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Wanna be lovely? You already are! Be Lovely Photography specializes in the modern photographic experience, from engagement, to wedding, to the babies that may follow. We push ourselves creatively and enjoy working with couples that favor fresh, exciting, and bold photography.

Be Lovely Photography is a small, independently-owned, woman-run business located in St. Louis, MO.

JJ Lane is the owner and primary shooter, with over 18 years of photography experience and a degree from Webster University. She has worked with the Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis Magazine At Home, the Missouri History Museum, Washington University, and several other commercial, special event, and fine art photographers in the area. With a background involving detail photography and portraiture, Be Lovely emphasizes the importance of a beautiful, well-rounded wedding day. Each part of your wedding day contains bits and pieces of the larger story. We try and emphasize to each couple to spend plenty of time on each story, so the memory of that day will be beautifully documented forever.

Need more info? Email or call us today, and check out our website for images representative of our vision!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Be Lovely Photography

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Susan Sent on 01/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Outstanding photos, wonderful photographer!
JJ was with our wedding party a full day and had boundless energy and enthusiasm. She helped with the flow of the day, was organized & efficient, professional, friendly, supportive, and very creative. There are so many fun and artistic, romantic and charming shots. We are so happy with the photos and with the experience we had with JJ on this very special day.
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Jenna Sent on 10/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
What can I say about JJ? She was absolutely the best choice we could have made for our wedding photographer. She was professional but fun, and she has such an eye for cool architecture and unique shots. She really captured the excitement of the day and the uniqueness of our venue The Sheldon Concert Hall. I spoke to other photographers before deciding to go with Be Lovely Photography, and some who had shot at our venue before were hesitant to return because they said the lighting is very difficult. After looking at the 100+ photos in the preview JJ posted to Facebook of our wedding day, you would never know that there is tough lighting at the Sheldon because JJ and her second shooter Sara Wilson took such incredible shots. JJ’s assistant Christina was also very helpful and friendly and a wonderful addition to our day. We’re extremely grateful that we went with a pro like JJ to capture all the special moments of our big day. I could rave on forever about JJ, but just know that if you decide to go with Be Lovely Photography, you won’t be disappointed.
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User2054700 Sent on 03/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We chose JJ to take our engagement photos and wedding photos after a recommendation from a coworker who she had taken family photos for. After meeting with her, I knew that she would be the perfect fit for our day. JJ is fun and no-nonsense. She is great at making sure everyone is cooperating but is also super go with the flow and open to the vision you have for your day.

JJ shot our wedding with a second photographer, which helped get photos from different angles, but honestly, JJ is everywhere. I'm not sure we needed a second. JJ also always has an assistant with her, which helps make everything much quicker.

JJ and her assistant also ran a photo booth at our reception which was fun for us and our guests.

Did I mention that JJ was pregnant on our wedding day and still had more energy than I did?

We are extremely happy with our images and JJ's turn around time was SUPER quick. We were able to look at our extensive preview while on our honeymoon!
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Jessica Sent on 12/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
JJ was an excellent photographer. We loved all of our wedding photographs.
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Lulu Sent on 11/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I are so happy with JJ's work. JJ was very responsive to emails and questions, which also made it easy to schedule meetings. She also provided us with an hourly rate that enabled us to stay within our budget. During our wedding, JJ was flexible with what we wanted and managed to capture amazing photos during a rather limited time. Some of the lighting in our venue was a little tricky, but JJ managed it easily. She has a unique artistic eye that allows for some one-of-a-kind shots. We had a range of romantic, quirky, and fun photos that we will treasure for the years to come. We were very pleased with the quality of the photographs, which came out great even as large prints, and she also had a quick turnaround time. One additional thing that is great about Be Lovely Photography is getting all the photos in a digital format and not having to order individual prints. I would definitely recommend her for any and all of your photography needs.
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Ellede Sent on 11/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
J.J and her assistant were awesome! J.J was very helpful with picking out the perfect places to take pictures and they turned out fantastic. Our family and friends were really impressed. She was very quick to respond back to emails and phone calls. Everything was extremely easy and stress free. It was Nick and I's first time having perfessional pictures and she made it fun and comfortable. We had so much fun with it and thats how it should be. We have already recomended her to our friends and the next time we need great pictures, we will definitely be calling J.J at Be Lovely!!
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User1446063 Sent on 11/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Be Lovely Photography worked out wonderfully for our wedding. JJ was a fantastic photographer and the photos turned out beautifully. She was really easy to work with and helped make our wedding beautiful. She really helped provide a relaxed atmosphere that really helped with the stress of wedding planning. We absolutely love the photos and will treasure them always. Also, she was extremely affordable for the quality we got.
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Stephanie Sent on 11/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
JJ and her assistant were excellent! They were quick, creative, and so professional. We would recommend BeLovely to anyone with full confidence. BL is also reasonable compared to other photographers we interviewed. The pictures came back to us within a very short time after the event and there are so many great shots that they made. It was better than we could have asked for!
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User1201705 Sent on 06/15/2013
5 out of 5 rating
JJ was great to work with! She is fun and has a great eye for interesting angles and approaches to make your wedding photos look beautiful!
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Amanda Sent on 08/27/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough positive things about Be Lovely Photography and the amazing work of JJ Lane. She truly went above and beyond to capture our special day. From the pre-wedding bridal portrait taken weeks before, I knew I had a special photographer. She took the time to come to my home for the session since I am recovering from cancer. That is dedication and compassion.

Her passion for photography and for making sure she captures the emotion, beauty, details, and every aspect of what makes a wedding meaningful and beautiful makes her stand out as an amazing photographer. Finding someone that is as dedicated, creative and talented as JJ Lane is rare. Her photos are perfectly stunning. She knows how to work with people, understands the dynamics of the day and takes her work to heart, making for phenomenal photos that my husband and I, as well as our friends and family, will cherish forever. That is what makes a great wedding photographer, and that is why JJ Lane and Be Lovely Photography are indeed, lovely.
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Awards

13
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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If you're looking for beautiful, natural photography, look no further! JJ is an absolutely amazing photographer with a great eye. She has a way of making any client extremely comfortable, bringing the best pictures forward. We fully recommend Be Lovely Photography!

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Be Lovely Photography frequently asked questions

Be Lovely Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
Be Lovely Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Be Lovely Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
Be Lovely Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
Be Lovely Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Be Lovely Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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