We're so excited to get to work with you!
And we want to make your experience with us
as easy and enjoyable as possible. We're only a
phone call or e-mail away if you need input on
anything, but we hope the details below will also
help you make the most of your wedding collection.
We're so excited to get to work with you!
And we want to make your experience
with us as easy and enjoyable as possible.
We're only a phone call or e-mail away
if you need input on anything, but we hope
the details below will also help you make
the most of your wedding collection.
BENEFITS OF BOOKING US FOR BOTH
...
MORE BANG
FOR YOUR BUCK.
Why settle for photos alone when you can have video at no additional cost? We aim to give our clients the best value for their investment.
CONSISTENCY
IN STYLE.
We bring the same creative sensibilities to all the products we create, so you can expect your photo + film collection to have a cohesive look.
SIMPLICITY
IN PLANNING.
Having a single team in charge of both services means one less vendor to find and to include in your planning process. (And, of course, to pay!)
SEAMLESS SERVICE
ON YOUR WEDDING DAY.
We've fine-tuned working together. With all the cameras involved in shooting photos + videos, that familiarity means cleaner footage for you.
MULTIPLE PRODUCTS
TO PORTRAY YOUR MEMORIES.
We've said it before, but it bears repeating: Having your big day curated in more than one way gives you that much more of it to keep.
AN UNUSUALLY
AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY.
Typically, hiring high-quality photo + video teams would cost twice as much. But we've streamlined our efforts to pass savings on to you.
with a photo session.
with a photo session.
...
stay on the subtle side.
This doesn't mean only neutrals are an option – just that neons and other super bold colors can dominate and be distracting.
let you move comfortably.
You'll be in different positions during your session, so you'll need outfits that accommodate that without requiring constant adjustment.
This is especially true of stripes, which can look distorted in images sized for the Internet. To be safe, it's best to avoid any busy prints.
elevates your images.
To strike a balance, some couples start the session dressed formally and then change partway through into something more casual (or vice-versa).
matching too much.
For example: Pink and navy go great together, so a girl in pink a guy in navy is a good look (and better than, say, both in jeans and white shirts).
picture in mind.
If you’re planning an outfit change, keeping some consistency in color or style helps maintain a cohesive look in your image collection.
{5200 Wornall Road, KCMO}†
Has a rose garden with stone columns and a fountain, bridges overlooking a pond, plenty of trees and open green space.
{2 Memorial Dr., KCMO}
Part of the World War I Museum. Beautiful architecture, views of the KC skyline and Union Station, trees and green space.
{4525 Oak St., KCMO}
Features the museum itself, outdoor sculptures, tree-lined walkways, a reflecting pool, trees and green space.
{47th St. & J.C. Nichols Pkwy., KCMO}
One of the best known fountains in KC. Adjoins Mill Creek Park, which has views of the Country Club Plaza.
{20 E. Fifth St., KCMO}
A historic area with an urban look, as well as a small park, brick streets, a skyline view and an ornate "City Market" sign.
An urban setting with views of City Hall and other skyline staples, the TWA rocket and the Kauffman Center.
{50 E. 13th St., KCMO}
This downtown entertainment and retail district offers a modern urban vibe and a variety of backdrops.
Nearby Northland parks. Gorman has the only KC fountain that runs year-round. Penguin has a bridge and tree-lined trail.
{N.W. PLATTE & N.W. VALLEY VIEW}
This waterfall in Riverside is part of a park that also features a tree-lined path that's part of the Riverside trail system.
{17201 PARADESIAN, SMITHVILLE, MO}*
Just 20 minutes from downtown KC, this lake is a great option for anyone wanting a pretty body of water in their pictures.
{104 MAIN ST., PARKVILLE, MO}*
Set in the bluffs above the Missouri River, this quaint downtown includes English Landing Park on the banks of the river.
Set in the bluffs above the Missouri River, this quaint downtown includes English Landing Park on the banks of the river.
{1901 N.W. BLUE, UNITY VILLAGE, MO}†
Features Mediterranean architecture, fountains and a rose garden, a nature trail and stone bridges and buildings.
{13 S.E. THIRD ST., LEE'S SUMMIT, MO}
A historic area with a quaint, small-town look. It has numerous storefronts, a lot of brick and a still-operational train depot.
{1401 N.W. PARK, BLUE SPRINGS, MO}
A conservation area featuring wooded areas with walking trails, as well as open areas with prairie grass.
{E. RED BRIDGE ROAD, KCMO}
Features a historic bridge where couples attach "love locks" (padlocks), as well as some surrounding trails and green space.
Modeled after Old World European charm, this shopping center is a nice photo spot (although crowds can create a challenge).
Modeled after Old World European charm, this shopping center is a nice photo spot (although crowds can create a challenge).
Just off the Plaza, this park includes the J.C. Nichols Fountain as well as some green space and walking trails.
A great option for indoor photos. Has nice architecture as well as interesting walkways between buildings.
A great option for indoor photos. Has nice architecture as well as interesting walkways between buildings.
Known for its unique architecture as well as for a multicolored exterior wall that's a popular site for photos.
Known for its unique architecture as well as for a multicolored exterior wall that's a popular site for photos.
This quaint downtown area is set in rolling hills and features historic buildings housing local businesses and boutiques.
This quaint downtown area is set in rolling hills and features historic buildings housing local businesses and boutiques.
A historic bridge and the area around it, which still shows its industrial past through old brick buildings.
A historic bridge and the area around it, which still shows its industrial past through old brick buildings.
Features almost 3 miles of nature trails. Depending on rainfall amounts, it sometimes also has waterfalls.
Features almost 3 miles of nature trails. Depending on rainfall amounts, it sometimes also has waterfalls.
{21999 E. OLD BLUE MILLS ROAD}
This trail system in Independence, Missouri, has wooded areas, prairie grass and views of the Little Blue River.
Location names link to sessions and wedding portraits shot there. Just click to check them out!
{Topeka area}
{Kansas City area}
{3650 S.E. West Edge, Topeka, KS}*
The Ted Ensley Gardens are a popular photo spot here and offer landscaping and bridges, as well as views of the water.
{635 S.W. Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS}*
Has a rose garden and an adjoining pond area surrounded by a stone pathway and a stone bridge.
Has historic buildings like a Victorian mansion, a general store, a schoolhouse and a train depot. Also nice landscaping.
{300 S.W. 10th St., Topeka, KS}*
Features the building (with steps, columns, tunnels, etc.) as well as nicely landscaped grounds and pathways.
{515 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS}*
This area offers the look of a historic business district, as well as alleys with a less polished, urban vibe.
{1700 S.W. College Ave., Topeka, KS}*
{1 S.W. Cedar Crest, Topeka, KS}*
Has a variety of buildings and landscaping. The area around White Concert Hall is nice and easily accessible.
The land around the governor's mansion has prairie grass as well as tree-lined paths, ponds and wooded nature trails.
{6425 S.W. Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS}*
Has the museum as well as a stone building and a one-room schoolhouse on its grounds. Also prairie grass and trails.
The Potter Lake and campanile areas are popular, as are the Chi Omega fountain, Jayhawk Boulevard and Allen Fieldhouse.
{1141 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS}*
This park at the south end of Mass Street has a garden and gazebo. Mass Street has many eclectic storefronts and alleyways.
add-on options
The engagement session included in your wedding collection is one hour. This timeframe generally allows for up to two locations within about 10 minutes of each other, as well as an outfit change if desired.
However, if this isn't enough time for all you're hoping to fit in your session, it's always an option to purchase additional time at a rate of $125 per half-hour. That extra time can accommodate an additional location and/or extra travel time, as well as an additional outfit change. There's no limit to how much extra coverage you can buy. In terms of image count, you can expect each additional half-hour to produce a minimum of 25 edited images (on top of the 50 promised for the base one-hour session).
If you're unsure of how much time you might need, don't hesitate to ask!
Your engagement session is an opportunity to document this exciting time in your life and to celebrate the milestone ahead of you! You may be a little nervous about getting in front of the camera, but don't worry – we'll make you look like a natural. And these tips might help you, too:
Your engagement session is an opportunity to document this exciting time in your life and to celebrate the milestone ahead of you! You may be a little nervous about getting in front of the camera, but don't worry – we'll make you look like a natural. And these tips might help you, too:
Part of the World War I Museum. Offers beautiful architecture, views of the KC skyline and Union Station, and some trees and green space.
One of the best known fountains in KC. Adjoins Mill Creek Park, which has views of the Country Club Plaza.
A historic area with an urban look and diverse buildings, as well as a small park, brick streets, a skyline view and an ornate "City Market" sign.
An urban district with cool buildings and alleyways, views of City Hall and other skyline staples, the TWA rocket and the Kauffman Center.
This downtown entertainment and retail district offers a modern urban vibe and a variety of backdrops.
{47th st. & Broadway blvd., kcmo}
{West 43rd St. & Broadway, KcMO]
{30 W. Pershing Road, Kcmo}†
{5801 W. 135th, Overland Park, KS}*
(123 Main St., Weston, MO)*
Nearby Northland parks. Gorman has the only KC fountain that runs year-round. Penguin has a bridge and tree-lined trail.
This waterfall in Riverside is part of a park that also features a tree-lined path that's part of the Riverside trail system.
Features Mediterranean architecture, fountains and a rose garden, as well as a nature trail and stone bridges and buildings.
A conservation area featuring wooded areas with walking trails, as well as open areas with prairie grass. A truly wilderness-like setting.
Location names link to sessions and wedding portraits shot there. Just click to check them out!
{9053 Monticello, Lenexa, KS}*
[7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Ks]*
{100-198 E. 12 St., Parkville, MO}*
The Ted Ensley Gardens are a popular photo spot at the lake and offer landscaping, bridges and other structures, as well as views of the water.
The rose garden and adjoining pond area are picturesque. There's also a stone pathway and a stone bridge located at the pond.
Offers historic buildings including a Victorian mansion, a general store, a schoolhouse and a train depot. Also has nicely landscaped areas.
Features the building (with steps, columns, tunnels, etc.) as well as nicely landscaped grounds and well-kept pathways.
{1450 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS}*
{5840 SE Croco Road, Berryton, Kansas}*†
{24154 Stillwell road, Lawrence, KS}*†
This area of Kansas Avenue offers the look of a historic business district. Alleys behind the businesses have a less polished, urban vibe.
This farm offers sunflower fields open to the public. The flowers generally bloom in August and/or September.
This farm offers sunflower fields open to the public. The flowers generally bloom in August and/or September.
* A travel fee may apply for locations more than an hour (roundtrip) from us for engagement sessions. (No wedding-day travel fee applies unless noted in your contract.)
† Location charges a fee or requests a donation for photography.
This farm offers sunflower fields open to the public. The flowers generally bloom in August and/or September.
This farm offers sunflower fields open to the public. The flowers generally bloom in August and/or September.
This trail system in Independence, Missouri, features wooded areas, prairie grass and views of its namesake, the Little Blue River.
This famous memorial to local Indian tribes sits high on a hill overlooking the Kansas City skyline.
This famous memorial to local Indian tribes sits high on a hill overlooking the Kansas City skyline.
Offers a unique dam and spillway, as well as several miles of trails through open grass and wooded areas.
* A travel fee may apply for locations more than an hour (roundtrip) from us for engagement sessions. (No wedding-day travel fee applies unless noted in your contract.)
† Location charges a fee or requests a donation for photography.
A 1,600-acre park featuring a scenic lake, as well as grassy and wooded areas and nature trails.
Has a variety of buildings and landscaping. The area around White Concert Hall and Garvey Fine Arts Center is nice and easily accessible.
The land around the Kansas governor's mansion has prairie grass as well as tree-lined paths, small ponds and wooded nature trails.
Has the museum as well as a stone building and a one-room schoolhouse on its grounds. Also prairie grass and nature trails.
The Potter Lake and campanile areas are popular photo spots, as are the Chi Omega fountain, Jayhawk Boulevard and Allen Fieldhouse.
This park at the south end of Mass Street has a garden area and large gazebo. Mass Street has many eclectic storefronts and alleyways.
close
TOWARD A SMOOTH DAY.
About a month before your big day, you'll receive an info packet
and questionnaire from us for collecting all the details we need regarding your wedding timeline. The information below may come in handy as you're finalizing your plans and providing the information we ask from you:
About a month before your big day, you'll receive an info packet and questionnaire from us for collecting all the details we need regarding your wedding timeline. The information below may come in handy as you're finalizing your plans and providing the information we ask from you:
...
Preparation and detail photos (dresses, shoes, jewelry, etc. before they're put on, as well as photos of the venue itself, if you're getting ready at that location).
First look and portraits (bride and groom, bridal party and family), with an aim to finish half an hour before the ceremony, so you have a chance to relax!
Ceremony possibly followed by family photos. For a full Catholic Mass, this timeframe needs to be an hour and a half to do family photos after the ceremony.
Reception. We'll photograph all the events you want captured, and if time allows and you want, we can also take some bride-and-groom sunset portraits.
Preparation and detail photos (dresses, shoes, jewelry, etc. before they're put on, as well as photos of the venue itself, if you're getting ready at that location).
First look and portraits (bride and groom, bridal party and family), with an aim to finish half an hour before the ceremony, so you have a chance to relax!
Ceremony possibly followed by family photos. For a full Catholic Mass, this timeframe needs to be an hour and a half to do family photos after the ceremony.
Reception. We'll photograph all the events you want captured, and if time allows and you want, we can also take some bride-and-groom sunset portraits.
Preparation and detail photos (dresses, shoes, jewelry, etc. before they're put on, as well as photos of the venue itself, if you're getting ready at that location).
First look and portraits (bride and groom, bridal party and family), with an aim to finish half an hour before the ceremony, so you have a chance to relax!
Ceremony possibly followed by family photos. For a full Catholic Mass, this timeframe needs to be an hour and a half to do family photos after the ceremony.
Reception. We'll photograph all the events you want captured, and if time allows and you want, we can also take some bride-and-groom sunset portraits.
...
• These sample timelines aren't meant to suggest specific times for your day's events, but rather to show the approximate division of time we've found works well. We encourage sticking to our suggested time allotments as much as possible to produce a well-rounded photo collection. The questionnaire we send you will include a timeline section similar to those listed here, with spaces for you to fill in your specific details.
• These sample timelines assume that you're planning a first look and that all activities will happen at (or near) the same location, without any substantial break between the ceremony and reception. If any of your details differ from these and you need a modified template to work from, feel free to get in touch (We do have a variety of timelines but for simplicity's sake have featured only the most commonly used here).
• A lot more goes into planning your day than just these timeline details – and the info packet we'll provide in the weeks before your wedding is much more exhaustive. We don't want to overwhelm you with too much information too soon, but if you're at the point of thinking about locations for portraits, making a family photo list or otherwise getting into the nitty-gritty of your day, feel free to request your questionnaire early.
• These sample timelines aren't meant to suggest specific times for your day's events, but rather to show the approximate division of time we've found works well. We encourage sticking to our suggested time allotments as much as possible to produce a well-rounded photo collection. The questionnaire we send you will include a timeline section similar to those listed here, with spaces for you to fill in your specific details.
• These sample timelines assume that you're planning a first look and that all activities will happen at (or near) the same location, without any substantial break between the ceremony and reception. If any of your details differ from these and you need a modified template to work from, feel free to get in touch (We do have a variety of timelines but for simplicity's sake have featured only the most commonly used here).
• A lot more goes into planning your day than just these timeline details – and the info packet we'll provide in the weeks before your wedding is much more exhaustive. We don't want to overwhelm you with too much information too soon, but if you're at the point of thinking about locations for portraits, making a family photo list or otherwise getting into the nitty-gritty of your day, feel free to request your questionnaire early.
close
a shared video vision.
When it comes to your highlight film, we want you to feel you can trust us to make the most of the raw footage we gather on your wedding day.
But we're open to taking cues from you on what you hope for your film and will do our best to accommodate those preferences.
...
If you'd like to select the music that accompanies your film, we'd love your input! You're welcome to choose songs available through FyrFly that fit your taste. Our paid membership to this licensing service covers the cost of many tracks; however, most mainstream music comes with an additional $25 fee, which we ask clients to cover if it applies to their song choice. We also ask for a selection of two songs, including one instrumental, to ensure we have enough to run the length of the film as well as some variety to work with when piecing everything together. (A popular dance track might be perfect for reception footage, for example, but won't necessarily seem as appropriate paired with emotional moments from the ceremony.)
We aim to feature audio in highlight films that is powerful in telling a piece of the couple's story. Personalized vows are perfect for this and often are our go-to when the bride and groom choose to incorporate those into their day – but not every couple does. Thus, we sometimes make use of audio from ceremony officiants or reception toast-givers (or from a mix of sources, depending on what fits the narrative and length of the film). All this to say: A number of options exist when it comes to incorporating audio from your wedding day, and you're welcome to let us know if you have an opinion on what pieces go into your film. We may suggest an alternative if we end up with other audio that's particularly powerful, but we'll aim to prioritize your preference.
If you want to give input on the previous two points, please e-mail that to us at least two weeks before your wedding. This will ensure we have time to correspond about it with you and to do any necessary fine-tuning before your big day, so we're ready to get to work on your film immediately afterward. Managing our workload and meeting deadlines requires sticking to a schedule, so we appreciate you taking time to provide your input prior to your wedding – even though we realize how much you have on your plate as you wrap up your plans! But we hope you'll find the extra effort worth it when you have a highlight film delivered to you within weeks that lets you relive your wedding and experience it alongside the components you picked..
...
No problem! It's perfectly fine to leave all the details of your highlight film to our discretion. We just want you to know the option to collaborate on these points is available, if you're so inclined.
When it comes to your highlight film, we want you to feel you can trust us to make the most of the raw footage we gather on your wedding day. But we're open to taking cues from you on what you hope for your film and will do our best to accommodate those preferences.
If you want to give input on the previous two points, please e-mail that to us at least two weeks before your wedding. This will ensure we have time to correspond about it with you and to do any necessary fine-tuning before your big day, so we're ready to get to work on your film immediately afterward. Managing our workload and meeting deadlines requires sticking to a schedule, so we appreciate you taking time to provide your input prior to your wedding – even though we realize how much you have on your plate as you wrap up your plans! But we hope you'll find the extra effort worth it when you have a highlight film delivered to you within weeks that lets you relive your wedding and experience it alongside the components you picked for this presentation.
No problem! It's perfectly fine to leave all the details of your highlight film to our discretion.
We just want you to know the option to collaborate on these points is available, if you're so inclined.
close
a stunning printed product.
ONLY IN DIGITAL FORM.
a stunning printed product.
Your photos shouldn't live only on a flash drive. We love helping clients curate their favorites, and our albums are a stunning way to showcase those memories!
...
These flush-mount, lay-flat albums contain thick, rigid pages with stain-resistant, fine-photo surfaces. They are printed in high-density color by a professional lab. Our signature cover is a textured hard-back featuring a photo, and our signature book is an 11x8-inch, portrait orientation. (You're welcome to select landscape orientation or a 10x10-inch album instead.)
You will receive access to a folder for sharing digital copies of the images you select for your album. You can also indicate whether you’d like all the photos to be featured in their original (color) form or would like some black-and-whites in the mix, as well. Once complete, you will receive a digital draft to review and to make modification requests before the book goes to print.
We also offer gift albums, which are smaller (6.25x8-inch) versions of the full-sized client albums and are great for giving to parents or anyone else who might like a beautiful printed product showcasing your wedding day! These are $200 and can be purchased before or after your wedding. (They are available only as an addition to a full-sized album, not as an alternative to it.)
