Newborn Photography Baby Alli: Strafford, MO via: Merdian, MS

The week before Christmas I had the opportunity to visit my VERY good friends in Meridian, MS who just had their first baby, Alli. Shelly's Husband, Mic, is in the Navy and they are currently living on base in Meridian. It was my first time getting to visit with them at their home. And since there is a good chance they will be living on one of the coasts in the next few months, I knew it was now or never if I wanted to drive to them. So I made the 8.5 hour trip while my WONDERFUL husband stayed behind with our two kids.
Miss Alli was 9 days old and probably the best model I've had so far. She slept through everything I put her through, and that was a lot! She was great! She really seems to be a very easy baby. (I can say that because I didn't have to get up with her in the middle of the night!)
I'm so happy for my dear friend. Children are such a blessing and change your life in a way you'll never know until you experience it. Congratulations again Shelly and Mic!

Wrestling Portraits: ~ Photography: Strafford Willard, MO~

I had the opportunity to snap some photos of a high school wrestler for the first time a few weeks ago. It was a lot of fun taking the pictures, but I also really enjoyed getting to do the dramatic black and white conversions on these. After the inside pictures we headed out doors for a few more. Connar was so easy going and such a pleasure to work with. Thanks again!

Senior Session- Photography: Springfield, MO

I had the opportunity to hang out with my neighbor for a "senior" session a few weeks ago. She is a freshman at Missouri State University but I was itching for a senior to photograph and she was a willing participant, so we'll call this her "freshman" session. She had some great props that we put to use to create a wonderful gallery of images.
 Thanks again Sam!

Miss M and Family: Cake Smash and Family Pictures ~Strafford, MO Photography

Miss M celebrated her first birthday by coming here for a cake smash and family session. What a little doll she is! We started with a few indoor shots and she quickly made it know that she wanted to roam the great outdoors, so off we went! She toddled her way around, all the while giggling and smiling. When she'd had enough of the outdoors, we headed back inside for her first birthday cake. At first she was very dainty and did not want to get dirty. She would pick up a tiny piece of cake between her forefinger and her thumb and very carefully put it in her mouth. With a little prompting from dad, she was soon on her way to smashing! Thank you H family for a wonderful session!

Holiday Mini-Sessions Rolla, MO (Springfield and Strafford too)

Holiday mini-sessions will be held in Rolla on Saturday Oct 16th from 10am-6pm. Each session will be 30 minutes long, and availability is first come first serve.  In the event of bad weather the sessions date will be moved to the following weekend. (If you are unable to attend the following weekend, your session fee will be refunded)
Sessions will take place on my Inlaws property, north of Rolla. I will email you directions when you book.

Not in Rolla or can't make it that day? Mini-session packages are available for you too! You can book a mini-session with me, in Strafford, anytime between now and November 1st.
Contact me by using the contact button the website or email :)

Maternity Photography: Springfield MO

Oh my! I'm soo happy to share these pictures with you. I have known Shelly since she was 16 and have considered her a younger sister since about the second day I knew her. She is by far one of my closest friends and I am SO happy that she is expecting her first baby in December. I was able to get together with her and her husband, Mic, for a VERY quick session while they were in town. We wanted to get just a few of her and Mic together because when we do her big session he won't be in town. So here's a peek of a few of my favorites from the day. Congrats Shelly and Mic! Can't wait to get my lens on your bundle of joy when he or she arrives!

Newborn Baby B - Photography: Springfield, MO

I had the pleasure of photographing my newest nephew last week. He was the DREAM model. He slept the whole time! It was by far the easiest session I have done :) Can't wait to snap some more of him. That's the great thing about being an aunty, I can take pictures of the cutie whenever I want :)