booking weddings & events | 2026

James Tananan
Photo & Film​

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Bride seated on a white bed in a bright, elegant bridal suite, wearing a feathered robe and preparing for her wedding day.
Ivory pointed-toe bridal heels placed on a white lace wedding dress.
Bride reading her vows to the groom during an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis.
Engaged couple sitting together during an engagement session, smiling and embracing in soft natural light.
Groomsmen standing together in tuxedos at the Jewel Box in Forest Park, St. Louis, surrounded by lush greenery.
Bride and groom sharing their first dance during an indoor wedding reception, captured in black and white.
Bride sharing a first look with her father before the wedding ceremony in a bright indoor space.
Bride and groom sharing their first dance at the Forest Park World’s Fair Pavilion in St. Louis, captured in black and white.
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Bride adjusting her hair during wedding portraits, wearing delicate drop earrings in soft natural light.

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YOUR WEDDING DAY IS A COLLECTION OF MOMENTS YOU'LL WANT TO RETURN TO AGAIN AND AGAIN

It’s a pleasure to connect with you. Choosing a team to document your wedding day is an important decision, one that’s built on trust. You’re here because you value a team that truly understands your vision. From the beginning, my goal has been to offer more than a beautifully curated gallery by creating imagery that reflects your love in a meaningful way and captures not just how it looked, but how it felt. On behalf of our team, we’re committed to supporting you, your partner, and the people you love, allowing the day to unfold with ease.

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heirloom album

Close-up detail of a handcrafted wedding photo album with thick archival pages and linen cover.
Detail of a thick layflat wedding album page showing seamless binding and archival paper.

Something you can feel

"Oh my, it is so beautiful! I was tearful while looking at the album. I'm excited for our future kids to see those moments!" - E + J

I believe your photographs deserve a life beyond the screen. Each collection includes an album crafted with quality materials and lay-flat pages, giving your memories a home that invites you back in.

THE INVESTMENT

wedding collection begins at $4000

You deserve someone who understands what it takes to thoughtfully document a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. 

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Bride walking away in a backless wedding dress during portraits, holding her gown in soft natural light.
Bride standing during wedding portraits, wearing a backless wedding dress with delicate beaded straps.

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Engaged couple embracing on the steps of the Saint Louis Public Library during an engagement session.

We asked James to cover our wedding and he delivered! He went above and beyond to capture the essence of our wedding. Excellent communication, professionalism, and creativity. He is always reassuring and made sure that everything went smoothly. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to document their special day!

S + G

Having James as our wedding photographer & videographer was easily one of the best decisions we made for our big day! From the very beginning, his professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine passion for making our vision come to life was SO appreciated. He truly went above and beyond to ensure every special moment was captured beautifully. We cannot recommend James enough! Thank you so much again for everything!

P + N

James was incredible! He truly went above and beyond for my wedding! He has such a fun and upbeat personality and is so knowledgeable about photography! My photos/video turned out AMAZING! I would highly recommend him for any of your photography needs!
 

A + G

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Soft blush and ivory wedding bouquet featuring roses, ranunculus, baby’s breath, and eucalyptus greenery.

a seamless experience so you can be present, knowing each meaningful moment is in good hands

reserve your date

Every story begins with a conversation. Share a few details below to get started.

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INQUIRY

Reach out and share a few details about your celebration. I’ll confirm availability and send over a thoughtfully tailored proposal for you to review.

Once you’ve chosen your collection, booking is simple and fully online. A signed agreement and retainer officially secure your date.

We’ll plan your engagement session, walk through a few questionnaires, and fine-tune the timeline so everything feels relaxed and well organized.

With the preparation in place, the day flows with ease. You can be fully present and confident, knowing every meaningful moment is in good hands.

Your photographs are delivered in a private online gallery, ready to view, download, and share with the people you love.

From there, your favorite images are thoughtfully designed into a custom album. After your approval, it’s crafted into a lasting keepsake that brings your story to life.

JAMES TANANAN
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