Congratulations Amanda and Adam! You guessed it… this sweet, laid-back couple is getting married today and I’m thrilled to spend the day with them! Their wedding will be an intimate time surrounded by their close friends and family, without about what is typically traditional, but simply focused on having FUN and spending time with the people they love! Amanda and Adam are actually having two very special guests join their celebration today… their dogs!!! I actually get to take portraits of them WITH their pets. How cool is that?! I love the details that make each wedding day unique and special to the couple. We’ve got an exciting day ahead. ;)
Isabella and Justin’s wedding at Veridian Events was such a beautiful representation of their love for one another and a unique city close to our hearts! City lights and Springfield character created a beautiful space for this day, and I love finding new ways to document love stories in such a familiar place. The warmth of their company and excitement for their journey to begin as husband and wife is what brings this visual story to life.
Kensie and Jon are getting married today! WHOOT! These are probably two of the most thoughtful and caring people I know. When I called Kensie and her mom yesterday, one of the things they kept saying was how they just wanted me to be able to create. That means the absolute world to me! When you don’t put a creative person in a box, you’ll always get a lot more emotion and creativity. If today is anything like our engagement session, there will be lots of laughter and fun! I can’t wait to tell you all about their love story later this week. It’s a beautiful one!
Lindsay and Jeff's romantic wedding at Drury University's Stone Chapel featured an amazing wedding dress, a whole lot of gal pals, and of course... fun times with loved ones surrounding this power couple!
Jessica and Stephen got MARRIED today! Ladies and gents... when I tell you this couple is one of the absolute best, I mean it! This engagement shoot was filled with authentic laughter, the biggest smiles, and genuine love between the two of them. I live for those photographs... where the connection between the couple is evident without the excessive poses. Jessica and Stephen, I couldn't be happier for you, friends! Here's to the rest of your love story unfolding.
Since most their family and friends were either from Texas or northern Missouri, they randomly picked Springfield, MO as a middle ground for their wedding. They rented a big Airbnb and invited all their close family and friends to share in a weekend of celebrating their relationship. I can tell you first hand that there's nothing quite like an intimate wedding surrounded by all the people who have impacted your journey.
Who knew a couple summers at camp in Florida, Blake's surprise appearance in Kaylee's kitchen to ask her out on a date, and a crazy road trip to Colorado would make the two fall in love?
Haley and Jeremy met at Missouri State University in their college ministry. Later finding out that they actually went to church together, they became really great friends! In this case, just friends wasn't going to cut it. ;) Before you know it, the two started dating and HERE WE ARE! A stunning wedding at the Beck Event Space in Harrisonville, MO with these two madly in love.
Karissa and Grant got married at Second Baptist Church, which is right where I grew up with her! (Fun fact: I'm photographing her brother's wedding this year as well! How cool?!) This couple truly loves the Lord and their desire for their friends and family to experience Him on their wedding day was evident from beginning to end. They are most excited about following the Lord together, and have a stronger bond to Him together than apart. They wanted to fully center their wedding around worshipping the Lord as opposed to the day being about themselves.
Cheyenne and Brent's beautiful barn wedding at Where the Creeks Meet in Montreal, Missouri blended elegance with their own personal style. From her amazing gown to the guys' rad socks, they definitely nailed the details. Whether you're planning a wedding or just love love, check out their gallery and just know I'm right there with ya, "aww"ing through the screen!
I know what you're probably thinking. Are you crazy? How the heck are you going to live in that tiny van? What are you going to be doing? Is that safe? When are you living in it? Where do you pee? Do you know what you're doing? WHY? Don't worry, I'll answer all of those questions!
I honestly can't properly put words together to say how incredible Jo and Bryce are. The way the love each other and center their lives around the Lord completely inspires me and warms my heart.
Isabella and Justin's engagement session was a golden dream! Can ya tell why the evening is my favorite time to take pictures? Beyond the beauty of the nature around us, these two have a love for one another that really translated through each image. The glances, the giggles... I'm in love! There's nothing better than a job that consists of laughing and having fun with awesome people. Check out some highlights from our lakeside session below!
