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Operating out of Centralia, Missouri, Charming Hearts Photography is a business specializing in the capture and preservation of wedding-day memories. Owner Lori Benson is a vibrant individual with a big heart and a passion for all things love and matrimony. This expert is versatile in her approach to photoshoots. Lori can document your candid moments as well as provide a guiding hand where necessary. Her ambition is to produce a gallery of images that allows you to relive the magic of your precious celebration for years to come.

Services Offered

Before Charming Hearts Photography begins to snap away from behind the camera, it seeks to understand your wedding-day vision. To ensure your big occasion is documented correctly, Lori offers various wedding packages to accommodate your needs. From simple to elaborate, any and all needs can be catered to. Each collection comes with varying service offerings. All packages are designed to provide you and your new spouse with heartwarming images that highlight the true spirit of your wedding experience. Engagement sessions are available and come complimentary in several of the comprehensive packages. Some of the add-on services or post-event items you can include in your collection are:

  • Additional coverage hours
  • Second photographer
  • Wedding photo albums
  • Canvases
  • Photobooth
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$900

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,400

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
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Reviews of Charming Hearts Wedding Photography

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Tay
Tay E. Sent on 10/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience Jennifer was amazing!

charming hearts photography was amazing Jennifer and her husband were so helpful and sweet and really made the day that much better!
Nik
Nik Sent on 11/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!!

I cannot begin to say enough amazing things about Lori and James, as well as Jennifer! We hired Lori for our wedding on 10/15/22 and she was absolutely amazing! From the first time my wife and I met her and her husband, we knew we were going to have incredible photos and outstanding service! Our engagement session last fall was perfect and we have so many beautiful photos and memories from that day. Our wedding day was no different! Wedding party and family photos were so smooth and managed wonderfully! Jennifer did a great job at organizing everyone and maneuvering my dress to capture the best photos. I will never not recommend Charming Hearts Photography! Thank you, Lori for everything you do!❤️
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 09/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING experience with Lori!

When we first got in touch with Lori, there was an instant connection which is why we hired her. Lori is an amazing person and photographer - my husband and I aren't much for taking pictures together but she made us so comfortable and made it so easy-going and enjoyable. She was very responsive and so easy to work with - she made a day-of timeline and it was perfect! What surprised me the most was how much we LOVED working with Lori. Our engagement and wedding photos are so beautiful, I can't thank Lori enough for her work and just being overall an amazing person to work with.
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Lori Benson
Lori Benson
Owner & Photographer

Hello all! My name is Lori Benson. I’m so excited that you are thinking about booking a photography session with me, and I can’t wait to chat with you.

In the meantime, here is a bit about myself to help you get to know me a little. Besides specializing in wedding, engagement, family and maternity portraits....

  • I married the love of my life February 10, 1996!
  • We are parents to two great kids.

  • We have two dogs and cat. Surprise, surprise...they get along perfectly!

  • I love romance novels. I not only read them, but I have some published novels myself.

  • Anything chocolate with peanuts, walnuts, or almonds is a must on my list.

  • I am an emergency disaster services volunteer for The Salvation Army. My passion for photography is matched by my passion to help others. My disaster images as well as other events and articles have been published on their national sites, and posted nationally across all social media platforms.

  • I feel incredibly blessed to be able to do photography. I meet so many amazing couples and now, for some couples, I have become their family portrait photographer.

Jennifer Herron
Jennifer Herron
Photographer

Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer Herron. I started mentoring with Lori a few years ago where I began assisting at weddings, to second shooting and now a lead photographer. Here's some of those 'fun facts' about me.

  • I married may best friend, biggest fan and the love of my life, Wesley, September 19, 2015
  • We are the proud parents to two daughters. Our youngest girl loves school, dance and playing wiffleball.

  • We have four fur babies. Two dogs that love us and two cats that seem to like us. LOL!

  • I was in health care for nine years before I became a stay at home Mom.

  • As a SAHM I volunteer for a group in out community that helps families who have fallen on hard times. I've served as president of that group for three years now. As well as recently started volunteering to be a coach for my daughter's wiffleball team.

  • My longtime love has been photography! Lori took my wedding photos. We got to know each other and become friends. I started mentoring with her and now we've been a team for the last few years. I am truly blessed to be where I am.

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Charming Hearts Wedding Photography frequently asked questions

Charming Hearts Wedding Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
Charming Hearts Wedding Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
Charming Hearts Wedding Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Charming Hearts Wedding Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Charming Hearts Wedding Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Charming Hearts Wedding 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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