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.
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.
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.
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.
KANSAS CITY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
You want imperfect, one of a kind images, that invite you to step back into the feeling of the day. From the tearful hug from your best friend, to the roaring dance floor, you want emotion captured with precision.
You want a photojournalistic eye to document the fleeting moments with care. You dream of images that are completely your own.
You want your day captured in it’s wholeness. The slow moments of waiting before the ceremony and the deep breath released when you see each other for the first time.
You want to experience your wedding day and have it documented with intention, emotion, and above all, you want to feel like you were just there yesterday.
KIND WORDS
“You can feel Delaney’s intention in every shot. It’s truly heart-led storytelling.”
- Laura + Andrew
“Radiant, intimate, genuine, warm, and stunning don't even begin to describe our wedding photos and our experience with Delaney!”
— Autumn + Madison
Her work felt like window into a genuine world of love, and we immediately wanted to be a part of it.”
— Kara + Jacob
“All of the photos felt like “us” - she does such an amazing job of capturing couples for who they truly are.”
- Reagan + Greg
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.
Your wedding day should be an accurate picture of who you are. 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. We document your story with the warmth and wonder on 35mm and medium format film, alongside digital photography.
“Every photo feels effortlessly real and emotionally rich, capturing not just what the day looked like, but what it felt like.”
KARA + JACOB
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.
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.