WOW! Describes my emotion in a few different ways at the moment-- one reflecting this shameful and long overdue review by me. The other- plain and simply, high caliber of professionalism, authenticity, and warmth that I've had the pleasure to experience after hiring KLK to work their magic for my engagement and wedding photos at The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, this past July. Firstly, my fiancé is not a fan of taking any kind of photos (downright hates the mere thought of it), but Paul changed that all for him during our short engagement and wedding photoshoot so that deserves an extra thank you, as I thought that was not possible. And to have many amazing photos to show for the least possible amount of time to shoot is nothing short of amazing, and illustrates the quality of output you would receive from KLK. Not only that, Kristi and Paul are the cutest, most down to earth and friendliest people you'll meet in the industry. We have only received our wedding teasers to date, and they were all outstanding. Can't wait to see the rest of the wedding images which KLK has communicated will complete in the next week or so - we also purchased a custom wedding photo book which we are very excited about! We can't recommend KLK enough and truly made the best choice picking them as our wedding photographers-- simply one of a kind! read more

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Kristi & Paul are amazing! We had a wedding change due to covid and they were so accommodating. Ending up having to take photos in their own yard cause a snow storm hit but it turned out beautifully! Then got a whole second day to take more photos! Obsessed with how our photos turned out. Cannot praise them enough! read more

KLK Photography - Event Photography Near Me - Irvine, California

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Paul and I had the opportunity to meet during my company's corporate photo day. He is extremely talented and cares about his clients. I will arrange for family pictures soon. Talk to Paul- it's just that simple! read more

They are the most talented & sweet couple! I loved working with Kristi & Paul, they make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and make you look and feel your absolute best! Best OC photographers!!! I'm highly recommended to anyone for their special occasion! read more

When deciding who we wanted as our wedding photographer we came across Kristi and Paul and instantly fell in love with their style. We met with them and knew right away we wanted to work with them. Let me tell you they are two of the sweetest people you will ever meet. We had our engagement shoot with them and they made us feel so comfortable. The photos came out amazing. On the morning of our wedding they arrived early and got right to work. Both of our families commented on how much they loved them. With all the stress you have on your wedding day you want photographers like Kristi and Paul. They are an absolute pleasure to be around and we couldn't be happier with our pictures. Thank you KLK Photography for everything! read more

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When my husband and I saw our wedding photos we literally were speechless! I mean jaw on the floor kind of speechless. Kristi and Paul Klemens are the sweetest people to work with and their talent and experience is off the charts. They took so many pictures and captured every single moment and detail of our special day. The crazy thing is we had no idea they were even there on our wedding day. But boy when our pictures arrived we realized they definitely were there. They were EVERYWHERE. They don't just take the standard straight forward family pics you see from every wedding. They capture people's facial expressions, the emotion, the reactions. Kristi didn't skip a beat when it came to our picture requests and we had a laundry list and a very large wedding party/wedding. There is nothing she can't handle. A picture is worth a thousand words and we can't say enough about both our wedding and engagement pictures. We have watched them on our tv as a slideshow more times than we can count... while we drink champagne and relive our wedding. Please take our word for it when we say that you do not need to shop around for a photographer. You can stop now! For any occasion KLK Photography is your one stop shop. But hurry and book fast because they are in super HOT demand! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! TRUST US!! Forever Fans, Carmel and Brian Hess read more

KLK Photography - KLK Photography 6.13.15 @ Rancho Las Lomas - Event Photography Near Me - Irvine, California

My wife and I absolutely LOVE pictures! We are, for a better term, "picture people" and we are the type to put in the time and effort to take multiple shots until we find that one angle and image that is truly "picture perfect!" We simply relish these "picture perfect" shots. We are by no means professional photographers (although I may qualify as a professional Instagram photographer/editer hehe!) but we have a genuine appreciation for the art of photography. The camera is an amazing tool for a photographer to input their own perspective and artistry. I believe the ultimate objective for a photographer is to create images that can evoke a wide array of emotions. To truly capture a moment in time and tell a story. To create images that are beautiful and timelessly memorable! I have no reservation in recommending Kristi and Paul as photographers who possess the mastery, experience, and most importantly, artistry of the camera to capture and create "picture perfect" photos that you will cherish for a lifetime! They will guide you through the many different poses and stances needed to find that timeless shot. They have so much experience with so many different locations that it seems effortless for them to find the perfect angle or lighting for a shot. Their website has plenty of examples of their incredible photography and skill, so please check for yourselves! Their website, however, does not do justice in showing just how beautiful and sincere these two are as human beings. The talent and artistry is unquestionable - there's visual evidence you can see for yourself - but I want to share with you on what a joy it was to work with this amazing couple. Kristi and Paul are just genuinely kind and good people! During our pre-wedding shoot, there was some unfortunate construction going on for one of our planned locations and they offered to bring their cameras another day when the construction is complete to finish the shots! There is a very natural charm and easiness about them and this value is even more highlighted when you are dealing with all of the frenzy and stresses of your wedding day! As I mentioned at the start of this review, photography is a passion that my wife and I both share. Another shared passion of ours that complements this passion is travel. One of the "picture perfect" shots that my wife and I always try to capture when we travel to a new location is to capture a beautiful image of the sun setting. There's something about that moment of transition from day to night that we are just in awe of. Capturing that moment has always been our way of documenting our new discoveries and adventures in life. My wife and I will go on to take countless more sunset shots in our lives, but I doubt any of them will be more beautiful and memorable as the sunset shot you took of our marriage ceremony. The perfect weather and beautiful skyline... Hundreds of our closest family and friends together to share the moment... And of course, capturing the very moment that I married the love of my life! Thank you Kristi and Paul for capturing THE "picture perfect" sunset shot of our lives! We are forever grateful to the both of you! read more

I don't even know how to put into words just how wonderful Kristi Klemens is! She traveled to St. Lucia for our wedding and provided us with 4 days of beautiful pictures that we will always cherish. The quality of her work is exceptional and I have never seen wedding photos as beautiful as ours. I have friends who had gotten married before us that said they wished their wedding was after ours so they could've stolen our photographer! I feel bad because they liked their pictures until they saw ours! Kristi was always in the right spot at the right time. There were moments that I cannot believe she captured because they happened in a split second and the pictures were just stunning! Every emotion my husband and I felt, as well as our guests, was reflected in our pictures. On top of her phenomenal work, Kristi is just an awesome person. She blends into a group very easily, but always remains professional--a very tough line to walk. It was quite impressive! She is super sweet and so pleasant to work with. I highly highly highly recommend Kristi Klemens to anyone who is looking for a photographer. Whether it's for a wedding, engagement shots, pregnancy pictures, or any important event in your life. Her work is a step above the rest and I promise you will be super happy with your choice. Thank you for EVERYTHING Kristi! read more

Kristi is not only an amazing photographer but also an all around wonderful person to have by your side on your wedding day. Her and her team worked so hard to capture the best moments of our entire day while also making sure my husband and I were comfortable, happy, and well fed (literally fed us snacks while transitioning throughout our day). We interviewed at least 5 other photographers but we knew after leaving our initial consultation with KLK that they were the perfect fit to add to our top of line team of vendors. Kristi has an excellent eye for lighting and the picture perfect shots are so unique while capturing genuine feelings in every photo. I highly recommend KLK Photography to anyone wanting great quality pictures that you can look back at years from now and still be in complete awe. read more

KLK Photography - Event Photography Near Me - Irvine, California

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The joke goes: I knew who my wedding photographer was before I met my fiance. I saw Kristi's photography years ago and fell in love with her work. She has a true gift which is that she has the ability to translate emotion through her photos. I've looked through TONS of wedding photographers as I am a bit obsessed w photography and as much as I have liked people's work, I never really had an emotional reaction to it. She is an artist and I am so happy we went with her as our photographer. Honestly, its not the cheapest investment, and we had to think long and hard as it was out of budget, but at the end of the day.. you're only supposed to get married once right? Might as well do it right! We got our engagmenet pictures back and are seriously so amazed at what she was able to do.. I can't wait to see what she does with our wedding day! KLK , SOOO WORTH IT! read more

Kristi and Paul are the perfect duo when it comes to your photo needs! After seeing their amazing work from my brother's wedding, my husband and I knew that we wanted to work with them as soon as we got engaged. We are definitely not models, so we were nervous about taking professional photos for our engagement shoot. However, Kristi and Paul quickly put us at ease and made the entire day feel so natural and fun. They worked tirelessly that day to get the perfect shots, and it definitely paid off. The photos were beautiful! When it came to our actual wedding day, the KLK team fit in seamlessly and made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We absolutely love the photos and will treasure them forever. Kristi and Paul are so talented and a pleasure to work with. Thank you KLK! read more

Kristi Klemens is a true talent! We booked her for our wedding and she delivered big time! KLK's sense of artistic style is obvious, but it was her personality and passion for her work that sealed the deal for us. She was extremely understanding when we had to postpone our wedding due to layoffs and was a great professional to work with throughout the wedding planning process. If I had to plan my wedding all over again, Kristi would be the first vendor I'd book again, just like the first time around! Definitely give Kristi a call if you are in wedding planning mode - you are definitely in very capable hands! read more

Photography is something of an art and by no means is it trivial. There are many would be amateurs playing within the professional arena only to disappoint. I have seen many photographers in former career and let me assure you what I am sharing now is not an opinion but, fact. So as you can see my criteria for my wedding photography was by no means short. I wanted someone who would understand lighting, contrast, composition, white balance, color, field of depth to a simple montage, and most importantly this artisan must first and foremost be cool to work with. I still remember the look on my wife's face when I first told her of my requirements and she simply rolled her eyes and said you're crazy, I don't understand half the stuff you just said. Sadly, working in an R&D center during that part of my career had left my unfortunately trained eyes to some rather juxtaposed demands from our would be wedding photographer(s). Needless to say, when I first met the Kristy and Paul (the dynamic duo) from KLK photography, it was something magical. Our first meeting with KLK was both informative and relax. About fifteen minutes into the interview process I knew we had found our wedding photographer. IIt was what I would say one of the more easier decisions I've had to make in my life. Reviewing their portfolio and getting the right answers was almost immediate and you just knew leaving these two professionals with one of your most important life memories became a trivial matter. Our engagement shoot went off with a bit of hitch but we recovered immediately when we found out our original location was no longer available for our photo shoot as a back drop. Instantly, Kristi and her husband Paul came up with a plan in making the engagement something special. I remember looking at the compositions of the photos later and thinking to myself, it was a good thing that the original plan didn't work out. Our pictures came out unique and very stylized in its own organic artistry. The professionalism continued on our big day. I remember having fun taking the pictures and nothing felt rushed. They took the time to make things easy and was very accommodating as new requests were made throughout the day. The pictures speaks for themselves. The wait was definitely worth it and all I can say is wow. My wife and I are still debating on which ones are our favorites. Thank you Kristi and Paul for helping us create such invaluable wedding memories for my wife and I to share. We are greatly appreciative of your artistic efforts at ensuring our everlasting memory is something of a treasure to behold. To the many that will no doubt by now be tired of reading my verbose dialogue, if you're looking for a professional team that will create and capture the critical moments of your life for you to remember by then look no further. They will do much more than just impress your expectations, rather they will provide you with a new found awareness of what professional photography should be on your big day. read more

Hi! I found KLK on yelp haha I took photos with them on a weekday because it was cheaper. She took photos with her husband for our engagement photos. I kind of wish I had chosen another makeup artist for that day.. but other than that, she was terrific. She chose a great area for us to take pictures and it wasn't awkward. she took a really short time (a month) editing the pictures. that is really short compared to some other photographers out there. yay thanks klk! read more

Kristi and Paul were great. My husband is a photo-phobic- he hates to have his picture taken, even though he is very photogenic. Kristi and Paul met us a couple of times to try to make my husband feel comfortable. I really appreciate their efforts and kindness in doing so. Kristi truly is one of the sweetest, most genuine people you will ever meet. Our wedding was in late January at Pelican Hill - ceremony, cocktails and dinner outside, and the party inside. The day of was gorgeous, and they captured it perfectly. I would highly recommend KLK - they are great at getting amazing shots of people, but also the perfect scenery shots to remember such a special day. read more

Where do I even start when it comes to writing a review for KLK Photography? My wedding planner introduced me to Kristi and I knew she was the one the minute I met her. The quality of her work, her professionalism, amazing eye and fabulous personality made it very easy to pick her for our engagement shoot as well as our wedding (and will be planning a trash the dress session soon as well). My fiancée isn't the biggest fan of doing photos, and working with Kristi and her husband Paul made it so comfortable for us. Within minutes we were both relaxed and had the time of our lives at our engagement shoot. The photos turned out amazing, and we were excited to have them do our wedding as well. During the time in between the shoot and my wedding, Kristi and Paul did the photography for the annual gala the non-profit I work for puts on. This was the first time we had professional photography done and it made all the difference in the world for publication afterwards. Then came the big wedding day...they were amazing. Their visions and their eyes saw shots that none of us could have imagined. We got shots in locations at Pelican Hill that no one else has been able to get, and it was amazing. They made all of the staged photos feel comfortable and unstaged. Our wedding party is a funny group and none of them are used to photos, but Kristi and Paul made it feel so natural for everyone, and it worked out perfectly. I haven't seen ALL the photos yet, but even just with the 50 or so we have seen I couldn't be more impressed. I can't wait to keep working with KLK in the future! read more

As my wife and I were looking for a photographer for our wedding the process became quite tedious and challenging. However, we did love the pictures which came out from my good friend's wedding and decided to reach out to her. This was Kristi! What caught our eye was her style and artistry. After our first meeting we hit it off and we felt really comfortable with her. Her husband Paul is great too and they make an awesome combo! The results of both our engagement and wedding photos speak for themselves! A must recommend, please reach out to her! read more

Kristi & Paul are the BEST!!! Our wedding and engagement photos are Insane!! Best photos EVER! We were nervous going into our engagement photo shoot since we never had professional photos taken before but Kristi & Paul are so nice and fun and happy they make you feel super comfortable and excited right away! It was great getting to do engagement photos first as a fun run through so we were ready to go at the wedding! We are so lucky and thankful we had KLK Photography at our wedding! Kristi & Paul captured the greatest moments throughout the day with our family and friends that we will be able to enjoy forever! They are crazy talented and super great people and we loved working with them! Thank you for everything Kristi & Paul! read more

Hiring KLK Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Kristi and Paul are so genuine and professional. They make the experience comfortable, fun, and easy! KLK shot our engagement photos, my boudoir session, and our wedding. They will be the first I call when it comes time for maternity photos! Our photos are unbelievable and they captured so many priceless moments of our special day. Through this experience, Kristi and Paul have become friends for life. Look no further for your photography needs. THEY ARE INCREDIBLE!!! read more

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Kristi is a joy to work with and exceptionally talented. I booked her for a boudoir session and instantly found her to be outgoing, funny, patient and creative. I had no clue what I was doing and she made me feel confident and at ease. I am incredibly happy with the photos and I'm looking forward to my album. If I could, I would have booked her for my wedding as well! Thanks Kristi! :) read more

Hiring KLK Photography was the #1 best decision I made for my wedding. One look at their website and you will see the quality of their work. Kristi and Paul added so much more than beautiful photography to our wedding day.... 1. They are absolutely fun, kind, patient and happy. You will love being around them on your special day. We cannot wait to hang out with them again! 2. They know how to coach so the photos turn out amazing, even those people who have never been in front of a camera look like models. 3. Kristi acts as a stylist and a photographer! She went shopping with me to buy clothes for my engagement/boudoir. She makes the most beautiful accessories, thesoilandsea.com, which I wore for all of my photo shoots, including the wedding! 4. They provide a timeline for wedding day photography and they manage everything. All people have to do is show up! 5. They love to travel for destination weddings! 6. Their work is creative and they make a great team. It is absolutely necessary to have two shooters on your wedding day and nice to have a team that works together all the time. 7. Other vendors, wedding planners and the wedding party all love working with them. read more

KLK is top caliber photography. There are few photographers in the industry that I am truly impressed with and inspired by and KLK Photography is one for sure. Kristi and Paul both emulate the perfect balance of artistry and business savvy. They book up fast so call them asap! read more

If you're looking for a place to have extraordinary pictures taken, and have an amazing experience at the same time, then KLK photography is your destination! I'd never taken photos before, and prior to meeting Kristi I had met with another photographer. There was zero connection and zero rapport, and I did not feel comfortable having my pictures taken by that person. My experience with Kristi was the complete opposite! Not only is her studio FABULOUS, but she helped me feel so at ease and so comfortable about the journey I was about to embark upon. To boot, her humility is so refreshing. I mean, her work speaks for itself, and she's so down-to-earth that you'd never know there's a GENIUS lurking behind the camera. I couldn't have been more pleased with the way the photos turned out! Better than I ever could have imagined! I would highly recommend KLK photography to anyone who is looking to have fantastic photographs taken! read more

Paul and Kristi are incredible! My husband and I hired them to shoot our engagement pics and wedding. They have such fun personalities that made the day light, and fun which really helped capture the real "us" it didn't feel like a photo shoot, but more like friends taking a pic on a fun day. Don't get me wrong, they are extremely professional, and have incredible equipment and team to capture the highest quality pictures and videos from our special day. They were able to short through and edit over a thousand pictures, inviting us to their offices to help choose our favorites to put into an amazing online album for us to pull from, as well create several edited and full length videos from our wedding. It was a magical day and felt like Paul and Kristi were guests having a blast with us. My husband and I struck gold with these two and to say they went above and beyond for us is an understatement. They worked closely with me to make sure my wedding album was perfect. There was never a time where I felt the communication was lacking or my needs weren't being met. We highly recommend Paul and Kristi for your wedding or any special occasion. Every time I look at my pictures it's like I am re living the entire day with a smile on my face. So grateful for these two amazing people!!!!!!! read more

KLK Photography - Event Photography Near Me - Irvine, California

Kristi is such a pleasure to work with! She is an amazing photographer who captures the perfect shot in just a few moments in time. Her precision and speed are impressive and welcoming attributes as she works to express the clear vision that she has for each and every shot. Kristi is attentive to details and willingly provides clear guidance during the shoot, ensuring that the composition and feel of each picture are aligned with her client's vision. I have worked with many photographers in the past on different types of photoshoots and have not yet met a photographer like Kristi. Not only does Kristi have tremendous talent, but she also has such a lively and fun loving personality. She is humble, flexible, and patient, always willing to go the extra mile to meet her client's expectations. Kristi's passion for her work can be witnessed through the uplifting joy that she brings to her photoshoots. Her positivity is infectious, and she strives to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere that melts all tension or apprehension. She is the sweetest and most down to earth photographer that I have met to date. I highly recommend her for any occasion. read more

I cannot say enough great things about these photographers. Kristi and Paul are some of the nicest and genuine people you will ever meet and produced the most amazing photos from our wedding. They also did our engagement photos for our save the dates that also turned out incredible. They spend time doing through all of the best photos and editing them to perfection. Since Father's Day came right after our wedding, I asked them for a couple photos of the fathers of the group and she had them to me the next day even though it was only a week after. They were always in contact and easy to reach. If you are looking for great people who are easy to work with and produce incredible results, look no further! read more

Kristi and Paul are incredibly gifted photographers and great people to work with. They both have an amazing eye that captures photos in a unique, special and beautiful way. We hired them for our wedding and over and over again they showed us that they were a great choice. Our engagement pictures were beautiful and our wedding pictures are over the top. They are extremely hard working but yet, always have a smile on their face and love to laugh and put you at ease. I will never hire another photographer but the two of them. We love this couple and highly recommend them for all of your photography needs. Truly one of kind!! read more

I have had the pleasure of working with KLK Photography a number of times over the years I am impressed each and every time. And then I see the images and are blown away. There is something that they do that can capture the perfect moment and they do it every time. The work speaks for itself so I would strongly encourage you to check them out for your wedding. You will be pleased! read more

We couldn't be happier to work with KLK Photography for our wedding! Kristi and Paul perfectly captured everything about the happiest day of our lives and we can't recommend them enough. They took the time to get to know us, our personalities, along with the vision we had for our wedding, and we ended up with so many amazing images we will cherish forever. Their ability to deliver the most unique and professional photos while creating a remarkably calm and stress-free relationship made our wedding that much more special, and we've even become great friends after! You will be beyond pleased after giving KLK photography the responsibility of shooting your most important life events, and their beautiful relationship and creative spirits truly shine through in their work. Do not hesitate to give them a call, and rest easy knowing they will far exceed your expectations. Thank you Kristi and Paul for these pictures we will enjoy for the rest of our lives! read more

Krisi and Paul are the best. Always willing to go the extra mile. Very professional and accountable. Highly recommend!

Kristi and her husband Paul stepped in to photograph our wedding when our original photographer became ill and was unable to work. They even did the wedding pro bono and allowed him to keep the money we had paid him for his medical bills! So right away, they already earned 5 stars from us. But my adoration for them only grew on the day of the wedding. They were perfect. They were incredibly professional and yet also so friendly. It was joy to have them around all day and so much fun to work with. They happily set up and photographed the long list of requests from my family as well as came up with some great original ideas for shots that I loved. The pictures have turned out beautiful and I am so happy with everything. I can't say enough good things about these two! read more

I just met Kristi last weekend when I did a boudoir photoshoot for my husband. I was really nervous about doing it and had been researching photographers and Kristi was the first one to to actually make me feel comfortable enough to sign up to do it! She let me ask as many questions as I needed to in order to feel comfortable! When I arrived on Sunday for the photo shoot, she took time to ask me the style of photography that I prefer and let me show her the type of photos that I like. She also helped me pick what outfits would work best! She was SO great at directing me and was incredibly detail oriented when it came to my hair and posing! She took way more time with me than I am sure she intended just to make sure we got the right shot. She also has an AWESOME studio with so many different options. It was so much easier than trying to find my own location! I wish I had met Kristi before my wedding! She is such a sweet person, easy to work with, and amazingly talented as well! Could not be happier with my choice to go with her! read more