BLOG - Your Story Photo + Cinema

Jul

Megan + Peter's Jackson, Wyoming Wedding

When we spoke to Megan a year ago, we were over the moon thinking of the possibilities of shooting her and Peter's wedding with the Grand Tetons as one of the backdrops for their wedding day! Fast forward a year and as our world looks so ...

Feb

Emily + Tim's Faust Park Winter Engagement

The weather outside might have been less than desirable but Emily + Tim handled it all like pros and for all of their hard work, now have some really fun images to enjoy and celebrate this time in their lives! Cannot WAIT for your September ...

Feb

Megan + Collin's WashU and 4Hands Engagement

Much of the time people think that you can't really have a beautiful engagement shoot in the middle of winter but time and again some of our favorite engagement sessions have been during the "off season"! And Megan + Collins engagement shoot ...

Jan

Jenna + Dennis at the Shrine of St Joseph and 612 North Event Space

We love a good party and what better way to enjoy ringing in a New Year than with one of our couples! Jenna + Dennis planned the perfect winter wedding with some great details and an even better vendor team! And of course at midnight it was one HUGE ...

Dec

Kate + John's Winter Engagement

So many times people think that you can't get great photos in the winter but Jason's engagement session with Kate + John this past week definitely proved that great photos can be had no matter the season! Especially when we get to use some fun ...

Nov

Kristen + Zach's Lafayette Park Engagement

Timing is everything and so when Kristen + Zach met with us a couple of weeks ago, one of their concerns was being able to squeeze their engagement shoot in before all of the Fall color was gone. Fortunately for them, Austin took good care of them ...

Nov

Danielle + Steve at St Francis Xavier College Church and the Hyatt Regency at the Arch

Perfect Fall days are what every bride hopes for and for Danielle, fortunately her and Steve got just that for their big day. Sprinkle in a trip to the zoo for some candid shots with some of their favorite 4 legged friends and it was definitely a ...

Nov

Megan + Peter's Engagement

Contrast and variety is something we really enjoy giving our couples when it comes to their shoots. Megan + Peter wanted something totally different than their Jackson Hole Wedding next year so I took them down to some of favorite parts of old St ...

Nov

Gianna + Mike's Downtown and Forest Park Engagement

When we get days like this for engagement sessions we can't help but be excited! I mean, between perfect temps and peak Fall color, Gianna and Mike's shoot had it all! Congrats you two! We can't wait for your wedding next year! © Your ...

Nov

Marie + Micah at the Old Cathedral and the Inn at St Albans

We're so thankful for all of men and women who serve and protect our great country and it was definitely an honor for us to be a part of Marie + Micah's wedding day. With so many emotional moments like their prayer before the ceremony and Marie ...

Nov

Sam + Justin's Brunch Wedding at Moulin

We absolutely love how each of the weddings that we photograph have their own unique "fingerprint". Whether a large or small detail, how our couples make the day their own, is so much fun to experience! For Sam + Justin that meant their wedding day ...

Nov

Jennifer + Zachary at the Missouri Athletic Club

What a way to wrap up Melisa and I's last wedding of 2019! This past Saturday was truly a day of celebrating as Jen + Zach were married at the Missouri Athletic Club. And as you can tell by the photos, there were so many beautiful moments that we ...

Nov

Tim + Erin at the Stone House of St Charles

When wedding day consists of a RELALY fun couple, a PERFECT Fall day and a gorgeous venue like the Stone House of St Charles, you know that our photographers, Justin and Emily, are going to capture some beautiful images! From the fun with the ...

Nov

Brittany + Andrew at Lafayette Park UMC and Palladium

A laid back wedding day where our couples have the chance to really soak up every moment is probably one of our favorite things! And for Brittany + Andrew that's exactly the way that their day went! A great vendor team, a fun wedding party and of ...

Nov

Emily + Ben at the Forest Park Golf Course

The fairytale. It's what most couples dream of but Emily + Ben actually made their love of all things Disney, a main focal point of their Forest Park Golf Course wedding. They truly had the fairytale for their special day including a perfect ...

Nov

Liz + Aaron at Moulin

Liz + Aaron's wedding was exactly what you imagine when you picture the perfect St Louis Fall Wedding Day! With perfect weather, gorgeous florals, one of our favorite venues and even their puppy named Winnie, their day had it all! Thank you for ...

Nov

Maddie + Austin's NOLA Engagement

Jason has had quite the busy year racking up airline miles including this past weekend as he made a short trip down tot he Big Easy for Maddie + Austin's engagement session. With perfect weather and the always amazing backdrop of New Orleans, they ...

Nov

Mandy + Dan's Wentzville Engagement

What do you get when you mix a couple of workout junkies who love sports AND have two huskies? Let's just say it was not a boring engagement shoot! It really is a blast for us to get to bring so many fun elements that our couples enjoy and ...

Nov

Kathryn + Mike at the Shrine of St. Joseph and Palladium

Kathryn + Mike, getting to watch the two of you surrounded by so much love and support this past weekend was truly one of the highlights of our career. We hope you enjoyed every second of your day and that these images are something you cherish for ...

Nov

Janna + Jon at Magnolia

We're fortunate here in St Louis to have so many great places to say "I do" and one of the more unique spots downtown is the Magnolia Hotel. With tons of history and charm, it made for the perfect backdrop for Janna + Jon's wedding this past Friday. ...

Oct

Tracy + Bobby at the Shrine of St Joseph and St Louis Woman's Club

Ah Fall! There just isn't any better of a backdrop for wedding photos than the changing leaves and Tracy + Bobby's timing for their wedding was right in the middle of peak Fall color! Coupled with some beautiful Filipino ceremony traditions and ...

Oct

Amy + Sherwood at Joule and Schlafly's Tap Room

Beer, cowboy boots, pumpkins, a rogue T-Rex and a boxer wearing MOH made for a VERY fun wedding this past weekend for Amy + Sherwood! And with great backdrops like Joule, Forest Park and Schlafyly's Tap Room, Austin and Christie had plenty to work ...

Oct

Laurie + Peter at First Presbyterian Church and the Spink Pavillion

Simple and classic was the theme for Laurie + Peter's wedding this past weekend at the First Presbyterian Church and Spink Pavilion. And even though the weather tried to dampen their spirits you can tell that these two enjoyed every moment of ...

Oct

Rachael + Connor at the Venue at Maison du Lac

One of the biggest pieces of advice that we give our couples is to embrace how their wedding day unfolds. It's much easier said than done of course but when we see it happen, there is just nothing better, even when things don't go according to plan. ...

Oct

Mary + Rob's 4Hands and Forest Park Engagement

If laughter is the best medicine, Mary and Rob have to got to be one of the healthiest couples on Earth! I mean it was pretty tough during their shoot to get some pictures where they weren't constantly laughing because they have so much fun ...

Oct

Alex + Josh at Ste. Genevieve du Bois and the Mahler Ballroom

We can't say that we're really surprised at how fun Alex + Josh's wedding was this past weekend. I mean they did their engagement shoot ON PADDLE BOARDS! So wedding day was packed with all sorts of fun moments like watching Alex and her Dad bust out ...

Oct

Alex + Michael's Lafayette Park Engagement

It's been said that laughter is the best medicine which is good news for Alex + Michael because they are some of the most light-hearted people you'll ever meet! Which makes us not only enjoy working with them now but we REALLY can't wait for their ...

Oct

Samantha + Phils' Forest Park Engagement

It's that time of year where we have shoots nearly every night and we love it! And if they could all be like my engagement session with Samantha + Phil the other night, we'll take it. Beautiful weather and a beautiful couple sure made my job easy! ...

Oct

Katie + Tyler at Moulin Events

It's Fall in St Louis which means it's full blown wedding season and fortunately for our YS team, that means a LOT of fun weddings! We've been so looking forward to Katie + Tyler's wedding because we just knew as sweet as they are that they would ...