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Charisma Photography is a wedding photography business located in Wentzville, Missouri. We also serve the Wentzville, Hermann, and greater St. Louis areas.

In 2010, Christina Ahlheim, the owner and lead photographer turned her passion into a career to help couples capture their memories in the most natural and beautiful way possible.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and choosing the right photographer ensures those memories last forever. I don’t just take pictures—I tell the story of your love through every frame, from the first look to the final dance. Here’s why I’m the perfect fit for capturing your special day:

Authentic + Timeless StorytellingI focus on real emotions, candid moments, and the little details that make your love story unique.

Personalized Experience – Every couple is different, and I take the time to understand your vision, style, and expectations to create a seamless photography experience.

Attention to Detail – From the big moments to the little touches, I make sure no detail goes unnoticed, giving you a complete visual story of your wedding day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,800

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,800

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Charisma Photography

Riley
Riley Sent on 05/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Charisma is the best!

Christina was an absolute delight to work with for my wedding. I was incredibly hesitant when it came to finding a photographer, as my husband and I can be awkward in front of the camera. I knew we would need direction when it came to posing and getting the best shots. Christina was fantastic! We did book a little late so we didn’t get a chance to do the customary engagement shoot, but that didn’t impact our ability to work together on our wedding day. In the days leading up to the wedding she kept in touch, asked for ideas we had, etc. She asked that we make a list of the Must Have photos and the names of the people that were to be in them (MOB w/ Bride; Bride & Grandparents, etc.) This was a HUGE help, as she was able to call out names of who needed to be in the next photo. It made the family portraits a breeze. We also worked together to create a timeline for the day, to ensure her hours with us would cover all of the important moments. She also reminded us to bring copies invitations, etc. to include in detail photos — which I definitely would’ve forgotten. I also appreciate that she brought her own nice hanger to use in the photos of my dress! We got married at a venue she had not been to in many years, but you couldn’t tell. She scoped out the site, did her research, and knew the places we should go for the best photos. I am absolutely in LOVE with my photos. They turned out so well and her artistic edits are great. She caught moments I missed as the day whirled around me, so I’m glad to have those pictures as well. I 100% recommend working with Christina. You won’t regret it!
Sydney
Sydney Sent on 11/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

She knows what she is doing

Words cannot describe the magic that Christina and Chris were able to capture through my engagement and wedding! Christina worked with us through scheduling issues, was able to make a freezing cold engagment shoot easy and fun while keeping it short ;). The memories she was able to capture for me from the wedding are beyond what I could've hoped for! I can quit looking at them and plan to print them all! So many candid of family and friend in their utmost finest moment that I will cherish for a life time. I cannot thank these two enough and cannot wait to have them capture my families future moments.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 08/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond!

Charisma did an outstanding job for our June 2019 wedding! From the very beginning we knew Christina was right for the job. We met with her prior to signing the contract, and she was sure to go over every single detail and answered any question we had. After signing the contract, we picked a day for engagement pictures and Christina offered multiple different locations of great spots to take photos. It was so much fun getting to know her during our session and we enjoyed those couple hours! The turn around time for receiving our engagement photos was extremely quick and they turned out great! Once it got closer to the big day we met another time and hashed out all the details for the day of. We went to the venue and she mapped out places to take pictures and then we made a very detailed list of what photos to take and who would be in them. Christina brought this same list the day of the wedding and would check off each photo after we took it. I loved this because it ensured we got all the pictures we wanted and everything was so much more organized! Chris and Christina were a great team and literally captured every minute of our big day. They were so much fun to work with and we couldn't have been happier. The photos turned out amazing and have received so many compliments from friends and family! I also want to mention that the gallery Christina uses to upload pictures is very user friendly and so easy to share! We are so thankful for Chris and Christina and could not be happier with how well our pictures turned out. Documenting our big day was extremely important to us and they did not disappoint!
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Charisma Photography frequently asked questions

Charisma Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Charisma Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Charisma Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
Charisma Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Charisma Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Charisma 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.
Charisma Photography currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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