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I'm Elizabeth! A small town Carolina girl living life in Kansas City, Missouri, and I am a photographer for the joyful, crazy-in-love couple - who love those real and authentic moments that fool everyone into believing a photographer wasn’t even there!

I happily get to document love for a living! I consider myself a storytelling wedding photographer for joyful, life loving couples who are absolutely, crazy-in-love. You can bet your bottom I'll cry when you cry, laugh when you laugh, and take photos of all the things!! You can also count on me being your giddy third wheel!!!

As your photographer I’ll make sure you guys enjoy this whole, photography thing! Know that there’s no expectation here — I just want you guys to be who you are and have fun together! And I’ll be there to witness your love story just as it is — without stiff posing. My entire approach is to create something more than a business transaction with you, be more than your photographer — not just a stranger with a camera that follows you around. I strongly believe in the power of human connection and I make no apologies for it! And through it all, I’m here to give you photos that shout — "we are the greatest love story that ever lived"....Because y’all are.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Elizabeth Ladean Photography

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Reviewers praise Elizabeth for her exceptional photography skills, kind and personable demeanor, and attention to detail. Many highlight her dedication, organization, and ability to capture genuine, heartfelt moments during engagement shoots and weddings. They appreciate her supportive and caring approach, describing her as not just a photographer, but also a friend who goes above and beyond to make couples feel comfortable and special. Elizabeth's professionalism, timeliness, and stunning photo results receive high acclaim, making her a highly recommended choice for wedding photography.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers praise Elizabeth for her exceptional photography skills, kind and personable demeanor, and attention to detail. Many highlight her dedication, organization, and ability to capture genuine, heartfelt moments during engagement shoots and weddings. They appreciate her supportive and caring approach, describing her as not just a photographer, but also a friend who goes above and beyond to make couples feel comfortable and special. Elizabeth's professionalism, timeliness, and stunning photo results receive high acclaim, making her a highly recommended choice for wedding photography.

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Bailey Sent on 11/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Elizabeth is the BEST!!!

If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is not only incredibly skilled but also kind and personable, look no further! Elizabeth captured our engagement pictures and wedding day perfectly. We were able to laugh and not feel awkward about posing, and received the most special candid pictures. Throughout our wedding planning, Elizabeth was timely, organized, precise, and always went the extra mile.

She went above and beyond, ensuring we felt supported and cared for every step of the way. If you want more than just beautiful photos, but a photographer who genuinely cares about making your day unforgettable, we highly recommend Elizabeth! You won’t be disappointed!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

If you are looking for the best most talented photographer, you have found the right person!

If you are looking to find someone who is incredibly thoughtful, talented, hard-working, and truly someone whose passion can be seen through their craft, look no further, because Elizabeth is truly the best of the best and in my opinion a leader in the industry! When we met is was completely by random, but wow are we beyond blessed that this world brought her love into our life!! I truly mean it when I say that I feel like we could not have planned this wedding, made our timeline, or really accomplished everything we did on our wedding day and in our wedding weekend if it was not for Elizabeth! For our engagement shoot this woman hiked miles up mountains for the right shot, she encourages the best in you and your partner and makes it so easy to take photos and have so much fun, letting you be yourself while also giving you suggestions and nudges if she thinks of something or sees something or even if you just ask!! She is so responsive and understanding and accommodating when putting together shot lists, putting together family photos, bridal party photos, understanding that some people have big families, big bridal parties, small bridal parties, complicated family dynamics, this woman knows it all and does it all so well, it is so impressive watching her work and knowing you can relax because she has it all covered all day. She will make sure to let you know where you have wiggle room, grabbing you when you need to be grabbed, and even if you are running behind, she gets it all in masterfully and really listens to everything you want and does her best to make sure that every little detail you ask for is something that you get on your special day. She is there from start to finish, her leadership, her efficiency, I am not sure there are words enough to truly describe or recommend enough what it means to have someone like Elizabeth as your photographer. She does more than just taking a photo, she captures these genuine memories and moments that when you look back on your photos, it doesn't feel staged, it feels like a hug wrapped in love that will last forever, which is a rare thing to find in a human and in a wedding vendor it just makes every memory from your day that much more special. AND THE PHOTOS!!!!! Good luck choosing even just a few dozen, they all end up looking like an art gallery hall worthy of forever being viewed. You can tell the time and energy and genuine thought and pure love that she pours into every photo, they are really works of art that we just feel lucky enough to be portrayed in, and she makes sure at the end of the day you look back at these photos and they aren't just another item on your checklist, but that they are something that you can truly cherish for all of the years of love to come. She is a true professional and will bless your wedding day should you choose her, I know that we will be using her for years to come in all photoshoots that we need because she becomes your friend, your confidant, and so much more. Forever forever recommending this incredibly talented and dedicated human being!!!!!!!
Hadley
Hadley Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Biggest Blessing of a Photographer!!!

Elizabeth is truly the best!!! Not only is she an amazing photographer, but she is also an amazing friend. She made us feel so comfortable and at peace. My husband can get a little camera shy, but he felt comfortable to come out of his shell around her for photos. We loved her desire to get to know us as people and her communication was amazing. Already by seeing a couple photos, I cannot wait to see all of them! She captures images in a way that is so real and special, and I couldn't think of anyone better to entrust our wedding day to!!!
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Liz Sent on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Amazing Photographer!

My husband and I are so beyond happy that we used Elizabeth Ladean Photography for our engagement and wedding photos!  Both sets of photos came out fabulously.....they were exactly what I wanted and beautifully captured our relationship and special day.  Everyone who has seen them has absolutely loved them.   And we can't say enough good things about working with Elizabeth as our photographer.   She was one of our very favorite vendors for our wedding....a complete professional.  Her communication and the resources and information she provided us were exceptional.  During our engagement photoshoot her energy was amazing and she was great at giving us detailed instructions and making the whole process fun.  During the wedding, she was even more amazing....high energy yet calm and positive  She captured all of the shots we could have possibly wanted.  She was also great at interacting with our families (who are sometimes hard to wrangle!). Hiring Elizabeth was definitely one of the best choices we made for our wedding and I know we will treasure the photos she captured forever. 
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Courtney Sent on 12/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, would recommend over and over!

Elizabeth has been an amazing person next to our side throughout all of the wedding adventures. She took our engagement pictures as well so she has been with us for awhile now! From the very beginning, we have always loved having Elizabeth as our photographer. During our engagement pictures, it felt as if we had known her for years. Super comfortable, made us genuinely laugh (which made for great pictures), and we truly had the best time behind the camera. On our wedding day, she was able to get pictures of both sides of our wedding party, which was incredible. We can't recommend Elizabeth enough. She got our entire wedding gallery back to us to quickly and we are utterly OBSESSED with them!! We can't wait to get to use Elizabeth again sometime soon!!
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Lauren Sent on 05/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer! Book her now!

We were so happy with Elizabeth and the whole photography process! She did our engagement photos and wedding photos and was so much fun to be around and made us both feel so comfortable in front of the camera! She has so many good ideas and posses to truly make a photo come to life and take you back to that moment when you see them! She is very on top of everything and has it all laid out and created the best timeline out of all our vendors! She is very joyful and can handle any wedding day situation and makes you feel like you're just floating on air! She also had a fabulous turn around time and kept us updated. We also had quite a few sneak peaks within a few days! SHE IS FABULOUS!! I promise you won't regret booking her, best decision and you have the photos for forever to look back on!
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Lindsay Sent on 04/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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I cannot say enough good things about Elizabeth! She is quick to respond to every email or text and is incredibly organized and on top of everything. She's so personable and will become a close friend after your first meeting! Not to mention she's an AMAZING photographer, I couldn't have asked for anything. more! I can't recommend her enough!
Naomi
Naomi Sent on 04/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely AMAZING Photographer

My husband and I got married Nov 2022 and had the BEST experience with Elizabeth and her photography. We had a pretty small wedding, but knew we wanted to splurge a bit on the one thing that would last decades (i.e. photos!). From the first email she sent, to the follow up communication MONTHS after the wedding, Elizabeth has been amazing in everything. We chose her smallest package and were astounded with how many high quality photos we received.

Elizabeth was prompt with communication, flexible with our wants, and well worth the price!!! Should we need pictures for something in the future, we will definitely go back to her with confidence.
Kiana
Kiana Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Fabulous!

Elizabeth is not only an incredibly talented photographer, but also an absolute delight to work with. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to capture our most precious memories.
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Samantha Sent on 04/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Best!!!!

Elizabeth was an absolute doll and joy to work with. She makes the process feel super natural, and is amazing at what she does. You're missing out if you don't hire her to be your photographer!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Elizabeth Ladean Photography frequently asked questions

Elizabeth Ladean Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Elizabeth Ladean Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Elizabeth Ladean Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Elizabeth Ladean Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Elizabeth Ladean Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Elizabeth Ladean 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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