St. Louis Hilton Ballpark Wedding and Reception: Lanita + Ian

Lanita + Ian will stun you with thier lovely wedding.
Seriously.

Check it out.

I LOVE the way he looks at her! Like she's the most precious thing in his world.


Who can resist a carriage ride?


The LOVELY ladies. I especially LOVE how each bridesmaid has a different dress and the unity is achieved by having one color. How perfect! This way, they can truly wear it again.


The handsome fellas!





Lanita had 2 gorgeous dresses. One for the wedding and then a sexy little shorter number for the reception. Here it is below waiting for it's turn to shine.


Getting all prettied up for the big moment. I love how beautiful she looks....truly glows.


It was an especially emotional moment when Lanita was able to see herself in all her wedding finery for the first time.Lanita had this seriously AWESOME sheer bolero jacket made to go over her dress. I love how it buttons in the back. Soooo cute!!!! This dress was absolutely PERFECT for her.

G O R G E O U S ! ! ! ! !



The guys are soooo easy when it comes to getting ready. It's just not fair.


Dad. Daughter. New Man in her life. L O V E




I LOVE Lanita's reaction. This was totally spontaneous. They were pronounced husband and wife and she says, "YEEEESSSSS" with a fist pump.HOW CUTE IS THAT!?!?!?!


Here's another unique thing about their wedding.They incorporated the tradition of "Jumping the Broom".




The florals were created by the awesome Lisa of Belli Fiori.



Stationery provided by Beth Barr of Two Blue Doors. They always do such an amazing job!





Someone is a big chess fan.


All of this loveliness was designed and coordinated bythe ever amazing Lacy of Lacy Branch Events.





The team of Lacy Branch Events. I truly enjoy working with planners and coordinators....my job as the photographer is exponentially easier.


Isn't this just the most amazing view from the ballroom?!?!?!


This reception knew how to party down!!!! They were sooooo fun!!!!!










Thanks to Lanita and Ian for inviting to document your so amazing day. I had a blast!

Belleville Illinois Wedding Photography: Mistie + Andy

Mistie + Andy were married on a lovely summer day.

Going straight to the pics....cause that's what everyone wants to see anyways right?

This was near the end of the day. I always try and ask for a few minutes of the bride & grooms time after the reception has started to step outside for a few minutes during sunset. I never ever regret the images we are able to get during this time. The light is just soooo gorgeous....as you can see here. And when you have gorgeous light, it just makes the gorgeous couple even more gorgeous!!!!


The handsome groom.











I LOVE when brides choose a colorful shoe!!!!






Mistie's dress was sooo pretty.


One of my favorite shots. This dress was perfect for her.


One of my favorite shots of the day. Doesn't Mistie look sooo chic!?!?


All the lovely ladies!!!




They were surrounded by many friends and family.


I LOVE the expression on Misties face. It's especially meaningful when the ceremony is so personal to the bride and groom.


Thanks to my second shooter, Dan, for capturing this shot.


A quiet moment alone after the recessional.


ON TO THE PARTY ! ! ! ! ! ! !
I don't know what the significance of these lighted sabers are...but oh my word, how fun!!!!

talking about fun....
all day long, everyone was having a good time with this object....do you know what it is?


Yes, that is just plain silliness.....and I LOVE IT!













Thanks to Mistie & Andy and your whole wild, crazy crew. Such a BLAST with you all!!!!!


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St. Louis Engagement Photography: Kristin + Mike

Kristin + Mike are getting married in just a few months.


One of my favorite images this year.


I find this image below very intimate. I LOVE IT. My philosophy is "emotion over perfection". It's more important to me to capture the emotion than it is to get a cold-technically-perfect image. So sometimes, heads may be cut off or the image might be slightly out-of-focus, etc. Sometimes it's an artistic choice, sometimes its unintentional. That's just my style.


Kristin is so cute here...her reaction is adorable!


A more traditional image.


Don't you think she could be a model?! I mean seriously!!!!


Mike, you're pretty cool too.








Kristin and Mike enjoy picnics at Forest Park so I thought it would be appropriate to have a few pics of them doing something they love to do. I REALLY, REALLY LOVE it when I know things like this about a couple. I want to be able to personalize their session as much as possible.


Kristin's dogs. Aren't they adorable?








Love this one too.


OH MY WORD!!!! Gorgeous eyes!!!! LOVE IT!!!!






Can't wait for your wedding in a couple months!!! _