the photogarphy experience

joyful + colorful + timeless

as a Kansas City based wedding and portrait photographer With over 15 years of experience and a background in architectural engineering, I bring a unique eye for light and composition to every celebration. as your photogarpher, I’m here to capture you with care and artistry. I offer a personalized photography experience, guiding you with a calm and easygoing presence. From the quiet, intimate moments to the grand, joyful celebrations, I aim to make you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

wedding & portrait photography

so, you want your photos to feel bright, joyful, and timeless...

You're here because you crave and love all things color! You want your photos to feel joyful & authentic. You envision your wedding day to be relaxed and fun, yet you love photos that are bright, light, and truly capture the beauty of your story



i love that!

pinterest worthy stunning photographs and memories

gorgeous bright, light, and joyful photos that you'll happily share with your grandkids

the confidence to feel beautiful and natural in front of the camera, as if it's your friend capturing your photos

when you book mariam saifan photography, you'll walk away with...

A calm, soft-paced presence to help everyone feel comfortable & joyful in front of the camera

Creative artistry – built on years of experience and a background in design

Bold color and joyful storytelling – every photo filled with light & joy

The Wedding Photography Experience

timeless joyful weddings

Your wedding day deserves to be photographed with care, creativity, and an eye for beauty. My approach is joyful, colorful, and storytelling focused so you can feel fully present to enjoy your wedding day.

Wedding collections include:

Full wedding day coverage
so nothing important is ever missed

A complimentary engagement session to get comfortable in front of the camera

Thoughtful guidance on locations, outfits, and the best light

A beautifully curated online gallery of hand-edited, high-resolution images

Timeline planning and photography guidance so your day flows effortlessly

A second photographer when needed, ensuring every angle and moment is documented


Most couples invest around 6,400–9,500+ for multi-day coverage, wedding video/films, and luxury photo albums.

Shorter coverage or intimate celebrations begin at 3,000.

Multi-day wedding collections and custom collections also available. Please inquire.

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The Portrait Photo Experience

family, senior, branding, engagement sessions, etc.

Whether it’s a family milestone, senior portraits, branding photos, or a joyful engagement session, your portraits should feel relaxed, fun, and beautifully “you.”
My goal is to create images that feel colorful, natural, and full of life — the kind you’ll treasure for years. Every portrait session includes:


Up to one hour of photography anywhere in the Kansas City area

Personalized location recommendations to find the perfect backdrop

An outfit style guide to help you feel confident and camera-ready

A curated gallery of hand-edited, high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery

A joyful, easygoing experience so your session feels effortless from start to finish

The one hour portrait experience is $750 and is perfect for families, seniors, branding & lifestyle portraits, engagement sessions, and more. Inquire to learn more. 

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Custom Collections

create your own

create your own collection and add on experiences like:

wedding highlight film (video)

full wedding day films (video)

drone photo & video

multi-day coverage

destination weddings

wedding albums & prints


let's chat & create magic

"Mariam is so personable, easy to talk to, just the compete total package. I know weddings are expensive and people are skeptical about paying so much for a photographer, but trust me hiring Mariam is definitely worth the investment!"

christine p.

To get in touch, fill out the contact form!

I'll respond within 48 hours.

We can hop on a call or email for more details. Reach out with any questions.

 I'd love to hear from you!

if you feel like we're a good fit, it's simple to reserve a date for your wedding or portrait session experience...

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