Destination Wedding Photographer Coryn is local to Santa Fe, New Mexico and Vermont traveling often within New England, New York, Texas and destinations worldwide.

Moments Fade. Memories don't have to.

CApturing memories as they
happen,                .
how you want to remember them. 

as they felt

"I have been enamored by photography since the first time I stepped into a dark room and the world opened up to me. From that day to this one now, I have been a chaser of light." 

- Coryn Kiefer Helmken

This passion continued through college and my love for theater morphed into a love for communications. I moved to New York City, where I started my production career at NBC and later worked for the Olympics and Talent Development. After six years in Manhattan, love stepped in and brought me to New Mexico. I continued my career in movie and television production then transitioned to event production while always shooting photography on the side.

As my little family grew and my time became ever more cherished, the pull of creating on my own terms became ever stronger and I chose to focus solely on photography. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. 


Story

My

fine art wedding Photographer serving new England, New york, New mexico + Destinations Worldwide

I first stepped into a darkroom when I was 14 and I instantly Fell in love with the smell of the film, the process of developing and of course the feeling when you finally stepped back into the light, blinded for a second, but then able to see your work for the fiRSt time. I lost hours in that dark room.

For over a decade, I have mixed my unfaltering love of photography with skills learned in production and a mother's patience into a passion for capturing moments and creating images that you can feel. I AM honored and excited to share this passion with you.

I was born in Stowe, Vermont and I loved every second of growing up in the green mountains. My childhood was filled with running in fields, chasing fireflies, and skiing until sunset. I loved spending time outdoors, but I also knew from a young age that art was going to a huge part of who I was. I loved anytime I got to create and I adored the theater. 

As a luxury planner, it's important to work with photographers that not only deliver beautiful images, but also focus on the   

 Coryn is able to seamlessly become part of the couple's day due to her kind and professional manner. This sets our couples at ease and results in stunning
heartfelt images.

As a luxury planner, it's important to work with photographers that not only deliver beautiful images, but also focus on the                          . Coryn is able to seamlessly become part of the couple's day due to her kind and professional manner. This sets our couples at ease and results in stunning
heartfelt images.

client experience

—  Desiree Adams, Verve Event Co.

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Coryn has such an incredible eye for light and scenery and made our photos look so natural and               while also being incredibly professional and           . She perfectly captured the joy and excitement of our day and was the best addition to the team that made it all happen.

Coryn has such an incredible eye for light and scenery and made our photos look so natural and            while also being incredibly professional and           . She perfectly captured the joy and excitement of our day and was the best addition to the team that made it all happen.

effortless     

refined

—  Anna + Evan

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Coryn has a                        with the perfect amount of energy and excitement. She helped us feel               , which shone through in every magazine worthy image she delivered."        

Coryn has a                         with the perfect amount of energy and excitement. She helped us feel            , which shone through in every magazine worthy image she delivered."        

calming presence   

natural

—  Jessica + Colin

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AT A GLANCE

New ENgland

The Cliffs of Moher

Enneagram 3

Dirty Martinis

RAINY DAYS

Good Coffee

Family

Early Mornings

35 MM

Lazy Sundays

TRAVEL

New York City