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Cristina & Alex – Romantic Wedding at the Missouri Athletic Club

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Weed! These two were married last year in Chicago, and this year they came to St. Louis to celebrate with their loved ones! They renewed their vows in front of the glass wall at the Missouri Athletic Club and had one of the BEST parties afterwards! So, so happy for […]

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Bridget & John – Winter Engagement in Forest Park

We almost froze last January for these photos, but they were absolutely worth it! A snow storm was in the forecast, but we needed to get these photos done on winter break for these two, so we opted to push back the time in order to beat the weather. It worked out perfectly! It started […]

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Rachel & Eddie – September Wedding at the McPherson in Saint Louis

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Chickering! Rachel and Eddie had such a beautiful fall wedding at the McPherson! It’s so fun when the wedding party all gets ready in the same location. The girls were downstairs jamming to music while the guys were free to meander around the upstairs area. I especially love this because […]

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Olivia & Brennan – Joyful Summer Engagement in Tower Grove Park

These two had such a sweet session last summer! Olivia and Brennan are getting married this fall at the Caramel Room and I could not be more excited for them! For their engagement, we found all the golden light-filled areas in Tower Grove Park and spent the evening hours taking some of the most joyful […]

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Jen & Matt – Golden Hour Engagement in Forest Park

This sweet couple had the PERFECT light at their engagement session this past spring! We spent the last hours of the day wandering through Forest Park, using the classic architecture to break up those bright Missouri greens. Engagement Tip: I love the greens you find in the Midwest, but they can be overwhelming in photos, […]

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Rachel & Eddie – Whimsical Engagement in Lafayette Park

If I could describe Rachel and Eddie in one word, it would be FUN! These two were an absolute joy to photograph and they truly made the session their own. From their chic, carefree style to the way these two laughed through each pose, I knew their wedding would be a joyous one. We spent […]

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Maria & Nick – Spring Wedding at the Missouri History Museum

Cheers to Mr. & Dr. Tantsits!! You two are something special and I have been looking forward to your wedding day since 2018. CONGRATULATIONS! Maria and Nick got married in their church, followed by a reception at the Missouri History Museum (How cool is that?!), and let me just say, I couldn’t have imagined a […]

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Gennie & Sean – Our Lady of The Pillar and St. Louis Planetarium Wedding

When Gennie and Sean reached out and told me that they were planning a wedding at the St. Lous Planetarium, on May the Fourth no less (Star Wars Day!), I knew we were going to get along! I am a HUGE Star Wars fan and I may or may not have worn Princess Leia buns […]

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Professional memory keeper and all-around sensitive soul; inspired by soft romantic vibes and the nostalgia of film.

I love what I do. I live to capture the beauty in this life and I am forever chasing the most authentic way to translate it through the camera. The arts and I have always been close. I am a dancer, a musician, and a teacher and I utilize every nuance to sharpen my skill.

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