Laura + Ryan

I got to meet up with Laura and Ryan for an early morning shoot - so nice because you get to do these great pictures outside when the light is still really nice and before it gets super hot during the day. Awesome! They're getting married next June and Ryan's family will be getting a new 'Love' (haha.. his last name is Love. I'm sure they've NEVER heard that joke...). I digress...


Yay! Morning flare!








Check out the eyelashes on HIM! Woa! This is really indicative of them. So much fun!






Showing some respect for the GINORMOUS flag. :)







And because its a cause they really believe in, if you get a moment today, Save Darfur. Thanks for waking up early for me guys! I had a lot of fun!

Cook Family

Just one from the Cook Family... All of em. :)

Michelle and Jim - 6.7.08

I'm a bad blogger. I admit it. I'm a GREAT blog-reader, but a bad blogger. Its been over a month since my last post but that's not to say I haven't had anything to post! PLENTY! Alas, though... I failed again. Can you forgive me? Please??... I'll show you a super wedding! You will?? GREAT!! Ok, here it is....

Michelle and Jim got married at the City Museum on 6.7.8! I can't imagine a place that fit this couple more. The City Museum is one of my most favoritest places in the area to shoot. I seriously could spend all day there and not have any repeat shots. Its sick. And we had plenty of time before their early ceremony to wander around and get some great stuff.














Michelle has such a classic, vintage beauty. This just seemed so fitting.







Super cute (and hand made!) details








Big thanks to Von DeVore for shooting with me that day!
Sorry this post took so long guys!! I hope it was worth the wait. :) Enjoy your slideshow!

Jessica and Josh - Engaged!

WOO! Look at me, blogging twice in one day!

I met Jessica and Josh downtown St. Charles for some relaxed engagements this past weekend. It was really exciting because I got to do some really neat stuff with the great light we had and an alley I pass by all the time but never go in! what was I thinking!

p.s. whats up with me and only blogging vertical images??? wierdo.


Look! he smiles! No really!!





I really love how relaxed they were together. Doesn't she look so comfy and beautiful??



And... we bring the drama.

what the!?.. WHY did I never go here?





I loved the shoes and sunglasses so I had to pull some fashion-y-ness out.


Great fun! I'll be sure to bring some extra Red Bull for the wedding day! ;)

Molly Rose... and a peony?

Yes we all know Molly by now, and will surely see more of her as she grows and grows... And if she keeps eating flowers, she may grow into one of those! :) hahaha...

Showin' some sass...

"I'm gonna eat this peony. It smells good."

ok I kid a lot but these of mom and molly are really sweet.



Don't you love the red! I DO!



More next month! and hopefully another animal print dress. :)

Anna and Kevin- New Mr. and Mrs.!

Wow! WOW! What a day! Anna and Kevin were married on a beautiful morning at Assumption Catholic Church in O'Fallon and had an AWESOME reception at the new Ameristar Casino and Hotel. Although the rain this spring hasn't been friendly and caused a reception site move, I don't think anything could've dampened the spirits of these two.




"Team Bride!"







Doesn't this shot look so vintage?? They both had a very classic '40's look that day.

BEAUTIFUL Bride!



Really. the hotel at the Ameristar is stinkin' cool!

And our dashing groom...

Oh, yea... the 'reception' dress.. A two-dress bride!



And an awesome fireworks show to cap off the night.

I had such an amazing day with you guys! Also a big thank you to my 'photo army' for the day - Mark Schweigen and Alicea and Ashley!

OMG! I almost forgot the slideshow.. bad, Stevie!