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Lizzy and Sean : Next Up, Couple Session Plus Ruthie

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:40:46 +0000

I think I’ve photographed Lizzy and Sean more in the last year than almost any other client I have and I can only hope that they have had as much fun being in front of the camera as I have had being behind the camera. Well for the second half of their “engagement session but not really engagement session because they are married so more like couple session” we headed down to a baseball session to start things off. With their cute matching jerseys and shoes we were able to get some very fun images before we took off to the second half of their session downtown with their dog Ruthie. I think Ruthie was pretty worn out at the end but between Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream and getting to wonder around city streets I’m sure she enjoyed the day as much as we did. Once again, Sean and Lizzy, you two are just wonderful together and I wish you much happiness in the future!

Ruthie, after a healthy helping of Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream

I almost did a happy dance when I saw this garage door, yup this image has fabulous written all over it!

Round Two with Lori and Drew • Columbia Missouri Wedding Photographer

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:42:03 +0000

A few weeks back I posted Lori and Drew’s engagement session, the first half that is. About half way through the day the sky decided to open up and down came the rain. So we rescheduled the 2nd half of the session a few weeks later and of course we ran into rain, again. But this past weekend we were fortunate enough to get a beautiful sunny day with not one drop. Lori and Drew are big football fans, so we headed down to the JC Stadium in Jefferson city Missouri and had a fun football themed engagement session. Like I’ve said before these two make such an adorable couple and I’m very excited for the wedding in September!

Drive In Engagements • Columbia Missouri Wedding Photographer

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:03:54 +0000

The old drive in theater in Macon, MO still remains off of highway 63 with it’s few sound boxes and run down merry-go-round and it was the perfect setting for Ann and Shawn’s engagements this week! From the rusted “Drive in Theater” sign at the front of the gate to the old concession stand, this place could not have felt more like ’60’s. And Ann and Shawn, these two are one fantastic match. I am really looking forward to their wedding this weekend and can not wait to post more of this beautiful couple in the weeks to come!

Lori + Drew : Engagements • Columbia Missouri Wedding Photographer

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:38:11 +0000

Torrential downpour and high winds didn’t seem like the perfect day for an engagement shoot, but after easing Lori and Drew’s nerves that whether rain or shine we would get some fantastic shots, we headed down to her Grandmothers farm in Linn. The location was amazing, from the barn to the rooms that looked straight out of a vintage scene from the 40’s, we had plenty to work with out of the crazy weather.

Lori and Drew are such a beautiful couple and I can not wait to see what wonderful shots we will capture on their wedding day, crossing our fingers for sunshine! And here are a few shots I’d like to share from their fabulous e-session:

Engagements at Capen Park • Columbia Missouri Wedding Photographer

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:33:02 +0000

I think out of all of the couples I have worked with in the past, Madison and Stuart have been ahead of the game on planning when it comes to their wedding. They came to me a few months back to book their wedding next summer, yes 2011, and their engagements this spring. We had planned on a session downtown and around campus, but after a few weeks it came to them that Capen Park in Columbia Missouri just seemed like the perfect spot. Unlike my indoors behind a computer self, I can definitely see these two are use to the outdoors, and as we made our way up a couple cliffs, across bridges, and down trails, I could really see that Madison and Stuart are just perfect together. I’m really looking forward to their wedding next summer and until then here are a few of my favorites from their engagement session, enjoy!

And What A Year It’s Been • Missouri Wedding Photographer

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:55:38 +0000

So with the end of the year in sight, I thought I would throw up a few of my favorite images from my 2009 collection of work. I’m going to start off with the closest photography to my heart, weddings. Throughout 2009 I have had the privilege to meet some amazing couples that have filled this world with their love for each other, and to be able to capture that, well I am just grateful. Here are a few of my favorites or at least a few images that I think really captured a moment.

Lizzy & Sean – Engaged • Missouri Wedding Photographer

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:33:11 +0000

Lizzy and Sean decided to have a beautiful holiday session in downtown Jefferson city last week. It was quite cold out so we were popping into every warm place we could find. One stop along the tour of Living Windows was Cafe’ Via Roma. It was nice and toasty inside and was the perfect scene for a little hot chocolate lovey dovey engagement session. The images turned out great and no one froze so all in all good time. Thanks Lizzy and Sean for helping me create some fantastic holiday engagements for you!

Michele and Brad – Engaged! • Missouri Wedding Photographer

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:24:24 +0000

A few weeks ago Michele, Brad, and I met up for coffee and set the date for their engagement session. Well since Brad is a firefighter it was only fitting to have half of their session with a firetruck. We all went out to an antique firetruck, compliments of AutoWorld in Fulton, last week and created some unique engagement pictures that I’m pretty sure not many others have in their books. The day was absolutely beautiful and the way Brad and Michele were with each other just made it easier to be creative and simple. It was natural and heart felt with a kick of fun in the mix.

After the firetruck session we drove down to the winery in Holts Summit and I couldn’t believe that there were still a few grapes on the vines. All in all this session was wonderful and I hope the best for this fantastic couple! As always, here are a few of my favorites from the session:

Corina and Patrick – Engaged! • Missouri Wedding Photographer

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:20:35 +0000

I met this wonderful couple a few months ago and at first Corina and Patrick were not sure what direction to take their engagement session. So I asked them to describe the day Patrick proposed to Corina for me and maybe that would come up with a few ideas. Of course two huge smiles grew on their faces as they began to tell me how they were at a park having a picnic and thats when the big moment happened. So we used that day as the base for their beautiful engagement session. A picnic in the park was our idea and aside from the soggy ground from the rain all week and a few wet shirts, we had a great time at the park. I can’t possibly wait for their wedding next year!

Corina and Patrick – Sneak Peek • Missouri Wedding Photographer

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:31:39 +0000

Today I went out with Corina and Patrick for their engagement session in the park. They were fabulous and I’ll definitely be posting more but until then here is a little sneak peek!