Amanda & Chris :: Married!

What a perfect wedding day.  The sun was shining, shade was plentiful, the setting was very country chic.  A bride and groom that had been together 8 years could not wait any longer to say "I do."  With their faces glowing and their love tried and true, they met at the altar and promised each other the rest of their lives.

Every detail was gorgeous, and the blue and orange color scheme popped.  

I love that their two kitties got to come along and "help" Amanda get ready!

Not that she needed much help.  Amanda made a stunning bride.

 Their daughter Sophia was the flower girl, adding an extra special touch to the day.

Amanda and Chris, thank you so much for having me as a part of your special day!  Congratulations, and I hope your life together gets richer and richer with every passing year!

Mpix Pro Pricing!

For those wondering, this is a list of pricing that I offer through Mpix Pro for prints!  I currently sell at-cost since this is not the main source of revenue for my business.  Take a look at the low prices!

If you are interested in ordering prints through me, add 5.9% for tax to the total of the products you'd like then $4.00 flat for FedEx shipping.  This brings you to your total!

Basic Prints:

Sizes Kodak E-Surface Paper Metallic and True B&W Paper Lustre Coating (additional) Linen Texture (additional) 1-10 prints 11+ prints 1-10 prints 11+ prints Mini (set of 8) $0.70 $0.50 $0.88 $0.63 $0.38 $0.22 Wallets (set of 4) $0.70 $0.50 $0.88 $0.63 $0.38 $0.22 3.5x5 $0.59 $0.49 $0.79 $0.69 $0.37 $0.12 4x5 $0.59 $0.49 $0.79 $0.69 $0.37 $0.12 4x6 $0.69 $0.59 $0.89 $0.79 $0.44 $0.12 5x5 $0.99 $0.89 $1.29 $1.19 $0.44 $0.12 5x7 $1.09 $0.99 $1.39 $1.29 $0.58 $0.17 6x9 $1.59 $1.39 $1.99 $1.69 $0.76 $0.22 8x8 $1.99 $1.69 $2.49 $2.19 $0.76 $0.22 5x15 $3.99 $3.49 $4.99 $4.39 $0.76 $0.22 8x10 $1.99 $1.69 $2.49 $2.19 $0.76 $0.22 8.5x11 $2.99 $2.49 $3.99 $3.49 $1.49 $0.35 8x12 $2.99 $2.49 $3.99 $3.49 $1.49 $0.45 10x10 $3.99 $3.49 $4.99 $4.39 $0.91 $0.35 9x12 $3.99 $3.49 $4.99 $4.39 $1.49 $0.45 10x13 $4.99 $4.49 $6.29 $5.69 $1.49 $0.45 12x12 $5.59 $4.99 $6.99 $6.29 $1.49 $0.45 10x15 $6.79 $6.19 $8.59 $7.69 $1.65 $0.85 5x30 $10.79 $10.29 $13.59 $12.89 $1.80 $0.85 11x14 $6.99 $6.29 $8.79 $7.89 $1.49 $0.45 10x20 $8.99 $8.49 $11.29 $10.59 $1.65 $0.85 12x18 $10.79 $10.29 $13.59 $12.89 $1.80 $0.85 12x24 $15.99 $13.99 $19.99 $17.99 $2.04 $1.41 16x20 $15.99 $13.99 $19.99 $17.99 $2.04 $1.41 16x24 $17.99 $15.99 $22.59 $20.59 $2.56 $2.19 20x20 $17.99 $15.99 $22.59 $20.59 $2.56 $2.19 20x24 $19.99 $17.99 $24.99 $21.99 $2.56 $2.19 20x30 $24.99 $21.99 $31.99 $27.99 $3.04 $2.74 24x36 $44.99 $42.99 N/A N/A $6.12 N/A 30x30 $46.99 $44.99 N/A N/A $6.12 N/A 30x40 $62.99 $59.99 N/A N/A $6.12 N/A 30x45 $69.99 $66.99 N/A N/A $6.12 N/A

Print Wraps:

Print Wrap, 8x8" E-Surface $24.07 Metallic 25.87 Print Wrap, 8x10" E-Surface $25.24 Metallic 27.04 Print Wrap, 8x12" E-Surface $37.95 Metallic 41.95 Print Wrap, 10x10" E-Surface $37.30 Metallic 41.30 Print Wrap, 12x12" E-Surface $42.83 Metallic 46.83 Print Wrap, 11x14" E-Surface $42.88 Metallic 46.88 Print Wrap, 10x20" E-Surface $51.31 Metallic 55.91 Print Wrap, 16x16" E-Surface $59.97 Metallic 64.57 Print Wrap, 16x20" E-Surface $63.69 Metallic 68.79 Print Wrap, 16x24" E-Surface $73.85 Metallic 80.85

Gallery Wraps:

Sizes	1.5" Depth	2.5" Depth
8x10	$55.00	$75.00
10x10	55.00	75.00
5x30	70.00	105.00
11x14	70.00	95.00
10x20	75.00	95.00
16x16	80.00	100.00
10x30	90.00	120.00
16x20	90.00	120.00
16x24	100.00	130.00
20x20	105.00	135.00
20x24	110.00	140.00
20x30	130.00	170.00
24x30	150.00	195.00
24x36	170.00	220.00

A Birthday Gift for Mom!

I can tell you firsthand how hard Mom can be to shop for.  My mom insists on not getting anything extravagant but instead asks for simple practical things . . . for every occasion!  While that is very selfless and wise of her, I, like most of us, want to get her a gift that will really mean something.  I was so impressed when Kim approached me about having a photo shoot in honor of her mom's birthday!  Photos are the definitive gift that keeps on giving.  And I was totally honored that they asked me to be the photographer!  We had so much fun!

The shoot included Linda (the mom of the hour!), her husband Larry, and all their kids and grandkids!  11 people in all made for quite a party!  :)

I had to take the opportunity to take a shot at this classic pose.  What I didn't realize was all the work it would take to make sure none of the other park-goers were in the shot!  Being with this group made the challenge seem like fun, though!

The ladies stole the show a little bit when they posed by themselves.

But I'd be lying if I didn't say the gentlemen brought it too!



 About to be 14, Grant is going to be a heart-stopper!  Watch out, girls!

Claire, Corinne, and Jackson are quite the charmers too!

Here are a few more of my favorites to finish things up. :)

Happy birthday, Linda!  What a fun and beautiful family! 



Colleen & Jay :: Newlywed & Family Photos

A lot of wonderful things happen when two people get married.  Perhaps one of the most significant, though, is that families come together!

Colleen and Jay recently said "I do" with a justice of the peace in Texas.  They then came to St. Louis, where family is, to celebrate!  Since everyone would be dressed up, Colleen figured, why not sneak in a family photo session?!  I totally agree.

We began with group photos.  One of my favorites is this adorable picture of Colleen with her two sweet girls, Sophia and Norah.

 

The whole group included Beth & Rory - Colleen's siblings; Jay & Colleen - the newlyweds; Brendan, Norah, & Sophia - the kiddos; and grandma & grandpa Eileen & Steve.  They make a pretty lovely family.

 

Eileen & Steve were too cute.  I love being able to see such a visible spark of romance after years and years together!

This family was very light-hearted, so we strayed from the normal posed shots and had some fun too!

I had no idea just how much personality these kids would have!  They were a lot of fun!

After seeing how happy Colleen and Jay were and how much they and the kids laughed together, I knew this was an awesome match!  Congratulations, Colleen, Jay, and family!  

Danielle & Dominick :: Married!

This past Friday was an exciting day.  Danielle, my sister-in-law's little sister, got married!  It was a dream wedding!  The dress, the locations, the details -- all worked out gorgeously!  Words don't say enough, so I'll try to keep it short and let the pictures do the talking!

We started with a first look.  For those of you who don't know, this is a special moment before the ceremony where the bride reveals herself to the groom for the first time that day.  It is such an emotional moment, and I loved being a part of it!

Waiting to approach the groom . . . .

During moments like these, I can't help but love my job.

 After the first look, we trekked to the City Museum for bridal party pictures.  

Oh. My. Goodness!  

I could not have been more pleased with Danielle's choice to do the pictures here! 

We started on the rooftop . . .

. . . then had a little more fun inside!

So many more fun shots happened!  I can't wait for you to see the rest, Danielle & Dominick!

 After the City Museum, Danielle had a little time to go back to the church and freshen up.  We also found time to sneak in a few more photos, of course :)

 She looked absolutely stunning.

The ceremony was held at St. Stanislaus cathedral.  The interior is probably among the most beautiful in the St. Louis area.  So fitting for such a perfect wedding day.

I had a very talented second shooter for the day too!  She grabbed this awesome wide shot.   Thanks so much for all your help, Lindsey!

 The ceremony, like everything else about the day, was sweet and beautiful.  

I don't think I can imagine a couple looking any happier!

Congratulations, Danielle & Dominick!  That was such a fun and meaningful day, and I was honored to be a part of it!  You two are wonderful people, and I know this is the beginning of many wonderful years together!  I hope you are having the time of your life in Jamaica!