With her expertise in creating films, Kelly Laramore brings that same ability to tell stories into her print work. Documenting your family’s entire journey, beginning with maternity and birth photography through milestone moments throughout your lives, she tells your story in its entirety. Her photography has also the feel of film, employing desaturated colors with warm tones. However, it’s her studio work that landed Kelly on our list of the best St. Louis family photographers — her images display real emotion captured in an elegant setting!
Emily Southerland has a knack with newborns — she is able to capture the tiniest expressions on the tiniest people, filling her frames with endless personality. She uses natural light to highlight the smooth newness of skin, as well as shadows to add depth to her frames. The combination of traditional portrait photography with her modern touch — adding textures, fresh settings, and up-close-and personal angles — produces keepsakes to treasure forever. Scroll through Emily’s portfolio and enjoy her creations.
With six years spent modeling in front of the camera, Kathleen Mortland knows what makes a beautiful photograph. In fact, she brings her expertise from the fashion world into your family’s photoshoots to create magical and endearing shots that capture the true nature of your loved ones. Her editorial eye is always on the lookout for timeless moments among her subjects, masterfully securing those moments on her camera. Kathleen combines her artistic eye for fleeting special moments with her skills in fine art aesthetic, and it is pure photographic perfection.
Juniper & Oak Photo isn’t your typical family photography session: they offer an enjoyable and stress-free experience from the very beginning. Owner and photographer, Becky Hassel, knows just how much work goes into getting your family ready for photos and knows exactly how to remove any stressors. Paired with true to color editing and a photography session that feels like hanging out with a good friend, this is truly a family photography experience you will want to partake in each year.
Brea Youngblood is a talented portrait photographer who takes beautiful family photos steeped in sunshine and movement. What sets her work apart from some of the other St. Louis family photographers is her ability to wait for, and capture, natural moments. In fact, her candid family photos are second to none, as they are honest portrayals of a loving family in the moment. Besides being a mother herself, she’s also a birth educator and doula, so she understands the special bonds between a parent a child like no other.
Peerspace + St. Louis family photographers = magic
We hope this list of the finest St. Louis family photographers has introduced you to a photographer or two you want to reach out to. Now all you have to do is contact your fave(s) and set up your session! And once you do, come back to Peerspace and book the perfect photoshoot venue. In fact, we have hundreds of hidden gem spaces in St. Louis alone that can make your family photos stand out magnificently.
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