I’m a Saint Louis and Destination Wedding photographer with a heart for storytelling and a deep love for documenting people just as they are. Rooted in the belief that real moments will always matter more than perfectly curated ones.

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Chicago

J+ T // An elegant
Love Affair in the city

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greece

E + R // Clifftop
Vows in Santorini

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tuscany

S + M // A Golden-Hour Villa Celebration

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New york

K + L // Skyline Rooftop Romance

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paris

A + C // Intimate Courtyard Elopement

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( weddings )

story telling that

feels

lived-in

My approach to weddings is a simple belief: the most meaningful moments are often the ones that don’t ask to be noticed. I approach every wedding, session, and story with the intention to honor those moments.

My storytelling is guided by emotion and light, drawing inspiration from everyday life. Each gallery is crafted to feel cohesive and lived-in.

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( saint louis )

Courtney was an absolute treasure, I have no doubt in my mind we made the perfect choice in our wedding photographer. Most importantly of course, the images all came back so beautifully and seriously in record time. Most of my friends getting married are waiting 3 months or more, we had our highlights back the very next day and the full gallery in less than 7 weeks. But beyond that Courtney was just the sweetest, she gave direction when needed, but really just captured the day exactly how we felt it. She fit in so seamlessly, and felt just like family! We will truly cherish these memories and the photos forever!!

A & J, St. Louis Missouri

( couples )

Couple sessions are about capturing connection in its most natural, elevated form. Sometimes that means quiet mornings in the park, other times it’s golden-hour escapes somewhere new.

My role is to guide when needed, then step back to let the moments unfold, creating images that are both refined and true to who you are.

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"truly so amazing and beautiful and exactly what I wanted"
"You are so so talented and it brings me so much joy looking through each and every" photo
"They are GORGEOUS!! I love them"

documenting

on

film & digital

Hi i'm courtney

St. Louis based photographer
Travelling worldwide

I’m Courtney Mische, a Saint Louis–based photographer blending honest artistry with a soft editorial eye. From mountain landscapes to backyard celebrations, I document stories as a quiet observer, capturing emotion, light, and detail in a way that feels organic and timeless.

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