Luke and my husband, Tony, have been great friends forever...since they were kids. And although Beth and I met just five years ago, we became great friends, too. This session was sooo much fun for me. Beth and Luke have such a love for their little baby and each other. Even though it was BELOW freezing, 31 degrees, we had a great time.


I just love this shot. I love how the trees and sun look in midst of Luke and Beth.


Favorite of the session!


I love the laughter that they share together.






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The sun flares were amazing at Forest Park...I just loved the warmth it brought to this picture.

Vacation!!!!

YIPEE....I will be taking a "vacation" from December 19th-26th and December 29th-January 5th. I will return all calls and emails but it might take a few extra days for me to get back to clients. BUT I will be posting over my vacation....so keep visiting the blog for updates. Basically, I just won't be taking any sessions during this "vacation" time. (The only exception would be if one of my three birth clients for December/January goes into labor...babies trump vacations! WINK!!!)

VOTE on your favorite picture!!!!

Tony and I had a great time at our friends and family weekend. Here are some of our favorites... we want to know what your FAVORITE PICTURE IS!!! VOTE by leaving a comment of your favorite picture. Remember that each person has one vote and the winner will receieve a FREE 16 x 20 matted print! Enjoy and happy voting!!! (Voting ends the 13th of December!)

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April's Maternity Session

April's maternity session was a lot of fun despite the FREEZING weather. The session basically went like this....shed off your warm coats...take the picture....run and put your coats back on. (Although I am being a little dramatic, I promise, it was still REALLY cold!) This family was a lot of fun to capture pictures for. April has a gorgous smile and she and her husband interacted adorably. Big brother and sister joined us for the session, also, they were so cute and were troopers during the entire session! April, congrats on your pregnancy, I cannot wait till your little one arrival!

I just love this family picture!



Favorite picture of the session...I just love the background and their expressions.

















A pregnant woman's best friend...ice cream. (Hey, at least she is not eating pickles and ice cream!)

SEEN 2008

We are happy to announce that Synergy Photography entered two photographs that have BOTH been selected as finalists in SEEN 2008. Every December, lovers of photography come to Studio Altius to view a collection of the best photography created in that year from St. Louis area photographers. SEEN is the culmination of a contest to find the best of the best in St. Louis. We want to see what our best photographers have SEEN.

Our two photographs were submited and 50 photographs were chosen by a blind jury to be displayed in the SEEN 2008 show at Studio Altius throughout the month of December.

We are very honored to be show-cased! Our two photography pieces:

Tony's "Placement at Sunset" (Still Life)

Kristen's "Ocean Breeze" (Wedding)

To view our entries and other St. Louis Photographers' work up close and personal, go to a viewing from December 6, 2008-January 16, 2009. Opening Night Gala is Saturday, December 6th 6-11pm.

Ben and Kristina are MARRIED!

Ben and Kristina just got married! I was so excited to do this wedding because Tony and Ben know each other from Breakdown STL and I have heard about him from day one of Tony being in Breakdown. I was sooo excited to meet him and his lovely bride-to-be, Kristina. Their wedding was very fun. They were an amazing couple with a REALLY fun wedding party. Jessie and I had a great time shooting their wedding.





These rocks were signed by the guests and Ben and Kristina commited to pray for each person every day for the first year of their marriage.






Jessie got this amazing shot of Kristina...I couldn't love it anymore! Thanks Jessie for your awesome job assisting!

I am lovin' the bride and this dress!

Favorite portrait of the day!

And after the wedding they stopped by Sonic for a little snack...yum!


The after effect of Kristina's cake smash...love his reaction!