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The St. Louis wedding photography blog from Fanara Photography features editorial weddings, luxury venues, and real celebrations across the city, including historic locations like the Chase Park Plaza.
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A recent story from the St. Louis wedding photography blog.
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First Look vs. No First Look: What Actually Changes?
WEDDING PLANNING / THE FANARA EDIT First Look vs No First Look: What Matters More to You? The answer is…
The Fanara Edit
Curated Stories
A tighter edit of venue guides, fashion-forward inspiration, and wedding stories worth opening first.
Venue Guide
Everything You Need to Know About a Jewel Box Wedding in Forest Park
A venue guide covering the greenhouse setting, nearby portrait locations, and why this ceremony space stands out in St. Louis.
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Style Guide
Editorial Wedding Inspiration: 5 Ways to Create a Cinematic Wedding
A style guide for couples who want a fashion forward wedding with cinematic atmosphere, modern luxury details, and imagery that feels editorial.
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Venue Roundup
10 Fashion Forward Wedding Venues in St. Louis
A curated list of St. Louis venues with the strongest architecture, atmosphere, and editorial energy for modern weddings.
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Recent Projects
How to Choose a Wedding Photographer Beyond Instagram
THE WEDDING EDIT / PHOTOGRAPHY How to Choose a Wedding Photographer Beyond Instagram Beautiful portraits are a great start. Here’s…
Unplugged Wedding Ceremony: What You Should Know
WEDDING PLANNING / THE CEREMONY Unplugged Wedding Ceremony: Should Guests Put Their Phones Away? A photographer’s perspective on guest phones,…
Wedding Reception Lighting: Better Photos After Dark
WEDDING PLANNING / THE FANARA EDIT Wedding Reception Lighting: What Actually Looks Good in Photos? Candlelight, direct flash, colored uplighting,…
Wedding Photography Shot List: What Actually Matters
WEDDING PLANNING The Wedding Photography Shot List You Actually Need Your photographer does not need you to plan every frame….
Wedding Photography Timeline: How Much Time Do You Need?
WEDDING PLANNING Wedding Photography Timeline: How Much Time Do You Actually Need? Enough room to create photographs you care about….
Wedding Content Creator vs Photographer: Do You Need Both?
WEDDING PLANNING Wedding Content Creator vs Photographer: Do You Need Both? They may stand beside each other for most of…