Michael, Tasha & Jackson [St. Louis Family Photographer]

Such good friends! Tasha & Michael so graciously allowed me to capture a few special moments while they were in town with their adorable son Jackson. Perfect light and great people (with patience) make for such beautiful photos!

Enjoy the photos guys! Can't wait to see you again soon!



This is one cute family!






Just like dad...






Tash--so beautiful! You light up like I've never seen with Jackson! What a wonderful gift to see you as a mother.




This cowboy melts my heart!










There was no coaxing here! He did this all on his own!


One of my favorites of the day!




Sorry for the long post, but I couldn't choose which ones to share!

I Heart Faces Purple Photo Challenge

Lucky me! Two of my favorite models were in town this weekend from the the far west! And mama brought some purple outfits just in time for this week's challenge.

Oh Miss Emma--how I love your beautiful eyes and your sweet smile! Thank you for being so patient!

Welcome to the World, Caroline! [St. Louis Children's Photographer]

I was so excited when Liz & Gordon asked if I would capture a few pictures of the newest member of their family, Caroline. And bonus...they have two other beautiful girls who were in need of some new photos! Thanks so much Liz, Gordon, Ellie, Olivia and Caroline for opening up your home to me this weekend to get these great pictures! I can't wait to share more of this wonderful family...but for the moment, here's a quick sneak peek!

How lucky are they...three sisters! It's gonna be great!


Miss Caroline!




So sweet!


This set takes my breath away!


The whole crew...

Dear Henry [St. Louis Children's Photographer]

Dear Henry,

Someday I will tell you stories of all the fun your mama and I had in college. Of all the things we did and experienced, lived and laughed about. Someday you will get to know what a great friends she's been in my life. And just how much your mommy and daddy truly wanted you! They waited with such anticipation until just the right moment in their lives to bring you into this world. And someday I will tell you of how much they loved you...from the very moment they knew you were on the way. But for now, just take a look at these beautiful pictures of your mama and you. Of how the love shines in her eyes, and how she wanted nothing more on this warm, summer afternoon, than to dance with you in this gazebo and show you all the world had to offer.

Someday Henry, you and I will have much to talk about! But until then...











Beautiful Leslie!

Happy Birthday Tasha! [St. Louis Family & Children's Photographer]

My very good friends Tasha & Michael were in town for a bit this week and Josh & I got to spend some wondeful time with them and their son Jackson! And in honor of Tasha's birthday, we did a fun family shoot last night! We had so much fun exploring SLU's campus which is where Michael & Tasha met.

More to come on this beautiful family, but we are truly blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives! Enjoy your sneak peek Tash & Michael!



I'm a sucker for a cutie in a cowboy hat!


So much to edit, but so far one of my favorites of this beautiful family!


I'm pretty sure he was saying "BIG fish!" We're very into BIG things right now.

Sneak Peek--Oh Henry! [St. Louis Children's Photographer]

I just wanted to post a few of these from a great session with Leslie and Henry last weekend! We wanted to capture a few special shots of mommy-and-me and Henry and his good pal Buckaroo!





More to come of this great day and sweet Henry!