About

Hey, I’m Kristen Brownlee!

I’m a wedding and family photographer based in Warrenton, Missouri, and I work with couples and families throughout the Greater St. Louis area. I’ve been behind the camera for over nine years, including five years as a full-time photographer.

Kristen Brownlee sitting on the beach with her two young children at sunset

My favorite photos are the ones that feel like you. The laugh that happens right after we take the posed photo. Your kids cracking each other up. The look you give each other when it finally hits you that you’re married! I’ll give you plenty of direction so you know what to do with your hands, then give you room to enjoy being together.

For weddings, I love getting to know you two before the big day. We’ll meet ahead of time to walk through your timeline, put together your family photo list, and talk about the people and moments you especially want me to capture. On the day itself, I’m the girl who’ll fix your veil, find Grandma for a portrait, and get excited right along with you when you have a spontaneous photo idea.

A little about me outside of photography. I’m a mom, I have five dogs (yes, five!), and soccer is my favorite sport. So if you’re wondering whether your pup can come to your session, I’m already excited to meet them.

I’d love to hear what you’re planning and what you want to remember about it years from now. 🤍

Working together

What to expect

  • Nine-plus years behind the camera

    Including five years as a full-time photographer.

  • Hands-on wedding planning

    We meet ahead of time to build your photo timeline, organize family portraits, and talk about the moments that matter most to you.

  • The extra mile on the day

    I’ll fix your veil, track down Grandma for a portrait, or make room for a spontaneous photo idea.

  • Easygoing direction

    If you feel awkward in front of a camera, I’ll help you get comfortable, then give the candid moments room to happen.

Kind words

From my clients

“I love Kristen! She did such a great job capturing my wedding. Kristen went above and beyond to be sure my day was perfect. ❤❤”

Laura Begeske

“K.Brownlee Photography was truly amazing! She captured so many beautiful moments on our wedding day this past October!”

Mikayla Smoot

“Honestly love Kristen’s work! We have used her for Christmas photos the past two years, maternity photos, newborn photos, and 6 month photos for my littlest one and she even took photos with my 3 year old and myself during this session. My kids adore her and she makes family photos fast, fun, and enjoyable! We love her and will continue to use her as our photographer. She’s amazing!”

Kristian Carver

“Best photographer we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Kristen is caring and respectful while putting all her time and effort into every picture taken. I wouldn’t schedule our pictures with anyone else.”

Maria & JJ

“We had the most incredible experience with Kristen! The day that our shoot was scheduled, it was super cold and we had 4 kiddos we were getting photos taken of. Kristen gave us the option to reschedule or do the shoot in her home! The setup was beautiful and she was very accommodating and made sure our kids were comfortable. Plus the photos were absolutely flawless. I will not go anywhere else for my professional photos. Thank you so much, K.Brownlee Photography!”

Katelin Roe

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Tell me what you’re planning and what you want to remember about it years from now. Quotes are free, and I reply within 8 hours.