You’re recently engaged and considering a black tie theme. What is a black tie wedding? Let’s take a look at the main components that define ‘black tie’ and what that means for your wedding planning. It’s so much fun to dive into the details and share beautiful wedding photos of such an elegant, classic event.  […]

Looking for a Springfield wedding venue? It is well worth the 27 minute drive for couples looking to get married in a unique industrial, yet elegant space. Consider this Fair Grove wedding venue: Industrial Grove. A Wedding Photographer’s Perspective Your venue choice is so important. It appears in every single one of your wedding photos. […]

Whether you are going for traditional engagement photos, or you are looking to take some unique engagement photos, this blog is meant to showcase some engagement photo poses that you can put your own spin on.

Why do brides want it? Well, it really makes total sense…

The blurry photo is romantic, ethereal, and dreamlike. 

Will you ever have a day more romantic than this?

“Why do you like shooting weddings so much? That would stress me out!” I’ve been asked this question so many times- I’ve lost count. If you know me, you know I’m a highly emotional person. I feel things a little too deeply. I get excited over very little things. I tear up at so many […]

When you get your wedding photo gallery, you’ll immediately be looking to find that perfect photo of the two of you together to share with all your friends and family right away. Then you’ll be gushing over the moments captured of your wedding party, your family, and friends. But after you sit with your gallery […]

Listen – Giving birth is HARD. Not just hard, but HARD HARD. It requires every ounce of you to be fully present. It is also beautiful. With that being said, I am always always always going to be the first person to tell you to book a session WHILE you are giving birth. Here are […]

I know what you are thinking… Family pictures are such a waste of money when my family is changing constantly! I get it! I have 3 little boys that are changing every single day! They smile different, the hair is different, their 10 little fingers and 10 little toes are different. HOWEVER, that is the […]

If light, bright, and airy is the wedding vibe you are dreaming of, Greenhouse Two Rivers wedding venue in Highlandville, Missouri could be your perfect venue. It was stunning when I photographed the Campbell wedding back in 2022 and they’ve actually added a ceremony space since then and I’ve been following their Instagram and I […]

One of a wedding photographer’s most asked questions is: “What are the best venues that you have worked at?” I love to make things easy on my brides, so I’m happy to share some of my top Missouri wedding venues to work at. Every bride is unique and what they want their big day to […]