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ating and kind, and I never felt like I was lost or confused in the planning process. They make it incredibly easy to plan out your day and keep track of what photos will be taken at what time, and guide you through the steps so you don’t feel like it’s all on you. They also have a variety of packages made to fit a variety of budgets and needs, and are more than willing to work with you to help you decide on what the best fit is. Kathie, her staff, and all of the photographers are also extremely responsive to all forms of communication, so you never feel as though you’ve been left hanging. I also have to highlight how incredibly patient, kind, and compassionate Kathie and her staff were when I had to reschedule my original 2021 wedding date into 2022 due to COVID. I’m sure COVID wasn’t easy on their team either, and yet they didn’t bat an eye when I needed to push my date out further, and I can’t thank them enough for that. My wedding package included a free engagement photo session, and our photographer Tom was absolutely outstanding! We had Tom again on the day of our wedding, along with a second photographer Gordon, and both of them were an absolute pleasure to work with. The day moves so quickly, and both of them were outstanding professionals, able to keep up with the fast pace and get a wide variety of stunning shots, while still making sure it felt like our wedding day and not just one big photoshoot. My husband and I, as well as our entire wedding party, truly felt cared for by our photographers and had a blast taking photos at multiple locations! I can’t recommend this company enough! Just go with them!

We were quickly sent flash drives and prints of well-edited photos for both our engagement session and wedding. Our one complaint was several of our moving photos were not in focus, but they really worked hard to get the lighting precise in every photo and that turned out well.

her team are very professional and excellent photographers. During both of our “weddings”, Kathie kept us on task with the itinerary, made sure we had pictures with our family, and kept well out of sight during the reception. We didn’t even notice them. We picked her because her pictures aren’t washed out like many others we saw. I couldn’t speak highly enough of her ability and service!

lts. Tom even did our engagement photos prior to the wedding, so I was already looking forward to working with him again. We had an amazing experience, Kathie took great care of us and I will always recommend her and her team.

iled schedules soon after we initially spoke with her. The photos turned out amazing, I could not be happier! She was also very organized and prompt in getting the groups together for family photos. You can truly tell she has a love for photography and gets excited about great shots. I would recommend Kathie to anyone looking for a photographer in the St. Louis area. I can't wait to use her again for our wedding celebration in 2021!

about their practices and see some example photos (phenomenal). The package included a couple hour engagement photo shoot at a location we chose (Forest Park near the Muny - where we met). We got an email that very night with the best one. My wife said "We look like movie stars.", and we did! At the wedding, I really appreciated Memories Are Forever taking family pictures of our guests for their benefit. My wife made a gorgeous hardcopy wedding album book we display on our coffee table. So many great images from which to choose. You wedding day will come and go. Believe it or not, someday it will be far in the past. The question then is, what will you recall of it? What will that past event mean to you? With Memories Are Forever, you will always have a vivid reminder of how special that day was and what a great couple you were and are together.

amazing. The photographers arrived early and stayed until they had captured every special moment at our reception. I am so glad we chose Memories are Forever for our wedding and engagement photos!

elped incorporate them into the schedule seamlessly. Having two photographers helped the day go smoothly and I loved how they both captured different angles at the ceremony. I highly recommend!

ack in 2 weeks, which I was so surprised about! The price for the quality of work they do is fantastic. If you have your reception at Tapawingo Golf Course you'll receive special pricing, and we had a fantastic experience working with both vendors.

e wedding business so long! Not only was she a true professional, but she went above and beyond what she had to do to make sure that our day and our photos were nothing short of perfect.

so much fun and knows exactly what she’s doing. I would not use anyone else for photos. Thank you for making my day go so smoothly and for capturing all the tender moments :)

t the best pictures--and how to get reluctant small children to smile naturally. The pictures she took during the wedding are gorgeous, and her prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend her!

eting and reviewing this companies work but to top it off, the group (owner and photographers) are so personable and it’s so important to be around people that you trust will make the best decision and help guide you on the most important day of your life. They went above and beyond what I feel other professional photography companies offer.. and I would HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for the perfect wedding photographer to simply meet with Kathie and review her work. It was such a pleasure working with Memories are forever and even though I received a sneak peek (as a favor , again.. above and beyond) I am so excited to see the complete package as I know it’s going to be gorgeous and my husband and I will cherish the photos of our day forever! Thank you Kathie/Tom and everyone else who helped make my wedding perfect!

mes regarding what pictures to take in which locations and they just rolled with all of it. The pictures posted to Facebook were tremendous so I'm sure the rest of them will be as well. Thank you so much for capturing such beautiful memories for my Stephanie and Tanner.

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h the planning and even called to discuss the overall timeline before our July 15th wedding. Kathie is extremely organized and her overall experience in the photography field speaks volumes. On our wedding day, Kathie was prompt, fun and kept our very large wedding party focused so that we could get all the shots that we wanted. She ensured that we were sticking to the timeline so that we got everything done that we had requested. Her team was absolutely phenomenal. Jonathon helped me with my dress, veil, shoes, even my lipstick throughout the entire afternoon of taking photos. We got our photos back through online viewing and were absolutely ecstatic. Kathie and her team did a fantastic job of capturing so many moments that made our day exactly what it was. We cannot thank or recommend Memories Are Forever enough. They helped make our entire wedding experience top notch. If you are looking for the highest quality photos for an affordable price, they cannot be beat!

o pick them for our album. We got married at the conservatory and it was a magical day and Kathie and her team captured it perfectly.

orough with getting information PRIOR to the event. I didn't have to wrangle anyone and I was able to contact everyone being photographed with a detailed time-line so everyone knew where and when to be. Kathie even had tips for my MOH in helping me with my dress!! The pictures were beautiful. I only regret I didn't have her come to the reception at least for the beginning.

e perfect person to capture all of the special moments of our day. She certainly exceeded our expectations. We were able to meet with her multiple times before our event and having Kathie take our engagement pictures allowed her to get to know us as a couple, setting the stage for a fun and relaxed day. She arrived early to capture all of our details and the girls and guys getting ready. Thanks to Kathie and her associate, Tom, every part of the day was covered. Kathie and team stayed with both my husband I all day, even capturing many family and group candid photos as the reception partied on. From the intimate moments of the first look to out on the dance floor, Memories Are Forever really documented the greatest day of our lives in a creative and expressive way.

t considering we had two photographers, unlimited time and locations, engagement pictures, and (the biggest benefit) print release. Getting a print release (having the ability to print the photos through other means besides the photographer) was a big deal to my parents (who paid for the photography) because some photographers charge a lot for prints. I was impressed that Kevin and Calissa stayed as long as they did - almost 12 hours! They arrived at my house at 11:30 and left the reception around 10 or 10:30. They were great to work with. I noticed Calissa was even coordinating with the other drivers in the group via phone to make sure everyone knew the plan. They were both very nice. Kevin suggested a lot of poses for pictures but they both wanted our feedback in case there were specific pictures we wanted. The pictures look great! I can't wait to make prints and hang them in my home. I strongly recommend Memories are Forever. We paid $1500 and for the money, we got a lot of value. I love having two people there to take pictures from different angles. The chapel where we got married has an upstairs, where a lot of great pictures were taken while the other photographer got close ups. They did a great job, and I'm glad we hired them.

ver 10 years now with much success. Highly recommend!

ne today and they're gorgeous!! We had our Engagement photos and kids photos done by Kathie before and we love her! They are just a wonderful company and all the photographers and awesome!

d emotion of the day. They were professional and knew how to use the surroundings to enhance the photos. Many people who have seen the close up photos felt they were unbelievably gorgeous and worthy of a bridal magazine. They have a creative "artsy" eye that I greatly appreciate. I recommend this photographer without reservation as she gave us photos that we will cherish forever! I can't imagine using anyone else as I could not be happier with the job she did!!

ecial moment on our big day, and did it so professionally. They were both so polite and accommodating to our families. They arrived early, and were eager and ready to go! Even my guests noted how fantastic they were! They were respectful in church, while capturing the entire ceremony, and they were a blast to have at the reception! A HUGE thank you goes to both of them for going along with some of our crazy ideas, and for tromping around the farm with us! We could not have imagined anything better than what they did! They were so fun to work with! Kevin and Jim really outdid themselves! THey stayed well into the night to ensure that all of our reception was captured, and didn't miss a beat! Thank you so much for such great work! Your photos are FANTASTIC, and we absolutely LOVE them! I very highly recommend working with Memories Are Forever for any photography needs! It was such a wonderful experience, and completed our wedding day! You have captured images that we will treasure and cherish for a lifetime. The quality of the images and the professionalism can't be beat! And they are a reasonably priced professional company!

of her wonderful assistants- Al and Taylor—followed the bride and groom through their getting ready (at their respective different locations), seeing one another for the “first” glimpse and traveling to various sites around St. Louis before the ceremony and reception. We have so many wonderful photos to choose from of the ceremony and reception, that it will be difficult to choose what goes into their wedding album. Kathie helped us develop a timeline that kept us moving, but not stressing out about it. Each of the photographers was experienced, humorous, professional and kind in dealing with us all day. While guests dined during the reception, Kathie was able to bring pictures up on a screen (provided by the venue) that documented activity that had taken place during the day and ceremony. It was very touching and cool—many guests commented on how well done they were. Another nice touch and one I didn’t know we were even getting---as guests entered our ceremony venue, they were photographed. How they accomplished all we had asked for is pretty amazing. Within a few days of the wedding Kathie had a link for our families (and friends) to view a sampling of pictures to come---so exciting for all of us who had enjoyed the day and evening. The bride, groom, and parents of both also received a “surprise” package in the mail within the first 10 days that included a sampling of some of the pictures and a darling “brag book” filled with great shots to show friends and family. AND 13 days after the ceremony we could view all our pictures online. Amazing work. We made a great choice in choosing Memories Are Forever!

and make this day so much fun for all involved. Her pictures are unique and captivating. Kathie and her team has taken my sisters, my sons, my daughters and my wedding. I would highly recommend her. Actually, she would be my only recommendation for your Wedding Day!! She takes so many pictures and remembers everything that you want. She is an amazing woman. If you book her you can rest and have no more worries because your day will be perfect. If you have just gotten engaged you had better book her today she is in high demand. You will never meet another Kathie!!

her to my family and friends and now my niece is using her too ... and is thrilled with all of her photos. Kathie and her team work hard to create the images you want and just know how to create beautiful shots of the whole event. The wedding party LOVED seeing the photos instantly at the reception. Thanks Kathie!

anage families and keep people and get the pictures that we wanted. She also had our pictures to us within 2 and a half weeks.

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r team. She came with another photographer for the wedding and I was astonished at how great they BOTH were. I would definitely recommend this company.

ortive the entire time. Her nephew, Taylor, is part of the squad and is also incredibly talented. Mike, another photographer, was unbelievably good with children and candid photos. They have been a joy to work with throughout the engagement process and particularly on the wedding day. When an hour-long photo session in 98 degree heat is a blast, you know the photographer is awesome! I honestly believe this is the best photographer any couple could hire!

nized and was proactive in taking care of the details. Which is huge when planning a wedding.

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a how I am going to pick for my album. Honestly, this is one of the best decisions I made during my wedding planning. I would recommend them to anyone!

team are. We used them for two events and you wouldn't even know they were the photographers they mingled so well with the guests. The day of the wedding we did the pictures in the morning and it was probably my favorite part of the day. Kathie managed to get me to relax and stop worrying about the wedding and just have fun with my husband and wedding party. Not only was she willing to go along with some of my more insane ideas (tying my husband down on the train tracks by Union Station) she managed to get a mini slide show to run during the reception! Everybody was running up to me and asking when the photos were going to be up and I have never seen so many people eager to go through wedding photos. We got the photos two weeks after the wedding and I'm floored. I might make her be my photographer for everything for the rest of my life.

there until the reception ended at midnight!! I would definitely recommend them to anyone and will for sure use them again!!! "Sweet!"

k with, and great at helping us keep the day's schedule. Oh yeah, and we love the photos!

in the excessive heat to capture the best shots. We are beyond impressed with their work and would definitely recommed this vendor to anyone. Special package pricing available if your wedding is held at The Conservatory in St. Charles.