About
Capturing Authentic Love and Meaningful Moments
Hey! Thanks for stopping by! I'm Kristen, the photographer behind the camera at Kristen R. Smith Photography. I am based in Northern Michigan, but photograph weddings across our beautiful state, including Traverse City, Mackinac Island, Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and the UP. I've been photographing weddings since 2015, and am happy to share tips from my years of experience!
My photography is bright, colorful and true-to-life. I love to mix posed photos with documentary style candids to really tell the story of your wedding. My goal is for your photos to capture authentic emotion and meaningful moments, and for the images to be timeless heirlooms that you’ll look back at fondly for years to come.
Let's embark on a journey together to capture the magic of your wedding. I would be honored to be your photographer, preserving the joy and love that make these moments extraordinary. Contact me now to discuss your vision, customize your session, and create photographs that will be treasured for a lifetime. Your story deserves to be beautifully told – let's make it unforgettable.
Services
Verified Testimonials
Morgan K.
We hired Kristen for our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos in June 2023. We chose Kristen to capture our wedding because of the amazing things we heard about her, and she absolutely did not disappoint! She was very professional and made us feel at ease during the session. She listened to our ideas and requests, (even when we told her we wanted to take two-tracks to a location for wedding party photos), and gave us the most beautiful photos that will last a lifetime. She would truly do anything to make your wedding photo dreams come true!
Karagan H.
Kristen was absolutely AMAZING! She was open to all of our ideas and really brought our dream wedding to life! She was kind, happy, motivational, and kept our crazy bridal party on schedule. She got me sneak peek photos super quick, and they were beautiful. I truly appreciate Kristen and her crew.
Tawni K.
Kristen is absolutely incredible! Obviously as a photographer, but as an individual as well. She captures every ounce of love that is around her. She makes you feel so relaxed and makes the experience so much fun! We so appreciate her work with our engagement, wedding and soon to be family pictures! Whether it’s candid or posed, the love and joy always shines through.