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

Capturing love in every color of the rainbow, Kristen Renee Photography is here to celebrate your unique story. Based in Albany, NY and serving the Capital District, we photograph weddings, elopements, and portraits across Upstate New York — and beyond, wherever your love takes you.

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

Our Services

Bride and groom standing in a grassy field, bride holding a colorful bouquet, wearing a white dress, and groom in gray pants with suspenders and a white shirt. Scenic green landscape and cloudy sky in the background.

Weddings

Full day coverage with one or two photographers

A black and white photo of an LGBTQ+ couple exchanging rings in a wedding ceremony, with tattoos visible on the arm of the person on the left and a boutonniere on the person on the right.

Elopements

Intimate coverage with one photographer

An LGBTQ+ couple sitting on a bench in a garden surrounded by blooming flowers and autumn trees, lovingly embracing and smiling at each other in soft sunlight.

Portraits

Create everlasting memories with us

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

  • Bride and groom embracing by a window, bride holding a bouquet, brick wall background.

    "Kristen, Sheridan, and the rest of the team made our special day SO special."

    Marcela, married on 10/21/2023

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

    "Would give one million stars if possible!"

    Annamaria J, married on 10/16/2022

  • A romantic moment between two women embracing, with one wearing a wedding dress and the other in a white shirt. They are outside in front of a red building.

    "The most comfortable I've ever felt getting pictures taken!"

    Brittany B, married on 10/14/2023

  • Bride and groom kissing on wooden benches in a forest setting with fallen leaves and sun shining through the trees.

    "Bright, beautiful, genuine photos!"

    Sara G., married on 10/21/2023

  • Bride and groom kissing in a forest, with the groom in a black suit and the bride in a white gown, surrounded by green trees and foliage.

    "Judgment free!"

    Casey M, married on 05/25/2023

  • A smiling couple in a wedding outfit pose outdoors by a lake. The groom is wearing a blue suit, and the bride is in a white dress with a veil. Trees and water are in the background.

    "Couldn't ask for better!"

    Mitchell J, married on 08/20/2023

  • An LGBTQ+ couple in suits laughing together in a forest setting, wearing boutonnières and enjoying a joyful moment in the sunlight.

    "True professionals!"

    Ben E, married on 10/08/2023

  • Bride and groom on a wooden bridge, touching foreheads, with trees in the background.

    "An energetic and amazing experience."

    Dan B, married on 10/28/2022

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