When I met up with Nate and Gabbie, I knew we were going to click immediately! Like me, they are totally obsessed with their dogs, which always makes you a good person in my book! We had so much fun chatting about our babies and comparing stories about what it’s like to own a “hunting” […]

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March 6, 2020

New Town St. Charles Winter Engagement Session | St. Charles, MO Photographer

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High school sweethearts? Yes, please! Tanar and Grace are like something out of your favorite feel good rom-com! After dating for 9 years, Tanar proposed to Grace while they were on vacation in Destin, FL! I am a traveler at heart, so any time a proposal involves a fun vacation, I am all in! I […]

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February 29, 2020

Downtown Alton Winter Engagement Session | Alton Wedding Photographer

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Anytime a proposal story starts with “We were at Disney World.”, I am immediately hooked! While Nick and Claire were at Disney World, preparing for all of the holiday excitement, Claire had no idea what was about to happen. As they approached the castle, just as the Christmas lights were turning on, Nick got down […]

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February 3, 2020

Missouri Botanical Gardens Winter Engagement Session | St. Louis, MO

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I am so excited to be ending 2019 on such an amazing engagement session! This year was one of huge success, so much joy, and lots and lots of happy couples! Bobby and Lindsey were the perfect way to finish out my 2019, because they represent so much of what I loved about this year! Again […]

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December 31, 2019

St. Louis Winter Engagement Session | Forest Park

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Getting to meet my couple’s sweet pups always makes me feel like a part of their little family! Honestly, with these four, it’s hard to tell who is cuter… Jacob and Jessica or their sweet fur babies! When I saw these two post about adopting their new baby, Charlie, I just knew I had to […]

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November 8, 2019

Fall Engagement Session at Forest Park | St. Louis, MO

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Wanna hear one of the cutest proposal stories ever?! 4th of July was always a huge holiday for Christine’s family, with the fireworks having an extra special meaning between her and her dad. Blake knew how important the holiday was for her, so on the 4th of July, right after they had played the National […]

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November 7, 2019

Castlewood State Park Fall Engagement Session

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As I was leaving my session with Kyle and Jaime, I told them “I am going to have such a hard time choosing your sneak peeks!” and I was right! These two were total naturals in front of the camera and my little photographer heart was so full! I am a sucker for a good […]

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November 6, 2019

Forest Park Fall Engagement Session | St. Louis, MO

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Can I just say that my 2020 couples are killing it with their engagement sessions?! Zach and Ashley are just the absolute cutest, and we had so much fun capturing their engagement session at the gorgeous Forest Park! When the weather got super chilly on Halloween, we were all nervous that the leaves would fall […]

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November 2, 2019

Forest Park Fall Session | St. Louis, MO

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I have been looking forward to this engagement session for a long time – basically ever since Cameron and Amanda announced their wedding date! Amanda and I became close friends when we were in college, so I have been so lucky to be able to see her and Cameron’s relationship transform from being college students […]

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October 31, 2019

Gardens at SIUE Fall Engagement | Edwardsville, IL

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When I say that Riley and Mica were giggling through their entire engagement session, I am not lying! Seriously, these two are just so sweet and in love that they just couldn’t stop smiling at each other. I love being able to capture couples who are as in love as these two are! I knew […]

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October 24, 2019

St. Louis Art Museum Engagement Session | Forest Park Wedding Photographer

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