Moments that matter, captured beautifully.

Meet Kristen.

I believe the most meaningful photographs aren’t just posed — they’re felt.

The laughter that bubbles up unexpectedly.
The quiet confidence before a new chapter begins.
The way your family fits together right now — exactly as you are.

Whether we’re capturing a growing family, a graduating senior, launching a business, or a new season in your life, my goal is always the same: to create images that feel effortless, natural, and timeless.

Because the moments that matter today become the memories you’ll treasure tomorrow.

Lifestyle Photographer

Columbus, Ohio

A couple sitting in a field of wildflowers, lovingly holding a baby wrapped in a pink blanket and wearing a white bow hat.
A couple embracing while holding a wedding bouquet featuring red, pink, and orange flowers, and greenery.
Bride in wedding dress and groom in tuxedo standing in front of a rustic green wooden door, outdoor setting.
Man wearing sunglasses and brown suit posing with child in bow tie through wooden window.
A couple sitting on a kitchen floor, embracing and smiling at each other, wearing casual outfits.
Baby lying on a lace blanket, wearing a mauve onesie, smiling.
Bride sitting in a classic blue car, wearing a white gown with a long veil, holding a bouquet. A man in a gray suit stands outside, leaning on the open car door, on a rooftop parking lot with a cityscape in the background.

Storytelling

Your session should be an experience, a special memory you look back on for years to come.

Three women posing in front of a garage door, wearing hats, t-shirts, and boots.
Woman with headscarf holding American Cowboys book on a couch.
Child peeking through a wicker chair
Smiling woman sitting on a white couch, wearing a black shirt and gold necklace, with a plant in the background.
Teen playing acoustic guitar outdoors near a lake, wearing a hoodie and fleece jacket, with trees in the background.
Three women wearing wide-brimmed hats and casual outfits, posing playfully in front of a textured wall.
A man sitting on the floor in a minimalistic room with white walls and a wooden floor. He is leaning against the wall, wearing a beige shirt and a blue cap. A brown leather chair and part of a cushion are visible in the foreground.
A couple lying on a sandy beach, with the woman in front wearing a black tank top and blue jeans, and the man behind her wearing khaki pants. They are both relaxed, enjoying their time on the beach.
Three people laying back on a Jeep at sunset in a field.
A toddler with blond hair sitting on a vintage armchair with cow print upholstery, wearing denim overalls and cowboy boots.
Woman wearing a beige hat with leopard print band, white crop top, denim shorts, and gold jewelry.

Kristen Nester Photography offers the following services:

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Woman in a hat sitting in a chair outdoors, holding a camera, surrounded by lush greenery.

Kristen Nester is a Central Ohio Lifestyle Photographer, serving the Columbus Metro Area: Westerville, Galena, Gahanna, Blacklick, Delaware, Sunbury, New Albany, Hilliard, Powell, Upper Arlington, Grove City, Dublin, Bexley, Granville, Grandview, Lewis Center, Downtown Columbus, Johnstown, Worthington.