St. Louis Engagement Photographer: Amy & Joe

I am blown away by Amy and Joe. Amy is so full of life! Joe is her perfect compliment.

This is my absolute favorite from the session!!!!! The image is so rich and creamy. It's like diving into a bowl of sinfully decadant chocolate ice cream. I LOVE my sunflare. And it doesn't hurt that the subjects are dreamy lovely!!!














We spent some time just roaming around The Hill...cause Joe's family is from there. I love it when we are able to incorporate personal touches to an engagement session.


Aren't they cute?!?!








Another favorite.


Oh wait....this is a favorite too. Ok...this is my 2nd top favorite.


Then we finished off the session with this delicious evening light. LOVE!!!!



Their slideshow is here. Amy & Joe, can't wait for your wedding next year. We are going to have a blast!!!! -

St. Charles Wedding Photography: Carrie & Tyson

Carrie & Tyson were married on a beautiful Fall day.

I can't imagine a more relaxed, charming country wedding as Carrie & Tyson's wedding.

This has got to be one of my favorites.





These were two of the cutest flower girls.

The lovely ladies. Love that they each had their own style of dresses and then letting the color unify them. One of the best ideas in bridesmaids dresses ever!

The handsome gents.


The sky was incredibly blue this day. I asked everyone to stand out smack dab in the middle of the field in bright sunlight just so I could get this vibrant, cheerful image.


Later in the day, we were blessed with soft late afternoon rays....those are the best kind for producing some gorgeous light.




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Earlier that day, there was much primping and prettying-up going on.

So adorable!









The boys of course had an easy time of it. They never take much time on the getting ready part of the day. They mostly chilled....like this.







Thanks go to my 2nd & 3rd shooters, Sharon & Jennifer, for capturing the boys just lounging around. Having the extra pairs of eyes makes for a fully covered event and reduces my stress level infinitely.

They were married at this quaint little church.


Tyson anxiously waits for his bride to come down the aisle......


so that they can stand before their friends and family and be joined in holy matrimony.






Mr. & Mrs!!!!!


The reception was at Cedar Lake Farms. One of my favorite venues!!! Shout out goes to Michelle at Cedar Lake. The staff there are great to work with!









Here is their slideshow.

Congratulations to Carrie & Tyson!!! Thank you for letting me share this day with you. _

Sneak Peak: Amy & Mike

Sharing a few from this weekend's wedding.

They're so cute together.


LOVE the architecture behind Amy. Perfect setting.






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St. Louis Family Photography: Olga & Mike

I do so enjoy photographing families. Especially families as cute as this one.

We met on a lazy Sunday afternoon just an hour or so before sunset (that's one of my favorite times of the day to shoot because of the quality of the light) and captured these moments.

This one is my favorite. I love how the light shines through their hair and getting that delicious sunflare is an added bonus.


Young Mr. Alexander loves to be swung. I love the pure joy of the infectious laughter that ensues after one of these moments. It's priceless.





"Oh NOOOOOO, those parents of mine are smooching back there. What's a boy to do?!"

I love this picture above.


































Thank you, Olga & Mike, for letting me capture moments with your family. _