Business Details
18 Years
experience
St. Louis Wedding & Family Photography Experts
At Love and Life Photography, we specialize in capturing the authentic emotions and timeless moments that define your most cherished life events. With over 15 years of experience as a leading St. Louis wedding and family photographer, our team has documented more than 800 weddings, earning industry recognition including the Brides Choice Award from Martha Stewart's WeddingWire and The Knot's Best of Weddings. Our approach combines technical precision with an intuitive understanding of human connection, ensuring every image tells a story of love, joy, and meaningful relationships. As a member of the Professional Photographers of America and Wedding & Portrait Photographers International, we maintain the highest professional standards while delivering personalized service that consistently earns near-perfect client reviews.Our commitment to excellence extends beyond photographywe offer curated wedding album options and provide comprehensive consultations to ensure your vision is perfectly realized. Whether documenting intimate family moments or destination weddings across the globe, we bring the same dedication to capturing decisive moments that become lifelong memories. Our photojournalism background informs our ability to anticipate and preserve authentic interactions, creating images that resonate with emotional depth and narrative power. We take pride in our relentless pursuit of client satisfaction, combining artistic expertise with transparent communication throughout every project. From local celebrations to international events, our work reflects a passion for storytelling through visual artistry that stands the test of time.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Newborn Photography
Destination Weddings
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- 15+ years documenting 800+ weddings with award-winning expertise
- Brides Choice Award winner from Martha Stewart's WeddingWire
- The Knot Hall of Fame inductee with near-perfect client reviews
- Personalized approach combining photojournalism and artistic composition
- Professional memberships ensuring industry-standard excellence
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America
- Wedding & Portrait Photographers International
What people say
Award-winning work
Personal approach
Professional team
Highly recommend
Captures emotion
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with artistic precision and emotional storytelling. Our team captures ceremonies, receptions, and candid moments using advanced techniques to preserve your special day's authentic atmosphere. Services include pre-wedding consultations and curated album design.
Engagement Sessions
Creating romantic portraits that celebrate your unique relationship. These sessions help build comfort with the camera while producing images perfect for save-the-date cards and wedding decor.
Family Portraits
Preserving generational connections through natural, emotion-focused family photography. Sessions accommodate multi-generational groups and special occasions, emphasizing authentic interactions over staged poses.
Newborn Photography
Specialized sessions capturing delicate early moments with safety-certified techniques. We create timeless images of newborns with family members, focusing on natural poses and developmental milestones.
Destination Weddings
Providing global wedding coverage with local expertise. Our team travels to venues worldwide, adapting to diverse cultural traditions while maintaining consistent quality and storytelling approach.
People
Tracey Bartmann-Leek
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 15+ years experience documenting 800+ weddings. Member of PPA and WPPI, holding a degree in Broadcast Journalism/Photojournalism. Specializes in emotional storytelling and authentic moment capture.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We combine photojournalism with artistic composition to capture authentic moments and structured portraits.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we provide destination wedding coverage worldwide with a modest travel fee.
How many images do you deliver?
Typical wedding packages include 600-800 fully edited images from your event.
What's included in your packages?
Packages include full event coverage, two photographers, pre-wedding consultations, and custom album design.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 12-18 months before your wedding date to ensure availability.
Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes, engagement sessions are included in most wedding packages as part of our preparation process.