Welcome Braxton Michael!

Here is our newest Itty Bitty baby boy.  Katie and Jason contacted us about a BirthStory months back and upon meeting them I was so excited for their upcoming arrival.  They are the sweetest couple and at the newborn session Braxton tried to stay awake and Mom and Dad kept their cool and were so very patient and helpful and it paid off!!  Check out his announcement design...

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Itty Bitty Henry Douglas!

 We had so much fun with Tonya and Doug a little under two years ago when we did an Itty Bitty session for their daughter Hailey and we were excited to get the call they were expecting again and wanted us to capture their soon-to-be new addition to the family.  He was perfect as can be and so was little Miss Hailey!  Here is a sneak peek and the custom announcement design we put together:

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Welcome Itty Bitty Elena

Meet Itty Bitty Elena.   We were there over two years ago to capture her big brother, Matthew Jr's Itty Bitty Session.    I am loving this sweet, shabby-chic inspired birth announcement.     The photoshoot would not have been complete with out the oh so cute headbands from Km2!   Welcome to the world Elena Anne!    

Triplets: Sonja, Sylvia & Scarlett

Once, Twice, Three times a lady.   Brad and Laura were recently blessed with a BIG BUNDLE addition to their family.   They are the super parents with not only big bro and sis, Stephen and Stella, ....but now they have three more little girls to make their family complete.   It only seemed fitting that the best announcement designs for these sweet triplets would be a tri-fold.   I wanted to make sure that Stella, Sonja and Scarlett each had their own page.   The design is so unique, because when the recipient opens the envelope they will see the photo of all three little girls.....then you open up to a full spread of each baby girl.  

Below on the far left would be what the very front of the tri-fold would look like.   A big thank you to Kate with KM2 Shoes for providing the BEYOND ADORABLE km2 headbands!!!    I own quite a few of my own, and they come in all different sizes from baby to adults.  

This little collage is what the tri-fold card would look like once it is completely opened and laying flat.  

Aaron + Meg : June Wedding

We have been busy little wedding bees shooting weddings weekend after weekend.    I wouldn't have it any other way.    I always feel so very lucky to be by the side of my brides and grooms as they experience the tears, laughs and love that surrounds them on their big day.    Meg and Aaron are no different.   Here are few of my favorites until I get a chance to share more.    :)

Hubbell Family : Saint Louis Photography

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I first met this adorable family of four when they were a family of three.    I captured big brother, Lucas' One Year pictures (which you can check out HERE).  A LOT can change in 18 months.....little boys become big brothers and families of three become families of four.   The Hubbell's are no exception.   They contacted me a few months ago and let me know that their youngest would be turning one.   I always love seeing my client's through the years.    Lucas was just as adorable, charming and cute as he was before.  He has definitely taken on the big brother role quite nicely.   I could see how Jacob looked up to his big bro.    Loving this lovely family!    

Stephanie + Daniel : Saint Louis Wedding

When the rain is blowin' in your face And the whole world is on your case I could offer you a warm embrace To make you feel my love. - Dylan

It was a day full of rain.  Monsoon style rain.   The torrential downpour began the night before, and when I woke up with it still falling, I knew the weatherman had a chance of being right this time (sorry local weather meteorologists :)   As in life, I have learned to roll with the punches.    I have learned all too well that life is going to throw curve balls.  It is also going to throw those wild pitches that hit you so hard, they knock you on your butt leaving you trying to ease the sting and pick yourself back up.   Somewhere along the planning process, I usually always share an important piece of wedding wisdom with the bride, "Always have a backup plan (Especially for outdoor wedding venues).   If you end up not needing that plan, then great!  But it is usually when you do not have that plan in the back of your mind that you need it most.  I apply this little nugget of knowledge into my photography as well.    I scout out different locations, props and ideas to incorporate into the day to use everything from the sweltering Saint Louis Heat, to the frigid cold to the rainy, rainy day we were faced with on Stephanie and Daniel's wedding day.     So when I heard the pitter-patter of the raindrops outside of my window on the morning of their wedding, I had my rainboots packed up and was ready to rock n' roll.    

Some of the most vibrant and memorable rainbows are only possible after the longest rainstorms.   Well the rain continued all day, and finally had let up by the time I left the reception.    Stephanie and Daniel began their marriage on a rainy day, and their rainbow are all of the years, memories and moments ahead of them.  They were there for what really, truly mattered.....to marry their best friend.  You could feel their love across a room.   Congrats to Stephanie and Daniel, and thank you for reminding me how very easy it is to dance, smile and love even when the rain is coming down on me.   

This has got to be what I looked like at that age!   Shades + dance moves.    Love it!   

Stephanie and Dan also had the LeLe photo booth, which was a total hit all night!!     This reception knew how to cut loose and have fun!!

Vendors : 
Hotel : Ameristar Suites 
Florist: Artistry 
Lighting/ Chairs: Exclusive Events
Venue: St. Charles Foundry Art Centre
Wedding Planner: Sabrina Torti with Proposing Dreams
Photobooth:   LeLe UnScripted

Katie + Mitch : Saint Louis Wedding

We have been busy girls shooting weddings weekend after weekend!   Here is the first of a few sneak peeks that will be flooding our blog.   First up, meet Katie and Mitch.   More to come very, very soon!    

Steve + Jessii + Haylee

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There are certain clients that begin to feel more like family than clients.   I remember the morning that I first met Steve and Jessii.    Seriously...the date and everything (weird, I know, but sometimes certain dates stick out to me).    I knew I was going to love Jessii as soon as she agreed to do a sunrise shoot with me for her Ripe Belly Session yet.   Those kind of shoots take serious dedication and discipline.....not just on the clients part either!   Her enthusiasm about the shoot was contagious.    I could feel it in our phone conversations and email exchanges.    Somewhere along the journey from the Ripe Belly Session to the most recent 18 Month photo session, Haylee, Jessii and Steve all stole my heart and acquired that "feel like family" title.   Jessii's excitement, enthusiasm has never dulled in the slightest.   We work together before each and every shoot to come up with a new, creative, how are we going to beat the last shoot idea.   Her excitement for the shoot only amplifies my excitement, and the results leave my heart happy each and every time.   :)

We made our way to Midtown, because I wanted to shoot around the Fox Theatre.   Little did I know, but the Fabulous Fox is actually where Steve and Jessii had their wedding.  :)  

 We finished up the shoot with a sweet treat at the Fountain on Locust.   This cute little spot had been on my "Must Try" list for a while now.    The milkshake we ordered was seriously INCRED.