olivia tarkowski photography

Kansas CITY wedding photographer

telling your wedding story one frame at a time

Cinematic, storytelling, timeless imagery with depth & intention

available in kansas city, chicago, + beyond

You need a photographer who documents real moments,
not forced ones.

With a combo of frame worthy photos, and movement filled prompts, I can promise you that you will look and feel your absolute best on your wedding day and relive  those memories for years  to come

This is what I'm looking for!

With my documentary style photography approach, I take the time to get to know you before the wedding in order to cinematically tell your story through images, the way it deserves to be told. 

Throughout the whole wedding prep process, I will also be sending various documents to aid with your planning.

you're in good hands.

the photography approach you've been looking for

A documentary style kansas city wedding photographer

50+

love stories captured

200,000+

images taken

500+

hours spent perfecting galleries

unlimited

cups of coffee consumed creating artistic imagery

as seen in...

With my documentary style wedding photography approach, I make sure to not only make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, but also make sure that you are able to relive your wedding day stories through images. There is nothing worse than having a gallery full of awkward prom posed images

Meet your Kansas City wedding photographer.

Hello y'all , I’m Olivia!

(aka the storyteller 😉)

 - Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, and He is the foundation of my business.

- I LOOOVVEE MOVIES + SOUNDTRACKS!!! That is where I gather all my inspiration for "movie scene" photos

- My first language is Polish

- Traveling is one of my biggest passions. If I could, I would love to see and spend a night at every airport in the world

- Born in Chicago, raised in the suburbs of Chicago, but recently moved to Kansas City!


A Few Fun Facts:

More on documentary style

UNSURE? HEAR IT FROM SOME past kansas city wedding couples

your photos should feel like the movies.

You don’t need to settle for a Kansas City photographer that has a “light and airy” editing style.

With a storytelling, cinematic, “fly on the wall” approach, this allows you to be fully immersed in your wedding day. Yes, there will be times where I will need to step in and direct!!! But overall, I want to preserve your wedding day with authentic images that tell your story in a more natural, colorful, true to life image style while incorporating direct flash, motion blur, and filmy edits.

More on documentary style

having a hyper observant person watch and capture all the big + little moments throughout the day as they naturally occur

doc·u·men·ta·ry
style wedding photographer:

From a kansas city wedding photographer

Someone who observes/notices the little things

The art of capturing authentic moments as they unfold throughout the entire day

Tells your unique wedding day story with little to no direction

okay I'm in!

It’s more than just “candid” moments. 

Documentary style wedding photography means capturing the imperfect, real moments that unfold during the full wedding day. Of course, I will always be there to help and propose prompts if needed. But overall, you should be living in the moment of you wedding day -- not feeling stiff and staged during the full wedding day. Allowing the day unfold authentically with some direction when needed (I PROMISE I will be there to direct whenever needed!)

Documentary wedding style photography simply means staying present in all the big and little moments – not letting photos overshadow what’s most important.

“The BEST wedding photographer to ever exist! If you’re looking for someone who is kind, personable, makes things fun, and creative to capture your special moments- look no further. Olivia knows how to bring to life whatever vision she is shown and has a ton of her own ideas and ways to make your photos unique” 

- kristen + drake

 I’m ready if you’re ready. Are you ready?

Then let’s DO THIS.

Inquire today