Emily & Michael's wedding day had been many years in the making. On top of the whole just being a couple thing, they were also building a house from the studs -- no, I'm serious! The house was nothing but bare bones -- a perfect canvas ready to take shape by the hands of these two lovebirds.
Read MoreAs a photographer, I get the total pleasure of working with many different people from all walks of life -- and my love for them is equal across the board. To date, I have been lucky enough to be blessed with the BEST clients around, and it simply reminds me how blessed I am in this business!
Read MoreIt's really not uncommon that I hear the words uttered from my husband's mouth, "weren't you a journalism major?" This is because I absolutely, positively, without any question HATE watching, listening to, reading anything about the news.
Read MoreNot only do I shoot my own weddings, but on occasion I am asked to shoot secondary under fellow photog friends! One of my favorite ladies to shoot with is my girl Jacoby of Jacoby Photo & Design. She is currently based out of the STL area but is from Decatur, which is how we know each other!
Read MoreI hate when people just throw in quotation marks around words willy nilly -- it drives me CRAZY! I have no idea why. I digress... my quotation marks serve a sort of "sarcastic" purpose. :) This post is intended to be somewhat informative for anyone who wants more of a glimpse into me, but also I've allowed my husband to photograph me for visuals on what I do in my spare time... which, quite frankly, isn't as often as I wish it was!!
Read MoreOne of the things I tell all of my clients is that I think it is INCREDIBLY important that images from your session are printed and placed on your wall. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my art on my client's entry tables, countertops, table albums and fireplaces. I believe technology changes so quickly that some day discs and USB drives will be a thing of the past, and I worry... how will you retrieve your images? Yes, this is a general fear of mine!
Read MoreSo it's your big day and there is SO MUCH going on. Your bridal party is making sure your every need is being met as quickly possible, your family is updating you on the status of everything outside of your room to keep you calm. Suddenly, it's 11:30pm and the day has completely gone by and you feel like you've missed it.
Read MoreSo I have a confession to make. And perhaps it might make me seem un-American, un-patriotic, or just weird... I am not a huge fan of the fourth of July.
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