A woman in a lace, sheer dress with long, flowing sleeves holds out her dress as a young girl in a lace dress runs on grass, with a wooden fence and house in the background.
A woman in an off-the-shoulder wedding gown smiling and holding her dress, walking outdoors with a person in a suit behind her, surrounded by bushes or trees.
A couple sharing a close, intimate moment, possibly a kiss, with one person's face partially obscured by a veil, suggesting a wedding or romantic occasion.

TIMELESS

AUTHENTIC

ELEGANT

A table setting with a white tablecloth, featuring clear glassware, white flowers in a vase, chocolates in plastic boxes with gold ribbons, and a menu with the heading 'Buffet Menu'.
Outdoor wedding reception setup with a long white table, floral centerpieces, white chairs, and draped white fabric canopy with greenery background.
A woman in a wedding dress lying on the ground with her eyes closed, holding a bouquet of flowers.
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A woman with green eyes and reddish-brown hair, wearing a delicate necklace and lace gloves, gazes directly at the camera, while a man with glasses and a beard gently touches her face.
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Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking in a park with tall trees and fallen leaves on the ground. The groom is in a tuxedo and the bride is in a wedding dress holding a bouquet.
A couple dancing outdoors in a garden with lush green foliage and white flowers, one woman in a white off-shoulder dress and one man in a black suit.
A woman wearing a white strapless wedding gown with a full skirt kneels on a tiled floor by a railing, looking off to her left. The setting appears to be a balcony or terrace with modern architectural elements.
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A group of women in formal dresses holding umbrellas outdoors, with trees in the background.
A bride and groom embrace on a brick pathway in front of a green hedge, with a large tree and a building in the background during outdoor wedding.
Black and white photograph of a woman with dark hair leaning out of a window, looking to the side with trees visible in the background.
A black man in formal attire, wearing a white shirt and a black tuxedo with a bow tie, looking serious, with a blurred background.
Close-up of a bride and groom holding hands, showcasing the bride's intricate henna designs and jewelry, with the groom in a dark suit.
Group of women holding various colorful flower bouquets, including calla lilies, roses, and other flowers, during a gathering or celebration.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking away in an outdoor garden at sunset, surrounded by trees and greenery.

ABOUT / BRYAN BIRKS

Bryan Birks is a photographer based in St. Louis, Missouri and the Pacific Northwest specializing in timeless and classic wedding photography.

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A person operating a camera on a tripod on a hillside overlooking a town and mountains in the distance, with a bag nearby.

On a mountain in Butte, Montana

Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing by a pond in a park, with large trees and a stone railing in the background.

Me and my wife, Emma - photo by Tatum Nelson

A Polaroid photo of a man smiling with a beard, a woman partially obscured behind a large dog, a Basset Hound, in an indoor setting with a wall and furniture in the background.

Mom and George

Two men dressed in tuxedos smiling and celebrating, one with his arm around the other, at a formal event.

The Best Man (and usual second shooter)

Three men standing on a large rock in a mountain landscape, with mountains and forest in the background, during daytime.

With pals in Glacier National Park

INFO

  • I went to school for television and film and quickly found out that getting a job is hard, so I worked at a gas station in Jackson, Missouri, for a couple of years while I started photographing and filming weddings with my best bud, Josh. We shot over 150 weddings together over ten years for our company, "Kashmir," and now I'm focusing solely on wedding photography in St. Louis and the Pacific Northwest. I've been working as an editorial and fine art photographer for the past five years and have been exhibited in New York, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Chicago. I've also done extensive editorial commissions for The New York Times, NBC, and ProPublica.

  • I like to think that my style is timeless and classic. I don't really follow or allow myself to take part in trends because trends are trends for a reason. I love a mix of color and black and white and always have a film camera with me. I will mostly sit back and let the moments happen in front of me but won’t shy away from placing you in the patch of golden light if it is hitting just right.

  • You invest in me, and I invest in you. When you book with me, you get years of experience and the peace of mind that comes from knowing someone who truly values photography and the idea of love is handling your day.

    Photography packages start at $6,500 and can be tailored to fit the needs of your wedding.