• Bride and groom dancing on the steps at Sheldon theater in St. Louis Missouri

    Best of 2021

    Happy New Year! I am back at my desk and can’t wait to see what happens next! 2021 went flew by, but not without some really beautiful moment. These are some of the images that fed my soul this year. We celebrated new life and made space for second chances. I witnessed friends be exceptional storytellers. I was mesmerized by seniors who I have know since they were children, step boldly into the people are becoming. I have prayed deep thanks for friends thriving and joyful, when only last year I didn’t know if they would still be alive. I found light and laughter and love in the faces and…

  • Growing up in photography & getting through Covid

    I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?Last year, during Covid, was a real challenge. Inevitable cancelations and constantly being unsure of what would happen next was beyond stressful. I asked for help. I have not been a successful photographer without a vast network of support and encouragement. It was time to get creative. Like many business owners, I learned to adapt and find new ways to make ends meet. I reached out to friends and neighbors to book family porch sessions. I started filling in with more lifestyle branding sessions and headshots. I gained a…

  • The One Where It Snowed in April – Styled Wedding Shoot – Majorette

    One of my 2020 goals, was to gather some of my favorite wedding pros and host a styled shoot. Not everything last year went as planned, but this spring I was able to make this goal a reality. My visions was to a bright, whimsical feel, in this new spring season. We have been in the dregs of winter for so long, I wanted to find a symbolic and artistic departure from the gloom of this past year. The original idea was to focus the concept on the Majorette’s fanciful patio. Inspired by blush pinks and dusty blues of spring, I wanted to bring a little fairytale feel to this…

  • Intimate Fall Wedding – Jon + Cheryl – Defiance Missouri

    Missouri season changes still take my breath away! Jon and Cheryl’s fall wedding took place on a beautiful, rainy day in October. It was a scene from a storybook, with just their closest friends and family gathered at Jon’s family home. This warm, intimate event was the perfect way to celebrate their union and enjoy the day with their favorite people. The next day, the sun broke through and we were able to take advantage of the colorful, midwest scenery. Autumn in all it’s glory, gave us some unforgettable images. This week, they celebrate their one year anniversary! Jon and Cheryl, thank you for choosing each other every day! Photography…