Akia + Darren - St. Louis, Missouri Engagement Session
This was, by far the coldest engagement session that I’ve ever done, but of some of the warmest souls that I’ve ever photographed! While their wedding is at another venue entirely, I have to give a shoutout to the kind folks at Boo Cat Club for giving us an indoor venue in which to take some beautiful photos and keep out of the frigid temps for a little while!
This was, by far the coldest engagement session that I’ve ever done, but of some of the warmest souls that I’ve ever photographed!
Darren and Akia’s recent engagement session was 6 months before their wedding in August, which I’m super excited for, of course! While their wedding is at another venue entirely, I have to give a shoutout to the kind folks at Boo Cat Club for giving us an indoor venue in which to take some beautiful photos and keep out of the frigid temps for a little while!
Since their little girl was tagging along with us for the first part of the session, we wanted to make sure she was part of the indoor photos so she wouldn’t freeze her little toes off. After we were done there, we went to Art Hill in Forest Park to snag a few outdoor images! Here's where things got…. numb.
It was a -4° wind chill that evening. For most cold sessions, I like to provide my couples with a set of hand warmers to help the extremities stay at least a little toasty but, seriously, NOTHING was going to keep us comfortable when it’s -4 and windy.
At the end of the day, Darren and Akia absolutely crushed it and we came away with some photos that really capture their joyful souls in some really beautiful settings. Check it out below!
Akia’s Makeup was done by the amazing Damund Omar.
Hair was done by the astounding Sherry Daggs.
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Joe + Kailey - Defiance, Missouri Wedding
Kailey and Joe’s Defiance, MO wedding at the Daniel Boone Home. Love love love!
I have so much love and joy for Kailey and Joe. What an honor it was to document their day, make really cool photos with them, and party into the wee hours with their family.
Amen.
Ceremony/Reception: Daniel Boone Home
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Max + Abigail - Peoria, Illinois Engagement Session
Max and Abigail’s Peoria, Illinois engagement session!
I can’t get enough of the deep greens and golden light from Max and Abigail’s engagement session. Please enjoy some of my favorites!
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Ellie + Austin - East Moline, Illinois Wedding
Austin and Ellie’s East Moline, Illinois wedding photos!
You may remember Ellie and Austin from a killer engagement session we did forever ago! Well, it was time to get hitched.
Here's a rundown of the day:
Really cool salon: ✔️ (Thanks to Five Star Salon Spa)
Great taste in podcasts: ✔️
Amazing father-daughter look: ✔️
RAIN: ✔️
Muddy Shoes: ✔️✔️
Epic Party: 🎉
See more below!
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Kailey + Joe - St. Charles, Missouri Engagement Session
See more of Kailey and Joe's lovely Old St. Charles engagement session!
Kailey and Joe affirmed in me the validity of morning engagement sessions. It was so fun to get some coffee, and walk around as the town of St. Charles was waking up! We had so much fun exploring all the little corners of this late-fall wonderland!
Grant + Mikhaela - Edwardsville, Illinois Wedding Photography
One of the longest, goofiest, most tear-filled, joy-filled weddings that I've had the pleasure of capturing. Check out a few of my favorite pictures from Grant and Mikhaela's laugh-filled wedding day!
On a hot and sunny Friday in southern Illinois, two beautiful goofballs got nervous, got teary-eyed, got married, and got to partying. Grant and Mikhaela are absolutely hilarious, and absolutely in love. Check out some of my favorite images from that day!
The ceremony was at Newsong Fellowship and the reception was at the Leclaire Room.
P.S. - Also watch out for a mustache selfie hidden within this post...
