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Shooting from the heart is what wedding photography is all about: capturing the bond between bride and groom, the emotions of families and guests, and the special moments that make your wedding a day to remember.

Our talented photographers are among the best in the city. With roots in photojournalism, they now have a collective experience of almost 600 weddings. Their work has appeared in national and local publications.

While many photographers can capture a posed moment to technical perfection, it requires a special eye and timing to capture the image tells the story. Capturing the iconic image of your day, the one that you will look back on fondly for years to come, requires the photographer to wait for the truly memorable and decisive moment before tripping the shutter.

With Love and Life Photographs, you'll look at that image years from now and recall every thought and feeling as though you were there once again.

Call or email today to visit our studio for a free consultation!

Love and Life Photography
3015 Salena Street Suite 100
St. Louis, MO, 63118
314-435-8981

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Love and Life Photography

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Ben Sent on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Review of L&L

Tracey and John are both amazing
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Samantha Sent on 09/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Descision I Ever Made Was Hiring Tracey!

I'm not really sure I can put into words just how amazing Tracey and her right hand man John were. The weather for our August 21st outdoor wedding was wild. Rain is an understatement, it was a true down pour right before and right after our ceromony. The rain was so intense you could barely hear and definitely could not even see through it. Luckily, we had an indoor area to retreat too and Tracey and John did not let the rain and chaos that is caused bother them at all. They both got completely drenched and did not care one bit! My bridal party was also 20 adults and 2 little girls strong and they wrangled them all very well! Obviously, with rain came mud! And boy was our outdoor venue muddy after the tsunami rainfall. Since the mud took away a lot of shots I really wanted, Tracey got creative and worked to find other areas and shots that we could get without me possibly slipping and ending up on my butt! The humidity was horrid after the rain, but they did not let it phase them and they went with any idea I had. They also went with the flow and changed the plan of the day on the fly with no problem. Tracey was hilarious and made sure to make everyone comfortable. John did some amazing creative shots with the groomsmen.  I seriously could go on and on about how great having them with us on our day was, but I think you get the picture! If you want to know you are in the best hands no matter what the day throws at you, you want Love and Lofe Photography on your wedding team!
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Thu C. Sent on 07/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding

We had Tracey and John do our engagement and wedding photography. We love the photos because they are natural and beautiful. Tracey even asked what type of photos you want/like. They are so amazing that we wish they could photograph our family and friends who could not make it because of the pandemic. Thanks Tracey! You are the best of the best!
Stella
Stella Sent on 06/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Love Spell To Get Back With your Partner and Fix Your Broken Relationship.

Amazing Love Spell To Get Back With your Partner and Fix Your Broken Relationship.

This is a very joyful day of my life because of the help Dr. Akereco has rendered to me by helping me get my ex husband back with his love spell. I was married for 9 years and it was so terrible because my husband was really cheating on me and was seeking a divorce but when I came across Dr. Akereco email address!! drakerecospellcaster@gmail.com on the Internet I explained my situation to him and then sought his help but to my greatest surprise he told me that he will help me with my case and here I am now celebrating because my Husband has changed totally for good. He always wants to be by me and can not do anything without my present. I am really enjoying my marriage, what a great celebration. I will keep on testifying on the Internet because DR. Akereco is truly a real spell caster. DO YOU NEED HELP THEN CONTACT Dr.Akereco NOW VIA EMAIL:
drakerecospellcaster@gmail.com OR Whats-app: +2348148822140
his via website http://drakerecoproblemssolutionhome.website2.me
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Sophia Sent on 12/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Editing Skills

I initially chose Tracey because I loved the breadth of her editing abilities, however her entire creative process is professional and top notch! She always returns emails/answers questions promptly and is very easy to work with. She was very flexible when our wedding had to be moved due to COVID. I sent her a Pinterest idea book with wedding photo ideas and I'm so glad I did because I was too busy the day of the wedding to remember what photos I had originally wanted. She and her partner John were more than patient with a busy and tired wedding party on the wedding day and were wonderful at reminding us when it was time to do sunset photos and some after dark shots. I love my wedding photos and highly recommend her for any of your photo needs!
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A2E28378853B5F7B92A9Dbf3Ae5F3372F9Ecc1C1 Sent on 11/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I went over budget on photography and as financially savvy as we strive to be, we knew it was 100% worth it!. Tracey is such a wonderful person and her photos are all breathtakingly beautiful. Tracey was so easy to work with and an absolute joy to get to know. She truly has an incredible talent and we are so honored that she captured our day. My mom and bridesmaids have reached out to me since the wedding to tell me how much they loved working with Tracey and how much they love all the photos. Pro tip: make sure you have a hot cup of coffee waiting for her day of! :)
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Jiajing Sent on 10/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Tracey at Love & Life was the perfect choice of photographer for us. All of her wedding and engagement shots capture and express the underlying feeling of love I have for my husband, in whatever setting she is shooting. Her shots are simply stunning and bring out the core emotions present using a perfect balance of vivid and vibrant colors, lighting effects, and natural settings to the fullest. We considered many photographers but when we first sat down with Tracey in the Love & Life studio we knew very quickly she was going to be the right choice. Her portfolios are magnificent and striking and you simply must visit her lovely studio and check out her website. Her work really stood out for us over the others when we considered the feelings between people she was able to capture. She was also extremely flexible and understanding and tailored a package to our needs (my husband and I had a traditional Chinese tea ceremony that needed shooting before the actual wedding ceremony, and she and John were able to do this for us without any problems). Tracey was also super understanding with engagement photo locations and we never felt “rushed” to get anything done (the outdoor shoot at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area was so much fun!). Photography is such an important decision for a wedding – don’t settle for anything less than the absolute best there is in St. Louis. If God blesses us with children we will definitely be back to have more shots taken!
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Natalie Sent on 05/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Tracey and Derek were amazing to work with from our first planning meeting through the very end of our night. We met and emailed several times to make sure everything we wanted in our photos would be captured. Tracey was willing and able to adapt to our crazy requests (Holi color engagement photos and bring our dog!) and made every session laid back and fun. Tracey and Derek came prepared to our big day and took plenty of shots for us to piece together our day. They were a pleasure to work with!
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Judy Sent on 12/19/2012
5 out of 5 rating
When Doug and I first met Tracy at Love and Life.. We know right away her energy and quirky personality was a perfect fit for us and our wedding day... We could not have been more right... We picked the hottest day in May to have our engagement photos taken.. and on the day of our wedding it was 140 degrees in St. Louis. Tracy stuck with us all day and into the night... Despite the sometimes unbearable heat...

Her LOVE for capturing the right moment is infectious... She was up for just about anything... listening to what we wanted to see and providing her twist to complete the vision... We cannot thank you enough for helping our special day one to always remember...
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 04/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Derek and Tracey were a joy to work with. They had so many great ideas, and were so patient and flexible with us. I can't imagine a better experience. They are by far the best photographers in St. Louis! We can't wait to work with them again!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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DesignBands.com recommends Timeless Expressions Photography. Let them capture the most wonderful moments of your lives on film for you, in their truly unique style of picture taking. We are honored and always look forward to working with you. Please contact us if you should have any questions regarding our fine line of Wedding Band products and services... Sincerely, www.DesignBands.com 1-800-706-1106

Treasure Your Memories Photography Treasure Your Memories Photography Wedding Photographers

I worked with Tracey on a wedding on St. Patrics Day. She was very profesional and fun at the same time. We came up with some beautiful pictures for the newlyweds. Would love to work with her again.

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Love and Life Photography frequently asked questions

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