Black and white photo of a bride in a veil holding a white peony bouquet as she kisses her groom in a tuxedo outside an arched building.

meaningful imagery for hearts that love to remember

kansas city wedding and lifestyle photographer

meaningful imagery for hearts that love to remember

Kansas city wedding and lifestyle photographer

meaningful imagery for hearts that love to remember

kansas city wedding and lifestyle photographer
artful


sentimental


alive


Wedding photography
Couple embracing on farmhouse porch steps at dusk, woman wearing a blue dress and cowboy boots.
Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing surrounded by cheering wedding guests outdoors.
Bride and groom kissing while holding champagne bottles inside a vintage trolley bus.

Photographs that feel like home.

 

The ones you’ll pull out years from now and say, “Look at us.”

 

Black and white portrait of a blonde woman holding a DSLR camera while standing in a park.

 

Hi! I'm MaryAnn

nostalgia-obsessed photographer
for the sentimental bride

Photography, to me, is the gift of a pause button.


I photograph couples who notice the little things. You have an eye for beauty, care about the details, and probably feel a little sentimental about the ordinary moments other people might overlook. You want your wedding to feel beautiful and intentional, but you also want to actually be there for it - to laugh, soak it in, and have a dang good time with your people.


You want more than a collection of pretty pictures. You want to be able to come back to this season of your life and feel it again.


That’s where I come in. I create space for the big, beautiful moments and all the ones in between, knowing when to gently guide you and when to step back and let your day unfold. I'm always watching for the details, the relationships, the anticipation, the joy, and all the little pieces that make this season unmistakably yours.


Because the camera can do what our hearts wish they could:

freeze time.


1 / 5

LOVE NOTES

Bride and groom share an intimate moment beneath a sheer veil on church steps with warm bokeh lights behind.

"From the very start, MaryAnn brought such a sense of light, positivity, and peace to the process. She has an incredible gift not just for photography, but for genuinely serving others through her work. Every image holds so much heart, and we will treasure them for a lifetime."

PHOEBE & JOSH

1 / 5

LOVE NOTES

Bride wearing cowboy hat dances closely with groom in black tuxedo at lively wedding reception, black and white.

"I loved reliving every interaction and every hug. Our guests also felt seen and said,

"It felt like your photographers were somehow everywhere, all of the time." She and Robb absolutely nailed it."

Katie & Ned

1 / 5

LOVE NOTES

Groom dips bride in romantic kiss at church altar during wedding ceremony with bridal party and guests watching.

"All of her photos were very true to us and never unnaturally staged or awkward. She did an amazing job capturing all the details and the guests on the big day; lots of behind-the-scenes moments we didn't get to experience ourselves.


We would highly recommend MaryAnn to anyone for their wedding, especially Catholics wanting someone who can capture the importance of the sacrament with reverence."

danielle & jeremy

1 / 5

LOVE NOTES

Bride in lace wedding gown and groom in white tuxedo share tender moment holding colorful bridal bouquet.

"MaryAnn is the best! Kind, easy to contact, and created the most beautiful pictures for our special day."

ABIGAIL & STEPH

1 / 5

LOVE NOTES

Bride and groom walk hand in hand under arched colonnade of elegant Spanish-style wedding venue on sunny day.

"SPEECHLESS."


"You made the day."

Kathleen & sam

1 / 5

Because these really are the good ole days.

Excited bride in white dress lifted by laughing groomsmen in brown tuxedos in a sunny outdoor setting.

Weddings


families


Couples

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Black and white aerial photo of a couple holding drinks on marble stairs.

 

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