5 Top Wedding Photographers in the St. Louis, Missouri Area

The season is upon us. The traditional time of the year for marriages to take place. The loving and beautiful bride stands hand in hand with her Prince Charming and what better way to remember the day in the years to come than sitting on a comfy couch in front of a roaring fire or on a romantic moonlit night on the front porch paging through the wedding photo album.

Wedding photographers, like auto mechanics, vary in shape, size and age. Since wedding photography is a major cost in any wedding, it is imperative that this area be researched with due diligence. Above all be leery of a close friend with a new camera and instruction book who is willing to save you a few bucks. You want these memories to last forever.

A few of the young girls that I work with will be married in the next few months. After completing my research, so not to bias my findings, I asked them about the wedding photographers they chose. They did their homework and found the best wedding photographers that St. Louis has to offer.

Bernie Elking Photography
5001 So. Kingshighway
St. Louis, MO 63109
www.bernieelking.com

Over 20 years experience and impressive credentials in the St. Louis area. Packages start at $899.00 with the photographer available for four continuous hours to the ultimate package of $3600.00 which includes multiple location coverage and a second photographer for journalistic coverage. Arrangements for destination weddings are available.

Trotter Photo
Five locations in the St. Louis Area
www.trotterphoto.com

The basic package starts at $599.00 for one location and a custom album. An Ultimate package is available for $3395.00 which includes unlimited locations and two photographers. Studio sessions are available in most packages and for an extra $250.00, a high resolution CD with copyright release is available. See samples of their work on their website. You'll be impressed.

Ravetta Photography
3131 Hampton
St. Louis, MO 63139
www.ravettaphotography.com

Over 30 years experience in this St. Louis family owned business. Packages from $1800.00 -$3400.00. Special packages are available. They truly wish to make your special day unforgettable.

Budget Photography For The Bride On A Budget
www.budgetphotography.com

Are there any affordable wedding photographers out there for those on a tight budget? Budget Photography in St. Louis just might be able to help. Packages start at $495.00 with payment plans. You also receive the DVD with copyright release to customize your album as you desire. 25 years experience and packages to fit any budget. The photos on the website tell it all.

Simply You Photography
www.simplyyouphoto.com

I thought long and hard about the fifth wedding photographer. There are so many gifted and talented photographers in the St. Louis area. But one of the girls at work suggested that I look at her choice for her special day. I was stunned at the artistic creativity of the owner, Lisa Vietmeier. As the website states, she has a passion for her work. Her photos capture those romantic moments that will send shivers up and down your spine years from now. Check out the B & W photos on her website, then call her for pricing.

May all of you newlyweds to be prosper in your relationship and live together to become "oldlyweds."