One of my favorite things is during a session when a client tells me that they're having fun and that they feel totally comfortable! This girl was a lot of fun and we ran all around Bolivar, changing outfits and laughing along the way.
Read MoreMan, this session was one of my favorites so far! At first he seemed a little shy, but by the time we were finished he was doing his own poses and switching outfits like a pro! We started in downtown Bolivar for some of his poses and then headed out to the baseball field in Morrisville…
Read MoreSome of my very favorite images from the day are the ones from their first look out by the pond...and if you watch the love and emotion in their eyes when Kameryn is walking down the aisle, it's almost like a "first look" all over again! *bring on the tears*
Read MoreFor Tiffany & David's engagement session we headed out to my parent's farm near Morrisville, Missouri. The creek was up, the flowers blooming, and the woods a lush green. A typical Missouri May and perfect for their session!
Read MoreAre you recently engaged? If so, congratulations! Have you begun the exciting process of planning your wedding day and still looking for that perfect venue? I'd love to help you out!
Read MoreSean proposed last year to Kayla by secretly slipping a ring on her finger when she was sleeping. Needless to say, she woke up to...
Read MoreWhat can I say? This girl is both sweet and gorgeous! We ended up doing two different sessions, one at Nathanael Greene Park in Springfield, MO and the second one where we focused more on her passion for volleyball back in Bolivar. Check her out!
Read MoreAn accountant and a fireman, their unique love story goes back nine years ago to when she was 15 and they started dating. Last year he proposed during...
Read MoreFair Play Senior, Matt Hoxsie, was laid back and super easy to photograph. Talk about making my job easy! He was ready to roll with whatever poses I suggested and kept his easy going smile the entire session. This guy loves…
Read MoreLast month Micah and I were honored to capture Jessica & Sam's wedding at Ritzy Ranch in Bolivar, MO. Rustic chic decor, a beautiful lace dress, and a bouquet made of brooches are just a few of the details from their big day...
Read MoreAs the summer drew to a close, Micah and I traveled to a beautiful and rustic venue located near Hermann, MO, called Little Piney Lodge...
Read MoreAs we traveled down the river, enjoying our wonderful meal and sightseeing, the laughs were continuous, the smiles contagious, and the happy tears enough to make you have a huge lump in your throat.
Read MoreSome people pick a wedding date based solely out of convenience, but that wasn't the case for Claudette and Nathan. You see, June 2nd is an important date in their family. Her parents were married on June 2nd. Both sets of her grandparents were married on June 2nd. AND...
Read MoreThe wedding was in her grandma's backyard, a home that's been in the family for over a hundred years. Warm lights were strung from trees, ivy climbing down old walls, vintage doors, china dessert plates, and many other touches that led to a shabby chic type of feel. One of my favorite touches was the eleven foot cross her dad built for the ceremony. As the sun began to set, they pledged their vows...
Read MoreSo my wedding season officially kicked off last Saturday with Arica and Johnathon's wedding in Fair Play at Harvest Assembly. I've know Arica for about nine years...
Read MoreEllie and Preston's big day took play at the brand new barn located at The Loft at Keith's Farms in Ash Grove. It was a beautiful, unseasonably warm day for their upscale rustic wedding.
Read MoreWe had a beautiful October day to photograph Tina & Brett's wedding at Sycamore Creek Family Ranch in Branson, MO. I loved Tina's choice of colors, a jewel toned palette against the dark rich wood of the venue...
Read MoreI've asked Amanda to share how they met and his proposal. So, in her words...
"I wish I could say that meeting Aaron was one of those scenarios where he walked into the bank I was working at and our gazes locked and the rest is, as they say, history. But no...
Read MoreI don't know about you, but when I see an expecting mom, almost always there's a glow that's radiating from her.
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