Showing posts with label engagement photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label engagement photos. Show all posts

Friday, June 6, 2014

Jessica + David - Engaged | St. Louis engagement and couples photography, St. Louis Engagement session

    About a week and a half ago, we had the opportunity to photography one of the sweetest couples around. We met Jessica + David for the first time that evening, but I could tell through our emails and text messages in the week prior that it was going to be a great session.  Imagine my disappointment when I woke up to a huge thunderstorm that morning! Jessica and I talked about alternate locations, but she assured me that we'd be fine because she did a "Rain-go-away" dance. I told her I was confident in her dancing abilities and we'd see how the day played out. And sure enough, we had a BEAUTIFUL evening in a gorgeous location! 



     The center stone in Jessica's engagement ring is a family heirloom. I love when pieces can be passed down through the generations - what a tangible portrait of family legacies!



     Y'all, they were the cutest. She told me in our first online consult that they loved to dance and it was so sweet to be able to capture it in person. There's something so romantic and honest about a couple dancing together. The closeness, the expressions, the tangible chemistry. Love.it.all.




     David gave Jessica a beautiful rosary for her birthday, and it was really important that they were able to get some pictures of it. Their faith is the foundation of their love and that was so incredibly obvious in our time spent together!




Can we talk about her stunning blue eyes for a minute. Seriously. Gorgeous.






 They are so in love and it shows. Sometimes couples feel awkward about getting their pictures taken and it turns them into some sort of weird, robotic, shy pair of people. Not Jessica and Dave. Their love is evident and genuine and such an honor to be able to witness!




    Sigh. Between the beautiful couple, the perfect evening, and the gorgeous light we had, this session was a photographer's dream. Thank you, Jessica + David, for letting us spend our evening with you, capturing your love. Can't wait to stay in touch and see you again at your wedding in December!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Springfield, MO Engagement and Wedding Photographer :: Mandy + Kris

     One of the things I love most about photography is getting to meet new people. It's always such an honor to be invited into their homes, their love, their once-in-a-lifetime moments. I love being able to step into their story and capture their lives, just as they are right now. Most sessions, we enter as strangers, but leave more like friends. Perhaps more special than that though is being able to capture moments like that for my dear friends. 

     Meet Amanda, {or Mandy as I've always known her!}, and her fiance, Kris. Mandy and I have known each other for over 20 years, sharing countless moments and memories together. Late night sleepovers, endless girl talk, proms, church camp, choir trips, double dates, concerts, the list goes on. Mandy, her sister, and I were besties for years and even had our own "girl band" back in the day! ;-)  And now, I am incredibly honored to be a part of this chapter of her life!

On Mandy and Kris' big day, I will be standing by her side, as a bridesmaid, not a photographer, but was thrilled to have the chance to capture their love for each other in their engagement session! And don't worry, you'll still get the behind the scenes look at their wedding day since my hubby, the other half of Kairos Photography, will be capturing everything!!


Isn't she gorgeous?
                                               






 









Can't have a session with Kris and Mandy without showcasing their boots! Kris was just disappointed he didn't have time to shine 'em up beforehand!


Mandy and Kris, thanks for spending your evening with me and letting me capture this season of your lives together! I CANNOT wait for your beautiful day in September! Love you!