Archive for May, 2010
Alissa and I have known each other for just over 6 years, since grad school days at SLU (did I really just say 6 years? wow!) She helped me ease back in to living in StL after my brief stint in the ‘Nati and we even worked in the same district for 3 years! Now she’s married to her wonderful hubby and having a little boy! We got together the other night at Creve Coeur Park for a few maternity photos :)
Jarrod reads the baby a Dr. Suess book at night…how sweet is that?
Don’t they look cozy?
Whenever I shoot near the water I like doing sunset silhouettes. They seem even more appropriate for someone with a baby bump :)
It was so nice seeing you the other night! Enjoy your half-summer of relaxation before your new addition arrives! Can’t wait to meet him!
It was so nice seeing you the other night! Enjoy your half-summer of relaxation before your new addition arrives! Can’t wait to meet him!
Get ready for my longest blog post ever :) Anna and Farid were married on Saturday at Villa Antonio Winery in Hillsboro, MO. They’ll be getting married again in Lebanon this August!
It is always a treat to walk into the hotel and find fun details! Anna was a two-shoe bride!
A little bit o’ bling…
Pretty dress on the hanger…and even prettier on….
Love, love, love Anna’s veil. Brides, do something different on your wedding day! Makes such a statement!
One shot before heading to see her groom before the ceremony…
Anna and Farid started their day together by doing a first look. It worked well for their timeline as they had an early evening wedding. I love capturing this moment…
It’s like an instant sense of relief for both the bride and the groom!
Doesn’t the word “statuesque” come to mind here?
Time for the ceremony!
The blue and red color combo turned out great!
Fun bridal party=fun bridal party shots!
Farid, don’t kill me for posting this pic…it’s too funny not to be on the internet!
After the ceremony we got some softer light…if you haven’t noticed so far, I’m going for a sunny, slightly vintage-y look for this blog post…
Stunning!
Stunning!
Surprisingly I’ve never had the opportunity to shoot at a vineyard before. I love every shot we were able to capture amongst the vines…
Here come some more details! Anna made her table signs and named them after places that she and Farid have traveled to…
Here come some more details! Anna made her table signs and named them after places that she and Farid have traveled to…
I would love to know if there are other photographers who have to try super hard, like me, to not put my sticky fingers into the candy bar before the reception :)
I’ve done a few candy-themed ring shots this year…My fave so far!
Anna and Farid were blessed to have an awesome entertainer at their wedding…someone a lot of you St. Louisans will know…
Erin Bode!!!!
Anna and Farid were blessed to have an awesome entertainer at their wedding…someone a lot of you St. Louisans will know…
Erin Bode!!!!
She sang their first dance song…how cool is that? And it was one of my favorites…”The Book of Love”.
After things got going…Anna surprised Farid with dress #2!!!
And the party took off…with the help of Lady Gaga (unfortunately not in person, lol) and Anna’s dance moves…
And the party took off…with the help of Lady Gaga (unfortunately not in person, lol) and Anna’s dance moves…
The best man was really enjoying himself along with everyone else!
Love this dance shot!
Hope you guys are enjoying your honeymoon! I had a blast shooting your wedding!
Here are some of their vendors from the day:
Dress: Clarice’s Bridal
Florist: Blossoms (Pevely, MO)
Entertainment: Erin Bode
Cake: Harter’s Bakery
Candy Bar: Blossom’s Florist and the Blue Owl
Lighting: Exclusive Events
Stay tuned for Alissa and Jarrod’s maternity session, the Suarez Family, and Kerri and Jason’s wedding!
This is maybe the longest blog I’ve ever posted and it’s taking me forever…it will be up tonight, I promise! In the meantime, check out the stellar-ness that is Anna and Farid above :)
I was finally able to meet up with this lovely family this week after a few attempts were cancelled due to terrible weather. We still had clouds but that was okay! Miss Daisy just turned one…and she is so darn cute.
She was always trying to share with me…
Love this quick break she took with her mama…
We got frilly for a few and played around in the wild flowers!
It’s so cute when babies are proud of themselves :)
Couldn’t resist the hair here on Miss Daisy!
The eyes, the smile, the cheeks…my fave :)
I’d love to post more but it’s currently 4 am. Why am I up you ask? Well…I have a snoring beagle upstairs coupled with the fact we haven’t turned on the air yet…so I’m up but only half-awake :)
I’d love to post more but it’s currently 4 am. Why am I up you ask? Well…I have a snoring beagle upstairs coupled with the fact we haven’t turned on the air yet…so I’m up but only half-awake :) Stay tuned for Anna and Farid’s Wedding day post coming in a few days…
Ardith contacted me a few months ago needing some StL engagement photos…as their wedding will be taking place in the Philippines in December (pssst…I can come with you if you want!) We were going to do whole Arch thing to show off St. Louis…but we realized there was a game that night and decided we wanted to avoid downtown!
I found this little alley appx. 30 seconds before we started the session…great light in there!
Oh…so it had been raining ALL day…but for our session it decided to clear up…and the sun even peeked out for a few minutes!
Again with the warm sun…yay!
I think this is my fave…
Good luck with the rest of your long-distance planning! It was nice hanging out for a few hours!
I think this is my fave…
Good luck with the rest of your long-distance planning! It was nice hanging out for a few hours!