Paige

I love to use locations to make a statement- about the personality of the person, about their favorite things, special moments, or a feeling evoked by a place. Paige's session was no such exception.  She loves to read, so what better place than a library?  I had so much fun challenging myself to use the space to create lines, colors, and depth that would create a perfect setting for Paige using books and the crisp architecture at Webster University's library.  Here are a handful of favorites from our afternoon of photo-fun!

Showing off her favorite heels...

 

 And at the end of the session, she was willing to go out on a limb with me for a retro shot with her scarf. I love the outcome!- Definitely not your standard senior portrait!

Carousel, Butterflies, and Leaves

What can be more fun for a 2 year old than a carousel, butterflies, and leaves? A few faves from the Todd family, taken at Faust Park. This family sure knows how to have a photo session- check out these expressions!

 look at those eyes!

 snuggling with mommy...

 playing with daddy...

 You know that song from Sunday school? "if I were a butterfly..."

Jessica & Brian

I vaguely remember the day Jessica told me, giddily, about Brian. I hoped he was good enough for her. He is.  (If I were to have given a toast, that would have been the start).

Jess and Brian are friends of mine, and it was more than an honor to photograph their wedding, it was a pleasure!  Choosing favorites was extraordinarily difficult, but here's what made the final cut.

Casey took the guys out for a while while I was with the girls, and let me say, this simply cracks me up! But I can take no credit for it. Wish I could.

 

First moments with mom and dad at the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park where the ceremony was held. I love dad's expression here, seeing his baby girl in her wedding gown.  (again, props to Casey!)

 

For their bridal portraits, they wanted to show a "rustic sweetness" with textures, color, and romantic drama. They brought it! Watch out. Take a deep breath. Go any deeper, and you might just run out of air.  They will give you looks that take your breath away. 

 

 

Then it was off to the reception, at the cozy Bevo Mill, where the entire wedding party donned mustaches! How amazingly fun is that?