Documenting & celebrating beautiful, authentic love stories.
Hi! My name is Christen, owner of Christen Thomas Photography. I am based in Athens, GA, and I will happily travel wherever your story takes you.
A true romantic at heart, I find joy in celebrating love stories, both through my work and in my own life. When I'm not behind the camera, you can find me curled up with a good romance book on my kindle, spending time with my husband, drinking iced coffee or matcha lattes, or cuddling with my dog, Luna.
I love love.
I value inclusivity.
Every body is welcome. Every love story is celebrated.
Love knows no boundaries, and beauty has no size.
My goal is to help you feel beautiful in every moment. If I could only achieve one goal in life, it would be to make everybody that I meet feel radiant and confident.
Through my work as a trusted photographer at luxury resorts, including The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, and Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, I have the privilege of documenting meaningful moments for people from around the world.
What people say
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"Christen was amazing!! She truly made me feel comfortable as someone who never knows how to pose for pictures. I fully trusted her vision and she absolutely did not disappoint. We had such a fun time and she was totally a trooper both while navigating shooting at different locations, helping me carry my things around, and making sure I looked picture perfect. I could not recommend a better photographer for any occasion."
Selin
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"I genuinely appreciate Christen. Completely professional, extremely empathetic with my needs, and went above and beyond what I could’ve asked for. Oh and she took amazing shots! Thanks for making my engagement one of a kind, Christen!"
Daniel & Valentina
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"Christen is the type of person you can know for an hour and it will feel like forever. She made everything run so smoothly and I felt incredibly cared for. From her directions, to her attention to detail, I knew right away my pictures would be incredible. I’m excited for future shoots with her. Book her!" - Erin
"I love Christen. She is polite and good at taking photos. I would recommend her to my own family." - Connor
Erin & Connor
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"Christen is such a talent. I LOVE MY PHOTOS! She did such a great job directing my partner and I for posing. I’ve never felt more comfortable in front of a camera. Thank you Christen!" - Adrienne
"She's amazing! She did a beach shoot for my wife and I and was very personable and knowledgeable. Christen has a keen eye for "off-script" photo moments that end up coming out stunning! Book with her asap!" - Jordon
Adrienne & Jordon
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"Love Love Love! The pictures came out great Christen is amazing, so kind and thoughtful. Made my graduation photos so memorable. I couldn’t thank her more for the thought and care put into it!"
Jocelyn
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"We had such a great experience working with Christen! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel so comfortable and at ease, which really helped us relax and enjoy the shoot. Her sweet and friendly personality made the whole process feel natural and fun. You can tell she genuinely cares about capturing meaningful moments. The photos turned out beautifully. We couldn’t be happier! Highly recommend to anyone looking for someone who’s not only talented but also kind and thoughtful."
Zach & Veronica
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"The photos are beautiful! Thank you!!" - Lauren
"Thank you, Christen! The pictures are great!" - Alesky
Lauren & Alesky
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"I don't even know how to pick my favorites! They look amazing!"
Sarah & Damon
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"My daughter and I had photos taken by Christen, and I am IN LOVE with every picture! She gave us a beautiful session and captured so many moments at the park in the earliest hour of the day! We were able to take still photos as well as action shots, all gorgeously taken. Christen made my 8 year old and I feel so comfortable, and her trained eye behind the lens gave us direction and caught moments we will have forever. 10/10 will book again with her! Thank you endlessly Christen Thomas!"
Camille
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"We had so much fun having our photos done by Christen. We are a bit camera- shy, but Christen made it really comfortable and enjoyable. She guided us through the shots, took her time with us, and sent us so many beautiful pictures. She also has a great eye for locations and lighting. We could not be happier with the process and the end product!!!"
Dana & Brad
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"AHHHH THEY'RE SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you so much for giving us these incredible photos! I'm so excited to have them and print them out!"
Patrick & Carlos
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"My family had our first full family vacation this year and wanted those memories captured. From the first contact Christen made the process so easy. She was accommodating and flexible. Christen also made great recommendations with the location. There were 7 of us which included a very opinionated toddler. She was not only wonderful with our toddler she made all of the adults feel comfortable as well. Christen took her time with our shoot. We never felt rushed. She gave my family her undivided attention. Christen has made it very difficult to choose a favorite photo! I would highly recommend Christen Thomas photography for your needs."
Sandy
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"Christen was absolutely amazing to work with and so incredibly accommodating with our family. She was very communicative prior to the shoot and chose the perfect location that offered various backdrops for our family session. We have a toddler who can be a little shy but Christen was so patient and went above and beyond to ensure she captured numerous photos. She gave us great direction during the shoot and also took many candid shots. The photos came out absolutely stunning and we are forever thankful for these memories that Christen captured so beautifully of our family. We will treasure not only the photos but the wonderful experience of working with Christen."
Tammy
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"Thank you so much for everything! They look beautiful!"
Hannah & William
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Sarah & Damon
Steph & Colton
Lauren & Alesky
William & Hannah
christenthomasphotography@gmail.com
Every love story deserves to be remembered beautifully.
Your story matters. I’d be honored to capture it.
Interested? Fill out the contact form below, or send me an email.
I can’t wait to hear your story and create something unforgettable together.
