Lafayette Square Park St. Louis, 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

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