Mom

So I did a little photoshoot for my mom. Just some headshots for business really. The ones we sent in were a bit more smiley, but I got this more "serious" one in between that I really like. I think I told her I was just checking lighting and she wasn't posing. Still like the way it turned out.

Seeking Inspiration

I have a wedding next week and look forward to coming up with new ideas. I'm trying to get inspired. Sometimes it seems difficult when it is cloudy and cold outside. It leaves you wanting to just sit inside and take a nap. So at an attempt to stay inspired I am looking at as many blogs, photos, and photographer sites to keep the wheels turnin. I am continually sifting through my own photos as well to find the ones that keep me motivated to stay creative. Here is a photo that I edited recently that I enjoy the feel of. Just feels intimate, personal, like the dress is preparing for its debut moments before in the calm of solitude.

Bridal shots

Taking a swing at posting some larger photos. These are just a few of my favorite bridal shots from weddings past.


I really like the perspective of this mirror shot.


Favorite

Jim and Tracy

So if you saw my most recent post, there is a bit of a connection to this one.  Tracy is Whitney's mother.  This wedding was so much fun for me.  It was very small out in Hermann, MO.  I didn't know much about Hermann before this week, but the drive out there was amazing and it had this cool little town.  The place where Jim and Tracy got married was a place called Hermann Hill Chapel.  Probably one of the coolest places I've shot.  The chapel has a huge picture window behind the alter where the sun sets behind.  Let me tell ya about a great backdrop.  Hope you enjoy!

Gettin' ready.


This place was amazing.


So I guess its tradition at this place to pop the cork out this huge window/door thing.

Ummmm...hello! Look at that view!

The toast.

Tracy told me that she was a fan of "vintagey" (I totally just made that up.) photos. I think this one kind of captures that. I think this is one of my favs of the two of them.

These two really enjoy each other. They for sure knew how to have a good time. I overheard some of the people there talking about how much they loved Tracy's laugh. I think you can tell here she's got a good one. :)


Jim and Tracy were so great. I felt so welcome as if I were almost a guest at the wedding. They even had a place setting with my name on it at the reception. How amazing are they!

Yes. It was that good.


What a perfect ending to a great day! Jim and Tracy, I wish you all the best.

Gothic Wedding.

Ok so it wasn't really a gothic wedding, I was just having a little fun to see what I can do.