Kansas City Metro Based Photographer, specifically in Lee's Summit. In the past, we have been located in the Prairie Village Shops, Waldo on Gregory, & The Windmill Square in Overland Park.
Lori@vandeusenphotography.com | 816.822.9100| Established in 1978| Lori McMillian-hahn | National Award Winning Master Photographer

Now Available for Micro & Elopement Wedding


For the couples who crave connection, not convention.

You don’t want the giant ballroom bash. You want something real. Intentional. Maybe it’s just you and your person, or maybe a tight-knit crew of your favorite humans. You’re skipping the stress, the spreadsheets, and the year-long wait—because love doesn’t need a massive production. It just needs you two.

I get it. After photographing over 600 weddings (yes, really), I took a step back from the wedding whirlwind. I needed a breather. I loved the joy, the stories, the beautiful chaos—but whew, it was a lot.

Now? I’m back. But on my own terms. I’m here for the offbeat romantics, the rule-breakers, the couples getting married for them—not for tradition, trends, or anyone else. I want to celebrate your day with meaning, laughter, and a whole lot of heart. And yes, we’re going to make some serious art along the way.


Here’s the vibe:

  • I book weddings 6 months out or less (unless you're whisking me away to a fabulous destination).
  • Your guest list is short and sweet—close friends and family only.
  • You’re up for fun, romance, and some creative magic.

Sound like your kind of celebration?

Fill out the Wedding Info Form below and let’s see if we’re a match made in micro-wedding heaven!

  • P.S. Got your heart set on something a bit bigger? Convince me. Rules were made to be joyfully broken.

Oh and did I mention that I won 1st place Masters Wedding Image &

Missouri's Top 10 Photographers at both 2023 & 2024 at MOPPA , along with many other awards... :)

An award-winning silhouette photo of wedding couples posed along a bright corridor.
Black and white wedding preparation collage with decorative floral border elements.
Classic black and white photo of a bride getting ready in an elegant hotel room.
A bride and groom descend concrete steps outside a modern building in black and white.
Wedding dress details and photo album collage in black and white.
Multiple candid moments captured around a pool table in a stylized photo collage.
Wedding day photo collage with bridal preparations and venue details on turquoise background.
Urban wedding party photos with city skyline and architectural elements.
Artistic wedding photos against brick wall with bride's dress in dramatic pose.
Silhouettes of wedding couples arranged along a dramatic backlit staircase creating an elegant artistic composition.
Wedding detail shots featuring a veil and single calla lily in black and white.
Black and white vintage wedding photo collage with a group gathered in front of a grand building.
Wedding photo collage featuring red barn venue and celebration moments.
Wedding venue with white colonial architecture, lush gardens and pink flowers in bloom.
Romantic sunset wedding portrait in a field of dandelions with golden light.
Gothic architecture wedding photography with dramatic stone archways and ornate details.