Because of love.
Refined, authentic & joyful.
Kansas City & beyond.
Weddings, editorial & portraits
Refined, iconic, authentic, and joyful imagery for couples embarking on a grand adventure — wedding, portrait, and fine-art photography based in Kansas City and created around the world.
Weddings & Elopements
Signature serviceFrom intricate productions to intimate affairs, Claire balances purposefully styled, editorial portraits with real, candid moments that become part of your legacy. A collaborative process — from a pre-wedding shoot and planning guides to a beautifully styled final gallery.
Editorial & Brand
InquireDetailed, artful imagery that shows off exactly what makes your business and brand special. Claire has worked with gown designers, event spaces, and industry professionals to craft images that bring a vision and story to life.
Engagements & Portraits
From skylines to gardensInfinite possibilities await — skylines and rooftops, lakesides and gardens, intimate coffee shops and bustling markets. A pre-wedding shoot is included in every wedding experience, along with style guides, tips, and resources.
Portfolio
“Refined, iconic, authentic, and joyful imagery for couples embarking on a grand adventure — wedding, portrait, and fine-art photography based in Kansas City and created around the world.”
Claire Ryser is an award-winning international wedding and portrait photographer based in the heart of the Midwest. Clients desiring refined, iconic, authentic, and joyful photographs seek out Claire for her 16+ years of experience doing just that. Since her first wedding on 07-07-07, she has photographed over 300 weddings and is recommended by renowned venues and planning firms across the Midwest. Her love of adventure has taken her camera from 30A and New York to Italy, Mexico, the Amazon, the Canadian Rockies, and the Azores — inspiration she brings home to every celebration.
— XO — Claire
Why couples choose Claire
Art meets reality
A candid approach balanced with attention to the finer details — blending editorial artistry with real, lived moments that will endure.
Your experience, obsessed over
A collaborative, high-energy process built entirely around you and your story, from the first hello to the final gallery.
16+ years, 300+ weddings
Award-winning experience photographing celebrations locally and around the world, trusted by the Midwest's finest venues and planners.
From couples & clients
“To say that her work is stunning is an understatement. Claire is a class act and one of the best photographers I have worked with in my career as an event planner.”
“She truly has a vision and gives guidance and direction throughout the entire process. Her work is magic! She delivered hundreds of beautiful photos that brought back so many memories and emotions from the day.”
“Claire delivers pure art. She doesn't simply snap a photo. She finds the very best lighting, placement and angle in a millisecond and THEN takes the photo. She catches the BEST in people and scenery, down to the smallest detail every single time.”
Based in Kansas City
- Address
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Hours
- Mon – FriBy appointmentWeekendsWeddings & sessions
- Phone
- (816) 726-6705
Inquire
Tell Claire about your wedding, elopement, or session and she'll be in touch to start the conversation.