Welcome to The Velvet Lens!

Kalli Hernandez

Hi there! I’m Kalli, a Boudoir and Wedding Photographer + Videographer based in Jonesburg, Missouri.

Aside from being a Photographer + Videographer, I'm a wife + mom of 3. I love capturing love + empowerment!

On your wedding day, you're going to encounter so many jobs to be filled (although, steaming dresses could potentially be a full-time job! Lol) Not only do I adore capturing all aspects of your day while being your best hype girl but, I'm literally there for WHATEVER you need done! Now, if you're looking for fake smiles in every single photo + robot arms, I'll be the first to tell you that i'm not the photographer for you. Do you want to remember one of the best days of your life with ALL the laughter, emoitons to feel all over again when you think back on it in 20 years? Yeah, me too + thats why I'm going to freeze those moments in time for you! With a wide variety of weddings under my belt, I have full confidence in saying that i'm ready to rock this day with you as your third wheel!

My other passion is Boudoir Photography, this is where the Studio On Sturgeon comes into play! I strive to make you see that woman in the mirror everyday in a whole different light through the photos we create together. My passion is to capture your true beauty + for everyone that is completely different. If someone would have told me that it is okay to see myself as beautiful and love myself after abusive + failed relationships, body dysmorphia, infertility, miscarriage, birth, motherhood, + all of the other things in between - I would have told them they were wrong but they were right! And you deserve to be the queen that you truly are!

Madison Craven

Hi! I’m Madison, a Wedding Videographer + Associate Photographer based in Montgomery City, Missouri.

I’m also a wife, mom of 3 (and ALL of the fur babies), + own a nail salon as my day job. I love creating art that speaks through visuals!

Whether it’s capturing footage of those important moments on your wedding day or snagging those sweet smiley snuggles during your family photos, I want you to visualize how priceless this season of life is for years to come. Not sure what you’re looking for yet or you’ve never had professional photos taken before? Book one of our Limited Edition sessions to get your feet wet + see for yourself how fun being in front of the camera can be!