Custom Wedding Photography built around your story not a template.

From intimate elopements to luxury weekend celebrations…
everything we photograph is shaped around who you are as a couple, not who Pinterest says you should be.

No stiff posing. No AI edits.
Just honest emotion documented in film + digital so every moment feels real.

OUR MISSION

Real moments deserve real art.

We believe photography should feel like you, your energy, your chemistry, your chaos, your softness.
This isn’t “smile here” or “tilt your head that way.”
This is presence, connection, and story… captured with intention.

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Custom Wedding Collections

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Custom pricing doesn’t mean “expensive.”
It means you only pay for what matters most to you.

Most couples are shocked how easy it is to build a collection that fits their day and their budget.
Every wedding is different — and every couple values different things.

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So instead of forcing you into a box…
we build your collection around:

  • your timeline
  • your locations
  • your priorities
  • the moments you cannot afford to miss

Everything else? We shape it around your vision.

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Custom pricing doesn’t mean “expensive.”
It means you only pay for what matters most to you.

Most couples are shocked how easy it is to build a collection that fits their day and their budget.
Every wedding is different — and every couple values different things.

So instead of forcing you into a box…
we build your collection around:

  • your timeline
  • your locations
  • your priorities
  • the moments you cannot afford to miss

Everything else? We shape it around your vision.

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Because here’s the truth:

  • The DJ is gone in 6 hours.
  • The flowers wilt within days.
  • The dress gets boxed.

Your photos are the only part of your wedding that becomes more valuable with time.

This is why who you choose matters.

Here’s What’s Included

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Full Day Wedding Collection

(starting at $4,550 – ranges $4,500 – $8,500 with flexible payment plans)

For the couple who wants every heartbeat of their day preserved.

Cinderella’s glass slipper didn’t fit everyone—it was custom-made.
This collection is the same: built around you, your timeline, and your people.
Our goal? Make sure nothing that matters slips by unseen.

What’s included:

  • Full-day wedding coverage (customized hours)
  • Two-photographer team (McKinley + Megan)
  • Personalized timeline consultation
  • 72-hour sneak peeks (because waiting is the worst)
  • High-resolution digital gallery for easy download & sharing
  • Hand-edited, AI-free images that feel like you
  • Complimentary wedding planning guide
  • Optional heirloom album design

Cinematic storytelling shot in film + digital to give your gallery depth and texture.

US Wedding & Elopement Package

For couples who crave more time together and less chaos.

Elopements are about intention — trading crowds for connection.
This experience slows time down so you can actually feel it all.

  • Full-Day Wedding Coverage
  • Second Photographer
  • Engagement Session
  • Timeline Assistance
  • Sneak Peeks
  • High-Resolution Digital Files
  • Private Online Gallery
  • Heirloom Albums
  • Wedding Planning Guide
  • Travel fees included
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International Wedding & Elopement Package

Going abroad and need someone close to home to capture your big day?

We are passport ready and will guide you on this exciting experience. Let’s capture love in this epic world.

  • Full-Day Wedding Coverage
  • Multi Day Coverage
  • Second Photographer
  • Engagement Session
  • Timeline Assistance
  • 2-Day Sneak Peeks
  • High-Resolution Digital Files
  • Private Online Gallery
  • Heirloom Albums
  • Wedding Planning Guide
  • Travel fees included
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Why couples choose McKinley G Photography


Because this isn’t about trends, it’s about legacy.

Because your gallery will gain value every year.

Because we only take a limited number of weddings annually to give every couple our full creative attention.

No-AI Promise: Every image is hand-edited by McKinley, not software.
Your love deserves an artist’s eye, not an algorithm.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Let’s Talk About Your Day

CONTACT US

Your once-in-a-lifetime experience starts here.

You’ve seen the photos. You’ve imagined the day.
Now it’s time to make it real.
We don’t do high-pressure sales or awkward pitches, just a genuine conversation about your story, your vision, and what matters most.
It’s our job to take the stress off your plate and help you build something unforgettable.

What happens next:

  • Fill out the short form below (takes about a minute).
  • We’ll reach out personally within 24 hours.
  • Together, we’ll create a collection that fits your day, perfectly.

We take a limited number of weddings each year to keep the experience intentional.

Now booking 2026 weddings + elopements. Dates fill quickly, reach out early to secure your weekend.

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MY JOURNEY

SERVING ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, AND ELOPEMENTS WORLDWIDE.

Of course! We want to create something that fits you and your unique day.

Just about everything you would need to cover your wedding day start to finish see the collection above.

We love offering both. It gives you something modern and sharp and something soft and nostalgic.

Absolutely! We are passport ready but love our states and the beauty they provide as well, sea to shiny sea.

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