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Fanara Photography | St. Louis Documentary + Editorial Wedding Photographer

Your wedding has more to it than a collection of beautiful portraits. There's the fashion, the setting, the people, the anticipation, and everything that happens once the celebration is underway.

I'm Emily Fanara, a St. Louis wedding photographer specializing in Loose Editorial photography, an approach that pairs thoughtful artistic direction with honest, documentary storytelling.

I'll guide you through portraits, pay attention to the light, clothing, composition, and small details, and help shape a timeline that gives your photographs the attention they deserve. When the wedding is unfolding naturally, I step back and let those moments happen.

The result is a gallery with range. Editorial portraits, real reactions, architectural details, the people you love, and the energy of the reception. Photographs that bring back the entire experience, not just how everything looked.

Every wedding collection includes two photographers, timeline guidance, a private online gallery, high-resolution edited images, and printing rights. Collections begin at $5,000, with engagement sessions, extended coverage, and full wedding-weekend photography available depending on the collection.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, I photograph weddings throughout the region and travel for destination celebrations.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Fanara Photography LLC

Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 10/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Emily is a MUST hire!

Emily is what you hope for when you hire a vendor. She is responsive, kind, and extremely talented. Of course my husband and I are not naturals in front of the camera and she made it feel so easy. She worked closely with our planner to finalize our day-of timeline and helped us to pivot when it rained on our wedding day for where we should take photos.

Our engagement photos were to die for and the few teasers we got already from our wedding are breath taking! We could not recommend her more!!
Claire
Claire Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best wedding decisions I made.

Emily Fanara was wonderful to work with. She was very thorough, she literally thought of everything, so that I didn't have to. Plus, we had a wedding in which everything kind of went wrong... the power was out in the church, so there was no AC, no organ, and no lighting, meaning I couldn't even get ready there, where my dress was supposed to be arriving! But Emily was SO kind and adaptable, and kept me so calm, and helped me to really have FUN (which a wedding should be)!! I absolutely LOVE how my photos turned out. She captured every moment I wanted, plus many more. I particularly love her editing style, and the candids she captured truly made us shine - and I normally look terrible in candids. She also gave us the opportunity for a "practice run" engagement shoot beforehand, which was lots of fun, and made me feel more comfortable working with her for the wedding. Thank you, Emily, for preserving the memories of our most special day!
M
Mark Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

jones wedding

she does an amazing job with the pics.. she went above and beyond with helping the bride and accommodating with all of her needs. she was very quick at responding and reaching out to us if she had an extra ideas. ive already recommended her to 3 of my friends that's getting married next year. excellent job
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Rachel Sent on 10/10/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Emily Fanara is excellent and so helpful during the whole experience!

Emily is great at what she does and the results come back so good, I get so many compliments on our wedding photos. Highly recommend her for your photography needs!
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Fanara Photography LLC frequently asked questions

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