Elizabeth Ladean Photography

amazing photos and memories to savor for a lifetime! Elizabeth was a fantastic help with wedding planning logistics and timelines, as well as providing her expert experience and suggestions. Our wedding day would not have been the same without her! It was also such a bonus to do an engagement shoot with her before our big day in order to warm up to the camera and learn how to work as a team. Elizabeth makes it easy!! She always makes people feel like the most important person in the room, and she does everything she can to make your dreams and visions come true. We had no idea the blessing we would receive in having Elizabeth as our photographer!!

g in Blackwater, MO! From the beginning, Elizabeth was a kind and knowledgeable presence, expert, and listening ear. She provided us with ample information and resources– even including outfit and location recommendations for our engagement session– and was so communicative and easy to talk to when we still managed to have questions. Her talent and craft first blew us away with our engagement session where we had so much fun and felt fully comfortable being ourselves, and you can see that in the many, many, many pictures she captured. She was monumental in our wedding planning process where she took the time to be tedious, detail-oriented, and willing to problem solve as we worked together to build the wedding timeline (I got so many compliments after our wedding about the organization of our day, and I truly believe that those were due to Elizabeth!). Throughout the entire process, she made us feel excited and like our wedding was the only one on her plate, all while we knew she was juggling many other couples simultaneously and likely making them feel the same. In looking through our wedding album, we can see how Elizabeth brought our wedding day to life and captured the sweet moments that we’d never remember if it weren’t for her and the raw emotions that she’ll continually allow us to feel over and over again. She has a heart for her couples, ears for the important aspects of what makes them them, and an eye for the details that bring those aspects to life. We would– and will– recommend Elizabeth to everyone!

g day perfectly. We were able to laugh and not feel awkward about posing, and received the most special candid pictures. Throughout our wedding planning, Elizabeth was timely, organized, precise, and always went the extra mile. She went above and beyond, ensuring we felt supported and cared for every step of the way. If you want more than just beautiful photos, but a photographer who genuinely cares about making your day unforgettable, we highly recommend Elizabeth! You won’t be disappointed!

lizabeth is truly the best of the best and in my opinion a leader in the industry! When we met is was completely by random, but wow are we beyond blessed that this world brought her love into our life!! I truly mean it when I say that I feel like we could not have planned this wedding, made our timeline, or really accomplished everything we did on our wedding day and in our wedding weekend if it was not for Elizabeth! For our engagement shoot this woman hiked miles up mountains for the right shot, she encourages the best in you and your partner and makes it so easy to take photos and have so much fun, letting you be yourself while also giving you suggestions and nudges if she thinks of something or sees something or even if you just ask!! She is so responsive and understanding and accommodating when putting together shot lists, putting together family photos, bridal party photos, understanding that some people have big families, big bridal parties, small bridal parties, complicated family dynamics, this woman knows it all and does it all so well, it is so impressive watching her work and knowing you can relax because she has it all covered all day. She will make sure to let you know where you have wiggle room, grabbing you when you need to be grabbed, and even if you are running behind, she gets it all in masterfully and really listens to everything you want and does her best to make sure that every little detail you ask for is something that you get on your special day. She is there from start to finish, her leadership, her efficiency, I am not sure there are words enough to truly describe or recommend enough what it means to have someone like Elizabeth as your photographer. She does more than just taking a photo, she captures these genuine memories and moments that when you look back on your photos, it doesn't feel staged, it feels like a hug wrapped in love that will last forever, which is a rare thing to find in a human and in a wedding vendor it just makes every memory from your day that much more special. AND THE PHOTOS!!!!! Good luck choosing even just a few dozen, they all end up looking like an art gallery hall worthy of forever being viewed. You can tell the time and energy and genuine thought and pure love that she pours into every photo, they are really works of art that we just feel lucky enough to be portrayed in, and she makes sure at the end of the day you look back at these photos and they aren't just another item on your checklist, but that they are something that you can truly cherish for all of the years of love to come. She is a true professional and will bless your wedding day should you choose her, I know that we will be using her for years to come in all photoshoots that we need because she becomes your friend, your confidant, and so much more. Forever forever recommending this incredibly talented and dedicated human being!!!!!!!

camera shy, but he felt comfortable to come out of his shell around her for photos. We loved her desire to get to know us as people and her communication was amazing. Already by seeing a couple photos, I cannot wait to see all of them! She captures images in a way that is so real and special, and I couldn't think of anyone better to entrust our wedding day to!!!

I look at our photos it really feels like I’m reliving the day. Elizabeth is extremely organized and has everything planned out from start to finish. She also has the best creative ideas for pictures. She is absolutely amazing and we loved working with her!

table being in front of the camera. We both hate being the center of attention but Elizabeth made it so easy. We quickly would forget that we were taking pictures instead of just hanging out being silly. Not to mention the pictures Elizabeth got of us are stunning! She was able to pick places for both our engagement pictures and wedding pictures which highlighted the nature around us. I cannot recommend Elizabeth enough!

e made us feel so comfortable and just made the whole experience so fun! I highly recommend Elizabeth, you cannot go wrong!!!!! Thanks for everything!

it so well! Her energy, dedication, and work is top notch! 10/10 would recommend

ul, and I will truly cherish them for the rest of my life. Insane skill aside, Elizabeth is professional, timely, communicative, kind, and beyond genuine. She makes you feel so comfortable, and really walks you through the process from start to finish. My husband and I are not only thankful to have picked her as a vendor, but even more thankful to now call her a friend. She’s now stuck with us for all future family, maternity, and couple shoots. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer, she’s your girl! 100000/10 will recommend forever!!! Xoxo, The Swadners

what I wanted and beautifully captured our relationship and special day.  Everyone who has seen them has absolutely loved them!  And we can't say enough good things about working with Elizabeth as our photographer.   She was one of our very favorite vendors for our wedding....a complete professional.  Her communication and the resources and information she provided us were exceptional.  During our engagement photoshoot her energy was amazing and she was great at giving us detailed instructions and making the whole process fun.  During the wedding, she was even more amazing....high energy yet calm and positive  She captured all of the shots we could have possibly wanted.  She was also great at interacting with our families (who are sometimes hard to wrangle!). Hiring Elizabeth was definitely one of the best choices we made for our wedding and I know we will treasure the photos she captured forever. 

m the very beginning, we have always loved having Elizabeth as our photographer. During our engagement pictures, it felt as if we had known her for years. Super comfortable, made us genuinely laugh (which made for great pictures), and we truly had the best time behind the camera. On our wedding day, she was able to get pictures of both sides of our wedding party, which was incredible. We can't recommend Elizabeth enough. She got our entire wedding gallery back to us to quickly and we are utterly OBSESSED with them!! We can't wait to get to use Elizabeth again sometime soon!!

d!!!!! Thanks for always going above and beyond Elizabeth. You're an absolute delight!!

was SO invested in us!! I felt like she really knew us and what we wanted - emailing and sending us updates along the way. She was very professional during the entire process and we knew that we could trust her completely. Our bridesmaids were shocked we had only met her for our engagement photos when she showed up for our wedding day- she was so friendly and caring to everyone! We would recommend her to all of our friends and family for any photography work in the future. If you are considering having a photographer at your wedding, look no further than her!

cracking up the entire time and she was able to capture many wonderful photos despite my hair blowing everywhere. Elizabeth was great at staying in contact leading up to wedding day, making sure she had ALL the photos we wanted listed out and always graciously accepted all of our timeline changes. She is flexible, energetic, professional, and all things wonderful. Although she had laryngitis on our wedding day, everything still went so smoothly. She powered through and we shared so many laughs and special moments. We are in love with the photos we received from Elizabeth, and you can see her amazing work featured on her website and social media, but I think it's equally important to know how great of a heart she has and what an integral part she will play in your vendor team. She was so supportive throughout our entire engagement, wedding day, and even post-wedding. Whenever I had questions about anything wedding I always came to Elizabeth. She has great insight and experience I highly valued her opinions. She always took care of us and never steered us in the wrong direction. I 10000% recommend Elizabeth and I am so happy we were able to book her as our photographer!!

akes the clients feel comfortable in front of the camera, and helps manage all of the details when I get called to another task. Elizabeth is your gal if you want someone who is detail oriented, who makes you feel comfortable and confident, and who will produce amazing photos that accurately represent you and your partner!

ade us feel so special and treated us like a top priority. You can tell how passionate she is about her work as soon as you talk to her and look through her galleries. Elizabeth was so easy to communicate with and didn’t let anything slip between the cracks while preparing for the wedding day, which put us at ease. Our engagement session was so much fun, and the photos were incredible! She made us an engagement album that we used as our guest book for the wedding day. The photos from our wedding day were no exception to the rest of her work. We will cherish these photos forever and are so so grateful we chose Elizabeth as our photographer.

thing that would last decades (i.e. photos!). From the first email she sent, to the follow up communication MONTHS after the wedding, Elizabeth has been amazing in everything. We chose her smallest package and were astounded with how many high quality photos we received. Elizabeth was prompt with communication, flexible with our wants, and well worth the price!!! Should we need pictures for something in the future, we will definitely go back to her with confidence.

package. She captured every important moment my wife and I wanted and then some. Hands down sad I won’t have any events soon to hire her again

her! We were beyond impressed with our engagement photos and cannot wait to see our wedding images! Elizabeth is so sweet and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We could not have asked for a better experience!

our engagement shoot due to weather and health restrictions. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants her for their wedding!

o had the ability to guide us into the perfect positions/poses for both our engagement and wedding photos that looked natural & she nailed that aspect. Not only are her photos beautiful, but Elizabeth helped create a wedding day timeline, managed our big groups of friends & family, and worked seamlessly with our other vendors - especially our videographer. She truly felt like another wedding planner to help our day go as smooth as possible. I couldn't recommend Elizabeth enough. She's 100% worth the investment. Booking ELP was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning!

view my venue prior to the wedding to get the best possible pictures. She is so professional and great at communicating! She responded quickly to all my emails. Highly recommend! 🥰

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edding photos I instantly remember the moment she captured and what I was feeling. She makes taking photos easy and fun and she is an absolute JOY to be around! 10/10 would recommend

tive and eased some stress as the wedding got closer. It seems most vendors don't really focus on/discuss details o your day until 30 days out from your wedding date (understandable, as they have other weddings before yours, but it results in everything happening all at once). Elizabeth was right there to answer any odd ball questions (no matter how far out from our date) and had amazing recommendations! My now husband and I are never super thrilled with having our photos taken, especially a lot of them and Elizabeth handled this perfectly. She made us feel so comfortable and was able to capture some amazing, natural photos. My husband walked away from our engagement session saying... "that was actually pretty fun!" --- blew my mind! :) Oh, and Elizabeth was a miracle worker with our 3 crazy/large pups, getting ALL 3 to look at the camera at the same time for the best family photo ever!!! On our wedding day she was on top of everything. Somehow knew just what to capture all day long and she was very roll-with- the-punches, as I deviated from our 'plan' a few times. Her turn around time is seriously impressive with sneak peaks the next day and all of our photos just a few weeks later. She's the best! If you reach out to her, you won't regret it!!!

sly, they are PHENOMENAL! To anyone reading this review- if you're considering Elizabeth as your photographer, just do it. She is so incredibly sweet and friendly, has CRAZY GOOD talent for taking photos that capture the moment and your love for your partner. She had a ton of recommendations for us for vendors which came in clutch as we were planning the wedding from afar. (We didnt live in the city our venue was in.) We used the engagement album she made us as our wedding guestbook which folks thought was so neat!! (Elizabeth's idea- again, she is a genius!!) Our family was extremely impressed with the photos and we are really excited to print and frame some here soon! Elizabeth, thank you again for making our special day so perfect. If anyone asks us for recommendations on photographers, they will only be hearing your name!! :) See our big day photo sneak peak here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=358294159195502&id=100050447636736&m_entstream_source=timeline

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day photos. She is extremely professional and timely with everything that she does. She makes you feel comfortable while taking photos on your big day, and is such a joy to be around!

e made everything a breeze from the very beginning. Elizabeth does so much more than taking amazing pictures; she is there to answer any questions you have, she puts together a timeline for the wedding day to help things run smoothly, and she is such a calming and fun person to be around! Her pictures are absolutely stunning. She makes everything feel so natural and the essence of the couple really shows through the photos. Elizabeth made the wedding day so much fun and I couldn't imagine the day without her. Book her NOW, you won't regret it!

, lives in the moment, & is an ultimate communicator. She was by my side through the whole wedding planning process. She helped with everything from choosing engagement photo outfits to helping schedule out the whole wedding day. Elizabeth knows A LOT about the wedding industry and is generous enough to share that knowledge through the whole process. I was able to enjoy my wedding day because of her organization & implementation even in the midst of COVID-19. She showed us the way when it came to posing and made us comfortable in our engagement shoot to the point that we were pros by the time we got to our wedding day. We were completely awestruck when we got our hands on our photos from both our engagement session and our wedding. She captured our day beautifully and we feel pure joy when we get to look back at our photos. Elizabeth is a superstar. She puts a special touch on every single thing she creates and makes her couples feel like a million bucks. We were so blessed to work with her!

e blown away with your photos every time you look at them. Elizabeth couldn’t be a sweeter human being. She has such a fun and bubbly personality that instantly attracts you to her and makes you feel at ease in front of the camera. She’s extremely organized and delivers sneak peaks and albums as promised. We truly couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Elizabeth and the endless photos we have to cherish for the rest of our lives. BOOK this genuine, down to earth, extremely talented lady ASAP and it’ll be one of your best decisions too! :)

lizabeth captured us and our day perfectly and we can’t thank her enough for that!! We’ve laughed, cried, and laughed again going through our pics over and over! In both our wedding photos and engagement photos, she made us look so natural and "us" in our pics, and that's truly all we wanted. Elizabeth is both amazing at taking photos and making the whole process smooth and fun. We highly recommend her as a wedding photographer!

the most uplifting and fun personality. From the initial consultation meeting to the final delivery of our wedding photos, and every step in between, Elizabeth helps make your engagement/wedding photography process as fun and stress free as possible. We were one of many couples who had their wedding plans impacted by COVID-19, and Elizabeth went above and beyond what I could have expected from a wedding vendor. She was always there to offer support and advice and was flexible and gracious in working with us and our changed plans. On the day of our wedding, she helped make taking pictures feel fun and natural, and all of our guests commented on what a fun addition she was to the day. You can tell she truly loves and is passionate about what she does which shows through in the quality of her work. I cannot recommend Elizabeth highly enough; you will not regret working with her!

ward at times but Elizabeth just keeps you laughing the entire time. We booked services with Elizabeth a yr before our wedding and at the time we lived out of state. She was always accommodating to our busy schedule and always always always responded to emails quickly, which left a HUGE impression on us. The end result were the most stunning pictures I have ever seen. She has a real talent to capture candid moments AND all the behind the scenes moments that are completely forgotten about after a busy day. Post wedding, Elizabeth delivered the digital photos on time and produced the most captivating photo album that will remain a treasure in our lives. Not only is Elizabeth the best in town, but she’s now a friend that we are lucky to have.

cess Elizabeth made us feel super comfortable and eased our stresses during the pandemic. Our engagement session was perfect and she even helped us include our pups into the photos. The day of our wedding she was the calm that guided us throughout the day. She made us feel super comfortable in front of the camera and ensured we had fun taking them. We have gotten so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos. We received our wedding gallery 7 weeks after the big day and couldn’t be happier! I am lucky to say Elizabeth has become a friend. 🤗

ng of my wedding planning, I always said to myself and my now husband, that we are not cutting ourselves short on a photographer, because we will have these photos for the rest of our lives. We chose Elizabeth to be our photographer in 2018, and got married October of 2020. She consistently was reaching out to us before our wedding day making sure we were doing okay, asking if we needed any help with wedding planning, giving us timelines, and overall just updating us on the current COVID situation- sending all positive vibes to us! She does a complimentary engagement photo shoot in the package we purchased. We live out of town and Elizabeth was very flexible with us trying to figure a good time for our engagement photos. We did our engagement photos the same week as our wedding because of the pandemic, and I wouldn’t of wanted it any other way! She gives GREAT tips during the engagement session on how to pose and work around the camera. When it came to our wedding day, I would say from her tips & tricks, we felt so much more comfortable. During our wedding day, Elizabeth was fun & energetic. We got our wedding photos back within 7 weeks and the gallery she provides, is very simple where we can just order straight from the website and download the album to wherever we want. I get A TON of compliments on my wedding photos and I got A TON of compliments the day after my wedding on how amazing she was with everybody. She took pictures of every detail we had on our wedding day. The day goes by so fast that I barely even remembered seeing a lot of my decor. But, with the photos she got, I will always have those to look back on. You will not regret choosing her to be your wedding photographer!

dn't work with anyone else, she was funny and kind, answered every single one of my questions and made us feel like we were her #1 couple! Since we are out of state she worked extra hard to make sure our engagement session went without a hitch and helped us search for the perfect scenery to fit our lifestyle! She was so relatable and we spent time getting to know her one on one before she jumped into shooting!! She was a huge resource in my planning, and I loved bouncing ideas off of her and using her planning guide to help me along or find a recommended vendor. Her guide also helped calm our engagement photo nerves, guide us on outfits and really helped me nail my timeline for my wedding day! Through COVID rescheduling Elizabeth was quick to respond and a breath of fresh air during such a hectic time! She has the most contagious positive energy and was always checking in on us!! I was a bit stressed the morning of the wedding but, when Elizabeth walked in I knew and felt every stress melt away! She made everything so easy!! Her memory was incredible, making sure she shot all the important details we planned and family shots we discussed before hand! She was great with directing the men when they needed it too! Her photos are breathtaking, they speak for themselves! She is able to capture so much emotion in her shots that you feel every emotion come back when you look at your gallery! I'm amazed at how everyone looks so natural, relaxed and like themselves! She did a great job capturing Cory and I's personality! We have so many options to pick from! Seriously we can't stop looking at our wedding photos!!

k of COVID, and Elizabeth was so accommodating as we re-wrote our timeline multiple times to ensure we could meet pandemic guidelines while still capturing every special moment. In every interaction we had with Elizabeth, it was clear that she was so excited for us and wanted to make sure our wedding photos were everything we dreamed of. The final portraits were absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we were looking for. We have a massive family, (probably over 50 people involved in the photos) and Elizabeth was very organized in getting everyone lined up for photos and getting the many combinations we wanted. Our bridal party was also massive (20 people + 4 ushers) and she handled that perfectly as well. She is definitely and pro, and was incredibly organized with every part of our day, making the experience fun and stress free for us! Overall, we could not be happier with the service we received from Elizabeth Ladean Photography. From the gorgeous portraits, Elizabeth's authentic joy for us as a couple, and her incredible professionalism she ensured an experience that was stress free and exactly what we dreamed of. We highly recommend that you book Elizabeth Ladean Photography for your wedding, you will not regret it!

nce and Elizabeth did just that! She is so sweet and enthusiastic. And of course, her photos area absolutely beautiful.

also takes some dang good photos. Holy cow!, and she just makes you feel like the most beautiful human in the world. She worked so well with all of my vendors and she gets sneak peeks out within days for both our engagement photos and wedding pictures. She is organized and efficient. Just really the perfect photographer. I can't say enough good things about her :)

imeline to optimize the lighting based on the season we got married. I look forward to working with her again for future anniversary and family photo shoots!

king. I will always be thankful we visited that venue or I may never have come across her business card. She was the first photographer I messaged and met with and from the second I sat down and started talking to her I knew I couldn't have my big day without her. We instantly got along and I felt like she was a lifelong friend. They say it's important to have a photographer you are comfortable with and I couldn't agree more. I just didn't expect to get this lucky. She has a heart of gold and being around her is such a ray of sunshine. I highly recommend you pick Elizabeth to be apart of your big day because it'll be incredible and you'll gain an even more incredible person in your life. She is an angel & I am forever thankful for her. I hope I can get behind her camera again soon XO

meeting to engagement photos, frequently checking in to see how we were doing, and finally celebrating with us on our special day, it was so nice to have Elizabeth around. There are so many things we loved about working with Elizabeth, from her bubbly personality, organization with the photo day-of timeline, affordable pricing, crazy FAST turnaround time editing, and her light and airy photo style. We had so much fun scooting around Kansas City with her for our engagement photos and wedding party photos. She even took the time to edit out pesky light poles from our photos and made sure everything was perfect! My husband said Elizabeth should just be a straight up wedding planner because she was such a huge help to us during the planning process. I even used her day-of photography timeline to share with my other vendors. You definitely want to have Elizabeth there on your big day!