Atlas Photography

Joyful, Authentic, Timeless, Candid, Beautiful

Spokane, WA * Priest Lake, ID * All Over

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5.0

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Photographer

Pristine quality

Seasoned with weddings

Monica did an amazing job photographing our wedding! She was very responsive from start to finish. She was very professional, offered help with vendor contacts and made the whole experience very easy. The photos Monica was able to capture were very well captured! She did an amazing job! She also had very good suggestions and techniques for how to do different poses! We can’t say enough good things about her! I would recommend her to anyone for any type of event!

Andrew D.

5.0

Monica was amazing! Her communication throughout our planning process was so helpful & she kept us on task for the ceremony through all the wedding chaos. We’re so happy with all our photos and can’t recommend her enough!

Caitlin B.

5.0

Monica Kirchner

OWNER

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AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Atlas Photography is committed to your experience. Your wedding day is more than just a celebration-- it's a once-in-a-lifetime moment full of emotion, beauty, and unforgettable memories. As the owner and lead photographer of Atlas Photography, I'm dedicated to capturing the true essence of your love story through stunning, timeless imagery. My passion is not only to document the day but to immortalize every special moment, from the anticipation of getting ready to the joyful tears shared with loved ones. With over 7 years of experience, I take pride in crafting personalized experiences for every couple, ensuring that your day is documented in a way that feels as authentic and unique as your relationship. Whether you are looking for candid, intimate shots or breathtaking portraiture, my goal is to make sure you have a collection of timeless photos that will transport you back to your wedding day for years to come. What sets Atlas Photography apart is my commitment to creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. I understand that the wedding day can be busy and sometimes stressful, which is why I strive to be a calm presence, capturing the moments that matter most while allowing you to enjoy your day without distraction. I would love the opportunity to be a part of your journey and help you tell your story through beautiful, meaningful photography that will last a lifetime. Let's connect and begin planning how we can make your wedding day all the best that it can be!

Woman-owned Business

9+ years in business

Speaks English

Just me

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Boudoir

Bridal Portraits

Engagement

Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Lifestyle

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

2025 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Monica Kirchner

Owner

Hey there! I'm Monica, the owner of Atlas Photography! I’ve had a love for photography for over a decade, starting out as a landscape photographer and gradually transitioning into capturing moments with people. My journey took me to a management role at a lake resort at Priest Lake, Idaho, where I had the privilege of working at countless weddings. Over the years, I’ve become well-versed in the flow and timing of a wedding day, and I’m dedicated to making sure you feel comfortable and enjoy every minute of your special occasion. To me, photography is art, and I would love to be the artist who captures the beauty and emotion of your story.

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Reviewers rave about a photographer who was professional, responsive, and very helpful with planning and vendor coordination. She made guests comfortable, brought energy and creativity, and calmly handled last-minute issues. The photos are stunning and many highly recommend her services.

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Andrew D

Monica did an amazing job photographing our wedding! She was very responsive from start to finish. She was very professional, offered help with vendor contacts and made the whole e...

xperience very easy. The photos Monica was able to capture were very well captured! She did an amazing job! She also had very good suggestions and techniques for how to do different poses! We can’t say enough good things about her! I would recommend her to anyone for any type of event!

Caitlin B

Monica was amazing! Her communication throughout our planning process was so helpful & she kept us on task for the ceremony through all the wedding chaos. We’re so happy with all o...

ur photos and can’t recommend her enough!

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Jessie L

Atlas Photography or Monica is THE BEST! I love her commitment to excellence and beautiful photography. I needed help with finding a photographer, so my mom and I reached out to At...

las Photography via The Knot. She was resposive when I reached out, and I booked a session for this past September for my wedding in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Monica was prompt to the wedding site, which was at The Hitching Post. I had an intimate ceremony with a total of 14 guests, and Monica captured every moment with skill and expertise. She was responsive in all communications (email, Instagram messaging, The Knot, and text). It was a truly beautiful day! Thank you, Monica! You are amazing!

Jaime S

The most amazing photographer for your wedding! She was super easy to communicate with, she wanted to know all of the details for the day so she could make my son and daughter in l...

aws day seamless. She was thorough and took a list of every shot they wanted and made them all happen. We have a huge family and she captured what will probably be the last family photos with grandparents. The pictures turned out so beautiful and we will hire again for our other children when they marry. She’s also super fun! We can’t say enough good things about her and her photography!

Kendall C

Exceeded any expectations we thought we had. Monica captured our day so perfectly. So glad we’ll have these beautiful photos to remember this day.

Rachel T

Amazing! Highly recommend. She made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and the pictures she captured are absolutely stunning.

Linsey A

Monica was amazing. She helped us through the photo planning every step of the way. Her energy and creativity on our wedding day made our pictures so fun and memorable. The photos ...

are beautiful. I highly recommend her services and will use her again for future Family Photos.

Megan P

Monica is THE BEST. Her energy, enthusiasm, kindness, encouragement, and personality made such a difference on our wedding day! She was so excited, it made the experience all the m...

ore fun for us! She had great ideas for locations, backgrounds, lighting, etc. She is so easy to talk to, it was like having another best friend there! We loved our wedding photos, and I think she did an incredible job of capturing our day. If anything, I wish we'd had more time with her because the day just goes by too quickly! Can't recommend her enough, a great person, and a great photographer!

Shelby D

t communicator. She took on so much from me (sorry Mon), from my confidence issues, to family not listening during pictures, lateness, etc. I got mud on my dress during first look,...

and she gave me the minute I needed to compose myself because I was pretty upset. I’m not a confident person with pictures and she literally melted that away in seconds. I went to feeling like a sexy bridal model. Her instructions could not have been more clear and it was we needed. The entire wedding loved her, she is SO FUN, a truly INCREDIBLE photographer and person. I would hire Monica again if I were to plan it all over, no doubt. We met her at an expo and really hit it off, and I’m thankful everyday that I met her. A wedding day can be extremely, extremely overwhelming and maybe I showed some frustrations, but Monica didn’t. My driver couldn’t get me to my first look, so I started walking (through Manito) and Monica came to meet me! I was upset that I was late and barefoot and Monica was smiling, excited, and instantly changed the vibe. She answered questions and really put MY mind at ease, I was nervous about pictures but she somehow made me feel so natural. She’s magic. She’s lovely. She’s fun and fantastic. You’d be lucky to meet Monica and luckier for her to capture your moments.

Sara G

Monica was fantastic to work with. She not only helped with our photographs, but she had excellent suggestions for timing for our wedding day. Highly recommend using her!

Leah L

Monica was absolutely amazing. She was very flexible with the plan and knew exactly what she was doing! The photos that I got back are magical.

Kari B

Absolutely Amazing! Monica was a lifesaver! We booked her last minute for our wedding, and she completely exceeded our expectations. Her ability to capture stunning moments, like t...

he breathtaking sunset photos, is incredible. She effortlessly blended into the background while still capturing all the essential shots. We felt like she was part of the family by the end of the night. Five stars all around!

Kourtni M

Monica is absolutely amazing! I cannot recommend her enough. Her vibe is great to have around and her photos are stunning.

Lynsey W

I have only the best things to say about Monica - not only is she a very talented photographer, she is also just an amazing and kind person! She was such a pleasure to have at our ...

wedding and she certainly elevated our experience. Her attention to detail, fun spirit, and flexibility helped make our day go smooth. Monica was also incredibly helpful in the planning process - she gave some great advice, helped out with our timeline, and pointed out beautiful locations for photos. And the photos she takes are just incredible, we love every picture that we got from our engagement shoot and our wedding! We couldn't be happier with our wedding gallery and would recommend Atlas Photography to anyone!

Patty S

We loved working with Monica! She was super patient with our family during family photos, she made the whole process easier. I love how the pictures turned out. Monica made me feel...

beautiful while capturing the special moments during our day! Thank you, Monica!

Julie S

Tiffany was so great to work with!! From the beginning, I could tell how organized, experienced, and detailed she is and knew that we made the right decision to book with her. Tiff...

any was easy going, had some great suggestions, and took a lot of the stress out of the planning process. When it came to the wedding day, we had both Tiffany and Cara- they both were super flexible, structured but still fun to work with and made everyone feel so comfortable. We had a wet and cold day- Tiffany was already prepared for inclement weather and made the best out of the situation to give us special moments and beautiful shots. We couldn't recommend Atlas Photography more!!

Savanna S

It is truly incredible what this woman was able to do in just a couple of hours- she even drove an extra 4 HOURS to be at the venue because I got the address wrong 😭😅 Monica was ...

professional and I loved her energy (I have an anxiety disorder and she never had me feeling on edge). The experience was magical and our photos came out better than I could have imagined. Highly HIGHLY recommend Atlas Photography.

Monica M

I am so happy with my pictures. Monica is amazing. She was such a pleasure to have at my wedding taking pictures and I absolutely love the results. I couldn’t have asked for more...

. She sent me so many more pictures then I expected and they are amazing. I am so happy I chose her to photograph our wedding day. I have a very large family and she was able to get those huge family pictures I wanted. I knew it would be like herding cats to get them together for pictures but she did it. I would highly recommend her.

Cameron B

She did a wonderful job with our pictures. Would highly recommend.

Amanda M

Monica photographed our wedding, and I could not have asked for anything better! She caught every moment. We are absolutely blown away!!

Dylan P

Monica is incredibly personable and continuously strives to put your needs first. She has a wide variety of skills and is passionate about her job. She arrived at our venue early ...

and worked continuously into the evening and provided us with amazing photographs. She captured every important moment of our big day and had an incredibly positive attitude. I would recommend Monica to all my friends and family, she provides quality, reliability and professionalism. We were blown away by our experience working with Monica, and had a wonderful experience.

Kristen B

Monica did such a great job on my photos! She’s very personable and pays attention to detail. I would highly recommend.

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