I love getting couples with such a true sense of their own identity. When I first met Laura and Ryan last year, I knew they were those kind of people who are not afraid to be themselves wherever they go. The world needs more folks like that, I think. So what a refreshing thing it was to spend their wedding day surrounded by everything that makes them the people they are. There was a beautiful slideshow during the ceremony that took us through the couple's relationship in photos, an awesomely talented guitarist for the processional and the Groom even sat at the piano to showcase his own amazing talent. Keep an eye out for him - he'll be famous someday! We even had a 'bird of honor' (the lovely Ms. Archimedes) and a schnauzer for the mini-bride (Ms. Pepper Ann)! Not to mention a getaway ride that was hotter than the mercury that day in June! I love me a red convertible. So many personal touches! I was so lucky to be a part of this event.

Sometimes things work out for the best. The first time I scheduled Beth and Scott's engagement session, it stormed like crazy! We had our heart set on going downtown so 'under cover' photos just weren't in the cards. Lucky for us! The alternative turned out to be one of the nicest evenings downtown I've had in a while. Gorgeous light, good temps and a snuggy and cute couple to photograph. What more could you ask for? oh ya.. the pictures. :) 



See you in August, my darlings! Can't wait!

Are we all enjoying the hot? :) I wish for it every year right about February but then end up regretting it when the 90's and humidity roll around. Thank you, St. Louis weather. 

On a happier note, and back when the weather wasn't so unbearable, I got to shoot Becky and Dan's wedding! So excited for this one because not only are Becky and Dan so into each other and quite the lovely pair, but their reception was held at one of my favorite venues, the St. Louis Artists' Guild. Its such a beautiful place and the park that it is in had gorgeous evening light to work in.

Thanks for having me there to hang out and get great images of your day, guys! And thanks to Dan Watkins for shooting with me and rockin' it out. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  HA! :)

Happy Memorial Day!! Don't forget to thank a service person today for their support and service to our great country and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can live free. :)

A treat for this Monday holiday - Engagement photos of Cindy and Kris! We met up last weekend when the weather was just perfect for some outdoor photos and running around Forest Park. Cindy is a sci-fi girl, like myself, and we were going on about the great new Star Trek movie out now! The young Capt. Kirk is way hot. :) Poor Kris was a good sport about it and we got some great shots. Thanks for hanging out with me, guys! Can't wait for your wedding in September!

I have to start this by mentioning that I've acquired a new Canon 5D Mark II and this was its maiden voyage! YAY!!! I'm loving every bit of the 21.1 megapixels it has and can't wait to show you more of the goodness coming out of this baby. Very excited.....

And now for the fabulosity that is Hannah and Josh! Wowza! I got the privilege to shoot with the ever-talented Jen Henneberry a couple weeks ago and lemme tell you... I was not prepared for the excellence this day held. Not only were Hannah and Josh adorable individually, as a couple, they just shine. SHINE I tell you! We had an awesome day to be out shooting, as well, so for a wedding day, I'd say they hit it just about perfect. Oh, and the "problem" with extra-cute couples like this, is that they photograph insanely well. So there's a lot of favorites. I'm not sorry. :)  On with the aforementioned fabulosity!!