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Wirken Photography is a primarily documentary based studio specializing in visual storytelling. We are a collection of photographers as well as film makers who are passionate about telling the stories of people's lives visually. We come from photojournalism backgrounds and take that skill and experience and use it on a wedding day acting as a witness to real life unfolding in front of our cameras. We feel the wedding day is not about photos rather a celebration of two families coming together. With that approach we believe in not posing or controlling anything on the wedding day rather simply letting it happen and document it. This makes for a very laid back and enjoyable day for our clients. Not being bogged down with time consuming photography tasks allows the couple and their families to be 100% present on their day for themselves and their friends and family. We are based in Kansas City, Missouri but are available for travel worldwide and have documented weddings in Colorado, Belize, Mexico, Bermuda, Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Virginia, Connecticut, Florida, California, Illinois, and Kansas.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Slideshow
Toning
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

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
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Wirken Photography LLC

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Jess Sent on 06/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mind blowing

I can't say enough good things about Tyler and his visual storytelling. I've only seen 15 of our photos so far and I'm already blown away. We were introduced to Tyler at a dear friends wedding a few years ago and he took one of my favorite pictures of me and my now husband dancing with reckless abandon. I knew then that he was my absolute first choice, must have piece for our wedding. We sacrificed in other areas of our budget to make sure he was there to capture this next chapter of our lives, and we have zero regrets. We were a little nervous about only having one photographer, but he was somehow always in 10 places at once. It also stormed on our wedding day, was super humid (a photographers nightmare I'm sure, moving from indoors to outdoors with a foggy lens), and the lighting was super difficult - but Tyler pulled through with some amazing captures that look like they're pulled straight from a movie poster. He has a unique and beautiful gift to capture relationships, emotions, and moments in a way that is simply breathtaking.
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Kristen Sent on 01/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

1000% worth the splurge!

We 1000% recommend having Tyler document your wedding day!

Tyler just fades into the background and documents the magic of the day. Tyler stays until the very last moment so no need to do an early photo exit and even captured us walking to our honeymoon suite.

Tyler also did an engagement session for us at Kauffman Stadium. It ended up having to get rescheduled a number of times due to the K’s availability and Tyler was so accommodating. We gave him full reign to document us wherever he thought looked best and we have some incredible portraits from that session.

When it comes to something like photography at your wedding, this was an area we were willing to splurge and so incredibly glad we chose Tyler.
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Rachael Sent on 02/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Results

Tyler and his assistant were top notch. While Wirken Photography wasn't our cheapest option, we chose him because of his passion for capturing the moments. If you want a real representation of your day, this is your photographer.
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User1426607 Sent on 11/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Tyler Wirken, is a Genius Photographer. I live in a small town where there are only a handful of photgraphers who do almost every single wedding. I wanted something candid and artistic for my wedding, and I wanted pictures of not just me and my husband but my family and how they act everyday. I didn't just want the smiley pics you take directly following a wedding. My engagement pictures turned out stunning! And all we did while we were taking them was laugh and talk with Tyler while my husband and I were acting silly. I have not seen the wedding photos yet, but as far as working with Tyler he is wonderful, laid back, but gets an artistic real take on your wedding. I know my photos will be insanely beautiful. I will be calling him to do family shots someday. I recommend him!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Abigail Sent on 10/04/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Tyler was absolutely wonderful! From our first meeting, to our engagement photos, to our planning session to the day of the wedding, I couldn't have asked for anything more. The pictures turned out wonderfully and every time we look at them we feel like we are back in the moment. He truly captured the energy and emotion of the entire day. The photos are all so special and we will truly treasure them for the rest of our lives! I recommend Tyler to everyone I know and plan to use him in the future to capture more of life's journeys!
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Caitlin Sent on 01/07/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I used Becca with Wirken Photography for my fall 2011 wedding. Photography was very important to me because I wanted pictures that really captured the moments and the memories of our wedding day. Becca did a wonderful job of doing just that.

Becca and her assistant Jewel were with my husband and I the entire day and night of our wedding. The thing that I like the most about Wirken is that we were able to go about our business and be ourselves and Becca was there photographing it all. Becca is friendly and fun to work with. I felt very comfortable and at ease talking with her and discussing my thoughts, questions, etc. about the way the wedding day would work. She was professional and timely during the entire process.

During our photo viewing session we laughed, cried, and were able to recall so many memories from our wedding day. Becca captured the excitement and emotion that filled our wedding day into the most beautiful photos. They surpassed my expectations. She's wonderful!!!


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Ashley Sent on 01/20/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Tyler did a WONDERFUL job for my wedding! He was such a joy to work with and took amazing photos! I couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer!! I would rate him a 6 out of 5 if I could!
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Jessica Sent on 11/18/2010
5 out of 5 rating
I chose Wirken Photography from a friend's recommendation. I was impressed from the first meeting. Our photos are amazing. The documentary style photographs perfectly capture the moments that meant so much on our special day. Honestly, Wirken Photography is the best!
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Erin Sent on 07/16/2010
5 out of 5 rating
If Wirken is not shooting your wedding, it's because Tyler and Becca were already booked for your date :(

Their photos are so beautiful I need a tissue every time I look at them. Photojournalistic style is the way to go. They just let everything happen naturally that day - you don't even notice they're taking photos, most of the time. It really relieved a lot of pressure to not have the usual family mugshot lineup as part of the wedding to-do list. I ended up with plenty of lovely photos of my mom, grandma, etc. without the posed shots.
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Ryan Sent on 07/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating
WOW. That pretty much sums up Wirken Photography. Searching for a wedding photographer was a difficult task and we visited a lot of photographers to find the perfect fit with no luck. But once my wife and I came across Wirken Photo, we knew the search had ended. From our first meeting in their amazing studio to our last photo on our wedding night, everything was perfect. The quality is superior and the documentary style brings a truly unique and custom feel to your day. I promise you Wirken Photo is something special and you will see it in the way they work with you and the final product they deliver. Becca Spears is a truly talented person with an impeccable eye for beauty. She will amaze you in the way she works and the person that she is. Thanks for capturing our day with perfection.
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Awards

15
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Event Solutions Event Solutions Wedding Planners

Fantastic photography! Event Solutions planned a beautiful fall wedding that began at the parents of the bride's home with a fantastic ceremony and then onto the country club where we had a large white tent with chandeliers and white carpet . Wirken Photography was a great team of professionals to work with for this event. They were friendly, flexible, but mose of all the photographs were fantastic! I would recommend their services to any bride. Top notch!

Blue Bouquet Blue Bouquet Wedding Florists

Tyler and Becca over a Wirken Photography are great. They run a top notch show here in Kansas City. You can't go wrong in choosing Wirken Photography. Their work is fabulous!

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Wirken Photography LLC frequently asked questions

Wirken Photography LLC includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Proofs
Wirken Photography LLC includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Proofs
Wirken Photography LLC offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Wirken Photography LLC offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Wirken Photography LLC offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Wirken 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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