About this vendor
We are McKinley and Megan, a husband and wife wedding photography team based in Eureka, Missouri, just outside St. Louis. We have been photographing weddings across the St. Louis area since 2019.
Our approach comes down to one idea: wedding photography should feel like memory, not performance. No posing marathons, no recreating something you saw online, no twelve hour photoshoot pretending to be a wedding. We keep people moving and talking, stay out of the way, and catch the things you will not notice while they are happening.
We shoot film and digital side by side. Film earns its place because grain and imperfection carry emotion in a way clean digital does not. Every gallery is hand edited, with color and skin tones that look like the people who were actually there.
What that gets you on the day is someone who stays calm when the timeline slips, knows how to light a dark reception, and has done this long enough to see a moment coming before it lands.
WHAT WE PHOTOGRAPH
Full wedding days, micro weddings of 30 guests or fewer, elopements, engagement sessions, and destination celebrations. We travel throughout Missouri, Illinois, and anywhere else you are getting married.
WHERE WE WORK
St. Louis, Eureka, St. Charles, Kirkwood, Wildwood, Washington, and the surrounding Missouri and Illinois wine country. We are comfortable in barns, vineyards, historic estates, downtown venues, and state parks.
WHAT YOU GET
Film and digital coverage shot side by side. A sneak peek within 72 hours. A private online gallery in five to eight weeks. A full print release. Timeline planning help before the day, because a good timeline is most of what makes a wedding feel unhurried.
INVESTMENT
Wedding collections start at $4,900 and most couples book around $5,500. Our Intimate Collection, built for micro weddings of 30 guests or fewer, is $3,200. A flat retainer holds your date and the balance splits into interest free installments. No hidden fees and no surprise line items.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2021 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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McKinley took photographs of my partner and I in Joshua Tree, CA. The photos came out amazing. They were beautiful, dramatic and artistic but at the same time very authentic to us....
He made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. He coached me so I looked good and did so in a way that made me feel confident. He was kind and communicative and fast in delivering the pictures. I totally recommend him!!!
McKinley photographed our October 2023 wedding and captured great moments! Because of having a rainy wedding, we asked for some artistic pictures, and he definitely delivered! He m...
oved between several buildings and was really accommodating to our large family.
McKinley & his wife are amazing. They will do anything the couple need & won't leave for the night till the couple is satisfied. If you are worried about a timeframe on a photograp...
her, (6 hours vs 8 hours) McKinley does not leave right at the time you picked. It's his passion to make sure the couple is happy with his work & he does a damn good job at that! The edits he does is also so good. Once your pictures are done, he brings you to his studio for a viewing + wine & you will feel at home, absolutely no pressure to buy anything.
BOOK HIM & I PROMISE YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!
McKinley G was everything we could’ve asked of for a photographer and videographer kind patient did all things ask to do book your wedding a , events you will be very satisfied
Words can’t express how grateful we were of our experience with McKinley and Megan Griggs (McKinley G. Photography). Mckinley and Megan were beyond professional and overly prepared...
. If something was missing or needed to be changed, they took care of it without a second thought. We were absolutely blown away with their photography skills. They were so patient and kept a smile on their faces despite the delays and hot weather. McKinley and Megan were always available to answer questions and were very prompt with their responses. We would definitely work with McKinley G. Photography again. We would recommend them in a heartbeat!
McKinley was absolutely amazing! He was extremely fun to work with, he made our big day less stressful and a lot more fun :) He was so helpful in making sure our wedding day moved ...
smoothly by orchestrating all the pictures after our ceremony & he made sure we got pictures of all the different combinations of our friends and family in an organized way.
Our pictures turned out absolutely perfect, and even after the wedding day McKinley continued to follow up with us and make sure we had the best experience possible. We loved working with McKinley & will definitely be recommending him to all of our friends and family members that have upcoming weddings!
McKinley was extremely flexible and takes amazing pictures. He is so down to earth and welcoming to all couples and styles. I loved all his shots and angles. When you hire him he d...
oes extra touches to taking pictures and then presenting them! He also takes time to understand what you want out of your event. Not only did I use him for our wedding I plan on hiring him for future events.
McKinley was such a joy to work with.
We initially contacted him with a pretty out of the box idea for our engagement photos and he just ran with it. He made the entire shooting ...
process for both our engagement photos and wedding incredibly easy.
He went above and beyond with every idea we threw at him and completely exceeded our expectations.
I’m so happy McKinley was available to take pictures for my wedding. He was amazing! Let me say, he really went above and beyond for my day. From taking pictures while we were gett...
ing ready, to having candid shots of all my guests, McKinley captured everything I wanted to remember out of my day. I was really impressed to learn he would stay for as long as you needed him. I don’t think I found another photographer who would do that! My pictures came back within 3 weeks of my wedding as well, and all of them were gorgeous. I hope to use him in the future!
McKinley was great , me and my wife are so happy with how everything turned out. Very professional attitude and only wanted the best pictures for us.
Absolutely loved working with him! He made the whole experience wonderful, he knew exactly what we wanted in our photos and now when have them for years to come! Would highly recom...
mend great work, great pricing and high quality photos ❤️
Mckinley was extremely professional. He made everyone in the wedding party feel comfortable. He got amazing images and followed the timeline well. He posed us well and even made us...
laugh for more sincere photos! I would highly recommended him!!
McKinley did an awesome job picking the time we took pictures, finding the perfect spot, and showing our group how to stand together for the best poses. We were all very happy with...
the photos and they are a wonderful way Amber will remember her special day forever.
Excellent service, within a short amount of time of planning. He made it happen! Great with our family and guests. Could have not asked for anything else! We’ve got the most beaut...
iful pictures thanks to this guy
McKinley G Photography was absolutely great! What a pleasure to work with From start to finish. Listened to what we wanted and delivered!
My photos are awesome and we did some cr...
eative fun poses.
I highly recommend him.
Mckinley was professional, punctual and personable. He was with me all day capturing all the important moments of my big day. He got so many wonderful shots and put together a phen...
omenal wedding album for us.
McKinley photographed my niece's wedding last fall and did an amazing job. He was very professional and so easy to work with. I would highly recommend McKinley for your wedding if ...
you want great pictures.
McKinley is very talented and professional. He likes to have fun with his clients. He is easy to work with and talk to. I would recommend him for your special day. The pictures wer...
e beautiful.
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