Molly & Vito's Eureka Springs Wedding at Crescent Hotel was a gorgeous fall celebration. The changing leaves, fall temps, and the spooky/romantic architecture of the Crescent Hotel (and the ghosts therein) set the mood. Molly & Vito and all their family and friends threw a great party in celebration of their love--their smiles were positively infectious and their vows made everyone cry. 

Molly & Vito opted for full day photography coverage which means I was there to capture all the getting ready moments up to the posed portraits, then the ceremony and the reception straight through to the dance party. Having recently gotten married myself, I know how important it is to have photos you look back at and can relieve the whole day. The posed portraits of wedding parties are a staple, but those aren't the moments you'll remember years later. You'll look back at a photo of a Mother/Son dance and your exuberant smiles will trigger the memory of the joke your Mom made, or the laughter of a nephew, or the moment right after the "first look" when the soon-to-be groom, blown away by his bride, lost his footing and fell down the stairs. 

If you looking for a wedding photographer, don't hesitate to reach out! I'd be honored to capture all the priceless moments of your special day. 

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The annual 99x event at the Springfield Art Museum is one of the best parties in Springfield to attend. Here's the premise: Each year a piece of artwork or pieces of artwork that are in need of restoration or repair are chosen. The event is technically a fundraiser to raise funds to repair this piece or pieces or artwork in the museum's permanent collection. Whatever work is chosen is then used at the catalyst and theme for the event. Then, the museum taps several local artists and creatives to create tableaus or living art installations in the museum. These tableaus are interactive for the guests, who arrive dressed to fit the theme of the event, and then walk through, touch, play, and pose their way through instagram-ready scenes, accompanied by live music or DJ's and flush with beverages and catered food.

This is my 4th year as a tableau artist, and my 2nd year as the museum's event photographer responsible for capturing the magic of it. This year is the first year that the event is back after being paused for the pandemic, and this year's event was fittingly coined "Return of Joy." The artwork being restored with the funds raised from this party is John Grillo's 1960s abstract painting titled Moon Goloph. Artists and guests alike were tasked with creating and bringing to life this event by dressing and creating tableaus around all things yellow, mod, and 60s. 

For my tableau, I immediately thought of my grandma's mod 60's barbies I would play with in her basement when we visited. So, I decided to build 2 life-size "Mod Friends" Barbie boxes for people to pose in. As always, the event was so much fun. And here are some of my favorite shots from covering the event that night...

I have to say, it felt like we all really did return to joy at this event. It was a beautiful menagerie of connection, playfulness, and purpose. If you haven't been to a 99x event at the Springfield Art Museum, I can't recommend it more!

If you are looking for a photographer for your event, don't hesitate to reach out!
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This Family Photos Session at Nathaniel Greene was so fun! The flowers were in full bloom, and the sun wasn't quite at burn-your-skin level yet, and there was even a cool breeze. Any time I photograph a family with a toddler, it's always a toss up as to how many shots are possible and how much time the kiddo will last. My goal is always to make it as fun as possible, give as many breaks as possible, and to encourage as much play as possible. This family was smart and planned ahead for the possibility of their clothes or their kiddos clothes getting dirty, which they did, but it all worked out. After shooting and playing in the main part of the park, they got changed, and we headed into the Japanese Stroll Garden for a little change of pace.

If you are looking to update your family photos, or want to give the gift of a family photo session to someone you love, don't hesitate to reach out! 

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After shooting Molly Healey's album photos, I had the pleasure of shooting her daughter's high school senior photos. For this one look session, we walked through the magical Valley Water Mill park and the magic did not disappoint. 

If you are looking for creative senior photos for you or your high school senior, don't hesitate to reach out!

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I had the grand pleasure of doing some editorial portraits for the incredibly talented musician Molly Healey's upcoming album. She brought her cello for some of the photos and I was lucky enough to enjoy her playing between set-ups! The joys of working with musicians.

I love working with musicians to create album art and other promotional photos. There is usually a shared creative language and the collaborative process so fulfilling. Here are some of my favorite shots from last weekend's shoot...

If you are a musician looking for a creative portrait photographer, don't hesitate to reach out!

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This time last year I was hired to shoot a farm in Aurora, MO for my first ever Magazine publication: Farm & Ranch Living. I spent the day out on a farm documenting the life of this young farmer. I met cows, horses, a cute dog, and got to cross a life long dream off my bucket list: feeding a doe out of my own hand! It was a great day and I'm so excited to finally be able to share the photos now that the issue is out! 

To book me to shoot your business, yourself, your family, your farm, your wedding, or your event, don't hesitate to reach out!

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After shooting the Daniel's multi-generational family session, Joel reached out to get some professional headshots done for his work. We did 2 looks: 1 more buttoned up professional at my studio, and 1 more business casual outside. I also gave him a couple of black and white options.

If you are in need of some professional headshots in or around Springfield, don't hesitate to reach out. We can shoot in my studio, or I can come to you with my studio set up, or we can shoot outside. 

Portrait headshots are currently $150 per look or set up. 

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These Family Photos in Springfield MO were so fun and so hot. This multigenerational session was special and I felt honored to capture their reunion. They were a fun bunch and troopers for sticking it out in the heat! We were even blessed with a butterfly moment (see below)!

If you are in need of some family photos, don't hesitate to reach out!

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I took some dance group photos for Grupo Latinoamericano. I've had the pleasure of seeing them perform and capturing their beautiful dances at the Kite & Piñata Festival and Sister Cities Annual Membership Celebration. High suggest checking them out if you get the chance.

If you are looking for a photographer for your event, performance, or for creative, editorial portraits, don't hesitate to reach out.

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We did a sunrise session at the park for these family portraits in Springfield, MO. This family was so sweet and fun to photograph. I mean, look at this baby! What a cutie! She was a week out from turning 1 years old, so we did a combination family photo session, plus 1 year old photo shoot, and snapped some romantic couple shots too!

A couple pro-tips for shooting family photos with young kids:
1. Bring some of their favorite toys/books
2. Bring snacks
3. Have a favorite song or show loaded on your phone to play right by the camera to get them to look at the camera or dance
4. Patience and a sense of play (I'll stay as long as it takes to get the shot, and I'm more than happy to crawl around on the ground or make funny faces or pretend to be an animal with the kids)

If you are ready to schedule your family photo session, don't hesitate to reach out!
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