Photography team based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Fine-art photography rooted in emotion, Crafted for those that wanted images that feel timeless, not trendy.

About Us

An Eye for the Subtle

Helmed by husband and wife team Chris and Gretchen, St. James Studio has photographed wedding, portraits and editorials throughout Louisville, Kentucky and across the country. Our work balances technical precision with painterly intuition—so your photos don’t just feel like documentation. They feel like Art.

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Follow the Journey

A look at recent weddings, maternity and portrait sessions. Follow us on social media for more.

A couple, a man in a black suit and a woman in a white lace dress, walking hand in hand in a park with fall foliage, with trees and brick buildings in the background, during autumn.
A pregnant woman in a strapless burgundy lace dress stands in a garden with pink flowers and green foliage. She cradles her belly with one hand and looks into the camera with a gentle smile, with trees and the setting sun in the background.
A group of women hugging and smiling, celebrating outdoors, with a bride holding a large bouquet of white and pastel flowers, and a woman in a wide-brimmed hat. They are dressed in colorful dresses, in a setting with trees and a fence.
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