th his cufflinks (thank you!). As a photographer she exceeded our expectations going above and beyond to getting those perfect shots. She has a great eye for detail and takes into account the liking and interests that we shared of ourselves (prior to meeting her ) and incorporates it into her photography . We are over the moon with having Kristen at our wedding because we have such beautiful candid pictures that beautifully show all the moments we loved of our special day . Thank you again !!!
Kristen was fun and easy to work with and our photos are excellent; we can't stop looking at them!
I cannot say enough about Kristen!! She went above and beyond just being our photographer. My venues heater was out in the bridal room so I had to move into their office. Our day w...
as 12/11/21 , in the morning. It was cold! Because of that, getting ready was stressful and just a mess. She helped SO MUCH!! We had the venue for a short time but she again helped with getting the shots we wanted and what she envisioned. I pretty much gave her artistic freedom. Even took pictures for my Dad and Stepmom with all their grandchildren. She gave us a sneak peak the same evening! They were awesomely beautiful and I'm excited and cant wait to see the rest of them. Thank you so much Kristen!!!
I don't even know where to begin. I have so many amazing things to say about Kristen! She is an absolute gem and is so talented. She made my husband and I laugh the entire day and ...
was so sweet. Her work is out of this world, like seriously incredible. I wish I could have given her a million dollar tip she was seriously that good. Our sneak peaks were sent to us so insanely quick we both cried looking through them. The talent this woman has is unreal, every single photo is magic. Book Kristen if you want a personable, affordable, hilarious photographer who will give you quality beautiful photos fast.
Kristen is absolutely 💯% amazing. She went above and beyond all my expectations. She is professional. She has an amazing eye for those special moments. Truly one of the best in t...
he business.
I cannot say enough great things about Kristen. She was so great to work with! She is very professional, but at the same time, super approachable and fun! From our first convers...
ation, I could tell we were on the same page with respect to our vision. And our photos were all exactly what we would have wanted. We didn't want a lot of posed photos - we wanted to just capture the essence of the day. Kristen helped us relive the day through our photos. She captured all the details beautifully! Everyone who sees our pictures comments what a great photographer we had. I would hire Kristen again in a heartbeat!
Kristen is incredible. When I was searching for a photographer for our June 2021 wedding, my priority was a reflection of real-life. I wanted to look at my wedding pictures 5, 10, ...
20, 50 years from now, and have them actually LOOK like my wedding day. I was immediately drawn to Kristen's editing style, which is so classic, with natural-looking colors. When I looked at Kristen's galleries and blogs, the photos looked realistic, which I loved! We booked Kristen and did our engagement and wedding with her and couldn't be happier. She was professional and personable. Kristen made both my husband and myself LAUGH, and it translated in the photos. I got countless comments from friends that our wedding photos were magazine worthy, both for their style and authenticity. Kristen felt like a friend on my wedding day, which I appreciated so much. She entertained tons of emails about engagement photo locations, scheduling, priorities, etc. I can't sing her enough praises. Her authentic style comes through in her photos and we are so happy with both our posed and candid pictures from our big day. She absolutely killed it! Thank you, Kristen!
Kristen is absolutely amazing. When my dad got engaged and they started the wedding planning process I knew right away who I wanted to recommend to them. Having known Kristen for y...
ears and seeing her work, I knew she would not only do an amazing job but handle my crazy family well. She ended up doing photos for both the engagement and wedding. Of course COVID threw in quite a few wrench’s including not only rescheduling the wedding but also completely changing venues to where it was now 6 hours away. Kristen was graceful, kind and understanding in dealing with all the changes and working with us to make it happen.
The day of the wedding her expertise was invaluable. Her recommendations and insight helped to calm the room as problems arose and made for easy transitions while still getting all the desired shots and even staying beyond the hours hired which just went completely above and beyond. We loved all the photos and would highly recommend her for any future weddings. You won’t regret hiring Kristen.
Kristen is a very artistic photographer. Last year, when we were planning our wedding, we knew she was "the one". She's personable and great at finding a package that fits your nee...
ds. She photographed our engagement photos up in the mountains (we also got married in the mountains) and WOW - she captures the light SO beautifully and got so many special pictures of us!
Throughout the planning process, Kristen was there! She helped us get a timeline for our wedding that worked for everyone. My husband and I were planning the entire thing on our own and if it wasn't for her blog, templates, and emails, we would NOT have been able to pull off what we did. Kristen is smart and knows how to schedule the day so you get many varieties of photos that you can look back on.
Our wedding was this past July. The day of, Kristen was THERE for us!! She was so patient when the chaos started and we were behind schedule, and she was so nice to us when we were getting stressed out haha. She captured so many beautiful moments of our day - especially this gorgeous photo of one of our grandmas dancing. We will probably look at that picture for decades with a huge smile on our faces.
We loved working with Kristen. Next time we need an event or life milestone photographer, we are definitely hiring her again. We love you, Kristen!!!
Kristen is the by far the greatest wedding photographer! She truly cares about her couples and by the end I felt as if she was a friend that I had just invited to celebrate with. I...
actually hadn't met her until wedding day, and flustered me turned the corner and she had the warmest smile on her face and greeted with with pure excitement! She even had 15 pictures ready for my sneak peak sent to me at midnight!. I'm not one to write reviews but she truly is amazing and you can't go wrong with booking with her for your wedding day. Thanks Kristen!
Kristen is the perfect photographer and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to be there to photograph our wedding!! When reaching out about pricing/details/fit she was VERY ...
responsive and you can tell she’s fun to work with by the kinds of questions she asks. She made a couple hour trip out to our wedding and honestly it wouldn’t have gone as smoothly as it did without her!! Not only was she of course taking great, high quality photos, she was helping to keep us on timeline, reminding us of things we might have forgotten, helping to buss up the brides dress and everything 😅 she also sent us a sneak peak the morning after the wedding! Shes the best - very energetic and easy to work with, all about us being ourselves and able to wrangle guests for those hard to manage family photos. I would highly recommend her to anyone!! We will definitely be using her services again when the time comes!!
I can never rave about Kristen enough! My husband and I felt so comfortable around her and she encouraged us to be ourselves, which resulted in the most amazing photos of our weddi...
ng day that truly showcase our personality. And top it all off: they’re beautifully shot with a high attention to quality! If you have the chance, book her! You won’t regret it!
We honestly could not be happier with Kristen as our wedding photographer! She is so incredibly professional and fun to be around. She’s so sweet and easy going, but assertive when...
she needs to be (which is just what we needed). She made us feel relaxed, but was also on top of everything from the timeline to finding the guests we wanted pictures with. She was such a joy to be around that we had multiple guests and family members mention to us how much they enjoyed her. By the end of the night, we felt like she was a close friend and honorary family member! We cannot recommend her highly enough. From the preview gallery she promptly sent us (and of course from all her amazing work online) we can see that the photos are going to be gorgeous! I haven’t worked with many professional photographers before, but I have a feeling it’s rare to find one who is not only incredibly talented and skilled, but also just a sweet and kind person who is so fun to be around!
My family worked with Kristen to arrange engagement photos on short notice. She was accommodating and responsive from the start. The photos turned out so lovely and joyful. Best of...
all, she is a nice and genuine person. We're really happy to have worked with her.
Kristen is amazing! She recently took our engagement photos (outdoor in the evening sun), and the whole process-- from booking to photo delivery-- was smooth, fast, and professiona...
l. She is prompt, maintains great communication, and had a game plan set up and ready to go for the shoot.
My partner and I are pretty camera shy, but Kristen's fun and open personality made us comfortable. She was also super open to some outfit changes, our pup joining a couple shots, and our quirky poses. The result: amazing photos that we're so happy to share with our family and friends.
Mahalo, Kristen!
If you are reading this review, please do yourself a huge favor and book Kristen now. I spent days reviewing photographers and their social media profiles. But as soon as I found K...
risten I was impressed with how beautiful and authentic her photos were. She quickly responded to my email and I immediately felt a connection. Kristen’s personality not only shined through her work but through her communication as well. She so easily picked up on who we were as a couple and what was important to us (including our fur baby). On the day of our wedding, she immediately acclimated herself to my very large and enthusiastic family and fit right in! Kristen was not only the photographer but went the extra mile with keeping us on time, pinning boutonnières, helping me with my dress, and overall making me feel like a beautiful bride. One of our favorite parts of our wedding day was the time we got to spend together taking photos after the ceremony. Kristen helped us feel relaxed and allowed us to enjoy and appreciate our first moments as husband and wife. And it didn’t end there! She stayed up late that night in order to provide us with a sneak peak of photos the very next morning! And I cannot begin to describe how beautiful and happy we are with just those sneak peak photos! Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had Kristen as our photographer for our wedding. She gives off amazing energy and her passion for her couples is absolutely apparent and felt! I plan to continue going to her for all future photography needs and recommending her every chance I get. Because she is TRULY AMAZING and we love her!
I am so glad we found Kristen!!! After pushing our wedding date back repeatedly because of Covid we finally decided to elope privately in the mountains. I contacted her about a wee...
k beforehand and she was completely on board, very responsive and she seemed excited to participate in our big day. When we met her in person that day she was incredibly helpful, personable, professional, and really fun. There was no one from the venue at our wedding site to assist me in getting ready and she was right there asking me what I needed which was such a relief. She made me feel supported that whole time which meant a lot because the process leading up to the ceremony felt so haphazard. On top of that, she was just so much fun to chat and joke with during our post-ceremony shoot. Kristen made us feel totally comfortable and we got along incredibly well. She gives very good direction; she definitely knows how to coax emotions and expressions out of you and captures them beautifully. There are some pretty funny memories we have now because of that. She even stayed to have a glass of champagne with us after all was done! We are really happy with our wedding photos and our fantastic experience with Kristen.
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