I Love the KRUSE family!

I have known this amazing family since I was in high school. I was so excited to go over to the Kruse's house and shoot this family session. The focus was mainly on the newest addition to the family: Jacob. He is just a month old and he is such a sweetheart...he was fun to take pictures of, too. Enjoy these family/infant pictures!

What a great looking family!!!


Could Jacob be any cuter? Plus, an added bonus, I really liking this fun couch...it was a must for this photo session.


David, Laura, and Jacob. (They came in from Chicago.)




Proud Grandma!


Sweet baby toes.






David and Ann. (Ann and I played volleyball in highschool together...we became great friends during those amazing years playing ball at WCA.)


Stephen and Rebecca....the happily and newly engaged couple!

Baby Claire has ARRIVED!!!

Katie and Bob just had a gorgeous girl, Claire, and I was able to cover their birth for Kelly Manno and was honored to be part of their most special day. Katie was a trooper and did such a great job delivering Claire...it was a long and emotional delivery that ended with a gorgeous and healthy baby girl. CONGRATS Katie and Bob, Claire is beautiful!




Claire's arrival!




First touch...I love the tear coming down Katie's cheek.


First bath, with lots of bubbles!




My favorite picture of Claire!

Tiffany and Bryan are getting married....

Tiffany and Bryan live in Arizona but are getting married in STL! It was great to get to know both of them when they came into town in December and did their engagment session downtown. We had a great time even though it is a little bit colder in STL than Arizona...lol.

Tiffany grew up in St. Louis and loves the Blues...so we start the sesssion at the Blues' home, The Savvis Center.

What a great couple of Blues' Fans....Go BLUES!!




My dad told me of these cool walls...thanks dad, they truly made an amazing backdrop.








Favorite picture of the session! (Look at the way they just interact so naturally.)




I just love her expression here.




Congrats Bryan and Tiffany, I am very excited to be part of your wedding in May!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

It has been a blessed 2008 and we look forward to seeing many of you in 2009. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from our family to yours!!!!

Three never seen before weddings!!!

These three weddings I assisted some amazing STL wedding photographers. It was sooo nice to shoot these weddings and hang out with my friends. Here are only a few of my favorites from each wedding. (Lisa Hessel, Dorinda Peyton, and Kelly Manno).


I love this shot of emotion of this bride as her dad walks in the room to see her in her gown.


My favorite picture of all three weddings...my favorite shoe picture ever!

CONTEST WINNER!!!!

We are thankful to all those who voted in the "Friends and Family Weekend 2008 Contest" and are happy to announce the winner:

Little Addison!

I met Addison's proud parents earlier this year at their maternity session and instantly felt a connection. I have done several photo shoots with this family and at this Family and Friends Weekend, I could not believe how much Addison had grown! I think it is safe to say that the tu-tu has been in every session with me since she was 2 weeks old. She definately ROCKS those tu-tus...it might just have helped her to win this competition!!!

Congrats Thompson Family! You have won a FREE 16 x 20 matted print. And thanks again to everyone who voted!

SEEN 2008

Tony and I were privledged to both be selected as finalists in Studio Altius' SEEN 2008. Tony's picture in "Still Life" took 2nd place in the ENTIRE category. (I am the very proud wife...wink.) Here are some pictures from the evening:


Me with my finalist piece.


Tony with his finalist and 2nd place piece.


Dave, owner of Studio Altius, revealing the winners!!!