Innsbrook Resort Innsbrook, MO As wedding photographers and videographers, we believe that the venue is more than just a backdrop, it’s an integral part of your wedding day story. We've had the privilege of working at a variety of breathtaking venues, each with its own distinct beauty and charm. We’ve captured countless moments that weave together love, joy, and unforgettable memories. Our approach is to highlight the unique features of your venue while telling your personal love story through our lens. Browse through our inspiration galleries to see how we've beautifully captured the magic of this unique venue. Let’s create something truly unforgettable at the venue that means the most to you. Work With Us At Your Venue View More of Our Favorite Venues Load More Tori & Brendan Click to View Full Weddings Corinne & Luke Jessica & Joe Taylor & Tyler

Columbia wedding photo & video with honest pricing and in-house editing. Hundreds of edited images, cinematic highlight films, raw footage. See pricing & book. Wedding Photographer and Videographer in Columbia, MO Ivory Grove brings affordable, all-inclusive wedding photography and videography to Columbia and Mid-Missouri — from the historic charm of The District downtown and the University of Missouri campus to the vineyard bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. Wherever you’re celebrating in mid-MO, we’re here to capture it beautifully and stress-free. Request Proposal Columbia Wedding Photography & Videography Pricing Photography packages start at $1,700 and all-inclusive photo + video bundles start at $2,450. Every package includes edited media, a print release, an online gallery, and raw footage on video. See the full breakdown on our pricing page. See Pricing Popular Columbia-Area Wedding Venues We love shooting weddings across Columbia and the surrounding area, including venues like: Capital Bluffs The Millbottom View More See All Venues Travel & Coverage We serve couples throughout greater Columbia area and don’t believe in hidden travel fees — if any travel cost applies to your venue, it’s listed clearly on your proposal. Engagement sessions are taken within about 25 miles of Columbia. Booked somewhere not on this list? We travel throughout the Columbia area — just tell us your venue. Photography Videography Columbia Wedding Photography All-inclusive wedding photography starts at $1,700 and includes hundreds of fully-edited images, a personal online gallery, and a full print release. You’ll be matched with a photographer who shoots in the Ivory Grove style, and your photos will be edited by our in-house team, so your Columbia wedding gallery looks just like our portfolio. Wedding Photography Details Columbia Wedding Videography Cinematic wedding films from $1,700, with a highlight film, professional audio, a downloadable link, and raw footage included. Add a drone for sweeping shots of Columbia's skyline and venues. Brookelle & Austin Lexy & Jonas Jessie & Trevor Veronica & Justin Abby & Patrick Carlie & Colin Emilie & Joe Makenna & Josh Wedding Videography Details Engagement Sessions in Columbia Meet your photographer and get comfortable before the big day with a 1.5-hour engagement session ($375, 100+ edited images). Popular Columbia engagement spots include the Mizzou campus, Stephens Lake Park, and the Rocheport riverfront. Engagement Session Tips We cannot recommend Ivory Grove enough! From the moment we booked, the entire experience was seamless, professional, and enjoyable. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured our wedding day so naturally and beautifully. When we received our gallery, we were absolutely blown away. Every image was stunning and perfectly captured the emotions, details, and special moments of our day. The editing style was timeless, bright, and true to life—exactly what we had hoped for. -Amelia B. Captured Our Day Perfectly Memories We’ll Cherish Forever Columbia Wedding FAQ Do you travel to venues around Mid-Missouri? Yes — we serve Columbia and the surrounding Mid-Missouri area, including Rocheport, Fulton, and Jefferson City. Any travel fee is listed clearly on your proposal, with no hidden costs. How far in advance should Columbia couples book? Most couples book 9–12 months ahead, and popular dates near graduation and football weekends go quickly. Reach out early to lock in your date and preferred photographer. How much does wedding photography cost in Columbia, MO? Photography packages start at $1,700 and all-inclusive photo + video bundles start at $2,450. Every package includes edited media, a print release, an online gallery, and raw footage on video. See the full breakdown on our pricing page. More Frequently Asked Questions Our Promise to You At Ivory Grove, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your experience. Every person you interact with brings heart, intention, and real attention to detail to your wedding journey, so you always feel taken care of and in good hands. At the heart of everything we do is a simple philosophy: we treat every couple the way we would want to be treated. It's a standard that guides every interaction, every email, every phone call, and every decision we make. Our owner is personally involved throughout the planning process, working closely with each couple to ensure you have an exceptional experience. From your first inquiry to your final gallery, we stay thoughtful, present, and aligned with what matters most to you. We treat every wedding with care and intention because it matters to us just as much as it does to you. - The Ivory Grove Team Request a Proposal

2nd Wedding Videographer (St. Louis, MO) Description We’re looking for talented videographers to join the Ivory Grove team. This is a chance to work alongside experienced wedding videographers, grow your skills, and focus on what you love — creating. We take care of the business side so you can concentrate on your craft. Ideal candidates have experience shooting at least 2–3 full weddings and feel confident working with both natural and artificial light. Our videographers retain footage rights, are paid weekly, and have the freedom to choose which weddings they take on. If you're passionate about storytelling through videography and want to be part of a supportive, creative team - apply now! Required Experience • Must have shot at least two paid, full weddings • Must be motivated to master your craft and continually improve • Must have a client-focused mindset and strong communication skills Responsibilities • Provide your own gear (two cameras required: one must be a full-frame body – see application for more details) • Upload raw files to Ivory Grove’s servers • Use video lighting in low-light scenarios • Collaborate professionally with other team members • Use Ivory Grove’s internal portal and processes Compensation Employment Type: CONTRACTOR Pay: $ 50 per hour Apply Here Previous Next

The Millbottom Jefferson City, MO As wedding photographers and videographers, we believe that the venue is more than just a backdrop, it’s an integral part of your wedding day story. We've had the privilege of working at a variety of breathtaking venues, each with its own distinct beauty and charm. We’ve captured countless moments that weave together love, joy, and unforgettable memories. Our approach is to highlight the unique features of your venue while telling your personal love story through our lens. Browse through our inspiration galleries to see how we've beautifully captured the magic of this unique venue. Let’s create something truly unforgettable at the venue that means the most to you. Work With Us At Your Venue View More of Our Favorite Venues Load More Satori & Dalton Click to View Full Weddings Satori & Dalton Harlee & Sam Baylee & Brandon

Team Home Request + Calls Engagements Wedding Day Upload + Review Training Videos Portal Login engagements Team The engagement session is a great way for you to get to know the client and for them to get to know and feel comfortable with you BEFORE the wedding day. This time to develop that relationship is vital. Engagement sessions are usually done by photographers, but sometimes we get requests for video engagement sessions. Scheduling The photographer or videographer will schedule this directly with the client. The session is normally 1.5 hours (100+ images or 2+ minute video promised) (but sometimes a client requests a 1 hour session) We recommend scheduling this session during golden hour. Use the first phone call Update the Wedding Details Page Let Alice know the date and location once it is scheduled. T ravel pay - if the client wants a specific location that will require you to travel more than 25 miles from the closest major city, please let us know BEFORE the session takes place. We will work with the client to make sure they understand what the cost will be and we will add the appropriate amount to your pay. Permits/Permission - If the client has a special location in mind that requires a permit or permission (such as parks, private venues, or certain public spaces), we kindly ask that the client secures any necessary approvals. Preparation We will send an "Engagement Tips" link to the client. St. Louis Columbia Springfield Kansas City Wichita Chicago Milwaukee Houston Dallas Review the tips on this page so you are prepared to use the right settings and give directions on posing. After the Session Within 48 hours, use the upload link found in the portal to upload ALL of your photos/clips. We will cull. Submit an invoice. You will be paid $150. (This is the only way we know to look for the files to send them to editing.) Include the number of photos or clips you are uploading so we can verify that we have everything In the notes section, let us know when and where the session took place Hour-long engagement session pay is $100 Turnaround time: They are guaranteed to have their images back in 30 days, but it's often faster. It is not acceptable to book a session with a current client outside of Ivory Grove. After the wedding is complete, you are welcome to maintain contact with clients and work with them independently on other events. settings Preferred Aperture: 4-5.6 for 70mm onwards 2.8-4 for less than 70mm. 1.8 for close-up shots or late-evening shots have fun + get creative This is a really fun shoot that is mostly relaxed and so it's an ideal time to get creative. Help the couple enjoy being with each other. Music helps! Joke around. Have them do what is natural to them. Get a variety of shots...looking at the camera, looking at each other, kissing, holding hands, walking, twirling, close-ups, and farther away. Remember to always shoot sharp (f2.8-4) and focus on the eyes. help with posing Many of our clients need help with posing during the engagement session. A lot of people aren't completely comfortable in front of the camera and need coaching in this regard. The rest of this page has ideas to help you prepare for this. We can't just tell them to stand and smile and expect them to love their photos. ideas to try Music is a fun way to get people to loosen up Have examples downloaded to your phone, and ask the couple if they are comfortable posing that way. Use the environment - pose them next to flowers, trees, leading lines (walkways, staircases, paths), tall grass as the foreground. Sitting on steps Walking holding hands and looking back at the camera One person coming up from behind and kissing on the cheek Dancing & twirls The groom stands straight with hands in his pockets and the bride snuggles in with her body perpendicular to his. Dip kisses Standing on stairs Looking at each other Back to back Up against a wall Holding hands around a corner Head on shoulder Cheek to cheek The groom lifts up the bride. The groom with his back to you and the bride looped through his arm facing you Prompt one of them to whisper an inside joke in the other person's ear Here are some sample albums, shot by our team, that will give you some ideas of poses you might want to try. ALEXIS & KYLE View Gallery TAYLOR & QUINN View Gallery KIERSTYNN & JOE View Gallery HALEY & JEFFERY View Gallery ABIGAIL & LOGAN View Gallery LINDSAY & BRIAN VIDEO View Video OKPAMEN & MARVIN View Gallery Here are some links to additional resources that you might find helpful when preparing for an engagement shoot or working to enhance your skills as a photographer. There are links to posts, a helpful app option (although I am sure there are many others) and video tutorials. If you have any other tips tricks or great resources that you've found helpful please feel free to share. canva A photographer’s guide to poses for effor tles sly beautiful wedding photos. unscripted Helpful posing app with lots of great features to help you plan out a shoot. posing video How to get a real smile during a photo shoot, with fun poses for your couples during an engagement session. categories Engagement photo types. These are good to incorporate into every engagement shoot you do so the client gets a wide variety of shots. let's collaborate together Ivory Grove is a community of wedding photographers & videographers all doing what we love. If you have questions or insights to share please don't hesitate to do so. You can use the Facebook Group or reach out to us with ideas or questions.

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Quail Ridge Lodge Wentzville, MO As wedding photographers and videographers, we believe that the venue is more than just a backdrop, it’s an integral part of your wedding day story. We've had the privilege of working at a variety of breathtaking venues, each with its own distinct beauty and charm. We’ve captured countless moments that weave together love, joy, and unforgettable memories. Our approach is to highlight the unique features of your venue while telling your personal love story through our lens. Browse through our inspiration galleries to see how we've beautifully captured the magic of this unique venue. Let’s create something truly unforgettable at the venue that means the most to you. Work With Us At Your Venue View More of Our Favorite Venues Load More Sarah & Nicholas Click to View Full Weddings Abby & Tyler Reagan & Blake Sonja & Jonathan

family photos lighting Getting Ready First Look Ceremony Family Photos Bridal Party Couple Portraits Reception lighting considerations It’s best to discuss your family photo location with your photographer ahead of time so we can prep accordingly and discuss potential limitations due to available light, size of location, time of day, etc. Please refer to our Timelines Page for more tips on making family photo time seamless and stress-free. Indoor family photos at the ceremony location: These images will be taken with available light OR with flash photography. They WON’T look like natural-light, outdoor portraits. If your location doesn't allow for these considerations, we recommend selecting a different location for family photos. Discuss with your photographer the available natural light, the a vailable space to stand to take photos, and the s ize of your largest group. This can be the quickest/easiest way to take family photos after an indoor ceremony if a room flip isn’t involved. Example: church or dedicated ceremony location. However, this option is the hardest to replicate to the naked eye if there is minimal natural light (no large, clear windows). Most of the time, it takes flash to achieve a similar look to what it looks like in real life. If it is a very dark space (no windows) additional light panels are often required to avoid grain in the photos. Large windows behind the subject can make it hard to balance a photo. There is a lot of light coming into the camera, but not a lot of light on the people's faces. Limited steps, stage, and available photo area could make it difficult to fit a large group of people. The size of venue / how close we can get to the group directly impact our capability to use flash. For example, if the ceilings are very tall and we can’t capture the group standing on the same level, this makes it hard to use flash photography appropriately. The bigger the space, the more external lighting we will need to bring in. This takes advance notice and additional time to set up and execute. Many times, there are artificial lights that light up these locations (spotlights, overhead lights, etc.) These can create difficult-to-correct colors/shadows. Outdoor Family Photos at Outdoor Ceremony Location: We recommend having your ceremony end about 1.5 hours prior to sunset. This allows time for family photos, bridal party photos, and couple photos within the golden-hour timeframe. This gives the most flexibility in locations and backgrounds. Discuss with your photographer the time of day, the backdrop in relation to the sun, and the size of the largest group. The time of the day is crucial to achieve a well-balanced photo, especially if you want to take photos under an arbor or arch. How the arch or photo location is positioned in relation to the sun is important to reduce heavily back-lit images or harsh shadows. A large shaded area with the sun behind the subjects is ideal for outdoor family portraits. Think about a backup plan due to weather if needed. If time allows, we are also happy to take some indoors and some outdoors or some in the sun and some in the shade : Family Photos Indoor with flash Outdoor in even shade Indoor with flash Outdoor in even shade Outdoor in full sun Outdoor in even shade We want you to have beautiful family photos. We'd love to discuss your day, your preferences, and how to best ensure the right lighting for those photos. Previous ← Ceremony Next → Bridal Party

2nd Wedding Videographer (Kansas City) Description We’re looking for talented videographers to join the Ivory Grove team. This is a chance to work alongside experienced wedding videographers, grow your skills, and focus on what you love — creating. We take care of the business side so you can concentrate on your craft. Ideal candidates have experience shooting at least 2–3 full weddings and feel confident working with both natural and artificial light. Our videographers retain footage rights, are paid weekly, and have the freedom to choose which weddings they take on. If you're passionate about storytelling through videography and want to be part of a supportive, creative team - apply now! Required Experience • Must have shot at least two paid, full weddings • Must be motivated to master your craft and continually improve • Must have a client-focused mindset and strong communication skills Responsibilities • Provide your own gear (two cameras required: one must be a full-frame body – see application for more details) • Upload raw files to Ivory Grove’s servers • Use video lighting in low-light scenarios • Collaborate professionally with other team members • Use Ivory Grove’s internal portal and processes Compensation Employment Type: CONTRACTOR Pay: $ 50 per hour Apply Here Previous Next

The Springs in Katy | Villa Tuscana Brookshire, TX As wedding photographers and videographers, we believe that the venue is more than just a backdrop, it’s an integral part of your wedding day story. We've had the privilege of working at a variety of breathtaking venues, each with its own distinct beauty and charm. We’ve captured countless moments that weave together love, joy, and unforgettable memories. Our approach is to highlight the unique features of your venue while telling your personal love story through our lens. Browse through our inspiration galleries to see how we've beautifully captured the magic of this unique venue. Let’s create something truly unforgettable at the venue that means the most to you. Work With Us At Your Venue View More of Our Favorite Venues Load More Maxie & Jacziry Click to View Full Weddings Maxie & Jacziny Gloria & Enrique Lucy & Christian

St. Francis Xavier College Church St. Louis, MO As wedding photographers and videographers, we believe that the venue is more than just a backdrop, it’s an integral part of your wedding day story. We've had the privilege of working at a variety of breathtaking venues, each with its own distinct beauty and charm. We’ve captured countless moments that weave together love, joy, and unforgettable memories. Our approach is to highlight the unique features of your venue while telling your personal love story through our lens. Browse through our inspiration galleries to see how we've beautifully captured the magic of this unique venue. Let’s create something truly unforgettable at the venue that means the most to you. Work With Us At Your Venue View More of Our Favorite Venues Load More Megan & Matt Click to View Full Weddings Emma & Charles Stephanie & Samuel Rebecca & John

2nd Wedding Videographer (Columbia, MO) Description We’re looking for talented videographers to join the Ivory Grove team. This is a chance to work alongside experienced wedding videographers, grow your skills, and focus on what you love — creating. We take care of the business side so you can concentrate on your craft. Ideal candidates have experience shooting at least 2–3 full weddings and feel confident working with both natural and artificial light. Our videographers retain footage rights, are paid weekly, and have the freedom to choose which weddings they take on. If you're passionate about storytelling through videography and want to be part of a supportive, creative team - apply now! Required Experience • Must have shot at least two paid, full weddings • Must be motivated to master your craft and continually improve • Must have a client-focused mindset and strong communication skills Responsibilities • Provide your own gear (two cameras required: one must be a full-frame body – see application for more details) • Upload raw files to Ivory Grove’s servers • Use video lighting in low-light scenarios • Collaborate professionally with other team members • Use Ivory Grove’s internal portal and processes Compensation Employment Type: CONTRACTOR Pay: $ 50 per hour Apply Here Previous Next