What does a wedding photographer like you cost in Kansas City?

Most couples should expect to invest between $9,700–$12,000 based on the amount of photographers, my experience, hours of coverage,and the high end quality of the images .

Do you shoot film and digital wedding photography?

Yes — I blend both film and digital photography to create a dynamic wedding gallery that is both editorial, but also documentary style.

What is included in a luxury wedding photography package?

My collections range between 10-12 hours of wedding day coverage, a second photographer, a complimentary engagement session, assistance in timeline planning with planner, and both film and digital images. You can add on rehersal dinner coverage, or extra hours.

How far in advance should I book you for my Kansas City wedding?

Most couples book me as their wedding photographer 9–18 months in advance, especially for Kansas City peak seasons which are April - June, and September - November

Do you travel for weddings outside of Kansas City?

Yes — I am based in Kansas City, Missouri but travel frequently for destination weddings across the United States and internationally.

What is documentary style wedding photography?

Documentary style wedding photography focuses on capturing real, unscripted moments as they naturally unfold, preserving the genuine emotion and experience of the wedding day. Documentary photography also has that 90's nostalgic feel that gives the day a more emotional feel.

What is editorial wedding photography?

Editorial wedding photography blends intentional composition with a fashion-inspired approach, focusing on design, styling, and elevated imagery while still feeling natural.

How many photos do you deliver from a wedding?

Most couples receive between 1,000–1,500 professionally edited images, depending on the length of coverage and size of the wedding.

What would you like to reach out about?

Weddings

Family

Maternity

Branding

“Emma was the best decision we made for our Kansas City wedding. Not only was she the easiest, most positive person to work with from start to finish, but she also shared our vision and matched it with her creativity to capture some of the most authentic, romantic, and exciting moments of our wedding day. I was in love with every single photo in our final gallery and couldn’t stop showing them off to anyone and everyone!”

— Mira Wang

Frequently Asked Questions

Most couples invest between $9,700–$12,000, depending on coverage, the number of photographers, and the level of film and digital photography included. My collections are designed for couples who value a refined, high-end client experience and elevated wedding images.
Yes — I blend both film and digital photography to create a gallery that feels dynamic, timeless, and elevated. Film brings a soft, nostalgic quality, while digital allows me to capture moments with precision and depth.
I approach weddings with a docu-editorial perspective, blending film and digital photography to create imagery that feels both effortless and elevated. I’m just as focused on capturing honest, unscripted moments as I am on documenting the design, fashion, and overall atmosphere of the day.
What truly sets me apart is the connection I build with my couples. By the time your wedding arrives, I understand what matters most to you—how you want your day to feel, not just how it should look. That allows me to photograph your wedding in a way that feels natural, personal, and deeply reflective of you.
The result is a gallery that doesn’t just document your wedding—it tells your story in a way that feels intentional, refined, and timeless.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year—typically no more than 15—so I can be fully present and intentional with every couple I work with. From the very beginning, I want this to feel like more than just a transaction.
Before booking, we’ll meet for drinks and spend time getting to know each other. It’s important to me that we genuinely connect and feel like the right fit—not just creatively, but personally.
Throughout the planning process, we’ll stay in touch and often meet up again, not just to talk through wedding details, but to catch up on life. By the time your wedding day arrives, my goal is for me to feel like a familiar, trusted presence—someone you’re completely comfortable having by your side.
I truly believe I create my best work when there’s a real connection. When I understand who you are, what matters to you, and how your relationship feels, I’m able to document your wedding in a way that’s not only beautiful, but deeply personal and true to you.
You can reach me anytime via my contact page or email me at theboldamericana@gmail.com. I aim to respond quickly— but because I am also a part-time mom, I choose to be intentional with my clients and my family by responding to emails on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Documentary style wedding photography focuses on capturing real, unscripted moments as they naturally unfold. It allows your day to be experienced fully while preserving the emotion, movement, and atmosphere in an honest and timeless way.
Yes — I’m based in Kansas City, Missouri, but regularly travel for weddings across the United States and internationally. I love documenting destination celebrations just as much as local Kansas City weddings.