Today it's a moment, tomorrow, it's your memories.
MOMENTS OUGHT TO BE REMEMBERED.
MOMENTS OUGHT TO BE REMEMBERED.
for the lovers
Hi there, I’m Vance Doeden
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER based in Wichita, KS
For the adventurers, the joyful, & the ones who value intentionality.
I’m a wedding, couples, & elopement photographer who is going to be your cheerleader for you turning your wedding into the celebration of your dreams. Your wedding is meant to feel like your OWN. I’m your advocate for that. I'm here to capture the candid moments & make them last a lifetime - the eye smiles, laughter, & piggyback rides; I'm here for YOUR MEMORIES.
Courthouse elopement? Yep. Hike to the location? Absolutely. How about a break dance battle for that first dance? Intimate wedding in your parent’s backyard? Eloping in a place you’ve always wanted to visit? Classy wedding with all your family and friends? I don’t know what you’re planning but I am here for it. I cannot wait to dream with you as you piece the puzzle together!
Your love, your community, & your memories - those are the things that matter.
Based in Wichita, Kansas, but willing to travel anywhere.
and the ones they love
HAVE YOU BEEN OVERWHELMED BY…
Other vendors not communicating with you or ghosting you?
Making sure your wedding revolves around you and not your guests or vendors?
Photographers not being open about their starting prices?
Trying to find a photographer who you connect with?
Figuring out how to create a smooth wedding day timeline?
Not knowing how to get the absolute most out of your photography investment?
Well, I am an open book! I know this is a big investment on an important day so I will guide you on how to get the most out of your money. My focus is to make sure you have the absolute best experience possible, from guidance, tips, planning support, and communication; which is why I am open about my offerings and my prices right from the start. You can see all my starting prices on my inquire form. Everything is transparent. No hidden charges or fees.
IMAGINE THIS.
Your photographer helps plan a detailed timeline for the day of, building in breathing time so it doesn’t feel rushed, helps you organize family photo lists, and gives plenty of communication about the perfect locations and time of day for your photos, making sure you have nothing to stress about on your wedding day.
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Your photographer guides you through your wedding day and gives you prompts that feel natural and fun - capturing the precious moments in between. The eye smiles & laughter. You never have to come up with an idea or worry if something looks good because your photographer hypes you up and understands the assignment.
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Allowing you to live (and THRIVE) in the moment, trusting that your photographer will use their creative eye and experience to defend your dream day and capture the unique story of your wedding. All while you connect with your people, your person, and make memories that you can take with you forever.
WHEN I WAS PLANNING MY WEDDING, I HAD NO IDEA WHERE TO START. HERE’S WHAT I’M GOING TO DO TO MAKE THIS PROCESS SIMPLE…
First step:
Go ahead and submit an inquiry.
Second step:
I’ll email back within a few hours answering any questions you had, letting you know if I have your date available, and sending you my detailed pricing guide.
Third step:
We hop on a zoom call and come up with a wedding photography plan.
From there, I’ll send a proposal for you to view and sign electronically, and we are SET! One big thing that you can check of that list!
BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO TAKE MY WORD FOR IT.
“My husband and I hired Vance for our wedding and we couldn’t have made a better decision!! Even from first meeting him, we had a feeling Vance was our perfect fit. He was so attentive to detail and really helped us prepare for the day. Even when our wedding day ran a little behind, Vance was a big support and went beyond being our wedding photographer. On top of being a golden human being, he took the MOST gorgeous photos that truly captured how our day felt! They are so aesthetic and feel so personal! We continue looking back at our photos and there’s not one we don’t like! We highly recommend Vance!!”
- Kendal & Nicole
PHOTOGRAPHER OF WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS & LOVE STORIES
Photos that are bursting with emotion are the ones that get me. It’s all about the emotion. The memories that we so desperately want to hold onto. Like that time you planned that date and things didn’t quite go according to plan. But it was somehow perfect, because you had each other. Snuggling into each other’s jacket to stay warm while watching the Fall leaves beginning to fall. An otherwise ordinary day, but the ordinary somehow became magical. You had found her, you had found him. Every season has magical moments. Every day has them too — a story that is so worth being told. Even in the ordinary, your story is a masterpiece.
This is what I want for you; to live in the moment & make memories. And I’ll make sure you can take them with you. No memory left behind.
// lost in a classic adventure movie // LOLing at cat memes with my wife // watching The Office // going for an afternoon run // finding a new hiking spot // exploring God’s stunning creation // or playing the best strategy board games. Wichita is where my home is, but I love traveling anywhere. I can’t help but see the world as an exciting, joyful adventure to be experienced. You never know what a day will hold — and that’s why I love freezing the little moments in time. Let’s make sure you can be present through those moments.
Let me capture your memories as you make them. Let’s tell your story.
“Vance is amazing!! Not only are his photos incredible, but he is a wonderful soul to work with and will make you look beautiful! He delivers on capturing memories that are worth more than money has to offer. Seriously, if you are looking for a photographer to go above and beyond, Vance Doeden is the one!!”
freezing those once in a lifetime moments
YOUR MEMORIES IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS.
YOUR MEMORIES IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS.
INVESTING IN YOUR CORE MEMORIES
as they are being made
It’s more than just the ceremony, sunset pics, & first look. Wedding photography is so much more than that. It’s about documenting what happened in between those moments. The excited anxiety right before your first look. Or that quiet moment that you shared while driving to your golden hour photo spot. The hugs, the winks ─ those are the memories you don’t want left behind.
WEDDINGS
You sneak away from the reception with your new spouse and enjoy a moment together witnessing the joy on your family and friend’s faces as they are celebrating you! Each of those littlest moments on your wedding are priceless treasures. It’s the moments like that that I want you to have forever — sitting on your coffee table in an heirloom album. Your memories in tangible form.
Picture this
I could give you some simple poses and call it good, but those won’t hold any emotion. Truly meaningful imagery comes from real moments. The hugs, the laughter, the surprise. I’ll be your guide to help cultivate those moments and help you feel confident, but my ultimate goal as your wedding photographer is to capture your memories.
Your moments. Your story. As they unfold.
ELOPEMENTS
So you’ve decided to elope. What a freaking adventure & what a time to be alive! There is not much that I love to see more than two humans in love making a commitment in the way that suits them! Whether you’re getting hitched at the courthouse, or after a sunrise hike into the mountains, I’ll be there for you. Yes I hike and yes I love a good ol’ fashioned courthouse elopement. Whatever you are dreaming of, let’s go make some memories together and make sure they are documented with the intentionality they deserve.
// an investment in your memories
For the non-traditional
For the adventurous lovers and the non-traditional stories.
Your moments. Your story. In the blink of an eye.
COUPLES
Photography allows your journey to be paused. A frozen moment on the journey you’ve been on or are just now embarking into. Photography gives you a glimpse into the trueness of your story. Memories that you’ll get to look back on and relive. That’s what this is all for. Your story, no matter what point it’s at. Anniversary, new pregnancy, proposal, engagement, or just because you love your person and want that love documented.
Your love is occasion enough.
Every love story had a beginning. Every love story has had a journey. Life is filled with beauty and often we only realize that when we’ve had a chance to slow down and reflect.
No occasion necessary
NATURE INSPIRED IMAGERY
//real //authentic //adventurous
YOUR special moments, laughs, and eye smiles deserve to be cherished forever. Let’s make sure you have them to look back on.
Today it's a moment, tomorrow, it's your memories.
KANSAS WEDDING PACKAGES & PRICING
Couples typically spend an average of $3500 - $4500 on their handcrafted wedding & engagement photography package in Wichita, Kansas City, or surrounding areas.
You’re probably trying to figure out how much your wedding is going to cost. Wedding and Elopement Photography isn’t cheap, but you truly pay for the quality of experience you receive. I’ve served a great deal of couples, helped plan countless dreamy wedding days, and have completely dedicated myself to this craft, working full-time as a photographer. I work to give my couples a personal experience that I hope will knock-their-socks-off while also delivering meaningful memories, beautifully captured. If you’re looking for the cheapest photographer you can find, you’re probably not in the right place! But if you value the preservation of memories on your most special day and are willing to prioritize that in your budget, we’ll be a perfect fit.