For our family, 2016 was a big year — full of ups and downs like life always is. And, while I will always look back at everything we have to celebrate, I am so excited for what this next year will bring. I’ve set some resolutions for 2017, but a few of them are more […]

I adore photographing weddings. Capturing real moments as they happen is always so much fun, and it makes me so happy to see two people so in love that they are committing their lives to each other. Weddings are a combination of portraits, styling details, documentary and family photos, but it is so amazing to […]

My friends Kali and Jon met with me at the beginning of November for their maternity + engagement session. Their precious babe joined us earlier this month, and she was only a smidge early. But, that is more than okay because it means we all get to snuggle her that much sooner! She’s precious and perfect, […]

Sunday was a special day for our family. Squirt was baptized in front of everyone in our congregation at Salem, and it was adorable. Pastor Tommy looked down at Squirt after opening the baptismal stand and asked Squirt if he know what they were about to do. He looked up and in the cutest little […]

There are so many programs and events this time of year, I thought I would provide some tips for photographing those special occasions. Many of these tips can be used year round, and not just for holiday festivities. Graduations and Christmas Programs I don’t have any children of my own (human children, I do have […]

It was the summer after I graduated from the University of Missouri, and I was going on a float trip with a friend. It was my first (and only) float trip, and the girl I went with was the only person on the trip that I knew. I met many new people that weekend, but Justin […]

I met with Karley and Squirt early on Thanksgiving morning for a quick, but slightly chilly, photo session. Thanksgiving was the only time our schedules would line up, and no one is eating a turkey dinner at 8 in the morning. Plus, they are family, and I believe it is important to go above and […]

I have waxed poetic many a time about the golden hour, but this light coming through the trees behind these two gorgeous people makes me want to burst with joy. I love when sessions are full of laughter and love, and I love the way Jon looks at Kali. These two incredible people are doing […]

It seems like there has been quite the baby boom in our area of late, and I thought some tips about preparing for a newborn session might be helpful. I love to travel to the parent’s home for the newborn session. All of the things you need to care for your new baby are there […]

I cannot believe it is already November. 2016 has been a whirlwind of incredible experiences, milestones and so much joy. I am thankful for so much this year, and every year, but I wanted to take some time today to tell you ten things I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving. 1. My incredible fiancé. He is […]