stacey vandas photography

Fall engagement photos in St. Louis are undefeated. Golden leaves underfoot, cool air that makes you want to stand a little closer, and that soft, nostalgic light that somehow makes everything feel like a memory already.

Some weddings feel like they shift the atmosphere the moment you walk in—like you can actually feel the love pulsing through the room, and Zoe & Matt’s elegant Chicago wedding in October at The Old Post Office was exactly that. Emotional, elevated, and iconic…and honestly one of those days I’m still thinking about. A Modern […]

Robin & Eli’s September wedding in Michigan blended contemporary design and a color palette bold enough to stop traffic.

A summer engagement session full of golden light, laughter, and love—see Taylor & Zechariah’s dreamy park photos from this warm summer evening in Forest Park.

If you’re searching for ideas for a romantic, cinematic engagement session, picture this: a glowing sunset, a field of wildflowers, and two people completely wrapped up in the moment.

Diana and Cameron grew up in Connecticut but now call Los Angeles home, and their summer backyard wedding was a beautiful reunion of past and present.

On a soft, rainy Sunday in May, Taylor and Parker celebrated their brunch wedding surrounded by 100 of their closest friends and family at Silver Oaks Chateau.

When Taylor and Cole started planning their engagement photos with me, they had one request: a location that felt beautiful, timeless, and cinematic.

If you’re looking for a way to make your wedding natural, cool, vibey, and unique, then film photography may be perfect for you! In this blog I’ll explain some of the key factors to consider about film wedding photography and give examples.

More and more couples are gravitating towards an authentic, storytelling approach for their wedding. Read on to see why documentary wedding photography might be the perfect fit for you and your vibe.