The Brown Family

I am beyond honored when a fellow photographer asks me to photograph their family. Especially when said photographer, Brandi Brown, is a photographer extraordinaire herself.

Just a few of my favorites from the session.

This shot below was totally Brandi's idea. See....when you work with another artist, they are sooo artistic and have vision! So much fun.

I love this shot below because I wanted to convey the sense of energy in this family. With four little ones, there's always something going on.





















Brandi is VERY spunky and full of energy and just FUN. I think that's why we get along so well.



Thank you, Brandi & Tom, for letting me spend the day with your family!

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St. Francis Xavier Wedding Photography and Four Seasons St. Louis Reception: Kristin and Mike

The bride had the most amazing blue Manolo's!

I had to take a moment and just drool.

Seriously oooohing and aahing from this shoe loving girl. See what I mean?

And then I saw the dress. OH MY WORD!!!! LOVE!!!!!


Everything about the day was flawless!


After all the primping and prepping, everyone headed over to St. Francis Xavier for the ceremony. I love that moment between the bride and dad just before she walks down the aisle. Thanks to my 2nd shooter, Sharon, for capturing these images. That's one of the advantages of having 2 shooters covering your wedding....you won't miss moments like this one below.

....or this one either.






After the most important part of the day....we roamed around to make some cool portraits.
























There really were bunches more but....you get the idea.

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The first look at the room in all it's splendor. The Four Seasons is an AMAZING place for a reception.






The florals were stunning!
















All her sorority sisters!!!!















*****VENDORS *****CEREMONY: St. Francis XavierRECEPTION: The Four Season HotelFLORAL DESIGN: Tina BarreraSTATIONERY: Lauren Heffron Graphic DesignWEDDING DRESS: White One by Pronovias BarcelonaHAIR: Dominic Michaels SalonMAKE-UP: Dominic Michaels SalonBAND: Galaxy***** ****** ******

Love Notes

Love notes.

They make you feel warm and fuzzy inside and let you know how much you are loved.

I still get those...on a regular basis. And they make me smile.

My love notes are left for me on my desk and office area. I can't miss them. I'm there all the time.

My little love bug's name is Olivia and she's 9 years old.

Here's two that I found this morning from her.

I love my baby girl. She brightens my life.

That's all I wanted to share.

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The Kleine Family

There are several things that make me nervous. One of them is being asked by a well-respected, well-known, and super-talented photographer to photograph HER family. I was soooo honored to share one part of their lives. Joanna has two of the most adorable twins I've ever met....Ollie & Raya.





Look at that adorable face!
















Raya (and Ollie too) were non-stop go, go , go. I had to be fast to catch them in any kind of shot. Phew!!! This one below is one of my favorites.












LOVE this one.















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