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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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Serena & Nick – Indianapolis Wedding at the Old Gray Barn

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fruits!  I traveled up to Indianapolis for Serena and Nick’s beautiful outdoor wedding and it was such a stunning day! These two said their vows at the Old Gray Barn, just outside the city. The early evening ceremony was in a forested glade and cocktail hour consisted of yard games […]

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Lauren & Blake – Early Fall Engagement at Busch Wildlife Conservation Area

Late September and Early October often comes with unpredictable weather here in Missouri. For Lauren and Blake, this turned out to be an amazing thing! We decided to risk a thunderstorm forecast and headed to the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area to spend the evening taking some portraits. What started out as cool, overcast […]

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Kerri & Ryan – Labor Day Weekend Wedding in New Town, Saint Charles

Kerri and Ryan are married!! These two carried on the family tradition of Labor Day weekend weddings and started off the month with a bang! We had rain in the forecast for most of the day, but the misty weather coupled with hints of fall on the leaves made for absolutely STUNNING portraits. September is […]

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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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Abby & Nolan – Summer Wedding at the Piazza Messina

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Walsh! Abby and Nolan had such a STUNNING summer wedding! After reciting their vows, we headed to Busch Wildlife for portraits. These two currently live in Seattle, and there is one magical spot right outside St. Louis where the trees transport you to the Pacific Northwest (not to mention – […]

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Jodie & Burk – July wedding at the Piper Palm House and NEO on Locust

Jodie and Burk are MARRIED! Their wedding was SO WORTH the wait!! These two were originally set to get married in 2020, but pushed the big day to this year and I couldn’t be happier for them. They said their vows in the Piper Palm House and followed with a party at Neo’s. And what […]

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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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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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