The Haseltine Estate, in Springfield Missouri
Have you been dreaming of stone estates tucked away in southern Missouri or am I the only one? As we drove down the highway, we found ivy cascading over a stone wall. And then, as if on que, a hill let us peek over the wall to see the a glimpse. Everything about this venue makes me feel like I have...
5 lessons from my 1st Style Me Pretty feature
Style Me Pretty? Well, I always looked forward to the day that I’d get published on their blog. But I had no idea that this could happen…
5 times to use your reflector
It was Kristina's wedding day and she wanted to take bridal photos under the age-old tree where they would soon tie the knot. It was the middle of the day and there were bright spots on the ground from where the sun found its way through the tall tree. Kristina completely trusted me and I knew she would be willing to switch up the location if we needed, but I wanted to make the spot work for her! Plus, it was beautiful.
I knew there were 2 big issues happening with the combination of the location and time of day. First, the bright spots...
Kuhs Estate & Farm Engagement in St Louis - Katie and AJ
We walked over the green grass, laughing, and sharing about our mutual love for dogs. The light trickled in, hitting the tops of yellowing trees and rock paths. They shared different parts of their story - how they met and how they ended up with each dog - before walking down the stone steps at Kuhs.
And there - at the bottom of the rock garden, in the center...
What we can learn from the Magnolia Journal
Isaac and I sat down to watch Chip and Joanna's Fixer Upper and we were hooked. We loved that their relationship was front and center. We loved the decor. Okay, I really loved the decor and Isaac supports my decorating schemes. We loved seeing the transformation and we loved...
23 things that encouraged me after miscarriage
It's early in the morning and the grey light finds its way through our white curtains. I stare up at the ceiling for a moment and pull the white duvet to my face. There's something comforting about the soft, heavy, blanket on our bed. There are days when I wish I could stay in that space - that safe space below the blanket - and sleep away the reality unfolding before me.
Victory isn't growing safely inside me anymore. We prayed for so many days that God would undo any damage and bring healing to her. After my contractions...
Shaw Nature Reserve Engagements - Sam and Mike
They walked through the golden gardens just as the sun was saying farewell to the day. He whispered in her ear, decorated her hair with blooms, and led her through hills of flowers. And he couldn't stop making her laugh.
That's just what they do... they laugh together. Through every season of their lives, they have learned to celebrate the simple things and the simple ways they get to be together. Sam's the kind of girl who could wear flowers...
I made a free light and airy preset for you!
I have a gift for you today that has been in the works for two years. Years! When I first brought Jenna onto our team as our photo editor, I realized pretty quick that I needed an easier way for her to edit. She didn't have thousands of hours of editing experience and I didn't wanted to make it as easy and beautiful...
A Secret Look Inside My Styling Bag
I walked outside and sat on the front porch. I only had 15 minutes left with bridal details and I needed to start over. I had just spent over an hour taking photos that I felt were lackluster. They were beautiful, but they weren’t...