What does a wedding photographer like you cost in Kansas City?

Most couples should expect to invest between $9,700–$12,000 based on the amount of photographers, my experience, hours of coverage,and the high end quality of the images .

Do you shoot film and digital wedding photography?

Yes — I blend both film and digital photography to create a dynamic wedding gallery that is both editorial, but also documentary style.

What is included in a luxury wedding photography package?

My collections range between 10-12 hours of wedding day coverage, a second photographer, a complimentary engagement session, assistance in timeline planning with planner, and both film and digital images. You can add on rehersal dinner coverage, or extra hours.

How far in advance should I book you for my Kansas City wedding?

Most couples book me as their wedding photographer 9–18 months in advance, especially for Kansas City peak seasons which are April - June, and September - November

Do you travel for weddings outside of Kansas City?

Yes — I am based in Kansas City, Missouri but travel frequently for destination weddings across the United States and internationally.

What is documentary style wedding photography?

Documentary style wedding photography focuses on capturing real, unscripted moments as they naturally unfold, preserving the genuine emotion and experience of the wedding day. Documentary photography also has that 90's nostalgic feel that gives the day a more emotional feel.

What is editorial wedding photography?

Editorial wedding photography blends intentional composition with a fashion-inspired approach, focusing on design, styling, and elevated imagery while still feeling natural.

How many photos do you deliver from a wedding?

Most couples receive between 1,000–1,500 professionally edited images, depending on the length of coverage and size of the wedding.

Ana and Hunter | Kansas City Newborn Photography | Overland Park, Kansas

Jan 13

Written By Emma Johnson

There’s something incredibly special about photographing couples through multiple chapters of their lives. Three years ago, I had the honor of photographing Ana and Hunter’s wedding outside of Kansas City, at the lovely Bourgmonth winery in Bucyrus, Kansas. Returning to their home to document their newborn session felt like such a meaningful full-circle moment.

As a Kansas City newborn photographer, I love the quiet intimacy that comes with newborn sessions at home. Instead of rushing through poses, we were able to slow down and work with the natural light throughout their space, allowing the session to be relaxed and the images to be authentic.

A Kansas City In-Home Newborn Session

Ana and Hunter’s home created the perfect setting for documenting these early days with their new baby. We focused on simple, natural interactions: soft cuddles on the couch, more snuggly moments in the nursery, and the gentle way new parents play with those little baby hands and feet. These are the moments that truly tell the story of early parenthood.

Capturing the First Chapter of a New Family

Lifestyle newborn photography is less about perfection and more about emotion. As a Kansas City family and newborn photographer, my goal is always to preserve the feeling of this fleeting season — the calm, the excitement, and the deep love that fills a home when a new member of the family arrives.

Watching Ana and Hunter step into this new chapter together was such a privilege to document. Seeing couples grow from newlyweds into parents is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.