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Oct

Elizabeth + Michael at Union Station

There is just something about the history of a St Louis icon like Union Station that evokes the feelings of a bygone era so no wonder Elizabeth + Michael chose it for their special day. With a hint of Art Deco and some really unique details, it was ...

Oct

Kelsey + Ricky at the Old Cathedral and Hilton at the Ballpark

What could be better than marrying your best friend and being surrounded by those that you love? There's pretty much nothing better and this past Saturday Kelsey + Ricky were able to do both! And watching a couple truly get to enjoy their wedding ...

Oct

Becca + Nate at Barnett on Washington

For so many of our couples their faith and family are such an important part of their wedding day and for Becca + Nate, that was definitely the centerpiece. With so many beautiful moments throughout the day and a beautiful backdrop like the Barnett ...

Oct

Meghan + Mark at the Forest Park Visitor Center

One of the most enjoyable parts of being in the wedding industry is watching each couple incorporate their own style and vision into their wedding day. So when we met Meghan and Mark and they told us about all of those special details they were ...

Oct

Ashley + Tony at Sunset Country Club

Even after all of these years Melisa and I are still amazed at how we are constantly blessed with some of the sweetest couples. And this past Saturday's couple was no exception. From start to finish Tony + Ashley have been SO enjoyable to work with ...

Sep

Ben + Emily's Houston Engagement

It's no secret that we love going where our couples are and capturing that part of their love story. For Austin that meant getting to head to Houston this past week and hit some of Emily + Ben's favorite spots around H-town area. ...

Sep

Kelly + Josh at the Sheldon

There are SO many emotions that we get to capture on wedding days from laughter to tears and everything in between! The really enjoyable part for us as photographers are watching our couples enjoy those moments with those that they're closest to and ...

Sep

JJ + Todd at the Butterfly House and Hilton Doubletree

JJ + Todd, thank you so much for letting us be a part of such a fun journey! We've loved getting to know you guys and most importantly, getting to see you truly enjoy one of the best days of your lives! XOXO, J+M© Your Story Photo + Cinema ...

Sep

Kayla + Brandi at Sqwires

One of the best parts of our jobs is that first meeting with a couple, especially when we are pretty much getting nothing accomplished but we're laughing and having a great time. That's how it went from the first moment we met Kayla + Brandi and we ...

Sep

Natalie + Andrew at Barnett on Washington

Love stories like Natalie + Andrew's are something truly special and we were so thankful that we were able to capture so many beautiful moments from their wedding day! These two truly focused on what was most important and maybe the best part, that ...

Sep

Catherine + Tom at the Chase Park Plaza

Melisa and I had the best time photographing Catherine + Tom's engagement in Louisiana earlier this year and knew after that shoot, that their wedding day would be full of lots of laughter and boy were we right! We had so many memorable moments with ...

Sep

Mark + Marlene at the Old Cathedral and Caramel Room

Every couple has a great story and Mark + Marlene are no exception. From meeting on a train in Italy to their Caramel Room Wedding in Mark's native St Louis, their love story already has enough to fill books! Thank you again for letting us be ...

Sep

Tracy + Bob's Central Library Engagement

Engagement sessions at the Central Library are always so unique and memorable and for Tracy + Bob it was the perfect backdrop to commemorate this part of their love story! And Bailey can't wait for their Fall wedding at The Shrine of St ...

Sep

Harini + Andrew at Stifel Theatre

It has been a busier than normal August and boy did we wrap it up with a bang as Harini + Andrew had a stunning wedding this past weekend at the Stifel Theatre. With so many gorgeous details and tearful moments, it was definitely a wedding that ...

Aug

Alyssa + Stephen at the Old Cathedral and Old Warson Country Club

What is better than watching a couple that have been together for 12 years commit the rest of their lives to each other in front of their closest family and friends? Fortunately for Jason and Emily, they had the pleasure of photographing ...

Aug

Danielle + Steve's TGP and SLU Engagement

Danielle + Steve wanted to have the things that are closest to them for their engagement so having a few photos with their beloved fur baby (in a tux nonetheless), one of their favorite parks, Tower Grove and of course getting to stroll around the ...

Aug

Alex + Josh's Paddle Board Engagement

2019 has defintiely been the year of really fun shoots for our studio! From mountains and beaches as backdrops to couples just enjoying doing engagement pics at home, we have seen just about everything! But even this shoot was a first for us! Paddle ...

Aug

Lizzie + Dan at Cedar Creek

Fun couples and fun weddings are seriously THE best part of what we do and we are so fortunate to have them week in and week out. And from the first time we got together with Lizzie + Dan, they made it pretty clear that plenty of fun would be had! ...

Aug

Kelley + Matt's Family Farm Wedding

There's nothing like a family farm wedding and Kelley, Matt and their families put together one amazing party! And they did most of it themselves! Just 6 months ago the entire area where the the wedding took place was just a farm field and a couple ...

Aug

Brianna + Matthew's Downtown Engagement

Brianna + Matthew wanted a simple, fun engagement session downtown and Jason gave them exactly that! Thank you two for having YS photograph these moments for you! We can't wait for your wedding day!© Your Story Photo + Cinema Please feel free ...

Aug

Lisa + Anthony's NOLA engagement

For so many of our couples, St Louis will always be home and where they're planning their weddings, but life has taken them elsewhere and many times, where they live currently is a huge part of their relationship. It's usually where they were ...

Aug

Shaun + Nick at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and Moulin Events

One of the most enjoyable parts of what we do is getting to work with couples that were in past weddings of ours. I mean what is better than getting to see the same smiling faces and knowing that we're going to give our all to make their day ...

Aug

Samantha + Patrick at Generations Riviera Maya

One of the best parts of destination weddings for us is that we get to spend more time with our couple than we usually do. And with a fun-loving couple like Samantha + Patrick, it was one of the most enjoyable destination weddings we've ever been a ...

Jul

Lauren + Ben's KC Engagement

There are fun engagement shoots and then there's engagement shoots with Lauren + Ben! We always have a great time with our couples but when Ben told Austin he had a couple of things up his sleeve, he wasn't kidding! They even got their dog, Batman ...

Jul

Ashley + Josh at the Old Cathedral and NEO

If you ever have the chance to meet Ashley + Josh you will most certainly walk away with new friends! They're just those kind of people. So it was no surprise to us to see them truly soaking up their wedding day with a couple hundred of their ...

Jul

Liz + Greg at Crow Creek Mine

5 days later and I am still trying to wrap my mind around Elizabeth + Greg's wedding day. When you see two people whose love is so infectious that it affects everyone they come in contact with, it's really hard to put it all into words. Add in a ...

Jul

Lizzie + Dan's Engagement

Lizzie + Dan are proof that you don't have to have a long drawn out engagement shoot in order to have a good time! And of course with Austin capturing it all, they definitely captured some beautiful moments together! © Your Story Photo + ...

Jul

Emily + Cole at the Conservatory

Weddings like Cole + Emily's always remind us why we started photographing love stories over a decade ago. These two are so head over heels in love and they wanted a simple celebration with their closest friends which made for such an enjoyable, ...

Jul

Abby + Chad's St Charles Engagement

An engagement shoot that ends at Sugarfire?? Yes please!! Seriously though, thank you so much for having us along this journey, Abby + Chad! We can't wait for your wedding and with Bailey behind the camera, you two will have some beautiful images to ...