Ann + Todd Wedding | St. Louis, MO

Ann and Todd started their day getting ready at the Chase Park Plaza. We arranged for them to see each other for the first time on the rooftop off the Starlight Room. This is always such an exciting moment to photograph. Todd was "lit up like a Christmas tree" when he turned around and saw his exquisite bride. (Ann your dress and shoes were simply gorgeous. So unique!) After a few pictures they hopped into a white Mercedez Benz and arrived in style to their ceremony at the always lovely Glen Echo Country Club. I LOVE photographing an outdoor wedding on a beautiful day. The fresh air and light breeze always makes for such a peaceful and romantic setting. The celebration continued for the rest of the evening complete with lots of good friends, live music by Groove Thing, cigars, key lime pies, and a very impressive fireworks show!

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Ann and Todd see each other for the first time before the ceremony.

Surprise! I love this moment.

Jason helped me photograph the wedding and we just couldn't get enough of these girls. So precious!

Happy Wedding Day, Happy Birthday Ann, and Happy 4th of July!!!

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Jennifer + Spencer Wedding | O'Fallen, IL

My busy month of June weddings went out with a bang with Jennifer and Spencer's wedding day. After their engagement photo session in the late spring, I knew I was in for a treat... Jennifer and Spencer take exquisite pictures together! I think it must have something to do with so much love radiating from such flawless skin. :)

Here is a selection of some special shots from their day. In between their ceremony in St. Clare Church in O'Fallen, IL and their reception at the Third Degree Glass Factory on Delmar in St. Louis, we headed to Forest Park to capture a nice variety of Bride and Groom portraits. I have to admit some of my absolute favorite images of their day, however, were taken in front of an abandoned collapsed building. These were just too funny, not to mention a first for me. A little irony if you will... Enjoy!

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Ellie + Mike | Engagement Photo Session

Just a few of my faves from Ellie and Mike's engagement session in Oak Knoll park a few weeks ago. They will be married this year on October 17th with a wedding reception at the St. Louis Zoo. Yeah! I am soooo looking forward to their day. I remember them saying how much they love black and white photos so.... Here ya go!!!