Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Photography Services in St. Louis
Since 1970, Trotter Photo has been a trusted name in professional photography, serving St. Louis and St. Charles Counties with integrity and dedication. Our team of experienced photographers specializes in capturing life's most important moments, from school portraits and sports events to weddings, family gatherings, and commercial projects. With two studio locations and over 50 years of combined expertise, we combine cutting-edge technology with personalized service to meet the unique needs of every client. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our on-site digital labs, customizable packages, and client portal for seamless project management.As a locally owned Women Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in supporting our community through scholarships, fundraising initiatives, and partnerships with local schools and organizations. Our reputation for reliability and affordability has been built through decades of delivering exceptional results, ensuring every client feels valued and understood. Whether you're planning a wedding, updating your professional headshots, or preserving family memories, Trotter Photo remains your one-stop shop for photography, video, and photo booth services.
Services
Wedding Photography
School Portraits
Sports Photography
Senior Pictures
Family Portraits
Business Portraits
Product Photography
Event Photography
Photo Booth Rental
Commercial Photography
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years of experience serving St. Louis and St. Charles Counties
- Our team includes 24 experienced local photographers and videographers
- We offer a client portal for contract review and payment management
- We provide customizable wedding packages with monthly installment options
- We support local schools through scholarships and fundraising initiatives
Associations and certifications
- WBE
- Better Business Bureau
What people say
Exceptional wedding photography
Professional school portraits
Reliable event coverage
Community involvement
BBB service awards
Services
Wedding Photography
Trotter Photo offers comprehensive wedding photography services with 49 years of experience capturing couples' special days. Our services include engagement sessions, timeline coordination, and online client portals for contract and payment management. Clients receive high-quality digital and printed keepsakes with customizable packages to suit various budgets and preferences.
School Portraits
Specializing in high-volume school photography, Trotter Photo provides customized portrait packages for Pre-K to senior students. Our services include background screening for safety, flexible indoor/outdoor locations, and community support through fundraising opportunities and scholarship programs for local schools in Missouri and Illinois.
Photo Booth Rental
Our photo booth services feature multiple booth styles including traditional draped booths, fish-eye booths, and LED-lit cloud booths. Each rental includes professional cameras, lab-quality printing, and attendants during events. Customization options include themed props and background choices for weddings, school parties, and corporate events.
Business Portraits
Professional business photography services include headshots and branding sessions tailored to individual and company needs. Options range from quick 15-minute sessions to hour-long branding sessions with location flexibility. Services emphasize professional presentation while maintaining approachable, authentic imagery for business professionals and organizations.
Event Photography
Trotter Photo provides professional event photography for various occasions including corporate functions, community events, and private celebrations. Our experienced photographers capture candid moments and formal shots, delivering high-quality images that document events comprehensively for future reference and marketing purposes.
People
Josie Stone
Owner
Josie Stone leads Trotter Photo with a focus on client satisfaction and community engagement. With decades of photography experience, she oversees operations and ensures quality service delivery across all photography specialties.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We offer wedding photography, school portraits, sports photography, senior pictures, family portraits, business portraits, product photography, event photography, and photo booth rentals.
How long have you been in business?
Trotter Photo has been serving the St. Louis area since 1970, providing professional photography services for over 50 years.
Do you offer wedding packages?
Yes, we offer customizable wedding packages with a la carte options and discounted bundles. Our average package costs $2,500 with monthly payment options available.
Are you available for events outside regular hours?
We schedule appointments at your convenience, including evenings and weekends, for all our photography services.
Do you serve areas outside St. Louis?
While based in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties, we can accommodate photography needs in surrounding areas of Missouri and Illinois.
How can I view sample photos?
Visit our website to view galleries for weddings, school portraits, events, and commercial photography projects completed by our professional team.
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Reviews (7)
Jennifer L.
Dec 30, 2021
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Our photographer, Emily was beyond exceptional on our wedding day! Additionally, the videographer and second photographer, Nora were also great and we couldn't have done it with these three! Norma was humorous and patient throughout the day and made the entire day continuously exciting and fun! Emily was open to our photography inspiration and took the extra time and effort on our wedding day.
Our photos look phenomenal and we couldn't have asked for a better group to work with. I truly appreciate Trotter for the exceptional work they do as we have had the great honor and experience to choose them to capture our wedding day. -Fernando & Jennifer Sunset Bluffs Venue 10/30/21
Our photos look phenomenal and we couldn't have asked for a better group to work with. I truly appreciate Trotter for the exceptional work they do as we have had the great honor and experience to choose them to capture our wedding day. -Fernando & Jennifer Sunset Bluffs Venue 10/30/21
Katie Rickels
Nov 20, 2021
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We used Trotter Photo for all 3 services: photo, video, and photo booth. We have not seen our pictures yet, but the planning process and day-of were more than perfect! Everyone LOVED the photo booth (we did the Buzz) and both photographer and videographer were very professional. We highly recommend them for everything!
Emily Rucker
Nov 26, 2020
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Our photographer was fantastic! She was super friendly to work with and got some amazing photos! HOWEVER, it took us 6 weeks to get our photos from our wedding and that was after I called. Once we finally got the pictures from our wedding only a few of them were edited, and very poorly I might add. It took 6 weeks for them to make a few pictures black and white and over expose a few others. If that's all that was going to be done I could have done that myself. Very disappointed. I uploaded some of the "edited" pictured
Lindsey Fox
May 28, 2020
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My husband and I are so glad we chose Trotter Photo for our wedding photography! They were wonderful to work with every step of the way and have a number of wedding packages available to suit a variety of budgets. Our photographer, Dayton, did an amazing job capturing amazing moments from our ceremony and reception, and he was a pleasure to work with - very kind and calm. We happily give Trotter Photo our highest recommendation!
Gregg Fox
May 08, 2020
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My wife and I could not be more satisfied with our photos from and experience with Trotter. Our photographer Dayton was fantastic across the board, with a real gift for making people comfortable and identifying great backdrops in and around our venue. The online photo repository made it incredibly easy to select shots for our book, and proofs came back quicker than we expected. For friendly, experienced, and talented photographers with deep roots in the Saint Louis area, you really can't go wrong with Trotter!
Ellie Hathcock
Mar 01, 2020
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Our wedding was an absolute fairytale come true! Trotter photo was able to be there for every special moment to capture our magical day! Our photographer, Emily, did an outstanding job of sticking to schedule we wanted to follow for family photos. We were so excited to see and share our wonderful photos from Trotter once they came in! From the moment we chose Trotter, we knew we would not regret it!
Joseph Bauer
Feb 20, 2020
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My wife and I used Trotter for our wedding photos. Denise, our photographer, was exceptional and we could not have been happier with the quality of our photos. She made sure we got some stunning photos and had fun while doing it. Trotter was great after the fact too answering questions we had about additional albums for our parents. Definitely reccomend for your wedding photos.
