Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding, Portrait & Boudoir Photography in Columbia, MO
Catherine Rhodes Photography was founded on a lifelong passion for capturing life's most meaningful moments. With over 16 years of experience in wedding, portrait, and boudoir photography, our studio combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless imagery. Based in Columbia, Missouri, with additional studios in St. Louis, we serve clients locally and worldwide through travel. Our approach emphasizes personalized service, from initial consultation to final product, ensuring every client feels comfortable and confident throughout the process. We specialize in creating heirloom-quality prints, albums, and wall art that preserve family histories and celebrate individual beauty. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Wedding Photographers in the United States, our work has been featured in prestigious publications including The Knot, Style Me Pretty, and ELLE China.Our team's extensive experience, including collaborations with National Geographic and Extreme Makeover Home Edition, brings a unique perspective to every project. We prioritize building genuine connections with clients, understanding their stories, and translating those narratives into visually compelling art. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond photography to include professional hair and makeup services, customized styling guidance, and comprehensive product selection consultations. Whether documenting a wedding day, creating empowering boudoir portraits, or capturing family milestones, we approach each session with the same dedication to authenticity and artistry that has defined our practice for over a decade and a half.
Services
Wedding Photography
Boudoir Sessions
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Engagement Photos
Destination Weddings
Portrait Workshops
Mentor Sessions
Fine Art Printing
Hair & Makeup Services
Highlights and features
- 16+ years of specialized experience in wedding and portrait photography
- Personalized approach with full-service styling and product consultations
- Internationally recognized portfolio featured in top industry publications
- Dedicated one-on-one mentorship and educational programs for photographers
- Comprehensive heirloom product selection with professional retouching services
What people say
Stunning final products
Professional and personable
Exceptional artistic quality
Comfort during sessions
Timely delivery
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures every significant moment with artistic precision and emotional authenticity. We document ceremonies, receptions, and pre-wedding events using a blend of photojournalistic and posed techniques. Our experienced team creates timeless images that reflect each couple's unique love story while maintaining technical excellence in composition and lighting.
Boudoir Sessions
Boudoir photography sessions focus on celebrating individual beauty through elegant, empowering imagery. Conducted in our Columbia and St. Louis studios, these sessions combine professional styling guidance with expert posing techniques. We create a comfortable environment for clients to explore their confidence while producing sophisticated portraits that emphasize natural beauty and personal expression.
Family Portraits
Family portrait sessions preserve generational connections through carefully composed imagery. We specialize in creating heirloom-quality portraits that capture family dynamics and milestones. Our approach combines formal compositions with candid moments to document relationships authentically. Sessions include styling consultation and multiple outfit changes for comprehensive storytelling.
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait sessions celebrate academic achievements with personalized photography. We create modern, stylish images that reflect each graduate's personality and accomplishments. Our service includes location selection, outfit coordination, and professional retouching to ensure timeless results that mark this important life transition.
Portrait Workshops
Our educational workshops provide professional development for emerging photographers. Focused on wedding and portrait techniques, these sessions combine technical instruction with business strategy. Participants gain hands-on experience through live shooting demonstrations and personalized mentorship to develop both artistic vision and commercial viability.
People
Catherine Rhodes
Lead Photographer & Educator
Award-winning photographer with 16+ years experience in wedding and portrait photography. Graduated from Hallmark Institute of Photography, specializing in capturing authentic moments and creating educational programs for fellow photographers.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, boudoir sessions, family portraits, senior portraits, and engagement photography. Additional services include fine art print production and photography education workshops.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we offer destination wedding photography services worldwide. Our team has experience working in diverse locations and can accommodate travel schedules for both domestic and international events.
What's included in a portrait session?
Portrait sessions include pre-session consultation, styling guidance, hair and makeup services, multiple outfit changes, and professional retouching. Clients receive edited digital images and print ordering options.
How do payment plans work?
We offer flexible payment plans for all services, including pre-payment and post-payment options with no interest. Specific terms are discussed during the booking process and included in service agreements.
What is your photography style?
Our style combines photojournalistic documentation with artistic composition. We emphasize natural light, authentic emotions, and timeless aesthetics while maintaining technical precision in every image we create.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Wedding galleries are delivered within 6-8 weeks, portrait sessions within 2-3 weeks. Educational workshop materials are provided immediately following each session completion.
