Small & Intimate Wedding Photography in St. Louis
Small weddings have a different energy.
They’re quieter. Slower. More intentional. Whether you’re planning a backyard celebration with your closest people or a micro wedding that skips the traditions and keeps the meaning, these days deserve to be documented with the same care as any full scale wedding.
My approach is simple. Honest storytelling, gentle guidance, and images that feel like you every time you look back.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This experience is designed for couples who…
Are planning a small, micro, or intimate wedding (usually under 75 guests)
Want real moments over stiff poses
Care about how their day feels, not just how it looks
Might be hosting at home, in a backyard, or at a meaningful small venue
Prefer connection over chaos
Want photography that feels cinematic but still true to life
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Why small weddings create deeper memories (and better photos)
Smaller guest counts change everything.
You actually get to talk to everyone. You feel present instead of rushed. There’s room to breathe, laugh, cry, and soak it in.
From a photography perspective, small weddings allow space for real emotion. Longer hugs. Quieter moments. Genuine reactions. The kind you don’t stage.
These are the days where grandparents linger. Where parents tear up during vows. Where your friends become family and the timeline doesn’t run your life.
That’s what I document.
Want a deeper look at timelines, backyard logistics, and what to prioritize when planning an intimate celebration? You can start with my full small wedding planning guide here.
Backyard and micro weddings are kind of my favorite
Backyard weddings especially carry so much meaning. They’re personal. Familiar. Full of history.
But they also come with unique logistics. Lighting shifts faster. Ceremony locations matter. Clutter shows up in photos. Sunset waits for no one.
I help couples navigate all of that quietly in the background so your day stays relaxed while your photos stay beautiful.
What it’s like to work together
Guidance when you need it, space when you don’t
Help building a realistic timeline
Calm direction during portraits
Candid moments everywhere else
A focus on connection over perfection
Most couples tell me they felt surprisingly comfortable in front of the camera. That’s intentional. I keep things moving, give simple prompts, and let moments unfold naturally.
You don’t need to perform. You just need to show up.
Small wedding collections
Starting at $2,400
Because intimate weddings vary so much, collections are designed to stay flexible.
Most couples choose between short day coverage or storytelling coverage depending on how their day flows.
Typical coverage includes:
Not sure how many hours you need? I walk through that with every couple.
Backyard and micro weddings are kind of my favorite
Backyard weddings especially carry so much meaning. They’re personal. Familiar. Full of history.
But they also come with unique logistics. Lighting shifts faster. Ceremony locations matter. Clutter shows up in photos. Sunset waits for no one.
I help couples navigate all of that quietly in the background so your day stays relaxed while your photos stay beautiful.
Planning something small but meaningful?
If you’re dreaming up a backyard celebration, micro wedding, or intimate day that focuses on connection over tradition, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.
Most couples start with a quick call to walk through their day and see what coverage makes sense.
Not ready for a call yet? Reach out here or explore short wedding collections.
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