Wirken Photography Blog

So, for years I have understood the reason that Tyler loves to shoot documentary style photography. It gives him a chance to really do what he does best -  not just taking pictures of a wedding or other event that is happening, but through images, to make a person feel like what it must have [...]

Just had Hayley and Andy and the family in for their viewing party tonight.  I almost always blog before the big in-studio reveal, but it was actually kind of fun that, as Hayley’s mom said, they “had only seen 9 pictures from the wedding day” since it happened over a month ago.  So, it’s interesting [...]

I honestly think these two might have got stuck with one of the nastiest cloudiest coldest days this fall, but you wouldn’t be able to tell based on what we got.  We had a wonderful time.  Taking a natural picture with lots of personality is easy with Sam and Matt.  Looking forward to their wedding [...]

It was such a pleasure to get to shoot an anniversary picture for the mother of one of my grooms from a few years back.  Danielle has a great appreciation for photography, and said she wanted something moody and intimate.  I just love what we got.   

what a great session!  How can you go wrong with funny dogs?!

I had the best time photographing little Mason at his adorable 6 months of age.  I know Mason’s mom Cara from high school, so that made it even more of a joy to meet him.  Here he is…  

What a lovely change of pace this wedding was. Stephanie and Jason are such a wonderful couple.  I have enjoyed every bit of my time with them.  From our adventurous engagement session downtown to their lovely intimate wedding at the Webster House.  They are both very accomplished doctors here in Kansas City and just ooze [...]

A few Saturdays ago, on a rare weekend off, I had the pleasure of stopping by the grand opening of Natasha Goellner’s brand new cake shop in Mission Farms.  This place is true loveliness.  Whether you stop off for a morning espresso and pastry, or commission one of Natasha’s truly astounding cakes for a special occasion, you must [...]

here’s Molly’s beautiful bump…