St Louis Wedding Photography
Investment & Pricing

If you’d rather watch than read, here’s a
quick walkthrough of how my pricing works.

Weddings are one-and-done.

You can’t redo your first kiss. You can’t re-stage your dad’s toast.

So choosing a photographer isn’t just about price—it’s about trust. It’s about working with someone who can keep the day moving while still letting the moments breathe.

That’s also why my wedding coverage isn’t built around hourly limits. Your day has a natural rhythm—getting ready, ceremony, portraits, reception, and the in-between moments that make it yours. I prioritize milestones over minutes so that we can focus on the story instead of the clock.

Wedding commissions start at $3,500.

How my pricing works (simple, commissioned)

1. Every couple is different, but the structure stays simple:
   Start with your wedding commission (milestone-first coverage, planned with intention)

2. Then choose yes/no on what you want to take home:

   • Album

   • Wall art

   • Second photographer

   • Additional sessions

   • FlashPhotos (same-day sharing)

You’re not buying “time.” You’re investing in what you take home—and how it will live in your home for decades.

But the decision of who to trust is more important than just a number on paper.

My clients love me because:

1. I’m organized

2. I’m fun

3. I’m fast

4. I create timeless artwork

   Organized

   Wedding days move fast. My job is to keep photography calm and controlled, so you’re not herding people, watching the clock, or wondering what’s next. From planning through delivery, you’ll have a clear process, a thoughtful timeline strategy, and a photographer who can lead without adding stress.

   Fun

   You don’t need stiff posing or awkward instructions to get incredible images. I’ll guide you just enough to look amazing, keep the energy light, and make space for real moments: laughs, happy tears, and the “we’re really doing this” looks. The goal is simple:
   photos that feel like your day felt.

   Fast

   You shouldn’t have to wait weeks or months to see your wedding.

   I’m known for fast turnaround: often with images delivered within a day, so you can share, relive, and fall in love with your story while it still feels fresh. Fast doesn’t mean rushed; it means I’ve built a workflow that’s efficient and consistent with rigorous personal standards.

   Timeless

   “Timeless” isn’t just a filter or a trend-proof editing style.

   It’s a commitment to creating artwork that will still feel elegant decades from now—and a commitment to photographing your day in a way that honors its natural rhythm.

   That’s why my wedding collections are designed around milestones, not hourly limits.
   Instead of watching the clock, we focus on what matters:

   • The moments you’ll want to remember forever

   • The artwork you’ll want to display for generations

   • The level of digital access you want to keep and share

   In other words: you’re not buying “time.” You’re investing in what you take home—heirloom products, curated images, and digital memories that turn today into a legacy.

   Don't settle for ordinary wedding photography.
   Choose MDKauffmann Photography and experience the magic of Matthew's timeless artwork.
   

   What will you spend?

Until we talk, it’s hard to name a single number because every couple chooses a different mix of coverage, artwork, and digital access.
I am steadfastly against being a sales-person;
Here’s the simplest way to think about it:

• Coverage is built to follow your milestones (not cut your story short).

• Your investment is shaped by the deliverables you want to take home: albums, wall art, parent books, and the level of digital memories you want included.

I’m not here to pressure you. I’m here to guide you—so when we’re done, you have tears-of-joy artwork and a story that feels complete.

Let's do it!