About this vendor
Are you ready for a wedding photography experience that will leave you feeling amazing? Look no further than W the studio, based in Overland Park, KS. Led by the talented and passionate owner, Shana Wooley, this studio is all about capturing the love stories of couples in the most unforgettable way possible.
With a start in 2009, Shana's desire to create mementos that last a lifetime for couples on their special day has blossomed into an art form. She believes that every love story is unique and deserves to be told in a way that reflects the couple's personalities and style. With artistic storytelling skills and a keen eye for capturing beautiful visuals, Shana and her team will create wedding photos that will transport you back to those magical moments for years to come.
At W the studio, flexibility is key. Whether you have a grand vision for a lavish wedding or a more intimate celebration, Shana offers customizable packages that suit your needs and budget. From full-service wedding photography in the Kansas City area to smaller wedding and elopement packages, there's an option for every couple. And if you want to capture your love story from the very beginning, Shana also offers custom engagement shoots!
So why should you hire W the studio for your wedding photography? Because Shana Wooley and her team are not just photographers, but storytellers. They will work tirelessly to capture the essence of your story, creating a collection of photos that will take your breath away and bring tears to your eyes. Don't settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary. Contact W the studio today to explore your options and let your love story unfold in a series of unforgettable wedding photos.
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Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2021.+2 more.
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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5
out of 5.055 reviews
W the Studio was EXCELLENT!! I felt so confident on my wedding day because of her calm presence and knowing how talented she was from doing my friends’ weddings, and our engagement...
photos! I got every time of photo I wanted from the wedding and she has it all mapped out beforehand!
Shana was AMAZING! So organized, flexible, and willing to work with your vision. And she was so much fun to be around and have along side as part of your wedding day!
I LOVE THESE PEOPLE!! They are the sweetest and most talented! I just got my photos back 1 week after my big day! I am so impressed and loving all them! I would recommend them to a...
nyone 10/10!!
Wow, where to begin? The W studio is excellent to work with! Shana is so personal, professional, and relaxed. The W studio did a fantastic job capturing the breadth of our wedding ...
day with a nice mix of candid and staged shots. They captured the best of our guests and us, even if it might be challenging! They made us feel comfortable and had terrific suggestions for photos. I would use the W studio again if I could!
Shana is truly incredible!!! She helped us have the most perfect wedding day! She’s so organized and helpful. And made us have so much fun taking all the pictures. I will recommend...
her to every bride, because she is so talented!! We are so thankful we chose her to capture our special day!! If you are looking for the best photographer, look no further. Shana is your girl!!
Shanna is the best!! She made our engagement photos and wedding day so fun! Not to mention, the pictures are everything we could’ve wanted and more! She both listened to what we wa...
nted and made suggestions when we needed help with timeline, posing, photo locations, etc. We are obsessed with all of our photos and are so glad we used W the Studio as our photography vendor!
I can’t say enough great things about Shana Wooley!! Not only did she shoot my wedding but my brothers and she went above and beyond both times! She made our photography dreams com...
e true…she makes your pictures so personal and keeps the energy high during the whole wedding. I can’t believe how she has perfected her skill in a way that makes your photos so perfect for you and your love!
Shana and her partner were AMAZING. They were a blast to work with on the wedding day and made us feel comfortable and relaxed, despite the exhaustion and excitement of the day. Ev...
eryone in our family raved about how great of a job they did capturing photos and getting our incredibly stubborn nieces and nephews to smile. Shana was a breeze to work with on everything leading up to the wedding day. She was flexible about meeting times and was genuinely excited for all the traditions and customs we brought to our mixed Indian-American, Catholic-Buddhist wedding. Every single photo she shared with us (of which there are literally several-hours worth of photos to sort through) is absolutely stunning. She captured the light, the garden where we married, and our expressions in the best ways possible. If you’ve found W the Studio, look no further. Shana will make sure your wedding day is remembered in the most beautiful ways possible.
Shana was fantastic! Her team was fun, energetic and knew what they were doing. Her partner even helped us bustle the wedding dress, when we couldn't get it to work! We have the ...
most fabulous photo selection. She is fun and easy to work with and the ultimate professional. She is a no worry hire for sure!
Shana is absolutely AMAZING. Her photography is stellar, and just everything about how she runs her business and makes you feel beautiful on your wedding day and her personality ar...
e all just so amazing! I would recommend her again and again to anyone, she is the best in the business! Bonus too she is amazing as a person and she is very skilled at posing and making her subjects feel comfortable in front of the camera!!
Shana was amazing! She helped get the vision we wanted for our wedding! I would tell her want I wanted she she was normally already thinking it and would help give me ideas. She wa...
s great to work with and I would recommend her over and over again!
Shana made our day absolutely perfect. She thought of every shot, and our friends and family consistently remarked on how thorough she was.
The thing that stood out the most to me...
was that Shana listened and understood our personality as a couple, and this 100% came through in the photos. She was a steady presence willing to guide but Also jump in for spontaneous shots.
Your photographer is one of the most important elements of your wedding day, and I 100% promise you that Shana is the perfect choice!
Shana is amazing! Truly! She made us feel so loved and taken care of. She went above and beyond what we asked of her and our pictures turned out better than we could have imagined....
My husband and I will both be using her for pictures in the future! I highly recommend using W the studio to document your special day or any other occasion!
Shana is seriously THE BEST. She worked with us on exactly what we wanted for our wedding package and personalized it for us. Shana made our photo sessions SO fun. My husband still...
talks about what a great time we had for both our engagement session and our wedding photos (and he is so uncomfortable in front of the camera). Shana is so much more than a photographer, she’s a built in wedding planner to help you sort out all the details of your special day, and she’s someone you immediately want to be best friends with. I couldn’t recommend Shana and her team enough. She’s truly incredible and captured some of our most special moments!
Shana was the absolute BEST investment for our wedding. She captured all of the love and fun that occurred on our big day. She was very professional, personable, and flexible. Woul...
d highly recommend her to anyone!
Shana and Andrea with W the studio were absolutely amazing to work with. Not only were fhey receptive to any questions we had they were personable and really tried to make connecti...
ons with our wedding group.
Shana was absolutely amazing. We had a small intimate wedding in our backyard and she made everyone feel comfortable. She worked with us within our budget and gave us exactly what ...
we wanted. Our wedding photos turned out amazing and I will cherish them forever!
Goodness, where do I even begin!
When you look for a wedding photographer, you look for talent and passion and for someone to capture the message you are trying to convey that day....
For my husband and I, we wanted love to be captured. How do you even capture love? It is like trying to capture the moon in a photo, impossible, right? Then we met Shana. Her passion for people and capturing love is seen in every single photo she captured that day. Not just in us, but in my family and my friends. It was such a perfect day for my husband and I and we now have memories and moments of so many emotions and feelings to cling to for the rest if our lives. Thank you for what you do!
Shana is the best. Period.
Shana was able to capture our wedding day and did a great job! She was able to cover every detail of our wedding day! Shana was organized and helped us put a timeline together for ...
our wedding day. Overall, she made our experience a great one and we are so happy with our wedding photos! Thanks Shana!
Shana is amazing! We had fun getting to know her during our engagement session. Throughout the wedding planning process, she helped us figure out a timeline for the day, and when t...
he day came, she stuck to it and made sure everything was happening! She and her team captured every important moment throughout the day. They perfectly orchestrated our first look. We took some photos outside in the snow, and they came out so beautiful. They took lots of pictures of us and all of our guests dancing. She made sure to take every family photo we requested, and we got our photos back within 3 weeks of the wedding. Highly recommend W the studio!
We are so happy that we found Shana to photograph our COVID micro-wedding! She not only captured the most beautiful moments from our day, but also helped us plan out the timeline f...
or the wedding because my now husband & I had no idea what we were doing! The weather took a slight turn for the worse on our wedding day but our photos turned out way better than we had hoped for and she kept us smiling and laughing throughout it all. We can’t say enough great things about her and would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Shana was absolutely amazing from the time we first met with her. She truly listened to us and our vision for our day and made it her priority to make us feel comfortable every ste...
p of the way. Shaba became more than just our photographer during the time we were able to work with her - she became our genuine friend. She was the first person we called when we had to reschedule our wedding due to the pandemic, and she was nothing but supportive and flexible. The photos she delivered us to our gallery are moments in time that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. A wedding day goes so fast, and Shana did an incredible job of capturing every tiny detail. It is a priceless gift to give to a bride and groom. We feel so lucky to have gained a vendor that we love and trust so much. We will he going back to Shana for all of life’s milestones! I couldn’t recommend anyone more highly!
Shana was ABSOLUTELY wonderful to work with! We love our wedding and engagement photos. I can truly re-live the day just looking through the beautiful gallery she created for us. S...
he was very professional to work with. I was impressed with the wedding photography booklet she sent me before we hired her. She sent us questionnaires to make sure she was capturing the moments we wanted. Best of all, she was just so fun to spend our whole wedding day with! We were also so happy with how quickly we got our wedding gallery back. Our wedding was November 22 and she got us our photos in time to print them for our family as Christmas gifts! We could not be happier with Shana! Absolutely hire her!
If you came across W the Studio, your search for a photographer should stop here! Shana is absolutely amazing. She and her team really know how to capture your big day in the most ...
perfect way possible. I'm so extremely happy with how my photos turned out!! From the first looks, family photos, and reception they are all on point. You can tell she takes every angle into consideration and makes sure that you are looking your very best before every click. Everyone that I showed pictures to were so impressed and loved them! Not only is Shana an amazing photographer, she's also very professional and quick responding to any questions you have. Seriously, if you haven’t already booked W the Studio for your big day DO IT NOW! You will not be disappointed.
Shana and her team at WtheStudio are THE BEST. She is so easy and fun to work with! I live in Denver and she made the whole finding/working with/scheduling process so easy. In addi...
tion to that all our friends and family enjoyed working with her too. Her pictures turn out nothing but amazing, my husband and I are OBSESSED! So many people have complimented us on them and I honestly hope WtheStudio wins an award for most fun crew and best looking work of a lifetime! They go above and beyond, we love them so much, 12/10 recommend !!
Shana is INCREDIBLE! I've long believed that your comfort level and chemistry with your photographer makes a huge difference in the quality of photos, and Shana does a great job e...
nsuring that that's always the case! She even got some awesome shots of my brother in law, who has autism and tends to freeze in front of the camera.
She uses light like no one else I know, and she'll always be my first choice for amazing photography to capture a day, moment, or memory.
We LOVED working with Shana! I knew from the first meeting that her style and the way that she captured moments was how I wanted to look back and remember our wedding day. Her sens...
e of humor and lightheartedness made every time shooting with her a blast. If you are looking for someone that can capture the details perfectly, get the shots you want, and can produce and album that makes you feel like you can relive the whole day through those shots Shana is your girl!
Where do I start with how amazing W the Studio is? Our meeting was kismet! After our first photographer cancelled on our due to some unforeseen circumstances, we scrambled to find ...
someone new. Frantically I reached out to W the Studio, and from our first phone call, I knew it was the perfect fit. Shana is an amazing photographer and person. In our onboarding phone call she walked me through all the paperwork, really got to know me, and even sent this book with more information to help me get familiar with her and just planning from wedding photos. Being out of town, Shana really wanted to get to know us and shoot up before the wedding. When on vacation with her family in the state we live, she took time out of her holiday to shoot the most beautiful and stunning engagment photos. Here is the thing about Shana she is FANTASTIC at what she does. Her photos are breathtaking and original. The lighting, editing, and quality are out of this world. Every photo looks like it belongs on the cover of a magazine. Furthermore, she talked to us what our style was, what type of photography we enjoy and implemented that into our sessions. Next, Shana is more than just a photographer or vendor, but someone who has a heart of gold. When the wedding day came, Shana and her assistant arrive and were ready to roll. She had my shot list printed and made sure to get all the photos I wanted, even some I didn't originally ask for, they took photos of those candid moments possing and laughing with friends that have become my favorite wedding photos. If you are looking for someone to capture this timeless moment in photos that exude the love, happiness, and beauty of the day... then look no further than W the Studio. THANK YOU W THE STUDIO!
Shana from W the Studio should be the first and only photographer you meet! After sitting down and talking with her we knew we wanted her to capture our big day. She is a wonderful...
person and excellent at her craft. She helped us plan out our day (and stick to that plan) to make things less stressful as well as made the photo shoot portions of the day fun! The pricing is spectacular and she delivered even more than she promised. Stop reading this review and get in contact with her so you can have the wedding you both want AND all the memories captured on film of your big day!
Shana’s work and professionalism was out of this world. She is efficient and prepared to make the most of the allotted time. Our wedding was small and relatively simple. She and...
her assistant, Rachel, were at the church prior to the bridal party’s arrival ready to go. All family photo requests were listed prior to the event to make the photo session seamless. During the ceremony and reception she was stealth! Taking candid guest photos without any awkwardness. The finished work is beautiful. Our special day was documented exactly as I had hoped. She can capture intimacy in portraits and groups.
She helped make our day!
Shana was simply amazing! Starting from the engagement photos! Which we felt awkward at first but by the end we were so comfortable! She also helped us with timeline! Which we wer...
e clueless and needed help with and the wedding phone were so perfect! Thank you so much for everything and I recommend her to everyone
Shana and her team are TRULY incredible to work with! Not only at taking the most breathtaking photos that capture each moment in the most beautiful way, but also providing such a...
pleasant and informative experience from beginning to end! Shana is so much more than a photographer- she is a very talented professional with quite the expertise. We are so happy we had the opportunity to work with her for our wedding!
Shana was a dream come true! I was looking for someone who could capture every moment of my day, and she showed up with a whole team ready to go and was always thinking ahead. She ...
made everything so easy. And don’t get me started on the photos. When I see them, I relive the day over and over. She captured all the love, joy, and whirlwind of emotions. She is genuinely the sweetest and is so willing to work with her couples to get the best results for the best price! I’m so happy we chose her for our wedding!
Shana and the team from W the Studio really delivered for my daughter and new son in laws wedding. We had so many questions about sequence, setting up "the big day" etc., but Shan...
a has been through so many of these that she knew just how to guide us. She was both open to our suggestions while at the same time pointing us in the right direction when there was an area where we asked for guidance.
Another HUGE factor - W the Studio didn't just setup and effectively take the standard Wedding Pictures, they also did a phenomenal job of capturing the emotion of the day. So many smiles, candid shots, touching moments were captured for us! We are so grateful.
I could go on and on, but one last thing: W the Studio worked seamlessly with our other vendors in delivering a day to remember. From the DJ to the wedding coordinators, W the Studio worked worked effectively with them all.
Five stars isn’t enough for W the Studio. The studio’s professionalism, communication, and talent went beyond my expectations/wildest dreams. Shana and her team were able to captur...
e every single detail I was so afraid of forgetting. I can’t stop scrolling through these pictures. They were able to capture not only details but all the love and laughter my family and friends felt that day. I could not recommend W the studio enough.
W the Studio deserves 10 stars!
-Communication, Shana did a great job communicating with my wife and myself before the wedding. She helped us form a schedule and navigate the cr...
aziness!!
-Engagement, Shana did both our wedding and engagement photos, she was a great sport........ we decided to do an outdoor shoot in some seriously muddy terrain!
-The Big day, Shana was calm under pressure and delivered some incredible photos. The day was such a blur, but Shana lovingly captured so many moments that could have been breezed by. She understood our vision and delivered timeless yet modern photos that were everything we could have hoped.
I recommend W the Studio for any photoshoot. Shana and her team do a phenomenal job and will not let you down!
Shana is the best! She makes you feel so comfortable, and she makes it so FUN! We love you, Shana. We are so thankful for you!
Shana was an invaluable addition to our wedding. She has a gift of building relational equity quickly that makes you trust her after the first meeting. She is confident, skilled, a...
nd efficient, and helped guide us through the process at each step. She and her team made sure to get every shot we needed and fantastic coverage throughout the day, always with an eye toward our particular aesthetic and tastes. Her planning and experience definitely shine through. When you've already got a thousand things on your mind, you can rely on Shana to make sure your wedding is shot beautifully and that you will be left with many great memories to cherish forever.
Shana captured our Wedding absolutely beautifully and ensured that all of the details and once in a lifetime memories were covered for us! She and her assistants were professional...
, creative and wonderful to work with and the pictures were fantastic! Thank you so much for all that you did for us on our special day and we can't wait to get more family photos done!
Shana is simply the best!! Love everything about her, and the pictures captured the moment beautifully and will be cherished forever!! Would highly recommend her!
Shana is the BEST!!!!! Now she's more our friend than photographer. She made our engagement pictures and wedding day pictures a breeze, even when dealing with our dog. She has grea...
t ideas but listened to our wants the whole time. She made the process easy, quick, efficient and most of all, FUN!
We had our wedding on Sept 8, 2018. The day before our wedding, it rained the whole day which make me worried about the outcome of the picture for the next day since I knew Shana's...
masterpiece would be working with the nature outside. On the day of the wedding, God must have been shining at us because the day was perfect with sunshine! Shana and her crew arrived on time at the house to take pictures of my bridesmaids and mom helping with my dress. Her creativity was endless! She found a little chinese teacup displayed in my cupboard and rice to use in taking our wedding rings picture. The pictures we took at the park were beautiful. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the color around us; with the bridge, water and greens. I also gave Shana a list of family and friends we want to take pictures with and she was diligent in following the list and keeping the order that I want. Shana listened to our suggestions and ideas and at the same time, she gave us her ideas based on her experience and catering to our wedding theme. Shana would do anything to get the perfect picture for you. One of the funny scenes that my guests mentioned to me was Shana doing an almost-split on the floor to take that perfect picture of guests dancing at the reception. Somehow, I can envision Shana do that because she's the type of person with vision and talent and who is proud of the outcome of her work. Thank you, Shana and the W studio for all you did for us on our wedding day! You are a great friend and your professionalism reflects in your work.
W the Studio was the perfect choice for our reception photos. In addition to Shana being punctual and professional, her attention to detail and personal touch to our vision made ...
sure the photos exceeded our expectations. We wanted natural photos that captured the true happiness on this day to celebrate the joining of two families. In additions to pictures that represented our marriage and joining of two blended families, we were ecstatic because my grandparents never had wedding photos but we now have a picture that captured their true smiles and love to treasure for years to come. If you are looking for photos that capture the “real” you then Shana is the perfect choice. She takes the most simple moments and with her eye for the perfect light captures a photo that will represent not only that moment in time but also capture exactly how you felt. Do yourself a favor and have her capture those memories for your family, she will not disappoint.
Shana made our day perfect. From the get go, she was extremely personable, easy to work with, and very creative! At one point, we thought it was going to rain all afternoon, and s...
he had many wonderful ideas. During both our engagement pictures and wedding day, she made both my groom and I feel very comfortable. She made every shot look magical. She captured moments in a way that made it very memorable. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
W the studio was great! We loved our pictures and the photographers were so friendly!
Shana went above and beyond our expectations. With our engagement pictures, she captured our personalities and relationship perfectly and made us both feel so comfortable. On our w...
edding day, you hardly knew she was there (in a good way!), yet she captured every precious moment in beautiful photographs. Very professional yet personable. I sincerely hope she’s still in the business when my daughters get married.
Shana has worked with so many couples and families that she know exactly how to tell everyone what to do and keeps everyone on task. She has excellent ideas for places to shoot pho...
tos and times. Plus, she has fair pricing and will get back to you super fast when you reach out to her with any needs or questions. I’d use her again any day!!
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Shana was awesome. She made sure that everything was talked through, and helped lead us to ask questions we didn’t even realize we should have been asking. She was very punctual an...
d made sure that everything done was very professional.
Shana and her assistant were prompt, professional, and so easy to work with. They helped make the day so stress free and enjoyable. Even though the day had a big storm at one point...
Shana was able to get awesome shoots while the sun was out and even some pictures that turned out so beautiful due to the dark sky. The quality of her pictures were obvious. She has a way of being very "real" and relaxed and this is so appreciated by the parents of the bride as well as the bride and groom. Thanks Shana for a truly enjoyable day and giving us beautiful lasting memories!!
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