I like to think I'm organized, right? I keep things in file cabinets and my email has endless filters and folders to keep me on track. But one thing I'm not and wish I was: a planner. I try so hard to plan things out and have it come out nice but for some reason, friends, it just doesn't work that way for me most of the time. But Sarah and Brent.... Oh Sarah and Brent are planners! These lovely birds planned their day so well and EVEN met early in the day (LOOOOOVE that!) so that there would be plenty of time for pictures of them and their bridal party! And they planned said meeting at one of my favorite hotels downtown!  So somewhere in our afternoon of toodling around St. Louis for fabulous pictures and having a beautiful Catholic/Jewish ceremony at the Catholic Student Center at Wash U and an even lovlier reception at the Soulard Preservation Hall, all their planning paid off and we have the day you see below.



Flowers: Wildflowers
Hotel: Westin
Ceremony: Catholic Student Center at Wash U
Reception: Soulard Preservation Hall

And Thank You to Jen for being my right hand gal for the day. Rocked my world yet again!

I love fall weddings. Its really the best time in St. Louis to get married and I have to say that even with the questionable weather we've had lately, the colors and brightness of the season really make up for it. Candice and Ryan got married at Cedar Lake Farm, which is also fabulous in the fall, and although it got a smidge chilly at the end of the night, the day couldn't have been warmer with love and happyness. Yes. Happy-ness. Candice was just glowing and Ryan was just ready to see his bride! Perfect.

Uh, and be sure to check out Ryan's stellar MJ impression at the reception. Nailed it!



Thanks to my second Kate for 'chillin' with me!

Ok I know I promised more on the couple that modeled for us at the Jessica Claire Workshop some time ago so I'm sticking to my promise and ready to deliver! Gena and Jeff were the loveliest models a girl could ask for. Although they've been married for 4 years already (!) they were just as sweet and cuddly as if it were their own wedding day. We got a chance to get some time with the Gena and Jeff to do portraits around the BEAUTIFUL wedding scene you saw earlier, and this is what came out.

I really had the best time, learned so much and got some fantastic new ideas and motivation and inspiration for my own work. Its making me think about the way I do most things in my business and how I can improve and put out nothing but the best for my clients. Because ya'll are my favorite. :)  Enjoy.

I love The Garden. Its one of my favorite places to shoot. Cindy and Kris had a small ceremony in the Boxwood Garden there for their wedding and it was a perfect day. Small ceremonies also allot more time for portraits! Score! I think we covered the whole place while we were there. And then got a few minutes outside the 9th Street Abbey before the reception. Excellent orange wall. Loves it. :)


And thanks to Chad for shooting with me!

A wonderful thing happened in a little town called Perryville, MO. Two of the most darling people you've ever met had the most perfect wedding day you could ever imagine. And I got to be there. Beth and Scott were the epitome of happiness and fun and their friends and family only added to their excitement. Uh, it also helps that they were up for anything with photos and worked it FIERCE. uh huh. My job rules. Check the awesomeness below.



Thanks to my trusty second Dan Watkins for the 2nd shooter expertise. Road trip! Thanks Dan!