Reviews

Lindsay + Jared

Wedding

“Carin was absolutely amazing! She made us feel heard as we talked through unique wedding requests and she delivered a phenomenal product.  We had over 200 people and by some magic, she was capturing everyone, everywhere at once, it seems.  My bridal party couldn’t stop talking about what an absolute machine she was for weeks after the wedding.  Carin has the ideal blend of skills, personality, and work ethic to eliminate the stress that goes into wanting to perfectly capture your special day.”

Ceely + Noah

Wedding

“Carin was our photographer for our engagement shoot and our wedding day and I could not have been happier with the experience. The highlights of the engagement shoot include support before the day on what to wear, location options customized to us, and having our dog included. She stayed late making sure that we got every photo we wanted and the edited versions were done in less than a week with sneakpeaks the next day. For the wedding, she went out of her way to capture all of our guests, worked seamlessly with our venue, was kind but efficient in getting through our group shot list and even went above and beyond to stay late to get a final goodbye photo for the night. Carin was kind and thoughtful, we felt comfortable working with her from the beginning and she made the process very easy. Absolutely would recommend!”

Kinsey + Erik

Wedding

"Best Photographer You'll Find!!
Carin was very professional, incredibly positive and fun, prepared and went above and beyond to make our wedding special. She captured our day perfectly and our guests kept commenting on how hard she was working and how much they enjoyed her. Not only that, but her packages provide so much value at a great price. My husband and I can't share enough positive things about Carin and would recommend her to anyone looking to have their big day captured in a very unique and beautiful way!!"

Alex + Merrill

Wedding

“Carin was absolutely amazing to work with! From the very beginning, she made us feel so comfortable and at ease, which is exactly what you want on such an important day. She has an incredible eye for detail and captured every special moment beautifully—our photos are stunning and truly feel like "us." Carin was professional, organized, and fun, making the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable. We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos, and we’ll treasure them forever. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and genuinely kind photographer!”

Sascha + Eric

Wedding

“Carin was absolutely amazing! Everyone in the wedding complimented us on our great photographer. The photos came out amazing and we loved every single one of them!! She had a great vision for them and captured our day so perfectly. She also got them back to us SO quickly. We would recommend her to anyone!”

Cassie + Tim

Wedding

“The best wedding photographer a couple could ever want for a wedding! 11/10! Book Carin immediately! She’s based in Missoula and came all the way to Big Sky for our wedding weekend. She brings amazing vibes and great professionalism when it comes to the product you’re receiving. Excellent price, we were so beyond thrilled with our photos. She perfectly captured the energy of the day. We worked together on a shot list and what was most important in our photos pre wedding, so she was able to help with wrangling family and making sure every photo we wanted done was shot. Any friends of ours in the future getting married we will be 1000% be recommending her.”

Gabe + Stephanie

Wedding

“Carin is the most professional and fun photographer we could have asked for. Her attention to detail was second to none and she captured every single amazing moment of our special day from beginning to end. We would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer in the area and we would not hesitate to work with her again in the future. Thank you again for a lifetime of memories!!”

Michael + Allie

Wedding

“Stress free, personable, lovely to be around
From the moment we first spoke with Carin, we knew she would be the perfect photographer for our wedding day. Her overall energy is warm and professional. Her communication was prompt, calming, and thorough, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. Her candid, playful style captured all the joy and excitement without a lot of fuss or too much posing (which I asked for and really appreciated). Carin asked the right questions, offered creative suggestions, and then just as quickly faded into the background as if she wasn't there. We couldn't be happier with the photos and are so grateful to Carin Rene Photo for helping make our wedding day so special.”

Deanna M

Wedding + Senior photos

“Carin is the best. She took photos of our daughter’s wedding in May and her attention to detail is AMAZING!! She was able to look at a room and remove all the distractions within seconds. She ran around like crazy to get all the shots. She also ensured she had a list of which photos to get with family and friends. It was so efficient! She also took photos of my youngest for senior photos. Once again, AMAZING!!! I love all the photos! She is willing to go the extra mile and get the right lighting and remove distractions from the photos. I HIGHLY recommend Carin for all your photography needs.”

Katie + Cody

Wedding

“Booking Carin was such a good decision, she was so easy to work with and made the process of shot list and timeline so simple. And just a plus that we had a small town connection. The photos are stunning and capture the day for exactly what it was. Thanks, Carin!”

Quinci + Mitch

Wedding

“Carin was absolutely wonderful! She made our day flow so smoothly with all different variations of pictures, and was so flexible with our wedding day. We had a great morning filled with sunshine, and then rain towards the end of our reception. Carin was so willing to take pictures in the rain with us, and made sure we got every shot we wanted! She spent countless hours helping us make albums, taking our engagement pictures, and even helped me feel comfortable doing a boudoir shoot. We will be using her in the future for any shoots we may need, you can't go wrong in booking with her. She was amazing to work with, and we cannot recommend her enough!”

Kaitlyn + Jadon

Wedding

“Carin was wonderful to work to work with!! She was super organized and had the whole list of photos scheduled out perfectly. She got our photos back to us with super speed, and we love them!”

Leslie C

Wedding

“Carin was so easy to work with … even from Louisiana. She went above and beyond and the pictures are breathtaking.”

Robin H

Wedding

“Last month, Carin was the photographer for my daughter's wedding held at The Barn at Finley Point (on Flathead Lake near Polson, MT). She did a fabulous job! It seemed as though she was everywhere! Carin shot wonderful family and friends photos, and captured amazing candid shots of memorable moments during the wedding and reception. The photos we received afterward exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting superior service and lasting photographic memories of magical moments! I am attaching a couple of my favorite photos taken by Carin…”

Chloe + Dario

Wedding

“Carin did an amazing job photographing our wedding. She was always available for questions and went above and beyond by helping me organize our wedding timeline. I just got our photos back and they are GORGEOUS. She captured all of the best moments and memories that we get to enjoy forever. Cannot recommend her enough!”

Katerina + Evan

Wedding

“I couldn’t believe how many wonderful photos we got from a solo photographer. Everything was lovely and Carin is fantastic to work with. She makes you feel confident and relaxed. If she could get me to pose well she can work miracles.”

Suellen B

Wedding

“Carin was so easy to work with. Her organizational skills went beyond just taking photos, she assisted in helping set up realistic time lines that created an easy communication with our vendor. She had helpful suggestions for best times for photos and even provided needed items (sewing kit and crochet hook for buttoning the brides gown). Carin’s candid shots were amazing and by the end of the night we felt we had known her forever. I want to say thank you for an amazing experience and providing us with lasting memories of an amazing event! ❤️”

Mikayla + Boden

Wedding

“She did a amazing job. Intimate in her questions, flexible with her schedule and pricing. Just wonderful in capturing what we wanted and instructing us where to be and what to do. She captured all our family and friends in the moment. Highly recommend”

Alyssa + Austin

Wedding

“Carin is amazing to work with! She makes you immediately feel like you’re getting together with an old friend the moment you meet, and doesn’t miss a single moment. I’m still amazed at moments she was able to capture during our day, moments I will cherish being able to remember forever. Our pictures are beyond perfect, but even more than that, our experience was more than we could’ve ever asked for!”

Bethany + Kergan

Wedding

“Carin is amazing!! She photographed our small wedding at a family cabin. She fit into the day so flawlessly and made us feel so comfortable. She was easy to communicate with leading up to the event and made sure we got all the shots we wanted on the day of. We got our sneak peek and full gallery back very quickly and I'm absolutely in awe of the photos. They are stunning! Carin is so kind and talented - I highly recommend her!!”

Emily + Damian

Wedding

“Carin was absolutely wonderful and super professional!! She captured all the moments I want to remember about my wedding and I couldn’t be more happy with the photos!! She worked with me and my husband with our strict budget to make sure we got what we wanted and had enough coverage to get the important moments throughout the day! We had an amazing time working with her and would be so happy to work with her again!”

Amber + Chelsie

Wedding

“Carin was absolutely amazing to work with on our wedding day! She was professional, kind, and helpful! Highly recommend, and we will definitely work with Carin again in the future!”

Cassidy + Makena

Engagement

“Our engagement photos were SO beautiful thanks to Carin! We had such a fun time working with her & can’t wait for her to photograph our wedding next year!”

Quinci + Mitch

Engagement

“Carin was amazing! We have never had professional pictures done before, and she made it so easy and laid back. She was kind, helpful, and willing to work with us on everything we asked of her. When we received our sneak peek, we were overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement for how great she made us look and feel both during the process and after! She is WONDERFUL!”

Alaina + Chris

Wedding

“Amazing to work with! There were several calls before the big day discussing my vision and what was expected. The pictures came out beautiful and bright! She was very fast and efficient. We did the album package and she composed a beautiful photo album that we can pull off the shelf and look at to relive the memories.”

Zuzu + Dru

Wedding

“Carin was amazing to work with! She really listened and made sure to prioritize the things we said were important to us. She made the whole processes so easy! And we LOVE our photos, they turned out amazing!”

Paige + Connor

Wedding

“Carin was wonderful! She was organized, very kind, and went the extra mile. Carin understood our vision and beautifully captured how much fun we had at our wedding with family and friends. We love our pictures and highly recommend Carin!”

Kya + Chris

Wedding

“Carin was kind, thoughtful, professional, and so talented! She was organized and captured so many beautiful moments from our wedding day. She worked with us from start to finish, making sure to check in with us and making sure we were getting what we wanted. We throughly enjoyed working with her! I got so many comments from our guests about how lovely and professional she was. Highly recommend to be your wedding photographer! We would love to work with her again.”

Denise + William

Wedding

“Carin was absolutely amazing for us! She captured all of the special moments of our wedding weekend that we will cherish forever. We appreciate her dedication and commitment to what she does, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to photograph our special day!”

Alicia + Steve

Wedding

“Carin did both our engagement and wedding photos, which all turned out amazing! She was extremely patient with us the day of the wedding and did a phenomenal job. Many of our guests complimented her as well as our other vendors. Highly recommended!!”

Rebecca + Kyle

Wedding

“Carin is amazing to work with, she puts so much thought and effort into the photos she takes. Carin was extremely professional throughout the shoot for my wedding and engagement session. Her attention to the small details is what really makes her stand out from the rest. She was always making sure that the light was just right, hairs weren’t out of place and smiles were present. Carin’s talent is evident in the proofs you’ll receive for ordering, every picture is so good you’ll want to order every one! I am so happy that I booked Carin Rene Photo for this once in a lifetime moment. We now have beautiful photos because of Carin and for that I am forever grateful.”

Hannah + Ben

Wedding

“Carin was great to work with and worked with our budget. She asked for a shot list in the months leading up to the wedding which was detailed so we wouldn’t forget key moments. She is one of the best photographers I have seen at a wedding getting all the shots we asked for plus even more we are glad she did. She felt like a natural part of the wedding getting candid shots as well as any staged shots got beautiful pics of the venue and decorations she did a really good job of capturing the entirety of the event and atmosphere. Many of the pics she took would fit right into a bridal magazine. She was fantastic to work with and I can’t recommend her enough.”

Caroline + Jacob

Wedding

“Carin is a wonderful person and photographer. She photographed my daughter’s wedding and we have tons of excellent pictures. She was awesome to work with and has a photo sheet you can fill out before the big day so group and family shots don’t get missed. I was very impressed with her professionalism and care she had for my daughter and all those in the wedding party. I would highly recommend Carin for any photo needs.”

Hayden + Quinn

Engagement

“We absolutely loved Carin as our photographer! Before the shoot, she really helped with outfit and location choices and we felt really comfortable and confident choosing exactly what was right for us! At the shoot, she really made us feel at ease about being in front of the camera, it was all so easy and natural. She caught our personalities and chemistry and how in love we are perfectly, we have been so excited about sharing our pictures since we got them back because they really capture us as a couple :)”

Liz + Lance

Wedding

“Carin did a wonderful job capturing photos on our wedding day. She was punctual, upbeat and professional. She did a great job at staging photos and getting the best lighting. She was able to direct groups and crowds for great shots. The candid shots were phenomenal. She did such a great job of being present and capturing intimate moments. All of the photos turned out beautifully. We would definitely recommend her for your wedding.”

Caitlyn + Clark

Wedding

“Carin did an amazing job at our wedding in June! She came out from Missoula to Helena and was great to work with. We are very pleased with how our photos came out and how much she was able to pay attention to the details. Even though there was rain, she was still willing to stay and capture as much photos as possible. Family members told us they were some of the best wedding photos they have seen! We highly recommend her as your photographer.”

Tehya + Kylan

Wedding

“Impeccable photography!
Carin did an impeccable job capturing my wedding photos. I would highly recommend her to anyone! I gave her lots of inspiration and she was able to make them all come to life and they turned out beautifully! Carin was very professional and did an amazing job creating photos and grabbing candid shots. She got the perfect lighting for everything and was very aware of our surroundings in moving areas and creating the perfect moment! 10/10 recommend!”

Monica B

Wedding

“Beautiful Photos from My Daughter's Wedding!
Carin was wonderful to work with for our daughter’s wedding. The photos are amazing and really help document this special day for our family. She is very organized and helped us create a shot schedule to capture the photos we wanted. She also did a great job capturing sweet moments and interactions during the event that help convey the love from the day. We also really appreciated getting a few photos right away as a "sneak peek" that we could share with family and friends, and the full album didn't take long either. Carin is a joy to work with and we highly recommend her. We'd definitely work with her again. Thank you!”