Before I ever built my studio I knew I wanted to use it to do things more for the community and a Back to School Bash for teachers was one of the first things I thought of! I worked at a school for a bit while living in St. Louis, and although it was different […]

Kim and I reconnected a few years ago after some major life changes brought her back home. I met little Leo, as she called him then. His cheeks were chubby and his thighs chunky. The love that Kim had for Leo just radiated from her. He was her whole world. The glue that held her […]

I’ve know Dru since high school if not before, but my first opportunity to meet Emily was at a styled shoot sometime ago, long before they were engaged. Emily was quiet, sweet, didn’t say much. her smile was BIG and infectious. I didn’t know them as a couple at that point, but I could tell […]

Hi Friends!! Feel free to stop the voice reading below! A last minute change led Lindsey, Chad and I into downtown Lima for their engagement session! I LOVE shooting city scape sessions. They always seem to end up as some of my favorites! I especially love shooting in Lima. If you are from Lima, you […]

When Sara first inquired I was so excited to learn her venue was one I have previously shot at, years ago, but also that I had previously photographed Dustin as he performed at the ceremony for one of my previous wedding couples! I knew Sara was amazing, because well- she spells her name without and […]

Things have been crazy busy around here to say the least, and the first thing to take a back seat is blogging- but today is better than tomorrow, Meet Tara & Robert. I remember getting Tara’s first email, I was so excited about the potential of having a Blackbird Wedding! A few months of back […]

Although Allie & ANDREW technically are married, this is still their session to celebrate their up and coming vowel renewal. Engagement, pre-renewal session, it’s all the same right?!? When it came to planning her dream wedding, Allie ran into a few hick-ups here and there and dates had to change. But all along she kept […]

I had been dreaming of hosting glitter mini’s for at least a year, timing was never right. I finally decided to give it a go! I’m still finding glitter in my house all over! haha! I hope to offer these sessions once a year!! I’m already excited for next year! First up is this super […]

I have a hard time wrapping around how quickly these sweet babes of mine turn one!? Like HOW is it even possible!?! Sometimes it seems faster than my own kiddos growing up! This sweet girl came to be for her newborn session, broken collar bone and all! Gave the sweetest smiles then and kept them […]

I met Olivia a few years back when she was a bridesmaid for another sweet bride of mine! She was stunning & sweet and has a gorgeous smile that could light up a room! I was so excited she reached out now that its her turn to say I Do! I was excited to meet […]