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Photographs that feel lived in. Film forward, artistically rooted, and chock-full of humanness. I make photos with heart.

DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY FOR FOLKS EAGERLY SEEKING COLLABORATION, CONNECTION, AND ARTISTRY.

A couple during a second line dance holding their umbrellas and walking through the crowd of their loving friends and family.

You value being witnessed, seen, and present. You dream of feeling at home in your skin and comfortable with all your loved ones. You want to lean into the person you are choosing, and have them gaze back at you, aglow.

A couple standing close together on a balcony, backlit by sunlight, with trees and green landscape in the background.
Black and white photo. One woman is listening to her partner sing to her, looking excited and crying tears of joy. The other woman is playing an acoustic guitar.
A couple celebrating a wedding, with one partner in a white bridal gown and the other in a green suit, holding hands and smiling inside a decorated room.

If you want images that are true to life and all its beautiful mess, look no further. You want to feel transported through your photos. You want to see the smiles, the happy tears, your head thrown back in laughter— the moments, both big and small.

A groom smiling and laughing during toasts.
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You want to be documented artfully with curiosity, joy, humor, and a kind eye. You want permission to play. Artistry, fun, and leaning into the day as it unfolds are your top priorities. Your story deserves to be documented truthfully and witnessed with care.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DELANEY

KANSAS CITY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

You want one of a kind images, that invite you to step back into the feeling of the day. From the tearful hugs with your best friends, to the roaring dance floor, you want emotion captured with precision.

You want a photojournalistic eye to document the fleeting moments with care and see your favorite people documented with care. You dream of images that are completely your own, not replications of what you see online.

You want your day captured in its wholeness. Because the deep breath you finally release when you see each other for the first time is just as important as the laughter and clinking of glasses during toasts.

You want to experience your wedding day from beginning to end and have it documented with intention, emotion, and above all, you want to feel like you were just there yesterday celebrating in very good company.

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DELANEY'S APPROACH

KIND WORDS

Megan, a bride, gives her groom his wedding ring during their first look at The Kansas City Mansion.

“You can feel Delaney’s intention in every shot. It’s truly heart-led storytelling.”

- Laura + Andrew

35mm portrait of a bride kissing her wife's hand
Film photograph of a bride in her fashion forward wedding attire. She is standing in front of a vintage yellow car with a floral arrangement.

“Radiant, intimate, genuine, warm, and stunning don't even begin to describe our wedding photos and our experience with Delaney!”

— Autumn + Madison

35mm film photo of a couple kissing after signing their Ketubah
A couple walking through an open glass door into a bright space, with the woman holding a bouquet of flowers.

Her work felt like window into a genuine world of love, and we immediately wanted to be a part of it.”

— Kara + Jacob

Photo of Abby on her wedding day, in her childhood home in Hyde Park
Photo of a couple at Loose Park in Kansas City, taking a Super 8 video of each other.

“All of the photos felt like “us” - she does such an amazing job of capturing couples for who they truly are.”

- Reagan + Greg

Photo of a queer couple saying their vows to each other while their friends and family look on!
Portrait of Jason, looking at his bride, Melissa before their ceremony.

ATTUNED IMAGERY FOR YOUR PERSONAL ARCHIVES

WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS

For couples who want their wedding day documented with artistry, heart, and a kind eye. I document through the lens of a friend to make images you can relive.

COUPLES

To celebrate your love, wherever you are. Personalized to each couple, for and with you. These sessions are focused on history and honor your story.

FAMILIES

Play focused, child centered, and chaos driven. We lean into whatever stage of life your family is in and document the sweet, sassy, and stoic moments.

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PORTFOLIO
People attending an outdoor wedding or celebration under a tent with floral decorations, sitting and socializing while dressed in formal attire.

Your wedding day is not only an accurate picture of you, but also the love that surrounds you. It’s a day worth remembering in its entirety. You want curiosity, openness, and someone who wants to know what’s within, rather than if everything was picture perfect.

You want a photographer to come alongside you to create trust and earn the privilege to document your lives. Trust doesn't happen on a wedding day because someone holds a camera. The connection is cultivated. You are looking for a real person, who can see you and stay present through every moment, either big or small.

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WEDDING INVESTMENT

THE JOURNAL

A bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, standing with her eyes closed and wearing a veil, against a dark background.
A newlywed couple walking down the steps of a building, holding hands, with the groom in a tuxedo and the bride in a white wedding dress.
A young man and woman sitting on grass outdoors, smiling and holding hands. The woman is wearing a blue dress, and the man is wearing a beige shirt and black pants. Trees and a building are visible in the background.
A bride and groom cutting their wedding cake together at the reception, with the cake decorated with flowers and greenery.

“Every photo feels effortlessly real and emotionally rich, capturing not just what the day looked like, but what it felt like.”

KARA + JACOB

Photo of a couple outside a green house setting up their tables for their cake cutting and after party.

Let’s get to the heart of your story.

Each couple is completely unique, so why wouldn’t their wedding photos be? Are you sick of the one size fits all to wedding photos? Me too. Let’s rebel against the copy and pasting wholeheartedly.

Because your wedding should be so completely YOU, that no one else could hope to pull it off.

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INQUIRE
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35mm photograph of Delaney Hady
Photo of a couple at the Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City on film.

Delaney Hady is a Kansas City based photographer specializing in a hybrid approach using digital, 35mm, medium format, and Super 8 film. With a slow, photojournalistic approach, Delaney seeks to make heirlooms to last your lifetime, and longer.

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NEXT STEPS

“We are so grateful to have photos of us that are so rich in feeling, genuine, & aesthetically beautiful. In the time of 40 second videos & content, we feel so blessed to have true keepsakes that were created specifically for us.”

SARAH + THOMAS