$3,000 starting price
About this vendor
Jessica Roark
Owner
In business: 18+ years
Team: 1 member
Languages: English
Business: Woman-owned Business
Innovative, Fresh Wedding Photography
Located in Kansas City, KS, epagaFOTO is a wedding photography studio composed of four skilled photographers. The award-winning studio serves weddings in the Kansas City area, though they are happy to take on destination weddings. Their photographers aim to capture refined pictures while maintaining an unobtrusive presence during photoshoots.
Jessica Roark founded epagaFOTO in 2004, initially operating business out of her apartment. In the years since, Jessica has upgraded to a professional studio space with three associate photographers. Mary Beth, Hannah, and Allyson are all highly trained photographers with extensive experience in photographing weddings.
Jessica and her team are excellent at translating ideas into art. Whether you know what style they are looking for or need some direction, Jessica has you covered. They base their techniques on a photojournalistic style so you can feel comfortable in front of the lens. As the studio’s editing process involves only minor fixes, the natural emotion in each photo is able to shine through. They strive to keep pictures authentic, and utilizing minimal editing helps photos retain the organic style that their clients love.
The studio offers several packages for wedding photography. Jessica’s packages are the most comprehensive and are ideal for couples intent on ordering prints or who would like to bundle in an engagement shoot. All wedding packages include a second photographer and the option to add à la carte services. To book their services, the studio requires an onsite wedding planner on the day of the wedding.
Awards
Prices & packages
Photography Package
$5,000 starting price
Photography Package
$5,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
5 or more hours of photography coverage
5 or more hours of photography coverage
Second photographer
Second photographer
Digital files
Digital files
Online viewing of edited wedding images
Online viewing of edited wedding images
Photography Package
$3,000 starting price
Photography Package
$3,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
5 or more hours of photography coverage
5 or more hours of photography coverage
Second photographer
Second photographer
Digital files
Digital files
Online viewing of edited wedding images
Online viewing of edited wedding images
Photography Package
$3,000 starting price
Photography Package
$3,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
5 or more hours of photography coverage
5 or more hours of photography coverage
Second photographer
Second photographer
Digital files
Digital files
Online viewing of edited wedding images
Online viewing of edited wedding images
Photography Package
$3,000 starting price
Photography Package
$3,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
5 or more hours of photography coverage
5 or more hours of photography coverage
Second photographer
Second photographer
Digital files
Digital files
Online viewing of edited wedding images
Online viewing of edited wedding images
Showing slides 1 to 3 out of 4
- Photography Package$5,000 starting pricePhotography Package$5,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hours5 or more hours of photography coverage5 or more hours of photography coverageSecond photographerSecond photographerDigital filesDigital filesOnline viewing of edited wedding imagesOnline viewing of edited wedding images
- Photography Package$3,000 starting pricePhotography Package$3,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hours5 or more hours of photography coverage5 or more hours of photography coverageSecond photographerSecond photographerDigital filesDigital filesOnline viewing of edited wedding imagesOnline viewing of edited wedding images
- Photography Package$3,000 starting pricePhotography Package$3,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hours5 or more hours of photography coverage5 or more hours of photography coverageSecond photographerSecond photographerDigital filesDigital filesOnline viewing of edited wedding imagesOnline viewing of edited wedding images
- Photography Package$3,000 starting pricePhotography Package$3,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hours5 or more hours of photography coverage5 or more hours of photography coverageSecond photographerSecond photographerDigital filesDigital filesOnline viewing of edited wedding imagesOnline viewing of edited wedding images
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the photographer for customized services and quotes.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
5
out of 5.0177 reviews
- Top reviews
- Newest first
- Oldest first
- Highest rated
- Lowest rated
Sort by
Mary Beth and Ethan were both amazing to work with during our wedding. Mary Beth made me feel so comfortable and confident while crafting our day of timeline and just helping us prep all the necessary details. They were both incredible on the day of, making sure that my husband and I felt comfortable and calm ahead of the ceremony and just making the photo experience super fun! Cannot say enough good things about them both.
Mary Beth and Ethan did an amazing job at our wedding. She was so helpful with coming up with a timeline for the entire day and scoped out a bunch of areas downtown close to our venue to take pictures at. Even when it ended up raining, she had a backup plan. We had a great experience with them and would highly recommend!
Mary Beth photographed our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, and wedding and did a tremendous job. She was incredibly communicative and made sure to take into account our location preferences (and picked out spots that were less common and perfect for a hotter day). Her and the second shooter at the wedding (Mike) were incredibly enjoyable to work with and made the day go smoothly. She was quick to recognize any time people were starting to get fidgety or tired while still making sure we got every photo on our shot list. Having her photograph the rehearsal dinner was the perfect way for her to meet important people to us the day before and capture additional candid moments. Additionally, the photos turned out awesome (and so many of them!) - we couldn't be happier and love the bright, crips & natural editing style. We certainly plan to use her in the future!
Any questions?
Jessica photographed our wedding, and she and Ethan were phenomenal! Leading up to the wedding, she will spend as much time as necessary to get to you know you and your preferences and to give advice on what photographs well. Day of, she keeps everyone calm, on time, and laughing. We ended up with unique and stunning photos. If Jessica is available for your event, book her!
We selected Jessicaa Roarke of EpagaFoto after an extensive search for the best photographers in Kansas City. What drove us toward Jessica and EpagaFoto in general was their bright and dynamic asthetic, since we were hoping for colorful and dynamic wedding photos. Jessica probably knew that it was Blair that chose her, but when it came time to decide where to do our first look, Jessica sided with Bobby and we all agree it was the right choice. Jessica knows what will make a moment and seeks it out throughout your special day, even when you are distracted or caught up in the details. On the day of our wedding Jessica and her second photographer captured every moment, from the quiet and meaningful moments of our ceremony and ketubah signing to the funny moments when one of the groomsmen split his pants. We can look back on our wedding album and re-live our joyful moments, as well as appreciate the artful shots that only Jessica could see. I don’t lose a second of sleep over the cost of Jessica and EpagaFoto… they were worth every penny and I can’t wait to enjoy their photos for a lifetime.
We absolutely loved working with Jessica! She did such a great job of making sure our day was perfect. The photos she took captured our day beautifully. She has an excellent eye for detail and is very aware of her clients wants/needs. She made me and my husband feel completely comfortable while shooting both our engagement and wedding photos. On our wedding day, Jessica brought Mary Beth with her as her second shooter who was also excellent. Highly, highly recommend!!!
We had such a great experience working with epagaFOTO! We specifically worked with Hannah and she captured our day perfectly. Photography was the most important decision we felt we had to make in the wedding planning process, and we loved Hannah's style. When we met with her, she was super personable and made us feel at ease. Not only did we have her capture our wedding day, but we also had so much fun working with her for our engagement session and rehearsal dinner as well. We are so happy with how things turned out and are so thankful we had her capture each of these days. She was very responsive throughout the process and always willing to answer questions. Hannah was able to pivot when necessary (like when it rained) and was able to stay on top of capturing all the details. She captured everything we wanted and planned, but we also trusted her creativity and she was able to capture special moments we couldn't have even thought of (and these were probably our favorites!). We loved our experience and look forward to working with them again in the future for other life events!
I worked with Hannah at epagaFOTO for both my welcome party and wedding day. She made us feel extremely comfortable and adapted well to some of the changing situations of the day. She captured exactly what we were looking for and I am so happy we were able to work with her for this special event in our lives. I highly recommend working with her!
Mary Beth was so great to work with! She was organized and really helped the day go smoothly. We were thrilled with the way our photos turned out and will cherish them forever!
Hannah with EpagaFOTO was amazing! She was so laid back and easy going during a stressful and busy wedding day, and made us feel very comfortable. It was extremely hot outside and she worked with us to make sure we got the photos we wanted while taking breaks from the heat. She was open to ideas and offered her help throughout the entire planning process. Lastly, the pictures were incredible! She captured us better than I could’ve ever imagined! We will cherish them forever!
I am so glad we hired Jessica as our photographer for our wedding last fall. Her photos of our wedding in KC were beautiful and she was an utmost professional during the whole day of activities.
She brought a lot warmth during the wedding day. And she had an eye for capturing the emotion of us and our guests in her photos.
She was very communicative throughout the planning process leading up to the wedding and was willing to work with us on a few special requests we had as we planned.
Jessica is also just neat person to know and work with, as she runs her own small business in KC in photography.
Highly recommend - thank you Jessica!
We loved epaga! Jessica and Mary Beth did an amazing job shooting our wedding. On the day itself, they brought a great energy - they were on time, they were in great moods, and they made everyone comfortable, which helped us get great photos, especially the candids of us and our guests. We also got all the more formal photos that my family really wanted (various combinations of siblings, aunts, uncles, extended family) - I was worried about these taking up too much time from our reception, but Jessica and Mary Beth were very efficient at organizing the shots. They also delivered on the discussions we had in advance about what we wanted to capture, making sure they focused on the people and moments we wanted.
And, most importantly, we ended up with beautiful photos!! I absolutely love their style. I will definitely hire them again in the future and have recommended them to all my friends.
We loved working with Jessica and her team - they brought high energy to our wedding day and kept our large group excited and attentive during the longer photo sessions. Jessica and Allyson also did a great job of capturing the energy of our Greek wedding and we enjoyed working with them throughout the wedding planning process.
I have known Jessica since high school and not only did she take our (amazing) wedding photos, but also my high school senior photos and our engagement photos. When I was in high school, I told Jessica that one day I wanted her to take my wedding photos and that dream came true this November! We had the best time working with her and she fit in so perfectly with our crazy Greek crew on our wedding day. Jessica and her associate, Allyson, truly created magic for our wedding day - there is no better way to describe it! The photos they took will truly be the photos we look back fondly on and show to our children one day. Our friends and family also commented how well they captured our personalities and the energy on our wedding day in our photos (which were delivered pretty quickly.) We always love the photos we receive from epagaFOTO and are so blessed to have had them capture our wedding day!
We had a truly fantastic experience with epaga, specifically with Jessica and Allyson. Allyson came to Chicago where we live to do our engagement photos and made it so easy for us. She spent way more time with us than we would have expected and the pictures turned out great. Jessica was outstanding on our wedding day and is a true pro — she worked so well with everyone and kept it fun and stress free. We had 6 little kids in the flower girl and ring bearer crew and she was great at keeping them all happy. And she put in much effort to incorporate both families throughout. Our pictures turned out wonderfully and captured the true essence of the day. We highly recommend!
Hannah was so amazing to work with and made our wedding day an absolute dream!
Jessica is absolutely amazing and her photos are perfection! Couldn't be happier with our proposal, engagement, and wedding pictures! She is worth every single penny! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Hannah is incredible! She was a fun and calming presence on our wedding day. I love the epagaFOTO style - very real and stunning pictures. We talked to A LOT of photographers and were incredibly blown away. Highly recommend!
I am so unbelievably happy with our wedding photos, we had such an amazing experience with EpagaFoto! We ended up using Mary Beth as our photographer and she was amazing! She captured amazing photos of both staged and candid moments throughout our day and was a joy to work with. That was important to me since you spend so much time with your photographer on the day. I can’t recommend them enough!
We used epagaFOTO for our engagement and wedding pictures and let me tell you… great experience would be an understatement. Jessica and team were so fun to work with and they captured every special moment perfectly.
Mary Beth captured our wedding day so perfectly. She was such a joy to work with, extremely professional, detail-oriented, and reliable. From the day of to ordering prints months after the wedding, this group is truly a great company to do business with.
Response from the Vendor on 05/18/2022
Courtney, we <3 you!! Thank you for your kind words, your wedding was beautiful and a joy to capture!
Our entire experience from start to finish was magical! Capturing the precious moments was beyond my belief…. And I was never aware that we were being photographed. Jessica and her team are lovely, graceful and incredibly talented ..
Response from the Vendor on 05/13/2022
we loved working with you!! thank you for your kind words! <3
This group has a stellar reputation so when I booked so I knew I was going to get great wedding pictures but WOW. I am blown away. My wedding was just a few days ago so I’ve only seen sneak peaks but they are incredible. I love the style of photography she used represents the day exactly as it was. We worked with Hannah and she was phenomenal - on time, efficient, a joy to work with, got all of the specific photos I requested. I can’t wait to see the rest of the photos she captured. EpagaFOTO is a must book!!!!
We used epagaFOTO from a recommendation from our Wedding Planner. We relocated from Kansas City to GA and met Hannah via Zoom, during our brief introduction getting to know her and her finding out what kind of photos we would like to capture we knew she was the perfect fit. You spend the most time with a photographer during the day of events and Hannah was great to work with. Whether it was corralling family member for large group photo or capturing moments at the reception with special guests we were very pleased. We had some transportation issues upon our departure from the Church and Hannah did an excellent job audibling and coming up with great photos as we had to skip some locations. I would recommend anyone to use epagaFOTO and request Hannah's services.
Such a great experience working with epagaFOTO. Very professional, knowledgeable, communicative, and overall wonderful. Made myself and my husband feel so comfortable in front of the camera!
I picked Epaga because I really love the documentary shooting-style they bring to the table in regard to wedding photography. We do, of course, have the photos you'd expect, but Hannah went out of her way to find interesting angles and locations I hadn't thought of initially. Her second shooter, Mary Beth was no different- she provided the exact look and feeI that I loved from Hannah's portfolio to a plum.
These ladies are great and I hope you pick them, too!
We loved working with Hannah at epagaFOTO for our wedding! Due to covid our ceremony plans changed a few times but Hannah never skipped a beat. Hannah brought the best energy to our day and truly felt like family by the end of the night. Our final images are stunning. Hannah's photojournalistic approach resulted in so many amazing, authentic moments being captured. We can't recommend epagaFOTO enough!
We heard of epagaFOTO from several family friends who hired them for their weddings and had amazing things to say. Jessica and her team exceeded our expectations and more! The first time we met Jessica she immediately put us at ease and made us feel like our best selves at our engagement shoot. On our wedding day, Jessica and Mary Beth made it feel like we were hanging out with a friend and despite the hot temps they made taking the photos fun. We are in awe of how filled with love and light the photos are. The most candid and intimate moments were captured beautifully. Beyond her technical expertise, Jessica is a joy to work with. We will treasure these photos forever. Thank you epagaFOTO!
I met Jessica back in 2018 while I was working with her at a wedding. When I got in engaged in 2020 I knew I couldn’t have anyone else be my photographer. She has already gone the extra mile since booking her. We currently live in Virginia and plan to get married in KC in 2022. She wanted to make sure we were comfortable during our engagement pictures and wanted our backdrop to be where we call home. She flew all the way out to Virginia to take our engagement pictures. We planned everything out and when it got closer to the day rain was in the forecast. She wanted to make sure we got all the pictures we wanted and even if there was rain, a plan was in place. If that meant an epic rain photoshoot or extending her time in Virginia she was going to do anything in her power to make sure we got everything we wanted. The weather held off and we had a beautiful session. Our pictures are amazing and my fiancé and I couldn’t be happier.
We are looking forward to our wedding day with Jessica and her team!
Jessica was SO much fun to work with and she made our wedding day so special. I love her creativity and willingness to go the extra mile to capture our picture perfect moments. Her work is amazing and we are in love with every picture from our day (there are nearly 1,000).
We completed our engagement photo session with Hannah at epagaFOTO in April 2021. We could not have asked for a better experience!!
We absolutely love our photos. Hannah listened to my requests and also gave great suggestions for locations/photo opportunities. She was so enthusiastic and charismatic - she made us feel so comfortable and enjoy the experience/moment. I was a little nervous as my fiancé is a little camera shy and he was a little apprehensive as to what to do during a professional photography session. Hannah guided us through the entire process and was SO helpful - she showed us how to pose and told us exactly what to do. I even sent her some pictures of possible outfits prior to the shoot so that I could get her opinion on best photo outfits. We feel so comfortable with Hannah after the 2-hour engagement shoot - spending time with her already will definitely ease our nerves on actual wedding day!
We are looking forward to working with her again at our rehearsal dinner and our wedding! epagaFOTO is the best!
Hire Hannah Taylor now! Planning a wedding during the pandemic was full of challenges but Hannah saved the day…specifically my day! 😊 She has such a passion for capturing the love story between the couple. She was a pleasure to work with and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos turned out absolutely perfect and made special gifts for my family. After the day/evening ends its truly your pictures and memories you have to look back on. So, invest in a quality photographer and pick Hannah!
Jessica is a master at her craft - a true artist! She has a true gift and is able to perfectly capture the essence of her subjects. On top of all that she is kind and fun and great to work with! Highly recommend!
Finding an incredible photographer for our wedding was our #1 vendor priority, and we absolutely found that in Jessica and EpagaFOTO. Jessica and her wonderful second Hannah were professional, creative, knowledgeable, and just so fun to work with! We felt so comfortable working with them and they were so excellent at capturing the big and intimate moments, all the small details and the shots we never would have thought of. Jessica’s work is so very thoughtful, there wasn’t a detail or a moment that she missed. We are obsessed with our photos and couldn’t have dreamed of a better wedding photographer. Jessica is an absolute pro and made our planning experience infinitely better.
Our wedding was planned from start to finish in less than 3 weeks in the hopes my sister could attend as she was undergoing treatment for her cancer. It was important to my husband and I to chose vendors that we trusted and were flexible with our unconventional time frame and needs. Through family and friend's weddings, we knew of epagaFOTO to not only be insanely talented and professional, but so enjoyable to be around. We didn't think twice in asking Jessica and her epagaFOTO team to be a part of our big day.
Jessica made us feel at ease from the moment we contacted her and exceeded our expectations both the day of and the quality of work she created. Unfortunately my sister was unable to physically be with us due to her condition, but we were able to have her there virtually. epagaFOTO perfectly captured the emotions and feelings throughout every part of the day, even with the last minute changes. From getting ready with my sisters, mom, aunt and mother-in-law, to the intimate family ceremony and dinner to our friends joining us for cocktails and dancing... we're so thankful to have these special moments captured.
We had the best time shooting with Jessica! She had the best energy and made us feel like rockstars the entire time. Jessica has continued to go above and beyond to accommodate my fiance and I after we decided to postpone our wedding until next year. 5 stars!
I could never say enough amazing things about Jessica Roark with epagaFOTO! She previously photographed one of my best friends weddings and I knew from that day forward that I needed her in my future wedding plans. She is incredible to work with - passionate, kind, supportive, creative, understanding, and flexible. My husband and I were thrown quite a curveball with COVID-19 and our wedding. Jessica supported us every single step of the way as we pivoted plans, made adjustments to our day, and had some pretty demanding requests. Jessica captured & told our story in the most perfect way. Our wedding day (and now our lives) would not have been the same without Jessica and all her love!
20/10 highly recommend! I threw out a hail-mary to Jessica when we got engaged to see if she was available for our Christmas time wedding. When she said she was, I instantly had relief! Her and Amy were nothing but amazing and were very accommodating! Jessica helped us with our timeline to optimize our lighting for one of the shortest days of the year, and the photos were nothing short of spectacular. We told her anything she advised we were up for, and the rain photos we got on our wedding are awesome! Thank you Jessica and Amy for taking such good care of us!
When I booked epagafoto I knew I was in good hands. They are one of the most reputable photography studios in KC and it only takes 5 minutes on their website to draw the conclusion that all of their work is simply stunning. However, I had no idea the extent to which the associates at epagafoto would help me not only develop my wedding vision but also execute my perfect wedding day. They go so far beyond capturing your day. They not only take time to get to know you and your SO, but they also help tremendously during the planning process and you end up feeling very taken care of by your photography team and especially your lead associate (i.e. your primary photographer). I booked with Hannah and I could not recommend her more highly. Hannah immediately clicked with us and she was always quick to respond when I had a question. She also helped direct and focus our day in a way that only your photographer can although you don't expect her to. Through conversations with her, we were not only able to identify the moments and details that were most important to us, but we really began to envision what our day would be like. In our planning process she was sure to make sure we thought of every conceivable detail-- did we want to do a certain tradition? who were the people most important to us? what unique family traditions should she be sure to capture? all the way down to, "if you want a portrait of your dress hanging in the windows don't forget to have a nicer-looking hanger!" She was full of advice when asked, offered tips and tricks of the trade, but most of all, she was there for us throughout the process in a way we didn't expect. Of course, with this level of service and expertise our photos also turned out beautifully (When you book with any photographer at epagafoto that goes without saying)! Bottom line: I cannot recommend Hannah or any of the photographers at epagafoto more. They are professional, exceptionally skilled, and all around wonderful wonderful people to work with!
From the moment I met Mary Beth I knew I had found the perfect photographer! I knew at that exact moment she was the photographer that I would pick. She made the process so seamless and made me feel so at ease with our timeline! I couldn't have been more confident with my decision. Besides being an amazing photographer she is also the greatest hype girl during photos and an absolute warrior on that dance floor snapping photos! We absolutely loved Mary Beth and EpagaFOTO!! Would recommend to any bride to be. :)
I cannot imagine having a different photographer for our wedding! We used Hannah Taylor for both our engagement photos and wedding photos. Planning a wedding from a different state was not easy and Hannah made the process seamless! When our transportation broke down the day of, Hannah and her assistant with out a doubt put me at ease. We got our sneak peak pics back SO quickly and everything was perfect! She captured our day perfectly. I would not recommend anyone else!
Our family has epagaFOTO on speed dial! Allyson has photographed two family weddings for us and we would consider her a friend. Our first wedding was a trial run with epagaFOTO and by the second wedding, once we had Allyson scheduled, I'm not sure we even discussed much of what we needed because we knew Allyson would perform to the standards for which we have become accustomed to. Our photographs were professional, special and captured everything we could have asked for on each magical day. If you want epagaFOTO for your special occasion and they aren't available, I would suggest changing your date!
Allyson was absolutely amazing! Our wedding was beyond perfect, and the photos she was able to capture prove just that! We couldn’t have chosen a better photographer. She was great in all aspects. So easy going and fun to be around and made our lives so easy. We didn’t have to think twice about making sure she got the pictures we wanted, because she knew exactly what to do and made sure our needs were met. If we had a wedding do-over, we would 110% still choose Epagafoto.
Mary Beth Russell is nothing short of amazing. She (and epagaFOTO) came highly recommended and I can say without a doubt the hype is all true! :) Mary Beth went above and beyond for our engagement session. She kindly provided tons of location recommendations and outfit advice prior to the session. The actual session was such a positive experience - she was warm and welcoming and really made us feel comfortable. The images Mary Beth provided were stunning and I will treasure them forever.
EpagaFOTO has been with me through all of my most important moments in life. Allyson has captured our engagement, wedding, maternity, newborn, and family photos beautifully. Allyson always manages to find the best angles, despite our children’s not always perfect behavior ;) The quality is impeccable, and our love always shines through the prints. I trust epagaFOTO completely. I absolutely cherish the pictures of my life they have taken.
epaga FOTO has been a part of our family since day one! We had the pleasure of snagging Allyson for our wedding nearly five years ago. She captured the most beautiful photos of our day with our many family and friends. I find myself looking back and the photos frequently with such joy and do not regret hiring epaga for a single moment. Since our wedding, my sister-in-law got engaged and married. During her engagement, we begged Allyson to come back to shoot her wedding because that is how much we loved her and the beautiful photos she captured. Allyson's photography style is so natural. Her photos are not staged; she truly is an artist when it comes to capturing perfect moments. Additionally, the editing is minimal and natural which provides a timeless work of art that can be cherished for many years. I would highly recommend Allyson and the epaga FOTO team to anyone getting married, having babies or just wanting to have a fun photo shoot.
Wowzers!! Allyson and her assistant were so amazing and our photos turned out better than I could have ever imagined! So many special moments captured that I didn’t even get to see until I looked through the photos after our special day. We are so happy that we chose Allyson and epagaFOTO to help us capture and relive our wedding day!
My fiance and I recently took engagement photos with MaryBeth from epagaFOTO and could not be happier with the experience and the photos!! We appreciated how MaryBeth did plenty of prep work ahead of time such as scouting the locations and helping us pick out outfits so that during our engagement session we were just able to have fun. My fiance and I were really hoping to capture genuine, natural photos and MaryBeth did a phenomenal job doing just that!
Love. Love. LOVE!! Our experience with epagaFOTO was amazing. From our first consultation with Mary Beth I knew we would be in good hands. She is incredibly talented and fun to work with. She took the time to get to know us and our story and make sure that she had captured everything that was important to us on our wedding day. And the photos are so beautiful! We loved everything about our experience with Mary Beth and will definitely be going to her again for any excuse we can find to have professional photos taken in the future!
Without question, at the beginning of our wedding planning, we prioritized to find the best wedding photographer for our wedding. After meeting Mary Beth at epagaFOTO, it was clear that it was the easiest decision of our wedding planning. We could go on and on about how AMAZING Mary Beth is to us.
Going into our initial consultation with Mary Beth, we can still recall not knowing what to expect. Her patience, guidance, and genuine talent is exactly what we needed. From the start, we felt at ease with the process and Mary Beth’s communication allowed us to easily design a timeline that checked all the boxes. As we got to know Mary Beth, it began to feel as if one of our friends was capturing our wedding photos. We will always remember our Wedding day, but we will also remember Mary Beth’s attention to detail and genuine excitement for our wedding photos. We will definitely keep Mary Beth and epagaFOTO in mind for future celebrations. In the end, our day was absolutely special and absolutely perfect -- and we were lucky to have such a great photographer, like Mary Beth to capture these moments that we will cherish forever.
I can’t recommend epagaFOTO enough!! They are truly the best to work with from start to finish. I used Mary Beth Russell, and I have to say I can’t imagine having another photographer for both my engagement and wedding photos. Mary Beth’s attention to detail made for the most beautiful photos, and the personal attention she gives you is unparalleled. We shot engagement photos in the freezing cold in December and the wedding photos in the sweltering heat in August, and each time was a joy. If you are contemplating booking them, absolutely do it! You will not regret it.
When looking for wedding photographers, we knew exactly what we were looking. We started the process and met with a few. However, they didn’t seem to have quite what we were looking for. Once we emailed epagaFOTO, I could tell they were going to be “the one”. From the first email inquiring about their company, they were responsive, professional and down to earth. We set up a time to meet with our photographer MaryBeth and as soon as we met her, we knew. She got us! She was “the one” for us.
From the engagement pictures to the wedding day, epagaFOTO treated us less like “clients” and more like friends. On our wedding day, they were prompt, accommodating and helpful. During our portrait time (just my husband and I) I was getting anxious having our wedding party just staring at us. MaryBeth took notice of this immediately. Instead of being annoyed or irritated by my awkwardness, MaryBeth calmly and discreetly asked the second shooter (Amy—who was also amazing) to take the rest of the wedding party downstairs for “other photos”. After they all left, MaryBeth looked at me and said “Better?”. Her attention to what I was feeling and willingness to make it better for me is something I will never forget. That is the extra step that epagaFOTO takes to make sure your day is perfect.
Our weddings photos…OMG… they are absolutely perfect. They are crisp, artistic, candid, and capture our wedding day better than I could have ever imagined. I would HIGHLY recommend epagaFOTO as your wedding photographer. I know you will you love them as much as we did.
Mary Beth was incredible! She was so nice and easy to work with and her pictures were GORGEOUS! There was a point during the pictures on our wedding day where I was just getting so overwhelmed and I was hot and didn’t want to be outside anymore and Mary Beth noticed right away and changed our plan immediately so we could go inside. She was so wonderful and our pictures were truly perfect.
epagaFOTO is absolutely wonderful to work with! We had Jessica, the owner, and Amy in the second shooter role. We worked with Jessica first in a quickie engagement session (highly recommend) and got to know her, and knew she was the perfect fit for our wedding. She makes you feel so calm/natural, is great at staying on time, and beyond talented. Amy was also awesome the day of. I cannot wait to see our photos! Conor and I will definitely use epagaFOTO in the future.
Working with Allyson from EpagaFOTO was an incredible experience. From our initial consult to our final exit at the reception, Allyson's positive energy, poise, and presence were so strong! I appreciated the way Allyson anticipated our needs on the day of. For example, it was pouring down rain on our wedding day when we had outdoor pictures scheduled and Allyson already had a plan B suggestion ready for the moment and put me completely at ease. Allyson and Amy worked together to flawlessly capture our day - everything big and small. They captured the emotions, the movement, and the significance of the people involved in our day in such a special way. People don't often think about how your photographers will be a part of some of the most special moments of your life, which is why I appreciated how relational Allyson and Amy are. Their confidence and professionalism put everyone around them at ease, while their warm personalities make people loosen up and be themselves. I could not speak more highly of my experience with epagaFOTO. The pictures are GORGEOUS and their editing style is timeless. I am so glad we choose them to capture the most special day of our lives!
We worked with Hannah at EpagaFOTO for our engagement and wedding photos. She was absolutely wonderful! We are fairly low key and not especially excited to be in the spotlight, but Hannah made us feel comfortable and produced amazing photos. She was prompt with getting photos back for both the engagement and wedding, and she was so easy to communicate with throughout the whole process. I’d highly recommend Hannah or anyone at epagaFOTO. They’re seriously great.
Hannah and her team at epagaFOTO were INCREDIBLE! They made the entire process so smooth and easy. The gorgeous pictures were a bonus. Highly recommend to anyone looking for beautiful pictures and some sanity around the craziness of wedding planning!
Hannah and the team at epagaFOTO were phenomenal. Connor (my then fiance and now husband) and I were planning our wedding remotely. From the first time Hannah and I talked on the phone, I could tell we were going to be in good hands. Her warm professionalism stood out and I could tell she knew her stuff. Between looking at her portfolio and talking with her on the phone, I knew we'd made the right choice. She fielded my questions and concerns and was a pro through it all. One thing that stood out to me was the KINDNESS Hannah exhibited through the whole process. Planning remotely had its own challenges, and I didn't meet Hannah face-to-face until the day of our wedding, but I never once second-guessed our choice to hire her and the epagaFOTO studio. They were professional from beginning to finish. On the wedding day, Hannah and her team were at the venue early, ready to go, and they captured our wedding day perfectly. She was adaptable, fun and a professional. Their attention to detail captured beautiful moments--ones we'll cherish forever. After the wedding, we LOVED looking at our photos. They were delivered to us in a timely manner and helped us savor every moment from the day. The entire epagaFOTO studio was incredibly helpful and kind. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a warm, professional and incredible wedding photography team.
Hiring Jessica Roark and epagaFOTO for our August 2019 wedding was one of the best decisions we made! I interviewed several photographers, but ultimately selected Jessica due to her experience and body of work.
Our wedding photos are classic, crisp, bright, and timeless! Everyone who has seen our photos has been highly complimentary. Most of all, Jessica and her assistant, Hannah, made us feel confident and comfortable. Jessica gave the the perfect amount of direction but still kept things fun and natural! This was really important to my now-husband and me because we knew we would be spending all day with our photographer. Neither of us typically feel that natural in front of the camera, but you would never know it if you looked at our wedding photos!
Our photos have an excellent mix of posed photos, candid shots, venue shots, detail shots, and family pictures. Jessica worked carefully with us in the weeks leading up to the wedding to ensure we had a well thought out plan for the day. Easily online scheduling is available and epagaFOTO's communication is top-notch.
After the wedding, Jessica quickly provided us with a sneak peak and shortly thereafter gave us with a full set of 1,000 edited photos. We were BLOWN away! Selecting a high quality photographer was the best investment we made in our wedding and we couldn't be happier with Jessica, Hannah, and epagaFOTO!!
Jessica took what was a rainy KC day and turned it into the most BEAUTIFUL wedding photos. Everyone at epagaFOTO was SO EASY and FUN to work with and captured our engagement and wedding day perfectly. We have found our photographer for LIFE!! Thanks, guys! 110% recommend.
The minute I got engaged, I knew I wanted Jessica Roark to shoot my wedding. I had been following epagaFOTO for several years and loved their style of photography. Jessica performed exactly how I imagined she would and delivered beautiful photos! You can't go wrong with epagaFOTO!
My fiancé and I have been working with Jessica for a few months now, through our engagement shoot and pre-wedding meetings; we CANNOT WAIT for her to capture moments from our big day! She spends the time that it takes to get to know her couples and, as a bonus, is just a fun person to be around. We would pick epagaFOTO over and over again!!
Jessica made my wedding day so magical! She was so patient and attentive to my every wish. She made our entire wedding party feel at ease and so relaxed. Jessica captured behind the scene memories as well as the ceremony with such creative professionalism. We hope to use her for other events in our future and would highly recommend Jessica from epagaFOTO to all future brides!
5 stars for sure! epagaFOTO was by far one of the best wedding investments! I can't say enough good things about Jessica. She is extremely talented, creative, professional and personable! Jessica and the epagaFOTO team made our wedding day so much fun and stress free. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with them is very lucky!
I had two goals for our wedding photography that were a bit at odds. I wanted awesome photos but I didn't want taking pictures to disrupt our wedding day. Somehow, Jessica and the epagaFOTO team achieved this. I was thrilled with the day-of experience and remain thrilled with the incredible collection of photos we now have. Truly first-class.
I can't say enough good things about epagaFOTO. Not only were Jessica and the epaga team always prompt, professional, and prepared, but they made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. They were a calming presence on the day of, they even put my family at ease. They took the time to get to know us as a couple, and the entire experience felt personalized and special, making sure every detail was beautifully perfect. Epaga has incredible vision, and I think their work speaks for itself. From start to finish, epagaFOTO provided an incredible experience for our wedding and we couldn't recommend them more.
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
Shannon:) You were a dream. You and Kenneth were incredibly fun, easy, and VERY entertaining. Thank you for the glowing review- I'd give you the same if I could:). PS- come back to KC- we miss you. xoxo.
A entire week of indian events early call times and a super complicated schedule. All of that and Jessica delivered beautifully captured moments. You don't want to miss out on the best wedding photographer in KC!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
Aman....love you and Shiv:). I hope to photograph many more of your life celebrations and I loved being a part of your *many* wedding celebrations. The experience of working with you and your families was so special.
EpagaFOTO is incredible!!! Jessica Roark was with us from the very beginning. She photographed our engagement pictures, my boudoir shoot and our wedding! I can’t even say ONE bad thing about her or her wonderful team. Jessica is so sweet, down to earth, fun, SO talented and she makes you feel so comfortable & amazing! My husband and I are forever grateful for our incredible photos that we’ll cherish forever. Plus, we gained a friend for life! I would give her more than 5 stars if I could!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
Lauren! My gosh, the thought of being forever friends with you and Chris makes me smile ear to ear. I adore you both and loved walking by your side, documenting your wedding day...it was such an amazing day (despite the rain and pants debacle...
haha). Your photos live to tell the tales and it was such a joy. xoxo
Allyson photographed my sister's wedding this fall and she was INCREDIBLE. Even though there was a huge rain storm that rearranged our plans and could have been very stressful, Allyson was very calm and thought quickly on her feet. She came up with great ideas of how to capture the day in a creative way, even with the rain. The moments she captured are so special to us. She was really intentional about understanding our family and reflecting our relationships in our photos. Her photos are energetic, engaging and organic. You will love working with Allyson!
We had an amazing experience with Mary Beth of epagaFOTO. In doing some research, it was quite evident how talented she was and, from the get go, she was so extremely personable that it made our decision a no brained. She was always quick to respond and very easy to communicate with. She really took the time to get to know us and our style, went out to scout places to shoot, had a backup plan in case weather didn’t work in our favor. We had nothing but confidence that Mary Beth would capture our wedding day perfectly and she by far exceeded our expectations! Can’t stop looking :)
Mary Beth was our wedding photographer and she was such a joy to work with!! She did our engagement shoot as well and those pictures turned out beautifully! She definitely has a great eye for photography. Every meeting we had with her was professional, informational, and so easy. She did a great job scouting for spots to shoot and helped us figure out the best places to take pictures. She and her second shooter were so much fun to work with on our big day and we know they got some great pictures!
I reached out to a few photographers when I started the search for my engagement and wedding photographer. Jessica Roark was the first person I met with and I instantly fell in love with her fun/easy-going demeanor and bubbly personality! I knew from that first meeting that I could be around her all day long - which is a must! I also loved the quality of her portfolio and the way she captured color and light in such a visually pleasing way. I would highly recommend using Jessica to any future bride! She was an absolute doll to work with. She made the process so easy and I felt like it was one part of the wedding I didn't have to even worry about. I so appreciated how professional, yet also fun she was! Both our engagement pictures and wedding pictures turned out FANTASTIC! At the end of the day, the photos are the only thing you have to help remember that day over and over again so if you want to have beautiful photos to look back on for the rest of your life, choose Jessica from epagaFOTO. You will not be disappointed! We will definitely be using her in the future for baby/family photos :)
Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2019
Jill- thank you so much for the kind words and vote of confidence- it was such a joy to work with you and Zach over the past year and I CANNOT wait for more reasons to work with you guys in the future:)
MaryBeth at epagaFOTO is incredible! Her attention to detail is fantastic, she is so kind and bubbly and the pictures were gorgeous. I give them a 4/5 because the second shooter has room for improvement. I think she did a poor job of organizing family photos post ceremony which led to confusion on who needed to stay vs. could leave and made me frustrated for my guests. She should have taken the shot list and sequenced it appropriately (i.e., big groups first), since she's the professional after all!
Jessica and ePagafoto were wonderful to work with and we LOVED our photos! The fact that we got a sneak peek within 2 weeks and all photos within 6 was awesome! So happy we used them and would highly recommend!
We had an amazing experience with epagafoto. My husband and I reached out to Jessica stating that we loved their work but needed something within our budget. She stated that they had a photographer that was going from an assistant to a head photographer. We ended up booking Hannah and I can not even express how amazing she did. She was the most professional out of any of the vendors we booked.
The only thing I was slightly upset about is the lack of posting on social media. We followed epaga from the start on instagram and we see all of these shots form weddings and look backs. We never saw a photo posted on any site which was a little let down for us.
My daughter and her fiancé could not agree on a photographer after meeting with a few. Our wedding planner suggested Mary Beth from epagaFoto and after their first meeting with her, they were sold. I met Mary Beth the day of the wedding and I immediately saw why they liked her so much. She put everyone at ease and made sure we were all comfortable to get the most natural and beautiful photos. Prior to the wedding, she emailed ideas to my daughter for additional locations for pictures after the ceremony. The locations she suggested were fabulous. They of course had some pictures at the Nelson where they got engaged but also was able to have some fabulous pictures of the wedding party done near the WW1 museum. Mary Beth and her assistant also captured all the excitement and joy at the reception. With so many photos taken that day it is hard to find a favorite. They are all so exceptionally beautiful. I highly recommend Mary Beth from epagaFoto!
My experience with epagaFOTO was great from the start. Our engagement pictures(& wedding pictures) were taken by MaryBeth and she is the bees knees. She allowed us several outfit changes in several different locations. She was not pressed for time. She wanted to make sure that she captured everything that we had hoped for.... and she did that plus some ! She was super prepared with her lovely camera fanny pack, she even brought a stool for me to sit on when I needed to change out my shoes. (Talk about DETAILS!) . The wedding was that + SOME ! She stayed later than her contractual hours had stated so that she could capture the end of the night as we walkout underneath sparklers..... AND she gave us our wedding photos back within a week. TALK ABOUT RECORD TIME! I love everything about Epaga-- go book them ! Its worth every penny !