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Allison Makenna Photography, St. Louis, MO (2026)

09/10/2026

The kind of moments you wish you could bottle up forever. 🤍
The kind of moments you wish you could bottle up forever. 🤍

A little rain, a whole lot of love, and the sweetest reminder that your wedding day doesn’t have to go exactly as planned to be absolutely beautiful.

Sometimes the unexpected moments become the ones you remember most—the rain falling around you, running through it hand in hand, laughing a little harder, and holding each other a little closer.

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09/01/2026

As summer comes to an end, I can’t help but feel so thankful to have documented so many beautiful wedding days this season for some of the sweetest couples!! 🤍

I’m so excited to jump right into documenting even more special days this fall and winter. ✨

2026 has been such a beautiful year so far, filled with so much love, joy, tender moments, and the sweetest love stories. I’m feeling extra grateful for every couple who has trusted me to preserve these memories for them. 🤍

And if you’re looking for your wedding photographer for your 2027 or 2028 wedding, I’d love to chat with you!! 🤍 I’d be so honored to document your day and all of the little moments that make it uniquely yours.

Link in bio to inquire! ✨

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08/31/2026

Sitting here thinking about how excited I am to document Nick & Kate’s wedding day next spring at Pebble Creek Farm 🤍

Sharing a few favorites from their engagement session because these two truly couldn’t be any cuter. Their session was filled with the sweetest moments, so much joy, and the kind of love that makes you even more excited to see their wedding day unfold. ✨

Counting down until next spring! 🥂

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08/27/2026

Just taking a moment for these details from Heather and Owen’s wedding day because they deserved a permanent spot on the feed. 🤍

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08/24/2026

Hey friends!! 🤍

I figured it was time for an updated “get to know me” post and a big welcome to all of the new friends who have followed along recently! 🥂

Hi!! If we haven’t officially met yet, my name is Allison! I’m a born-and-raised St. Louis girl, and I absolutely love this little city of mine. From the beautiful parks and hidden gems to the historic architecture, there’s so much beauty here to love. ✨

And if you didn’t already know… I LOVE documenting love stories. 🥹🤍

I’ve been obsessed with weddings for as long as I can remember, so it’s no surprise that I made a career out of it! I picked up my first professional camera in high school, started shooting weddings a year later, and am now entering my 8th year as a wedding photographer! 📸

What I love most about this job is preserving your memories so you can relive them for years to come. I capture the happy tears, belly laughs, family hugs, first kisses, and all the little in-between moments that make your day yours. 🤍

It’s such a privilege to do what I love, and it’s an even greater honor to document the special moments in your lives. I’m so grateful to call this my career. 🥹

A little about me outside of weddings…

☕️ Always down to check out a new coffee shop
🛍️ LOVE thrifting and wandering through antique malls
🏡 Currently loving all things home and making our house feel like us
💍 I married my absolute best friend this summer, and we’re loving building our life together
🫶🏼 I’m an Enneagram 2 and naturally a helper. I love making people feel comfortable, cared for, and celebrated
✝️ I love the Lord and am so thankful He has given me this passion and career. 🙏🏼

If you’re new around here, I’m so glad you’re here. Thank you for supporting this little corner of the internet and my business! 🫶🏼

08/21/2026

Mr. & Mrs. Medaris are married!!! 🤍✨

Katelyn and Danny had the most stunning wedding celebration at Mainstreet Abbey, filled with so much love and the sweetest intentional details.

It was such an honor to document these two as they officially began this next chapter together. The joy, the emotion, the little in-between moments… it was all so incredibly special. 🥂

Katelyn & Danny, your day was one for the books, and I’m so grateful I got to preserve it for you to relive for years to come. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Medaris! 🤍

Vendors 🤍
Venue: Main Street Abbey
Hair: Amanda Wynn Feltz
Dress: Weddings
Groom’s Attire: Men's Wearhouse
Second shooter: Emma Koerber| St. Louis Photographer
Content Creator: mejee wagoner

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08/19/2026

Finally getting around to sharing some favorites from Sarah & Ryan’s engagement session at WashU in St. Louis 🤍 The campus grounds truly feel like another place — the architecture, greenery, and dreamy light creating the most ethereal setting for these two. And somehow we’re officially under the one-year mark until I get to celebrate Sarah & Ryan as they become husband and wife! I already know their wedding day at the Weddings at Piazza Messina is going to be one for the books, and I cannot wait. ✨

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08/18/2026

Emma & Chase’s Romantic Summer Wedding at Silver Oaks Chateau 🤍

A day filled with romance, joy, and so much love. From the happy tears to the laughter, the sweetest details, and a packed dance floor, every part of their wedding day felt so genuine and completely them.

It was so beautiful to see how much they love their people — and how deeply their people love them.

And, of course, we can’t forget Moose, their adorable ring bearer who had a very important job to do. 🐾💍

Emma & Chase, it was such an honor to document your love story at Silver Oaks Chateau. ✨

Vendor team that made this day possible:
Venue: Silver Oaks Chateau
Coordinator: Catherine | STL Day of Coordinator
Florist: Sisterchicks Flowers + More
Brides Dress: KALON
Grooms Attire: Thro’s and Michelle’s
Hair: Tiffany Johnson| ✈️ Bridal Artist | Downtown STL Hair Colorist
MUA: Taylor Loehr | STL Makeup Artist
Second Shooter: Katelynn Fowler | Kansas City Wedding Photographer
Videographer: Complete Weddings + Events STL
Dj: Complete Weddings + Events STL
Saxophonist: Kelvin Evans
Catering: Russo’s Catering

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08/10/2026

Kinda chic to golden hour romance… then editorial flash after dark. ✨📸
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08/05/2026

One of the most important decisions you’ll make while planning your wedding isn’t just choosing a photographer whose work you love—it’s choosing someone you genuinely love being around.

Your wedding photographer is with you for the majority of your wedding day. From the quiet moments while you’re getting ready to your last dance, we’re by your side through so many of the moments that matter most. That’s why it’s so important to choose someone who makes you feel comfortable, seen, and truly cared for.

Your photographer should be more than someone taking beautiful photos. They should be someone who calms your nerves when the timeline shifts, hypes you up when you need a confidence boost, fixes your veil, celebrates with your family, and goes with the flow when the unexpected happens. Your day isn’t about creating perfect photos—it’s about preserving the moments exactly as they unfold.

The best images happen when you feel safe enough to be fully yourselves. When you’re laughing without thinking about the camera, wiping away happy tears, squeezing each other’s hands a little tighter, and soaking in every second.

My goal has always been to create more than a beautiful gallery. I want to be someone you can lean on throughout the day—a calming presence, your biggest cheerleader, and someone who genuinely cares about your experience from beginning to end.

Because years from now, I don’t just want you to love your photos. I want you to remember how you felt while they were being taken. 🤍

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