When Lyndsie mentioned she and her fiance’ would like to go to St. Louis for their engagement session, I was so excited!  I LOVE every opportunity I get to photograph at Forest Park.  There are so many beautiful spots there, the possibilities are endless!  I love how elegant portraits look at Art Hill, while you can achieve a more casual vibe just a few minutes away in the park!  I had so much fun with Lyndsie and Cordale!  They were truly such gems to work with.  Their giddy personalities made these portraits come to life.  You can tell these two share a ve ..read more

For me, the Fourth of July has always been my favorite holiday!  It’s held such a place of significance, not just because of the fireworks and festivities, but because it’s a time to reflect on the sacrifices and service of my family members who have proudly served in the military.  This year, I decided to celebrate in a way that truly reflects my love for this holiday and the summertime excitement that comes with it. I had been planning a red, white, and blue photoshoot for quite some time, envisioning a fun and festive picnic with my guy! A charming picnic spread with American fla ..read more

Kelly and Zach had a beautiful wedding day in Jefferson City, Missouri at the Millbottom!  We started the day at the Millbottom photographing the reception details and Kelly’s timeliness bridal details.  I loved their black and white color palette!  Everything was perfectly put together.  Kelly and her girls were just upstairs in the loft getting ready with hair and makeup.  Everyone was so excited and Kelly was calm and collected when I first saw her on the wedding day!  Before we knew it, it was time to get Kelly in her gown.  We snapped a few photos of he ..read more

I always love when I get to work with past couples again!  I’ve had the pleasure of working with Carla and Courtland for their engagement session, their beautiful wedding day at Emerson Fields, and now their maternity session!  I’m so excited for Carla and Courtland as they grow their family and  soon they will welcome their son! I’m glad our schedules lined up while they were in town from Louisiana.  Carla mentioned wanting an outdoor nature vibe!  She wanted a field and pretty light, and I knew just the spot to take them to!  The fields full of wildflowers prov ..read more

We joined Addison and her bridesmaids at her grandmother’s lakefront home in Macon Missouri.  The girls were all getting ready for the day with hair and makeup while we got to work photographing Addison’s gorgeous bridal details.  D-zine’s gave us so many extra fun blooms and greenery to use which really elevated the flat lays to another level!  You can tell Addison put a lot of thought into selecting all of her details.  Everything perfectly complemented her timeless neutral color palette. Addison slipped into her beautiful gown with the help of her mom!  Her mom bec ..read more

  Emma and Jared are such a lovely pair! I had the pleasure of meeting these two exactly one year before their Wildcliff wedding celebration.  Emma and Jared were married in St. Louis on the same date, one year earlier.  They shared in an intimate wedding ceremony with only immediate family present.  As soon as I met them last year, I couldn’t wait to celebrate with them again at their Wildcliff wedding day!  They have a love so pure and make everyone around them feel so welcome. We began the day photographing the reception space at The Hollow in downtown Blackwater ..read more

I met Kennedy & Logan at Shelter Gardens in Columbia!  From the moment they arrived, I knew their session was going to be fun!  Within a few minutes, they were both at ease and it was easy as every to document their sweet connection!  We strolled around the gardens following the pretty light and taking in all the pretty scenery.  Time was flying by with these two and every snap of the shutter was beautiful. Next, we traveled over to Capen Park to finish the session.  We ended the session on a high note when we hiked to the top of the cliffside at the park.  T ..read more

We originally planned to photograph Caitlin and Zach’s session around Jesse Hall on Mizzou Campus, but upon arrival, I realized the quad area was under complete construction.  We quickly pivoted and ended up at the gorgeous Shelter Gardens.  Caitlin and Zach traveled in from out of town, so I was determined to find many pretty locations despite the change in plans.  As luck would have it, things worked out in our favor!  Shelter Gardens happened to be the perfect change of plans.  The lush garden area provided such scenic backgrounds for their romantic engagement sess ..read more

Nola and Adam were married on June 1, 2024 at Wasserlauf Valley in Russelville, Missouri!  We started the day photographing the details under the reception venue.  The owners were hard at work setting up all the tables and meticulously getting everything in the perfect place!  Everything looked beautiful under the golden globe lights of the pavilion.  While Nola and her gals were preparing for the day upstairs at the getting ready space, I got to work photographing her bridal details.  Nola and her family worked throughout the planning process of the wedding, crafting ..read more

Jenna and Dillon had a gorgeous late spring wedding at A Secret Place Weddings and Events!  They were blessed with perfect weather from beginning to end.  When we arrived, Jenna’s aunts were hard at work crafting the perfect romantic reception space.  Every detail was perfectly placed and well thought out.  Jenna and her gals were inside the bridal cottage preparing for the day, while Dillon and his guys were just across the way gearing up for the big day ahead. Jenna and Dillon were so sweet and all their family and friends were welcoming from the moment we arrived!  ..read more