Wild Irish Rose Photography - Highland, California

Sara W.

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.

Sara S.

I cannot recommend Kristen enough. She is not only an amazing photographer but she also is such an incredible person too. She made our wedding day so easy and fun. The pictures came out perfect-and I mean perfect. I didn't even know I could look that beautiful. Her style truly is vibrant and natural which is just what I wanted.

Sherly R.

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.

Ben A. K. S.

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 we 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!!

Emma H.

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!!!

Kim S.

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 was 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!

Melanie D. A.

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.

Chef C.

What more can I say?
Kristen has a calm professionalism that shows clearly the high end service she offers.
I've had the pleasure of working with her and the Wild Irish Rose team for years.
There is always that... WOOOWW shot your just hoping to get.

If that's you, book her asap.
She captures that shot and so much more!
Highly Highly Recommend this company, they rock!!!