Lillian // St. Louis Child + Family Photography

This is Lillian - isn't she beautiful??!!  She is so spirited & fun too!  
I love getting to do sessions like this -  Letting these girls dress up & be a star in front of the camera for their 5th Birthday photos is so special & so much fun!  Remember the fun photos I shared from Karoline's Birthday session a little while back?   Spending time romping around with these little ladies is so refreshing...I hope I can do lots more like this!

When she told me she could do a cartwheel into the pool & I asked if she was going to, of course she said yes!  What a fun way to end her the session!

Princess Karoline // St. Louis Child Photography

Recently I had a mom contact me about doing some photos for her daughter's 5th Birthday & I was immediately so excited about them.  I get to photograph children all the time, but never really like this - the amount of fun & freedom I had frolicking through the park with Karoline (with no one else to focus on but her) was so refreshing!  
She got to change outfits a few times, wear her princess shoes, play with one of her favorite dollies & pick wild berries, all while dancing, singing, & laughing...what little girl wouldn't love this?!  I know I did!  I was giddy the whole time!

How gorgeous is this sweet thing?!

Thank you so much for allowing me to do this session for you Erika!  Karoline is a true beauty on the inside & out & it was such a pleasure to capture her in this sweet season of her life!

"a dream is a wish your heart makes, when  you're fast asleep"

Alden's First Birthday Fun // St. Charles Child Photography

I'm so excited to share this adorable First Birthday Session with y'all!  

Do you remember Alden's Newborn photos from last year? If not, then you should go take a peek now Welcome Alden - it so fun to see how much they grow & change in such a short period of time!  This little man has brought so much joy to his mom & dad...& pretty much everyone he comes in contact with.  He's one of those little boys that smiles ear to ear when you just say hi to him!  It's making me smile as I type just thinking about the twinkle in his eyes when he smiles at me.  What a treasure!

I love how simple yet fun all of Linda's ideas were for his session...I hope you enjoy them!

We even got to sneak out when Alden was sleeping for a few of just Bob & Linda - gosh I'm so thankful for them in my life.

We love you Alden!  Thanks for always bringing so much joy & sweetness with you wherever you go...can't wait to see the awesome little man you grow into!

Welcome Milo // St. Louis Newborn Photography

Happy Friday y'all!
I was about to share another one of my sweet fall engagement sessions, but realized that I needed a little something different, since it's just been weddings & engagements for the past few months.  So, I hope you enjoy this change of pace!  
Remember Kristi & Trevor's fun Maternity Session from the summer?  Well, I had to post a sweet little follow up from a session we did when Milo was about 4 weeks old - what a cutie!  Can't believe he's already 5 months old now! You can already tell he's got such a sweet, spunky, & loving spirit.  Can't wait to watch him grow!
Enjoy!

Welcome Cecily & Adella // St. Charles Newborn + Lifestyle Photography

Happy Friday everyone!  

If you haven't noticed, I have been doing a lot of maternity & newborn sessions lately...& I'm loving it!  Newborn photography is not my specialty by any means, but being invited into someones home to capture a special season in their lives is right up my ally!  I've been learning a ton about working with new babes & feel more prepared every time I have to work with them...soooo glad I was able to get lots more practice in before I had double duty with these adorable little ladies!  ;)

I had the opportunity to capture Dustin & Amanda's wedding (five years ago this October!) & was thrilled when she told me they were expecting TWINS this summer!  EEEEK!!!  This couple is just so sweet, down to earth, honest, & fun - working with them has always been a pleasure & I have a feeling it's only going to get better as their beautiful girls grow.  

They welcomed their sweet little ladies, Adella Mae & Cecily Claire, into their world about 5 weeks early.  Since they had to spend some time in the hospital growing & getting stronger we waited a little while to do their newborn session...they were actually 1 month old when we did these & still so tiny!

You can tell them apart in these two photos...but I was definitely having a hard time keeping them straight during the session.  haha

Seriously?!

This was a beautiful broach that Amanda actually wore in her hair on their wedding day...she had the idea of putting it on the girls for a few photos.  I love how beautiful & special these images are! 

Amanda was full of great ideas...she wanted Dustin holding both of them...& then she said, "stack them".  haha We weren't sure how it was going to work, but it's one of my favorite images from their session!

I mean, how sweet is this?!

I love love love getting to celebrate more than just weddings for my clients...this was double the sweetness for sure!  Thanks for inviting me to share in so many special moments in your lives Dustin & Amanda - it has been such a pleasure working with you & I'm looking forward to many more fun moments with your growing family in the years to come!

Welcome Benjamin // St. Louis Newborn & Lifestyle Photogrpahy

I absolutely LOVE celebrating new little bundles of joy with their families!  It's something that I have done more of this year than in the past & I'm having so much fun! It's such a precious time in their lives & I love getting to capture it for them!

The sweetest sleeping babe you ever did see.

I just love love love this little family snuggle & daddy playing with his feet!  

I try so hard to keep my sessions as relaxed & natural as possible...sure there is some direction involved, but isn't it just that much better when everyone can settle in & feel like themselves in their own images?!  For instance, I helped them get into this pose, but they made it comfortably their own & I love every little detail!

Thanks again for inviting me into your home to capture this precious season in your lives!
What a treasure little Benjamin is!

Make Room For Milo // St. Louis Maternity Photography

I'm thrilled to share this spunky, colorful, intimate, & all around fun maternity session with you!

This is my beautiful & very creative friend Kristi & her manly hunk of a husband Trevor.  
They are expecting their first child, Milo, any day now!  
Kristi is my stylist friend that I always brag about & recommend to clients that are interested in adding a little extra flair to their sessions - remember Finn's Adventure?  The creativity she brings always adds the perfect touch to each session!  SOOOO...of course any session for herself would have to be nothing short of glorious, right?  

I hope you enjoy scrolling through these as much as I do!  :)

Kristi, you're such a beautiful, expectant, momma!

The images we did in the bedroom are my favorites!  The image below is one of those perfect & real moments that just makes my heart happy.  Kinda like those images you find of your parents from when they were young...I think it'll be one that your children will love seeing when they're all grown up!

Charlie is already loving on his brother!

How perfect is this baby bump?  & how rockin is that gold skirt?!

Ice cream for everyone!

Get ready Milo!  You're in for a lot of fun adventures with your mommy & daddy!