Colorful Luxury Wedding Inspiration at Westwind Hills This St. Louis Wedding Photographer is excited to say that bold and vibrant color has made a beautiful return to the wedding world, and few venues showcase it as effortlessly as Westwind Hills. With its soaring white arches, abundant natural light, and timeless architecture, Westwind Hills in Pacific […]

We had an amazing time adventuring all over Forest Park and the St. Louis Arch for Marin’s fall Senior Session!

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Missouri Botanical Garden engagement photos are some of my favorite images to create in St. Louis, and Anastasia and Gabe’s final location of the day was the perfect reminder of why. After spending the afternoon surrounded by the grand architecture of the Central Library and the editorial city feel of Kiener Plaza, we ended their […]

Kiener Plaza engagement sessions have such a unique feel in Downtown St. Louis, and that was exactly why it was the perfect next stop for Anastasia and Gabe’s engagement session. After beginning our time together surrounded by the grand architecture and timeless elegance of the Central Library, we made our way into the heart of […]

While I love photographing all St. Louis engagement sessions, there is truly an extra thrill for me when a couple’s vision for their session takes place at the Central Library in downtown St. Louis! There are engagement sessions that are beautiful. And then there are engagement sessions that feel like they belong in the pages […]

If you’re considering a St. Louis bridal session, I can’t recommend it enough! It’s one of my all-time favorite ways to serve my brides before their wedding day because it gives us an ABUNDANCE of something we rarely have enough of on the wedding day: time. A bridal session gives us the gift of slowing […]

Forest Park is the perfect backdrop for fall senior pictures in St. Louis! If you’ve ever wondered why so many of my seniors choose Forest Park for their St. Louis Senior Portraits, Emma’s session is the perfect example. Forest Park has everything. Historic architecture. Water. Gardens. Bridges. The Grand Basin. The Pagoda. The Muny. Every […]

Forest Park Senior Pictures are some of the most requested senior sessions in St. Louis, and after spending an evening there with Vienna, it’s easy to see why! From the very beginning, Vienna brought such a sweet spirit to the afternoon. She has an effortless sense of style, the kindest heart, and a quiet confidence […]

There are moments in this job (more like this calling!) as a St. Louis wedding photographer that feel like a full-circle gift from the Lord. Alex and Georgie’s engagement session was one of them. Back in September of 2023, I had the privilege of photographing Alex’s sister’s wedding, and it remains such a special memory. […]

There are couples who leave your heart feeling full before you’ve ever picked up a camera. That was Olivia and Brett. Whenever I meet with a couple for the first time, I DO absolutely expect that we’ll spend quite a while talking through wedding photography and getting to know one another. BUT, we talked for […]

Emily and Daniel’s wedding at Triple 3 Vineyard was nothing short of magical. Held at the beginning of May, the day was a beautiful blend of love, laughter, and a few unexpected surprises that made it even more memorable. The weather was stunning for most of the day, with crystal blue skies and gorgeous, white, […]