the journal

A place for sharing stories and joy

Working with Sonya + Artie for their wedding day was such such a privilege. Sonya + Artie are the definition of #couplegoals! They have such a tenderness for each other, and had the loveliest summer wedding day with those dearest to them I love that they included the Norwegian wedding cake tradition during their reception! […]

Nestled in Hermann, MO you will find a beautiful venue tucked away, Little Piney Lodge! It is the perfect little getaway spot to celebrate your union with friends and family. We have been looking forward to Lindsay + Robby’s big day there for quite some time and their celebration did not disappoint! But first we […]

Welcome to the world baby Phineas! Our friends Adam and Courtney are so excited about the arrival of their son, and big sister Vivi is already excelling in her new role! I was thrilled that I had the chance to meet this handsome little fella last week and photograph his newborn session. Those first few […]

There really is nothing better than witnessing a good friend meeting the love of their life. I have known Sarah since college and I am so glad that she found Ben, they are just perfect together! When Sarah first told us about Ben I could tell that there was something really special going on and […]

Hard to believe that it has been almost three years since Daniel and I traveled to Italy. It had been a long time dream of mine and it was everything that I hoped it would be. With my Italian heritage I felt right at home and fully embraced “the dolce vita”, taking in all of […]

While it still feels very wintry outside, I wanted to take a look back at Jennie + Dave’s festive December 22nd wedding day! I share their love for the holidays and was over the moon when they chose us to photograph their love story. Even for their engagement session Jennie brought along a string of […]

When it comes to making a wedding day successful, it really does take a village. That is why I am so appreciative of the amazingly talented vendors that I get to work alongside! One such vendor is Lisa Lipsitz, makeup artist extraordinaire and owner of Looks By Lisa. Her team and I have worked together for several weddings now, and I […]

Emily + Brian are two people that you can not help but instantly love. From Emily’s adorable nose crinkle as she smiles and laughs, to Brian’s easygoing and kind demeanor – they are a natural fit. There was so much to love about their wedding day. They planned a very intentional day centered around their […]

I always love when our couples choose a sentimental spot for their engagement session. Kate + Brian spent a lot of time in Forest Park during grad school and not only had their first date at The Scottish Arms, but also got engaged there! Incorporating both locations was a no-brainer for them. Kate and Brian no longer live in […]

Life is full of the unexpected. I am a big believer that one of the best indicators of having a successful marriage, is how you face life’s challenges as a couple. During the wedding planning process, I always tell couples that despite the best planning, its always possible that something small may go wrong and the thing to always remember […]

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