Kristen Weaver Photography, LLC.

What Kristen Weaver Photography, LLC. does

Kristen Weaver Photography, LLC. is a privately held, founder-operated wedding and portrait photography studio headquartered in Oviedo, Florida (Orlando metro), serving couples worldwide since its founding in 2009. The studio provides editorial-inspired wedding photography combining 35mm film and digital capture, with tiered delivery through founder Kristen Weaver (collections starting at $8,400), lead associate photographer Gabby (starting at $6,000), and trained master photographers (starting at $4,900), plus elopements from $2,200. Supporting offerings include engagement sessions, family and portrait photography ($550+), milestone sessions ($1,900+), and heirloom flushmount album design manufactured through a partnership with Red Tree Albums. An adjacent education vertical monetizes the founder's industry standing through mentoring, digital products (Styling Guide, Client Questionnaire, Timeline Kit), and speaking engagements at photography workshops.

The business operates a custom-quoted, direct-to-consumer model: couples submit inquiries through the website, receive personalized consultations and proposals, and book with a signed contract and retainer. Operational infrastructure is built on a SaaS stack including Tave for CRM and payments, PIC-Time for galleries and print sales, Flodesk for email, Planoly and Tailwind for social media management, and Dropbox for client deliverables. Customer acquisition relies entirely on organic channels — Instagram (1.5M+ monthly views), Pinterest (50K+ repins), TikTok, an active blog, and editorial features in Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, Carats & Cake, and Junebug Weddings — with no paid marketplace or reseller distribution. The company maintains global reach with weddings photographed in Australia, Puerto Rico, Italy, Mexico, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and across the United States, while portrait and family work is concentrated in Central Florida.

Name

Kristen Weaver Photography, LLC.

Legal name

Kristen Weaver Photography, LLC.

Website

https://kristenweaver.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kristen Weaver Photography is a founder-owned Orlando wedding and portrait photography studio offering editorial-inspired, hybrid film and digital photography through a tiered model (founder, associate, masters) to couples worldwide, plus family sessions and a photography education vertical.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Photography Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922), Photography Studios, Portrait (541921)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Photography & Videography Services (HSACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Photography & Videography Workshops (THAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Wedding photography services
• Portrait photography
• Engagement photography
• Bridal photography
• Photography studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wedding Photography Services: Primary revenue stream from wedding photography collections. Custom-quoted packages include digital image delivery with personal usage rights, engagement sessions, and various coverage hours. Pricing tiers include Kristen (starting $8400), Lead Associate Gabrielle (starting $6000), Masters photographers (starting $4900), and elopements (starting $2200).
2. Portrait and Family Photography: Family and portrait sessions including milestone photography. Collections start at $750 for family/portrait with master photographers at $550, and milestone collections starting at $1900.
3. Album and Print Sales: Heirloom flushmount albums sold as add-ons or standalone products. Features layflat spreads, photographic printing, and custom debossing options. Albums designed in-house and printed through partner Red Tree Albums.
4. Photography Education Products: Mentoring services, digital products, and speaking engagements for aspiring photographers. Products include The Styling Guide ($99), Client Questionnaire ($49), Thank You Card Template ($29), and The Timeline Kit. One-on-one mentoring for website reviews, portfolio development, and business consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kristen Weaver Photography is a boutique studio offering editorial-inspired wedding, engagement, bridal, and portrait photography using a hybrid 35mm film and digital capture style. Services are delivered through custom-quoted collections across three tiers (founder Kristen, lead associate Gabby, and Masters photographers) and include in-house flushmount album design via Red Tree Albums, a VIP Edit client portal, and educational digital products for photographers.

Product overview

Kristen Weaver Photography is a wedding and portrait photography studio offering editorial-inspired photography services. The company operates a tiered service model with Kristen Weaver as the lead photographer (starting at $8,400), associate photographers including Gabby (starting at $6,000), and Masters photographers (starting at $4,900). Supporting services include engagement sessions, family/portrait photography ($750+), milestone sessions ($1,900+), and premium album design. The VIP Edit is an exclusive client portal providing planning resources, welcome kits, and proofing gallery access. Education offerings include mentoring and downloadable resources for photographers. The company also utilizes third-party tools including PIC-Time for gallery/sales, Tave for studio management, and Flodesk for email marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Photography Collections with Kristen Weaver Editorial-inspired wedding photography services using hybrid film and digital capture, custom-quoted and tailored to client needs, including timeline planning, travel, and engagement session options. Collections begin at $8,400.
• Associate Photographer (Gabby) Collections Wedding photography services led by lead associate Gabrielle (Gabby), trained under Kristen, offering editorial and cinematic style. Wedding Collections start at $6,000; Elopements start at $2,200.
• Masters Photographer Collections Entry-level wedding photography services offered by trained master photographers (Whitney, Fresia) with set packages. Wedding Collections start at $4,900.
• Family and Portrait Sessions Natural, candid-style family and portrait photography sessions. Family and portrait collections with Kristen begin at $750; with a master photographer begin at $550. Mini sessions are occasionally offered through Sessionl.ink.
• Milestone Photography Sessions Consistent photography sessions capturing key family milestones over time, such as one-year portraits. Milestone collections with Kristen begin at $1,900.
• Engagement Sessions Engagement photo sessions included with most wedding collections, typically lasting one hour with two outfit options, often conducted at golden hour with customizable locations.
• Album Design Service In-house album design service producing flushmount generational albums with archival materials and layflat pages printed on photographic paper. Albums are printed through partner Red Tree Albums with Italian leathers, European linens, and Japanese fabrics for covers.
• Photography Education and Mentoring Education services for photographers including one-on-one mentoring for website reviews, portfolio development, and business consulting; downloadable digital products including The Styling Guide ($99), Client Questionnaire ($49), Thank You Card Template ($29), and The Timeline Kit; and speaking engagements.
• VIP Edit Client Portal Exclusive client portal for booked wedding clients providing planning tips and advice, downloadable welcome kit (hosted on Dropbox), proofing galleries, album design information, and client portal login (via Tave) for contracts, invoices, and questionnaires. Also includes personalized mood boards and timelines for Kristen clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum 500-750 images delivered from a 10-hour wedding day (50-75 images per coverage hour)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red Tree AlbumscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbum manufacturing partner for heirloom flushmount albums. Albums designed in-house by Kristen and printed through Red Tree Albums. Partners handcraft each album with archival materials, layflat pages, and exquisite quality attention to detail.
• PIC-TIMEcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline gallery and sales platform providing modern, clean customized galleries with intuitive sales automations. Used for client proofing galleries and added incremental income to business structure.
• TAVEcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudio management platform used for client emails, automations, scheduling, contracts, and payments. Has been using Tave for 7 years for complete business management.
• FlodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform for designing and sending newsletters, workflows, and client communications. Used for VIP client portal, welcome kit distribution, and newsletter updates.
• GustominorOthersHR resource for paying contractors, sending 1099s, and managing employees. Used for studio with multiple payment recipients including contractors.
• KEJ ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo production partner for wedding films and video content. Co-creates wedding films and video content with photography services. Mentioned in website footer and multiple wedding features.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KT Merry: Editorial and destination wedding photographer with a fashion-forward, film aesthetic and global destination reach. Closely comparable to KWP in style, pricing, and high-end couple target market.
• Jana Williams Photography: Editorial wedding and portrait photographer with a film-led aesthetic and high-end pricing. Closely aligned with KWP's fashion-forward style and destination-market positioning.
• Jose Villa Photography: High-end editorial wedding and destination photographer widely regarded as a pioneer of the fine-art wedding style. Directly comparable to KWP on aesthetic (film-led, editorial), premium price tier, and destination clientele.
• Aaron Delesie Photographer: Luxury destination wedding photographer known for cinematic, editorial imagery. Operates at a comparable price tier to KWP with similar international destination clientele and brand-led marketing.
• Greg Finck Photography: Editorial-style destination wedding photographer shooting film and digital with a refined, magazine-inspired aesthetic. Comparable to KWP in target customer, geographic reach, and editorial approach.
• Feather & Stone Photography: Editorial fine-art wedding photography studio with a similar hybrid film/digital style and destination wedding focus. Direct competitor in the editorial wedding category serving affluent couples.
• Rustic White Photography: Boutique wedding photography studio serving affluent couples with editorial-style imagery and a tiered photographer team model analogous to KWP's Kristen/Associate/Masters structure.
• Belathée Photography: Editorial wedding photography studio with a fashion-magazine aesthetic and destination offering. Comparable on style, premium pricing, and brand-led positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Knot (Wedding vendor marketplace): Large wedding vendor marketplace and content platform where KWP already holds 'Best Of / Editor's Choice' recognition. Comparable as a marketing and lead-generation channel for high-end wedding vendors rather than as a direct photography competitor.

Others

• Red Tree Albums: Heirloom album manufacturing partner of KWP. Included as an ecosystem participant — not a competitor, but a closely adjacent supplier enabling KWP's premium album revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kristenweaverphotography
• Instagraminstagram.com/kristenweaverphoto
• Pinterestpinterest.com/kristenweaverphoto
• TikToktiktok.com/@kristenweaverstudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kristen-weaver-photography-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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