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

August A. Busch Wildlife Conservation St. Charles, MO "I can not recommend Ivory Grove Photography more! The communication was incredible, planning was on point, and the photographer captured the moments exactly as I wanted! 10/10 experience! " -Hailey & Richard Load More

Join our wedding photography & videography team! we are so excited to give away 5 hours of wedding photography to a deserving couple! winner will be announced 12/23/24 enter the giveaway Official Rules This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook in any way. Anyone can enter. To be chosen as the winner of 5 hours of photography, you must: Like this post Have scheduled wedding event in the next 18 months Tag yourself (or the couple) on this post Fill out the form (completely) by December 13, 2024 The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on December 23, 2024. No Purchase Necessary Purchase does not enhance the chance of winning Void where prohibited Winner will be chosen based on need and is at the sole discretion of Ivory Grove. Give away host is Ivory Grove. Winner will be required to sign a service contract with Ivory Grove in order to receive services. Questions? Contact our Booking Manager! Carly carly@ivorygrove.com (314) 671-0716 helpful links Packages Lighting Media Delivery Timelines Engagement Tips

Aquila Barn + Wildflower Chapel 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 Ashley & Jacob Click to View Full Weddings Julie & Matthew Anna & Bobby Taylor & Faith

first look lighting Getting Ready First Look Ceremony Family Photos Bridal Party Couple Portraits Reception lighting considerations It's important to be aware that a lot of light or not enough light has a huge impact on photos. A first touch is a great option for an intimate moment before the ceremony without the groom seeing the bride. We love first looks with different groups - bridesmaids, grooms, dads. A lot of light will cause squinting, harsh shadows, and blown-out skies. If it's 2 pm in an open field on a July afternoon with no cloud cover, there is a lot of light. Work with your photographer to choose a location for your first look that has enough light but not too much. Even shade outside or indoors next to a large window. The two photos below were taken very close to each other, just a difference in finding even shade for the one on the right. Uneven Shade Even Shade Visit our timelines page for more tips First looks can happen indoors or outdoors. Discuss with your photographer what would be best. And just remember to find some shade if you choose to do it outside and some good windows if you choose to do it inside. Previous ← Getting Ready Next → Ceremony

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, MO "I can not recommend Ivory Grove Photography more! The communication was incredible, planning was on point, and the photographer captured the moments exactly as I wanted! 10/10 experience! " -Hailey & Richard Load More

WEDDING GUIDE Wedding Day Engagement Session Deposit Video Media lindsey@ivorygrove.com We are committed to making this process as smooth and easy as possible for you. Once you officially book, Lindsey will be your event manager. She will contact you right away and will always be available for questions throughout the entire process. Feel free to reach out at any time! Your photographer and videographer will also be in touch. They will set up a phone call with you to get to know you, learn what's important to you, and go over the details of your big day. contact + support +1 314-462-2020 our team We have built an amazing team of wedding photographers and videographers that are all extremely professional and trained to deliver a high-quality product. Every lighting, location, climate, and client is different. While variation always exists, we have all worked hard to develop a consistent style so you can rest assured that every member of our team will deliver quality content. our style We love the fresh look of trendy imagery, but also see the importance of keeping a timeless, classic look that you will love for years to come. So our team combines the best of both of these in our unique and beautiful style of photography and videography. The photos and videos on our website reflect this. We will capture your special day consistent with our style. We advise against referring our team to the specific work of others, as it hinders our creative process. wedding day We are so excited to be a part of your special day! We will work with you to determine what you would like captured and the best timeline to accommodate that. We are happy to capture any part of your day (getting ready, first look, ceremony, bridal party, family, reception). This is your day, and we are committed to giving you the coverage you need. Your photographer and videographer will go over the timeline of your day with you so that everyone is on the same page. You can add extra hours at any point before the wedding day for $175 per hour for each team member. Wedding Day Ivory Grove was the best to work with! From the moment we got our engagements back, we were SO impressed! They helped us feel at ease and really listened to what we wanted. The quality of their work is amazing and really captured what we were looking for. Thank you for the memories we will forever cherish! -Aubrey Engagement Session engagement session Location Your photographer will work with you to find a great location for your engagement session. Your engagement session is subject to travel fees independent of the wedding day travel fees. Punctuality + Duration The engagement session includes 1.5 hours of photography. Your time is extremely valuable to us, and we want to give you the best product possible. Time and light are very valuable assets. Make sure you are ready to go at your location by the time you have scheduled with your photographer. An overtime charge of $175 per hour may be assessed if you are late to your shoot, and your shoot goes over time. Our team members cannot guarantee their availability for overtime. This also applies to wedding day. You will receive 100-150 fully-edited photos ready for digital download. Full printing rights included. Price You may add an engagement session to any of our packages for $375. Deposit deposit A non-refundable retainer is due to reserve your date. This can be done in one of two ways. You may pay 50% at the time of booking and 50% the week of the wedding. Or you may pay 15% at the time of booking and divide the remaining balance into even monthly payments until the wedding day. When you are ready to book, we will send a contract and an invoice via email. The contract can be signed digitally, and the invoice can be paid online with a credit or debit card. You will also have the option of setting up automatic payments if you'd like. travel fees If our team has to travel more than 25 miles to your wedding location (or engagement session location), a travel fee may be assessed. We will evaluate each venue and inform you of the travel fee. It will be discussed upfront and included in your contracted price. date change If you need to change your date for any reason, there is no fee. However, please reach out first to make sure we are available on your new date. If you have to cancel all-together, the deposit is non-refundable. insurance Ivory Grove is insured with a general liability coverage policy. If your venue requires proof of insurance, we are happy to provide it. inclusivity + harrassment We love capturing memories of all couples. We strongly disagree with any group or organization which discriminates on matters of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital, family, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or citizenship status and any other characteristics which currently feel hate from others or groups. We also ask that our team members are afforded respect and a safe work environment - any behavior that compromises the safety or well-being of our team members or constitutes a hostile work environment (including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances and verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature) will not be tolerated. Audio for Video video Speeches + Vows We would love to capture the audio for your speeches and vows, if that is something you would like included in your video. There is no additional fee for this! Your final video will be between 6-10 minutes (depending on your package and the length of the songs you choose). If you would like longer clips of your vows and speeches included between your highlight clips, that is no problem at all, just let us know! We will work with you ahead of time to determine if there will be an extra fee for the longer video. Music Choice We want this to be YOUR video, so we allow you to choose the music. Visit our Songs for Your Wedding Video page for more info on how this works! Copyright laws are very strict regarding the use of music in wedding videos, so we have subscriptions to music sites from which you may select your songs. You don't need to download anything, just let us know what you decide! If you would prefer that we select you songs, that is fine as well. If we don't hear your song selection before Wedding Day, then our editing team will select songs that go well with your footage. MUSICBED There are some great instrumental songs on this site. There are some songs on this site that have an extra charge (it will be grayed out and say "not included in subscription.") SOUNDSTRIPE Lots of variety here. ARTLIST Great options for instrumental as well as lyrical. Drone Footage If you would like aerial shots of your venue on the day of the wedding, we are happy to provide that for you! There is an additional fee of $300. We do not fly our drones indoors. If weather or airspace doesn't permit our flying the drone on the wedding day, we will refund your cost completely. Media Media edits Our wedding packages include fully-edited photos and videos. We also offer one complimentary re-edit. If you feel like something needs minor changes, please send an email with your requests to your event manager at hello@ivorygrove.com . After your complimentary re-edit, additional edits may be done but will be subject to a $75 fee. All edits must be made within 2 weeks of the package being sent. 10/10 recommendation from The Polleys! Everyone on our team was amazing to work with and we were in awe of how beautiful our photos and videos turned out! My husband and I are pretty goofy people that love to laugh and we are blessed to have worked with such an amazing company to capture our special day! - Lauren media delivery Your final, fully-edited videos and photos will be sent to you via email. The typical turnaround time is 30-60 days (depending on the season). We aim to deliver your media as soon as possible! The video will be available to view on YouTube and you can download the original file from Dropbox. This allows you to easily share it with anyone you want. Raw footage will also be available (if your package includes it) to download from Dropbox. Your photos will be available for viewing and download via Pixieset. You will receive a link to your album that will allow you to scroll through the different sessions with ease. Pixieset will allow anyone with the link to download all photos in full resolution. We encourage you to download all of your media as soon as you receive it. Check out our Media Delivery Guide for more info. printing rights We never put any watermarks on our photos. You will reserve all printing rights! The only rights we retain are creative rights to use these photos in our portfolios, both online and offline. social media We absolutely love getting tagged when you post our photos & videos, so please tag us! You are welcome to upload your photos and video directly to Facebook or Instagram! Your videos will also be available on YouTube, and you will receive a shareable link that you can use to post. @igmw.photography Ivory Grove was amazing! We got married on August 26, 2022 and we’re able to use them for videography!! And we were amazed at how well the video was put together! Our entire experience with them was awesome! We had Lance and he was very attentive to our needs and wants. He showed up on time, was professional in a friendly way! He made sure my husband and I got anything we needed! We would definitely recommend them! - Chl oe Add-on options Ivory Grove was amazing. LGBTQ FRIENDLY! Easy and accessible! Responsive to messages. Crazy affordable! Alyssa photographed our wedding and she was so kind and helpful. She went along with our crazy all day and made things so easy. We were so grateful for her! The turnaround on pictures was so quick too! I also loved the assurance of using a company with multiple photographers. In a world where sickness/quarantine can ruin a special day so quickly, it took such a burden knowing that somebody could fill in if there was an emergency. I would recommend them to any friend! See more -Chelsey Contact Us wedding day We are so excited to be a part of your special day! We will work with you to determine what you would like captured and the best timeline to accommodate that. We are happy to capture any part of your day (getting ready, first look, ceremony, bridal party, family, reception). This is your day, and we are committed to giving you the coverage you need. Your photographer and videographer will go over the timeline of your day with you so that everyone is on the same page. You can add extra hours at any point before the wedding day for $175 per hour for each team member. Wedding Day Ivory Grove was the best to work with! From the moment we got our engagements back, we were SO impressed! They helped us feel at ease and really listened to what we wanted. The quality of their work is amazing and really captured what we were looking for. Thank you for the memories we will forever cherish! -Aubrey Engagement Session engagement session Location Your photographer will work with you to find a great location for your engagement session. Your engagement session is subject to travel fees independent of the wedding day travel fees. Punctuality + Duration The engagement session includes 1.5 hours of photography. Your time is extremely valuable to us, and we want to give you the best product possible. Time and light are very valuable assets. Make sure you are ready to go at your location by the time you have scheduled with your photographer. An overtime charge of $175 per hour may be assessed if you are late to your shoot, and your shoot goes over time. Our team members cannot guarantee their availability for overtime. This also applies to wedding day. You will receive 100-150 fully-edited photos ready for digital download. Full printing rights included. Price You may add an engagement session to any of our packages for $375. Deposit deposit A non-refundable retainer is due to reserve your date. This can be done in one of two ways. You may pay 50% at the time of booking and 50% the week of the wedding. Or you may pay 15% at the time of booking and divide the remaining balance into even monthly payments until the wedding day. When you are ready to book, we will send a contract and an invoice via email. The contract can be signed digitally, and the invoice can be paid online with a credit or debit card. You will also have the option of setting up automatic payments if you'd like. travel fees If our team has to travel more than 25 miles to your wedding location (or engagement session location), a travel fee may be assessed. We will evaluate each venue and inform you of the travel fee. It will be discussed upfront and included in your contracted price. date change If you need to change your date for any reason, there is no fee. However, please reach out first to make sure we are available on your new date. If you have to cancel all-together, the deposit is non-refundable. insurance Ivory Grove is insured with a general liability coverage policy. If your venue requires proof of insurance, we are happy to provide it. inclusivity + harrassment We love capturing memories of all couples. We strongly disagree with any group or organization which discriminates on matters of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital, family, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or citizenship status and any other characteristics which currently feel hate from others or groups. We also ask that our team members are afforded respect and a safe work environment - any behavior that compromises the safety or well-being of our team members or constitutes a hostile work environment (including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances and verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature) will not be tolerated. Audio for Video video Speeches + Vows We would love to capture the audio for your speeches and vows, if that is something you would like included in your video. There is no additional fee for this! Your final video will be between 6-10 minutes (depending on your package and the length of the songs you choose). If you would like longer clips of your vows and speeches included between your highlight clips, that is no problem at all, just let us know! We will work with you ahead of time to determine if there will be an extra fee for the longer video. Music Choice We want this to be YOUR video, so we allow you to choose the music. Visit our Songs for Your Wedding Video page for more info on how this works! Copyright laws are very strict regarding the use of music in wedding videos, so we have subscriptions to music sites from which you may select your songs. You don't need to download anything, just let us know what you decide! If you would prefer that we select you songs, that is fine as well. If we don't hear your song selection before Wedding Day, then our editing team will select songs that go well with your footage. MUSICBED There are some great instrumental songs on this site. There are some songs on this site that have an extra charge (it will be grayed out and say "not included in subscription.") SOUNDSTRIPE Lots of variety here. ARTLIST Great options for instrumental as well as lyrical. Drone Footage If you would like aerial shots of your venue on the day of the wedding, we are happy to provide that for you! There is an additional fee of $300. We do not fly our drones indoors. If weather or airspace doesn't permit our flying the drone on the wedding day, we will refund your cost completely. Media Media edits Our wedding packages include fully-edited photos and videos. We also offer one complimentary re-edit. If you feel like something needs minor changes, please send an email with your requests to your event manager at hello@ivorygrove.com . After your complimentary re-edit, additional edits may be done but will be subject to a $75 fee. All edits must be made within 2 weeks of the package being sent. 10/10 recommendation from The Polleys! Everyone on our team was amazing to work with and we were in awe of how beautiful our photos and videos turned out! My husband and I are pretty goofy people that love to laugh and we are blessed to have worked with such an amazing company to capture our special day! - Lauren media delivery Your final, fully-edited videos and photos will be sent to you via email. The typical turnaround time is 30-60 days (depending on the season). We aim to deliver your media as soon as possible! The video will be available to view on YouTube and you can download the original file from Dropbox. This allows you to easily share it with anyone you want. Raw footage will also be available (if your package includes it) to download from Dropbox. Your photos will be available for viewing and download via Pixieset. You will receive a link to your album that will allow you to scroll through the different sessions with ease. Pixieset will allow anyone with the link to download all photos in full resolution. We encourage you to download all of your media as soon as you receive it. Check out our Media Delivery Guide for more info. printing rights We never put any watermarks on our photos. You will reserve all printing rights! The only rights we retain are creative rights to use these photos in our portfolios, both online and offline. social media We absolutely love getting tagged when you post our photos & videos, so please tag us! You are welcome to upload your photos and video directly to Facebook or Instagram! Your videos will also be available on YouTube, and you will receive a shareable link that you can use to post. @igmw.photography Ivory Grove was amazing! We got married on August 26, 2022 and we’re able to use them for videography!! And we were amazed at how well the video was put together! Our entire experience with them was awesome! We had Lance and he was very attentive to our needs and wants. He showed up on time, was professional in a friendly way! He made sure my husband and I got anything we needed! We would definitely recommend them! - Chl oe Add-on options Ivory Grove was amazing. LGBTQ FRIENDLY! Easy and accessible! Responsive to messages. Crazy affordable! Alyssa photographed our wedding and she was so kind and helpful. She went along with our crazy all day and made things so easy. We were so grateful for her! The turnaround on pictures was so quick too! I also loved the assurance of using a company with multiple photographers. In a world where sickness/quarantine can ruin a special day so quickly, it took such a burden knowing that somebody could fill in if there was an emergency. I would recommend them to any friend! See more -Chelsey Contact Us