Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Albany NY + the Capital Region

Serving couples, families, and celebrations with calm, heartfelt photography — from Albany to anywhere your love leads.

Wedding couple sharing a candid moment together indoors on their wedding day
Bride and groom holding hands beneath a floral arch during their wedding portraits
Couple sharing an intimate sunset portrait with warm backlighting
Two brides in white dresses kissing while sitting on a stone wall, surrounded by greenery.
Bride and groom kissing indoors, bridal bouquet on the floor, large windows in background.
Dog wearing floral garland at outdoor wedding with couple in the background.
Two men in suits sitting on forest steps, surrounded by fall foliage and flowers, smiling at the camera.
Black and white photo of a newborn baby's feet wrapped in a white blanket.
Wedding couple sharing a quiet moment together in a wooded setting
A bride and groom embracing next to a small stream, with a wooden bridge in the background and a large tree overhanging. The sun is setting, casting a warm light over the scene.
Two women kissing inside a vintage car seen through the windshield
A couple sitting on a wooden bench in a decorated indoor setting, both smiling, with floral bouquets placed at each end of the bench, and festive wreaths visible in the background.

What We Do

YOU DESERVE TO BE SEEN.

Kristen Renee Photography creates colorful, honest photography for people who want to be seen as they are. Based in Albany and serving the Capital District, Upstate New York, and beyond, we photograph weddings, elopements, portraits, and all the beautifully unconventional moments in between.

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An LGBTQ+ couple kissing, holding hands with tattoos visible, and wearing wedding attire outdoors.

Our Services

Weddings

Full-day storytelling with one or two photographers.

Elopements

Intimate celebrations, photographed your way.

Portraits

Families, seniors, couples, headshots & more.

Areas we commonly serve:
Albany NY • Schenectady NY • Troy NY • Saratoga Springs NY • Morris & Essex County NJ • Destination weddings across the U.S.

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What People Are Saying About Us

  • "They didn’t just photograph our wedding day. They helped carry us through it."

    Sara D, married on 9/15/2026

  • “As someone who literally dreads the camera and constant attention, they kept things easy, fun, and it never felt intrusive.”

    Deidra K, married 7/4/2026

  • “She’s incredibly organized, knows weddings inside and out, and yet somehow keeps everything feeling laid-back and easy.”

    Erin L, married 7/26/2025

  • “They caught the vibe of our wedding flawlessly, effortlessly capturing tiny moments that will forever be in our hearts.”

    Jessica M, married 8/2/2025

  • Two brides wearing white wedding dresses kissing outdoors with autumn foliage in the background, holding floral bouquets.

    “Having a queer team at our queer wedding felt wonderful and perfect, and we wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to capture our day.”

    Annamaria J, married on 10/16/2022

  • “Somehow she always manages to capture the chaos of my young children in the best possible way. I look at my walls and see each of their personalities perfectly captured.”

    Kristen S, 11/2/2025

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