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Kelly Guenther Studio

Kelly Guenther Studio

New York, NY
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
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    Valerie Sent on 09/05/2022
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    An Amazing Photographer

    If you want a very natural -- almost documentary style photographer for your wedding, you cannot go wrong with Kelly Guenther. She will capture so many extraordinary moments and, even better, you will never know she is there. I cannot recommend her enough.
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    Kelly Sent on 03/07/2023
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    Loved our photos

    We hired Kelly for our 2/25 wedding, and she was incredible! She was responsive, detailed, and professional. We absolutely love our photos and her style of shooting. She captured everyone naturally, and we have loved looking back on the small moments and personalities that shine through.
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    Sophie M. Sent on 07/05/2022
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    Kelly is amazing!!

    We spent a lot of time looking at different photographers, but as soon as we talked to Kelly we knew she was exactly what we were looking for. She was so fun and easy to talk to, super helpful with suggestions on timing and locations for photos, and also very open to hearing what we wanted and were looking for. We even booked her without ever meeting in person first - and it was one of our best wedding decisions.

    She is extremely professional and responsive - questions and emails were always answered within 24 hours. Post wedding - we got our top photos within an incredibly short turnaround time - which was so much fun to keep our excitement from the wedding going!

    And, of course, she is an extremely talented photographer. We didn't want our photos to look staged - Kelly is a MASTER at capturing perfect candid moments for both us (as a couple) and our wedding party and guests. Kelly was so fun to have around throughout the entire wedding, and was with us for every moment of the wedding - she stayed right in the middle of the dance floor for the whole night to capture phenomenal action shots - she has an incredible eye. She is able to be right in the thick of the action while also blending into the environment.

    We loved working with Kelly and cannot recommend her enough!
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    I spent 1 full day meeting with photographers to figure out who would shoot my wedding. Kelly was the last one I met with, but I knew instantly that she would be the photographer for our wedding. All of the other photographers tried to convince me that I needed to do a first look for time's sake even though I expressed that I wanted to be more traditional and not see my then-fiance until I walked down the aisle. But Kelly understood that it was important for me to have my wedding the way I envisioned. She was the most professional vendor I worked with during the whole wedding planning process, so I never had to worry about anything. Everything was always done on time, and she answered every email quickly. She was also such a down-to-earth person that I knew she would get along well with the whole bridal party and my family on the day of the wedding. The photos turned out to be amazing and really come to life! Definitely book Kelly. She's awesome, and her work is amazing!
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/15/2015
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    Kelly Guenther is amazing and a award winning photographer who captures the pure essence of a person. She is a joy to work with, she is a very professional as well fun to work with. I can tell you I see the world a little differently through Kelly's photos, she see what you do not, which is breathe taking. I would highly recommend her, i guarantee you will not be disappointed.
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    Sophie Sent on 05/17/2015
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    I thought Kelly was warm, personable and easy to talk with, which were all qualities I found very important.

    At my wedding she somehow magically blended in and became part of the landscape, allowing us to relax and not pose so I especially loved the shots she took when I had no idea she was there!

    She managed to capture some extremely touching and beautiful moments which we'll now have forever and I'm extremely grateful to her!!!
    Serious thumbs up!
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    Laura A. Sent on 01/11/2017
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    Kelly is a brilliant photographer, and the photos that she took for us were truly stunning. It was exactly what we were hoping for, too -- she so expertly captures raw emotion, the unexpected moment, a quiet (or not quiet) perfect detail. Never cloying or sentimental; she trusts the actual emotions of the day to speak volumes -- she just perfectly captures them all. They are the best wedding photos I've ever seen. Kelly was also terrific to work with -- very relaxed and responsive and fun. We cannot recommend her enough.
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    Brian Sent on 05/15/2015
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    Kelly was a delight to work with from the moment we met her, and her photos of the entire wedding weekend are spectacular. The moments she and her associate caught, and the emotions that come through, could only have been photographed by a true photojournalist. All of our family and friends continue to be awed by our pictures, and several of them will be family "classics" for the rest of our lives, we are confident. My only regret is that I wasn't more firm about my ask that we get photos of our guests at each and every table. Kelly convinced us we shouldn't do that, and because of that, there were guests who didn't make it into even one single photo. Outside of that, though, we couldn't have been happier with our photos, and with working with Kelly.
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    Kelly and her staff were wonderful throughout the entire process, from conception of how we wanted the wedding covered to making sure our guests were having a great time at the "photo booth" we had arranged at the reception. Being that the wedding took place on Fire Island the logistics of getting the photographers and their equipment out to the beach was a challenge but they pulled it off without a hitch.
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    Kelly and her team are fantastic! Her talent and photojournalism background speaks for itself - our photos are a beautiful collection of moments including both formal portraits and honest candids. Professional from start to finish, she and her team wonderfully handled our entire event. Her business is smartly managed and contracts and payment were all clear and easy to implement. Kelly is attentive, detail oriented, and honest to work with. I'm thrilled that from now on we have her images to take us back to our wedding day.
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    Jaspreet Sent on 05/22/2015
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    Kelly was a pleasure to have as our wedding photographer. We clicked from the moment we met her at a backyard party in Brooklyn. She had a special vibe and we really liked her personality. Then when we saw samples of her work, we discovered how good a photographer she was, and decided to go with her for our wedding. She took amazing pictures, capturing the pre-wedding chaos and energy, the wedding itself, the walk we took in West Village where she followed us around and took some really cool pictures, and finally the hours of dancing and fun. She even joined us on the dance floor for a little bit which was awesome. It was an amazing day and is made even more special by the memories she captured.
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    Daniella Sent on 10/24/2012
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    I am an Australian Citizen who recently eloped in New York City. I had to arrange everything online and some would think that this could be a challenge. But it wasn't! Kelly made the process so easy for us and involved us in the process of organising a run for the day. It was a pleasure to have her as our photographer and would highly recommend her to anyone that needs a fabulous photographer!

    Can't rate her and her work high enough!

    Daniella and Michael
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    Dan Sent on 05/18/2015
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    Kelly Guenther Studios took wonderful photos of our wedding, June 2, 2012.
    They were able to capture the dramatic arc of that day, from our preparations at home,our ride to the venue, the arrival of guests, the ceremony, the dinner, and the dancing as the festivities moved from the bright day into the moonlit night.
    We have portraits of us and our family that we still cherish.
    They were a warm presence t through all of this, yet were completely unobtrusive.
    We’ve recommended them to our friends and will continue to do so.
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    Rick Sent on 05/17/2015
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    Kelly was an absolute dream to work with. Ridiculously professional, super fun to be around, and talented beyond belief. Kelly also has a high EQ and was able to tap into the emotions of the day and capture it on film.

    We developed a plan with Kelly for how the day would unfold, and as things always seem to go, we had to adapt to unplanned traffic, a rain shower, and crowds. Kelly went with the flow, had new ideas for how to proceed, and made us smile all the way through. We ended up having an amazing day together and memories that will last a lifetime.

    We cannot recommend Kelly more enthusiastically; she is fantastic in every way!
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    Sarah Sent on 02/16/2011
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    I learned a lot from the wedding planning process. And one big lesson is that when it comes to wedding priorities, your photographer is as important as your dress. You have to pick a dress that makes you feel comfortable while making you look more spectacular than you have ever looked. Same thing with your photographer. You must trust her to be with you as you experience and express a huge spectrum of emotions, and she has to know how to find the beauty and the art in each moment. I picked the right dress and I picked the right photographer: Kelly Guenther, Wedding Photojournalist.

    From the moment we met her, Kelly impressed us with her professionalism, extraordinary attention to composition and detail, and commitment to maintaining an honest, photojournalistic approach to her work. We met her at a wedding exposition at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and before the end of her presentation, we had decided to hire her.

    Kelly is just a consummate creative professional. Not only is she exceptional at what she does, she runs her business well: she is an excellent communicator, and she and her assistants are so prepared for their work that Kelly ended up making our wedding logistics run more smoothly than they would have without her.

    I felt pure, unadulterated joy when I looked at our wedding photos. You can feel the crisp, cold, December day of our wedding when you look at our outdoor shots. You can hear the chatter of our ring bearers before the processional, and the bass line of the incredible Motown band we hired to keep us dancing the night away.

    Our wedding was even more emotionally heavy than most: my grandmother, whose anticipated attendance at the wedding had determined the date of it, died just four days before. We ended up feeling her presence even more strongly throughout the wedding day. We were honoring her amazing spirit while we were surging with joy and exuberance at finally celebrating our wedding day. Kelly captured this vast range of emotions, and she *never* did anything to influence how we felt or what we did. She was emotionally objective while being photographically in sync with everything that was going on.

    It doesn't matter where in the world your wedding is taking place. My husband and I live in Brooklyn, and held our wedding in Detroit, my hometown. This made our wedding a destination wedding, because neither of us live there full-time. Booking Kelly and her team to fly in from New York was one of the *easiest* elements of the wedding planning process. Like I said, she and her crew are always prepared. They have it all figured out. Just tell them the date and the location, and the arrangements will be in place without much work. So don't hesitate to bring her with you wherever your wedding takes place!

    Also, ask for the photo booth/studio!!! We LOVED it, and our guests LOVED it. We got even more amazing shots of our family and friends that way.

    Kelly is the consummate creative professional. You will be lucky to have her by your side at your wedding. Hire her NOW!
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    Wendy Sent on 02/04/2011
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    Not just a wedding photographer...Kelly photographed our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. The pictures are wonderful. Kelly captured the day perfectly. She was great with my daughter and her friends. We have pictures of the silliness and the touching speeches...the candids are terrific. We never knew she there, but she got all the shots. A true professional, with an incredible eye for great pictures.
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    Greta Sent on 02/15/2010
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    We were lucky to catch Kelly on her last available weekend of the Fall. The weather forecast went back and forth all day, and she stayed completely flexible throughout. Even when we hopped a boat in the driving rain, Kelly jumped on board too, clicking away. Great sport. She was everywhere, got shots of everyone, yet was completely unobtrusive. You can't overestimate the significance of having great documentation of the wedding. The bride is running around and can't fully enjoy it all. Being able to relax later and reminisce, and discover all that you never knew, is so incredible. You wouldn't want to risk losing that moment by hiring someone with less talent, taste, experience or innate ability.
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    Maddie Sent on 06/08/2008
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    We couldn't have asked for more.
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    Ann Sent on 11/15/2007
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    Great to deal with. Did everything within timelines. NO PROBLEMS AT ALL!
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    Sarah L. Sent on 08/09/2022
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    She's The One

    Kelly was the first photographer I came across and she blew me away. I attempted to look at other photographers' work, but they all paled in comparison. Trust your gut. Book her. We did. We didn't want traditional, we wanted photojournalism/guerrilla style and that's what Kelly does in spades. She barely needed any prep, just a loose schedule of where she should be at what time, and she shows up and makes it happen. She took a ton of incredible in -the-moment shots, and will grab you when she sees something she wants to shoot you in. If you want something staged she will go that route, but if you don't, that's fine with her. The whole experience was perfectly low key and natural. She is a fantastic human and a gifted photographer. Working with her was a joy. Thank you, Kelly!
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    Jennifer Sent on 05/26/2015
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    Kelly was very true to her pledge that she would use a photojournalistic approach to our wedding photography. She did not interrupt the ceremony or reception at all, but worked around all the wedding day chaos to create beautiful images of our special day. She arrived early, provided us with an abbreviated version of the photos almost as soon as we returned from our honeymoon, and gave us all the edited photos when she said she would (if I remember correctly, it was about 3 months later). While she was not the cheapest option we found, she was extremely reliable and reassuring and delivered everything she promised.
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    Kelly is incredibly talented. Our wedding pictures are just what we wanted. We wanted a photographer to tell a story with candid shots and unexpected moments instead of your run of the mill portraits and silly staged shots. Kelly captured a warm and loving wedding story for us! Our wedding was long distance in Texas and Kelly was very professional in coordinating details with us over the phone and by email. There was no hassle at all with her being long distance and I recommend her for any event no matter the location.
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