Erin & Mikko's Avant-garde Engagement Shoot

Erin and Mikko are an incredibly talented creative duo based in NYC with an out of this world style. The two work together as a creative team (Mikko as a cinematographer, and Erin as a producer) at No Frames Productions (check out their work here!).  When it came to their engagement photos, they wanted something striking and atypical, Mad Men-esque elegance with a touch of cinematic drama. We absolutely loved photographing these two; in addition to being awesome creative minds, they are completely charming and personable. Very excited for their November wedding! Random tidbit: These two met in Florence, Italy - as did Andy and I!

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St Louis Wedding Photographer

Thank you for viewing this St. Louis wedding photography by Carretto Studio, the premier St. Louis wedding photographer for the elegant bride.

Carretto Studio specializes in fine art photojournalism. With a European flair and an elegant aesthetic not found with other St. Louis wedding photographers, Carretto Studio captures the details, beauty, and emotions of your day through timeless images. Your wedding photography is carefully tailored to your day and personality to offer the best Saint Louis wedding photography experience available. Take a look at our wedding portfolio, here, or check out some of favorite St. Louis weddings.

Carretto Studio Photography provides St Louis wedding photography coverage to the Saint Louis metro area, including Belleville, IL and St. Charles, MO. Not looking for a St Louis wedding photographer? Please be sure to consider us for your all your St. Louis photography needs.

Chandler Hill Wedding Photography - Jennifer & Steve

Chandler Hill Vineyard wedding photography is the absolute best. Beautiful weather. Amazing couple. Gorgeous handmade details. Epic sunset.  Without stretching your imagination, you can probably see why this wedding is one of my favorites. First, Chandler Hill is one of my favorite venues, and as a result, Chandler Hill wedding photography is another favorite. The vines and rolling hills remind me of my home state of Virginia, and it's such an abrupt change from photographing in St. Louis city. Jennifer and Steve are truly lovely people, and from our first meeting with them, we have been so looking forward to this wedding. The day didn't have a very promising start; a steady rain is not at all what you want to see a few hours before an outdoor ceremony. But Jennifer and Steve were in luck - the skies cleared, the deck dried off, and the temperature was mild (oh, St. Louis, how I loathe your 100+ degree weather). It was the perfect setting, beautifully accented by Jenn's carefully crafted decor. With clear skies, their Chandler Hill wedding photography went off without a hitch. Throughout the day, it was clear how dearly loved Jenn and Steve are by their family and friends, and Jenn and Steve incorporated their nearest and dearest in every aspect of the day. Jenn's sister pinned on a locket with a photo of their mother to her dress. Steve's brother-in-law conducted their ceremony, and the toasts were heartfelt and poignant (I'll just say that there weren't many dry eyes left by the end). We were so happy to see these two get married on such a beautiful day. Here are some of our favorite photos:

Edit: Jennifer and Steve's wedding was featured on one of my personal favorite blogs, Glamour & Grace! Check it out here.

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Chandler Hill Wedding Photography, Chandler Hill Vineyards, Chandler Hill Vineyards Wedding Photographer

Thank you for viewing this St. Louis wedding photography by Carretto Studio, the premier St. Louis wedding photographer for the elegant bride.

Carretto Studio specializes in fine art photojournalism. With a European flair and an elegant aesthetic not found with other St. Louis wedding photographers, Carretto Studio captures the details, beauty, and emotions of your day through timeless images. Your wedding photography is carefully tailored to your day and personality to offer the best Saint Louis wedding photography experience available. Take a look at our wedding portfolio, here, or check out some of favorite St. Louis weddings.

Carretto Studio Photography provides St Louis wedding photography coverage to the Saint Louis metro area, including Belleville, IL and St. Charles, MO. Not looking for a St Louis wedding photographer? Please be sure to consider us for your all your St. Louis photography needs.

Erica & Stephen's Wedding at Graham Chapel - Wash U

Erica and Stephen have an epic love story, the sort that crosses thousands of miles and hinges on happenstance. Two weeks before Erica was moving to New York, she and Stephen met one night, at a bar where neither of them had planned to be. Erica moved to New York as planned, and soon after, Stephen made the move as well. After spending  a few years in New York, Erica and Stephen moved back to St. Louis, where they tied the knot on May 11, 2013. Their wedding was beautiful - perfect weather, joyful family and friends, and most importantly, two people who were absolutely pumped to get married. Erica made an absolutely beautiful bride. Her dress and shoes were absolutely divine, and she practically glowed all day. It helps that she and Stephen are all-around awesome people. So genuine, interesting, and likeable.  One of my favorite moments of this wedding - during Stephen's brother's toast at the reception, he recounted the story of the very first time Stephen had told him about Erica...he said that he knew then that he would someday tell that story at their wedding. How awesome is that?

Congratulations, Erica and Stephen! Loved being a part of your wedding.

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St Louis Wedding Photographer

Thank you for viewing this St. Louis wedding photography by Carretto Studio, the premier St. Louis wedding photographer for the elegant bride.

Carretto Studio specializes in fine art photojournalism. With a European flair and an elegant aesthetic not found with other St. Louis wedding photographers, Carretto Studio captures the details, beauty, and emotions of your day through timeless images. Your wedding photography is carefully tailored to your day and personality to offer the best Saint Louis wedding photography experience available.

Carretto Studio Photography provides St Louis wedding photography coverage to the Saint Louis metro area, including Belleville, IL and St. Charles, MO. Looking for a St Louis wedding photographer? Contact us here.

Woodland Elegance: A Styled Shoot

St. Louis Floral Design by Peacock Blooms

St. Louis Hair Design by Pixies Hair Design

St. Louis Wedding Make-Up Artistry by A&C

St. Louis Wedding Florist Peacock Blooms

St. Louis Wedding Make-Up Artistry by A&C Pixies Hair Design Peacock Blooms

Saint Louis Wedding Cake The Cakery Bakery, Saint Louis Stationary Milk & Honey Paper Design STL

Many thanks to all the wonderful vendors who participated in this shoot! Thanks to Jessie & Greg Austerman for lending us their modeling ability! Aurora Lord of Make-up Artistry by A&C is an absolute master, and her airbrushing made the already beautiful Jessie look simply flawless. Meggan of Pixies Hair Design did such an amazing job with Jessie's hair - she completely understood the vision and the look she created was better than what I had in mind. Maggie of Peacock Blooms has so much creativity and skill; the floral arrangements were incredible. Julie of Milk & Honey Paper Designs does such a phenomenal job creating custom stationary; the stationary was thick and lush, and it had such personality. The Cakery Bakery lent us a stunning cake - they work wonders with buttercream, and it tastes just as good as it looks. These ladies are some of the most talented vendors around - check out their work!

Floral Design: Peacock Blooms

Hair: Pixies Hair Design

Makeup: Make-Up Artistry by A&C

Stationary: Milk & Honey Paper Designs

Cake: The Cakery Bakery

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St Louis Wedding Photographer

Thank you for viewing this St. Louis wedding photography by Carretto Studio, the premier St. Louis wedding photographer for the elegant bride.

Carretto Studio specializes in fine art photojournalism. With a European flair and an elegant aesthetic not found with other St. Louis wedding photographers, Carretto Studio captures the details, beauty, and emotions of your day through timeless images. Your wedding photography is carefully tailored to your day and personality to offer the best Saint Louis wedding photography experience available.