congratulations on your engagement!
Wedding photography is so much more than images, it is a real and big part of your wedding day story, and the journey leading up to your big day! I consider it a true honor to be welcomed into the lives of my clients-turned-friends, to learn your love story and tell it in the best way I know how, to share in your joy, and to celebrate alongside of you as you guys make this amazing marriage commitment!
Your wedding day story
let me tell it for you, and be there to celebrate alongside you!
The Approach
My overall philosophy when it comes to wedding photography is that first, I strive to make this one aspect of planning a wedding as easy and as simple as possible. Photography is so much more than just images, it is a real part of your day. And not only do you deserve beautiful images, you deserve an amazing photography experience.
From getting to know you via an in-person consult or a video-call, to sealing the deal and moving forward. From your engagement session to your wedding day prep, all the way up to - and through - your big day!
All of these moments and the spaces in between are so much more than a business transaction to me!
The Experience
No stiff poses, no saying ‘cheese’...I’m just a fly on a wall (or a tree branch), prepared (when it’s needed!) to give solid guidance, encouragement, and movement-based prompts, and ready to photograph you guys as you bear-hug in the woods, frolick in a field, and giggle like the lovebirds that you are on your big day. I don’t need you to worry about where your hand goes — I just want you guys to touch each other as much as possible!
Aside from just a few traditional smile-at-the-camera shots (for Grandma, of course!) my focus is you guys, your love and the real moments you share together!
The Investment
The Love Story Collections for wedding photography range from elopements to all-inclusive options.
Wedding Photography Collections - starting at $5,000
* Three custom collection options to choose from — all include:
— A complimentary engagement session
— A minimum of 8 hours wedding coverage
— Custom photography timeline
— Plus sooo much more!Full Wedding Weekend Collection - starting at $9,000
* For those who want all the bells + whistles for their whole wedding weekend!
Complimentary engagement session also within this collection!
Including photo coverage of:
— The evening before the I Do’s (think: your last day as engaged, savor the moments before the I Do’s in a couples session) // Or, your rehearsal and/or rehearsal dinner
— Your complete wedding day!!
— And, the day-after (think: the morning after brunch with fam+friends, OR the morning after “We woke up married” vibes of the two of you in your hotel room or elsewhere
— Plus, seriously sooo much more!Destination Wedding Photography Collections - starting at $7,000
* For those dreamy weddings beyond Missouri + Kansas. Travel included to certain destinations.Collections also available for small intimate weddings & elopements
* For local and nearby within the Midwest region.
Excited to get started!?
and see if we are a great fit!
ENGAGEMENT + ANNIVERSARY SESSIONS
You just got engaged, your anniversary is coming up, or you just want a good excuse to snuggle your sweetheart in a field of tall grass surrounded by warm gorgeous sunlight. You want to wander around hand in hand while laughing and remembering your journey together this far in life, and all the days to come. Carefree, laid-back, some fun movement and a whole lot of laughing. A couples session is about a milestone, or for no reason at all!
Couples sessions begin at $600
Included in all couples sessions:
- up to 2 hours
- high-resolution AND web-resolution digital photos
- personal print release
- online gallery with free downloads
*custom albums, as well as print & product options also available!
MATERNITY + FAMILY
You and your person are expecting baby #1 (or baby #4, who knows!) and you want this sweet chapter documented. Maybe you already have a little or a few littles, and you want some family memories documented. Regardless of the situation — maternity + family sessions are approached with one word in mind — carefree. Let the kids be kids! Tickle their bellies in a field of wildflowers, let them play in the creek, everyone involved just having fun with it!
** Maternity and Family Sessions are reserved only for past clients, and both have limited availability.
These sessions begin at $575
Included in all maternity + family sessions:
- up to 1 hour coverage
- high-resolution AND web-resolution digital photos
- personal print release
- online gallery with free downloads
* print & product options also available!
GRADS + SENIORS
You are on the brink of a big life moment — and you want photos that look and feel like yourself and that just so happen to be fun to create… You’ve come to the right place!!
Grad and senior photo sessions are so important and are meant to document (and celebrate!) this beautiful chapter of your life — the sweet spot transition between being a teen, and a full blown adult. Let’s create some magic together!
These sessions begin at $500
Included in all grad/senior sessions:
- up to 1.5 hour coverage
- up to 3 outfits
- high-resolution AND web-resolution digital photos
- personal print release
- online gallery with free downloads
*custom albums, as well as print & product options also available!
I’m here to chat about all the things!
take home your first family heirlooms
with custom engagement and wedding albums
Those albums up there? — I’M OBSESSED WITH THEM (and you will be too!)
Know that these options exist for you whether you are doing a big wedding, a small wedding, an elopement…or just want an album of your gorgeous engagement photos! #endlessoptions
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