Business Details
Your Trusted Missouri Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Catherine Rhodes Photography was founded on a lifelong passion for capturing life's most meaningful moments. With over 16 years of experience in wedding and portrait photography, our team combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless images that reflect each client's unique story. We specialize in weddings, boudoir sessions, senior portraits, and family heirloom portraits, offering personalized experiences from initial consultation to final product selection. Our studios in Columbia and St. Louis, Missouri, provide both in-studio and on-location services, complemented by hair and makeup preparation for select sessions.We pride ourselves on making clients feel comfortable and confident throughout the process, delivering not just photographs but tangible works of art that preserve memories for generations. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from industry leaders and publications, including Fearless Photographers and The Knot. Whether documenting a once-in-a-lifetime wedding or creating intimate boudoir portraits, we approach every session with the same dedication to authenticity and artistry that has defined our work since our founding.
Services
Wedding Photography
Boudoir Sessions
Senior Portraits
Family Portraits
Mentor Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer 16+ years of professional wedding and portrait photography experience
- Our sessions include professional hair and makeup preparation for select services
- We provide personalized styling consultations and outfit selection guidance
- Our work has been featured in The Knot, Style Me Pretty, and Fearless Photographers
- We maintain a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all print and digital products
What people say
Amazing photographer
Best decision
Stunning photos
Professional and friendly
Beautiful editing
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures every meaningful moment from engagement to ceremony and reception. With documentary-style coverage and artistic direction, we create timeless images that tell your unique love story. Our experienced team works discreetly to document candid emotions while guiding couples through formal portraits, ensuring both authenticity and elegance in every frame.
Boudoir Sessions
Boudoir photography sessions celebrate personal beauty and confidence through tasteful, artistic portraits. Our white-washed studios in Columbia and St. Louis provide natural lighting for flattering images, with professional hair and makeup included. Clients receive personalized guidance through poses and outfit choices to create empowering images that capture their unique essence and style.
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait sessions combine location shoots with studio elements to create memorable graduation portraits. The experience includes hair and makeup services, outfit styling, and personalized location scouting. Sessions focus on capturing each student's personality through natural posing and vibrant editing that highlights their individuality and achievements during this important life transition.
Family Portraits
Family portrait sessions create lasting heirlooms that document generational connections. Our approach emphasizes natural interactions and timeless compositions, with options for both studio and on-location photography. The service includes styling consultations to coordinate outfits and create cohesive visual narratives that families will treasure for generations through fine art prints and custom albums.
Mentor Sessions
Professional mentorship programs help photographers develop their wedding and portrait businesses. Through one-on-one sessions and destination workshops, we share expertise in composition, lighting techniques, and business operations. The curriculum covers both technical skills and client management strategies to help emerging photographers build successful, sustainable photography businesses in the competitive wedding industry.
People
Catherine Rhodes
Lead Photographer
With over 16 years of experience, Catherine founded her photography business after graduating from Hallmark Institute of Photography. Her work has been featured in National Geographic and The Knot, capturing weddings and portraits with a timeless, romantic style. She personally photographs all sessions, bringing both technical expertise and genuine connection to every client interaction.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, boudoir sessions, senior portraits, and family heirloom portraits with both studio and on-location options available.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we offer destination wedding photography services worldwide and have experience working in diverse locations from Maine to Iceland.
What's included in portrait sessions?
All sessions include professional hair and makeup, styling consultation, and personalized product selection during your viewing appointment.
How long does a typical session last?
Portrait sessions typically last 1.5-3 hours depending on the package, with additional time for hair, makeup, and outfit changes.
What print and digital options are available?
We offer fine art prints, canvas wraps, heirloom albums, and digital collections with pricing starting at $150 for prints and $1,250 for complete collections.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we provide interest-free payment plans for all services to accommodate different budget needs.
