Have you seen these sweet heirloom portraits in person yet? I'd love to know! If not, head to The Woman's Exchange of Saint Louis in Ladue to have a look, pick up summer hostess gifts and grab a bite to eat, all while supporting an incredible cause. I love hearing clients' stories of how they visited the tea room with their mothers and grandmothers and how it brings back such special memories when visiting with their own children.

A Guide to Stunning Senior Pictures With Your Horse: Senior year marks a significant milestone in a student's life—a time filled with memories, accomplishments, and transitions. One thing I've learned from my experience as a St. Louis Family Photographer is to showcase unique talents or hobbies that make my clients who they are. For equestrians, there is no better way to celebrate a special chapter like senior year than through senior pictures with your horse. In this blog post, we will explore the art of capturing equestrian senior pictures, from selecting the perfect location to highlighting the bond between rider and horse.

The photography industry, like any other, has its share of challenges and concerns. In my photography business, I strive to alleviate these worries and offer an enjoyable, stress-free experience. In this blog post, we will explore the top five complaints voiced about our industry and discuss how my business addresses these concerns by tailoring our services to fit your needs.

I'm absolutely in love with this sweet face and portrait. She will always know how special she is, and one day, her own children and grandchildren will look to see how their features and expressions are similar to hers…

In today's fast-paced digital world, where selfies and smartphone snapshots flood our social media feeds, the concept of legacy portraits might seem a bit old-fashioned. But legacy portraits have a unique ability to freeze a moment in time…

Here’s what got me to where I am today: Amazing clients who continue to return for portraits of the people they love most. It's the reason I will never stop pushing myself to perfect my craft and to offer every bit of customer service I can. ⁠
I will also never take their loyalty for granted…

When was your last three generation portrait session?
As a professional family photographer in St. Louis for more than 20 years, I love capturing the beauty of large families…

I'm in love with this Pastel Edit and the sweetness of her darling little face and hands.
Have you been looking for a pastel painting of your child but wanted to preserve the accuracy of every perfect feature and detail? This is for you…

One day she will hear the story of how her grandmother commissioned this heirloom portrait as a Christmas gift for her grandfather.
It will be everything this gorgeous girl needs to know to feel cherished and part of a larger legacy…

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill 💛💛💛
As a St Louis photographer, I feel incredibly lucky to be able to give back to the local charities that speak to my heart…

Obsessed.🤩 From concept to install, everything about this amazing family's session was custom, including the guys' matching jackets.
I had a blast working with them…

Nothing makes me happier than photographing sweet smiles like these.
Could they be more adorable?! No. The answer is no.😍…

I'm always amazed at how quickly the guys at DSM Installations can hang my clients' portraits.
This clip is 4 minutes and 22 seconds in real time. 😳👏…

Have you ever said "I wish I hadn't photographed my child at that stage?" I'm going to guess that the answer is "Of course not!"

As a St Louis portrait photographer, people always ask me when they should have their children photographed…

Thank you so much for your support of my small, St. Louis family photography business. I appreciate you all more than you could know.❤️

Are your kids in STL for the summer? Join me for a 45-minute family session at our portrait studio in St. Louis, MO!
As a Saint Louis Portrait Photographer, capturing precious moments between family members is one thing that I love about my job…

The milestone that you hope as a parent you never have to document: Baby's First Ambulance Ride. I knew it was serious when I called the pediatrician's office, and as soon as I told the nurse that my 2-week-old baby didn't wake up to eat overnight…

When I opened the letter, I first had to catch my breath, and then the tears came. It was a letter from my Grandpa, and I was stunned to see a check for $1000 tucked inside…

Born in Buffalo, Missouri…
My great-grandma, deemed the “tomboy” of her sisters, labored alongside her Dad on the farm as the son he never had. She later went on to graduate high school in 1918, the same year as the Spanish Flu and during WWI…

Being a family photographer in St Louis involves a lot of planning you may not expect.

Here is a look behind the scenes...