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2017-2018 Senior Wall

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This is a great section to catch up on some older blog posts and view beautiful weddings, adorable babies, excited mamas and more!

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A Wedding Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A Wedding Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Gage & Allison were married this past June during a morning Mass ceremony at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bolivar, MO. Their day was bright, sunny, and warm—perfect for their exit (make sure to scroll down for those photos!).

A Greenhouse Two Rivers Wedding
A Greenhouse Two Rivers Wedding

Taylor & Blaine were married on May 18, 2024, at the very popular Greenhouse Two Rivers venue in Highlandville, MO. The day was warm for May, with sunny skies and an exciting anticipation filling the air…

A Spring Wedding at The James
A Spring Wedding at The James

Hannah and Angelo met online in 2020, and tied the knot in the Spring of 2022 at The James (currently Chrysler Commons) in Buffalo, MO. Their wedding was full of bright Spring colors and multiple personalized touches. One of those “touches” was…

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Bolivar MO Senior | Ally
Alexis + Lance | A Wedding at The Hitchin Post
Alexis + Lance | A Wedding at The Hitchin Post

Alexis & Lance met through Facebook and had no idea that a simple friend request would lead to a long distance relationship, and then to a wedding six years later…

Madison + Dusty | A Loft at Keith Farms Wedding
Madison + Dusty | A Loft at Keith Farms Wedding

“Dusty and I met through his sister at a mutual friend’s Bachelorette weekend. I hadn’t really gotten to know her yet, but she was continuously telling secrets to all my friends and I finally asked what in the world was going on. She bursted out with, “I have a brother that you need to meet!…

Malerie + Hadden | A Wedding at Sparrow Lane
Malerie + Hadden | A Wedding at Sparrow Lane

Their midday wedding was bright, sunny, and beautiful! Both the ceremony and reception were held at the newly opened Sparrow Lane venue. The details of her day were…

Ashton + Kyle | A Stonegate Glass Chapel Wedding
Ashton + Kyle | A Stonegate Glass Chapel Wedding

Ashton & Kyle met and fell in love before they could even drive! Fast forward to December 2019, and these two lovebirds tied the knot in a classically elegant wedding the weekend before Christmas…

Zayley's 1st Birthday Cake Smash
Zayley's 1st Birthday Cake Smash

I love a good cake smash, especially this one with rose gold accents! Miss Zayley came by for her 1st birthday cake smash, all decked out like a princess with her pearls…

Fair Play Senior Session | Olivia
Fair Play Senior Session | Olivia

Fair Play Senior, Olivia, looking beautiful for her Fall session at Dunnegan Park…

Bolivar Senior Session | Payton
Bolivar Senior Session | Payton

Wow! Payton showed up for his senior session and he looked sharp and those shots at SBU on the football field are some of my favorites!

Katie + Harrison | A College of the Ozarks Wedding
Katie + Harrison | A College of the Ozarks Wedding

Katie and Harrison were married just a few weeks ago on the beautiful C of O (College of the Ozarks) campus of near Branson, MO.

Bolivar Senior Session | Jessamyn
Bolivar Senior Session | Jessamyn

Well, what can I say? Jessamyn blew me out of the water with her session! She’s just naturally beautiful and had a very laid back vibe throughout her session. She enjoys listening to music and…

Welcome to Bolivar | Ciara's Floral Designs
Welcome to Bolivar | Ciara's Floral Designs

“I love the small stuff about my job, like seeing people’s faces light up when they receive an unexpected arrangement; or the comfort you get to give families when they need it most, or getting to be part of someone’s special day.”

Kevin, Marisa, & Maisy | Bolivar, MO
Kevin, Marisa, & Maisy | Bolivar, MO

Summer evenings are here! The days are hot, but as the sun goes down we can catch a glimpse of that beautiful golden hour glow, and just maybe a gentle breeze. And let me say, it was a perfect summer evening for a family session with Marisa, Kevin, and their sweet little daughter, Maisy…

Adrian + Ryan | A Ritter Springs Wedding
Adrian + Ryan | A Ritter Springs Wedding

One of my favorite moments of the day was during the first look. Adrian had arranged for Ryan’s brother-in-law to dress up, literally, and fake the first look! Oh my…

BOHO Styled Wedding Shoot

April 2017

So, this month I had so much fun being part of a Bohemian styled wedding shoot. The creative mind behind this was Samantha Matthews from Matthews Weddings & Events. She had three couples, multiple vendors, and he headed off to the forest where I was able to assist in shooting.

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