Business Details
11 Years
experience
Documentary Photographer in Kansas City
Merry Ohler Photography is a documentary-style photography studio specializing in capturing authentic moments for families, weddings, and milestones. With over a decade of experience, we serve clients across Kansas City and surrounding areas, including Liberty, Overland Park, and Lees Summit. Our approach blends candid observation with gentle guidance to create timeless images that reflect the true essence of our clients.We prioritize client comfort, offering personalized sessions tailored to individual family dynamics and wedding visions. Our work has been featured in publications and preserved in homes worldwide, emphasizing heirloom-quality albums and prints. We focus on building relationships with clients, ensuring every session feels natural and stress-free while delivering artful documentation of life's most meaningful moments.
Services
Family Photography
Senior Portraits
Newborn Photography
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of experience photographing 400+ weddings and family sessions.
- Our documentary approach captures authentic moments without staged posing.
- We provide heirloom-quality albums and prints for lasting preservation.
- Personalized session guidance ensures client comfort and natural interactions.
- Recognized by clients for exceptional patience with children and families.
What people say
Stunning photos
Patient with kids
Capture genuine moments
Heirloom-quality prints
Personalized guidance
Services
Family Photography
Documentary-style family sessions capture authentic connections across generations. Our approach prioritizes natural interactions over posed shots, creating timeless images that reflect your family's unique dynamics. Sessions accommodate immediate and extended families in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
Wedding Photography
Candid wedding documentation for intimate ceremonies and elopements. We focus on capturing emotional moments and venue details with minimal intrusion, offering coverage at iconic locations like Union Station and The Abbott. Limited to eight weddings annually for personalized attention.
Senior Portraits
Authentic senior photography celebrating individuality. Sessions emphasize personal style and milestones through natural settings, creating images that reflect each graduate's unique personality and achievements in a relaxed environment.
Newborn Photography
Lifestyle newborn and maternity photography focusing on intimate family moments. Sessions occur in clients' homes or preferred locations, capturing tender interactions and developmental milestones with a documentary approach that preserves authenticity.
Engagement Sessions
Candid engagement photography documenting couples' unique relationships. Sessions emphasize natural interactions in meaningful locations, creating images that tell each couple's love story through authentic moments and emotional connections.
People
Merry Ohler
Photographer & Owner
Documentary photographer with 10+ years experience capturing family milestones and weddings. Specializes in candid imagery that preserves authentic moments. Homeschools three children with her husband Jamie while serving clients across the Kansas City metro area.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in documentary-style photography that captures authentic moments with minimal posing.
Do you travel for sessions?
We regularly serve Kansas City and surrounding areas, with occasional travel for destination sessions.
How far in advance should I book?
Weddings book 3-18 months ahead, while family sessions typically require 1-3 months' notice.
What session locations do you recommend?
Popular local spots include Loose Park, Weston Bend State Park, and Nelson Atkins Museum.
Do you offer printed products?
Yes, we provide heirloom-quality albums, wall art, and prints for lasting preservation.
