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The Vine at Keltoi Styled Shoot | Pink & Green Wedding Inspiration
A spring-inspired styled wedding shoot at The Vine at Keltoi featuring pink and green details, beautiful florals, and a talented southwest Missouri vendor team.
Hannah & Ryan’s Mighty Oak Lodge Wedding
From private vows over coffee to sunset portraits and an ice cream truck, Hannah and Ryan's Mighty Oak Lodge wedding was full of meaningful moments and intentional celebration.
Lana & Trey’s Stonegate Glass Chapel Wedding
A beautiful Stonegate Glass Chapel wedding filled with classic details, colorful florals, sweet first looks, and some of my favorite veil photos of the season.
Brooke & Michael’s Missouri Botanical Garden Wedding
A simple and elegant Missouri Botanical Garden wedding with beautiful florals, a relaxed timeline, and meaningful, personal moments.
Kaitlyn & Ben’s Stonegate Glass Chapel Wedding
A joyful Stonegate Glass Chapel wedding with pink details, a packed ceremony, sunset portraits, and a full dance floor.
Sidney & Isaac’s Samuel Cedars Spring Wedding
Sidney and Isaac’s Samuel Cedars wedding brought early spring heat, colorful florals, and a perfect golden hour to end the day.
Makenzie & Noah’s Stonegate Spring Wedding
Makenzie and Noah’s Stonegate Glass Chapel wedding was filled with pink florals, meaningful family moments, and perfect early spring weather.
Nancy & Denton’s Stonegate Glass Chapel Wedding
Nancy and Denton’s Stonegate Glass Chapel wedding included emotional first looks, Lebanese cultural celebrations, and a sparkler exit in Branson, Missouri.
Brooke & Michael’s Engagement Session at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis
A sunny early spring engagement session at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, featuring soft light, blooming flowers, and a relaxed, natural feel.
Surprise Engagement for Mason & Sydney at Finley Farms | 2.21.26
Mason surprised Sydney with a proposal at Finley Farms on February 21, 2026 — followed by an even bigger family surprise.
Crystal & Eric at Samuel Cedars
Crystal & Eric’s intimate wedding at Samuel Cedars was a meaningful, family-focused celebration and a perfect close to the 2025 season.
Hayley & Dakota at Thorncrown Chapel
Hayley & Dakota’s intimate elopement at Thorncrown Chapel was a peaceful, meaningful celebration surrounded by fall light and glass architecture.
Hannah & Ryan’s Fall Engagement Session at Finley Farms
Hannah & Ryan’s fall engagement session at Finley Farms came together perfectly after a reschedule, with peak fall color and relaxed, natural moments.
Elizabeth & Okey’s Columbia, Missouri Elopement
Elizabeth & Okey’s Columbia elopement featured a private, faith-filled ceremony and editorial-style portraits around Mizzou’s campus during peak fall color.
Kaitlyn & Ben’s Engagement Session at Dogwood Canyon
A golden, fog-filled fall morning made Kaitlyn and Ben’s Dogwood Canyon engagement session one of my all-time favorites.
Stacy & Daulton’s Rainy Fall Wedding at Samuel Cedars
Stacy & Daulton’s October wedding at Samuel Cedars turned a rainy forecast into magic — cozy indoor portraits, colorful details, and a packed dance floor.
Daniel & Darby’s Fall Wedding at Samuel Cedars
Daniel & Darby’s fall wedding at Samuel Cedars was extra special — filled with golden hour portraits, sweet family moments, and a surprise mid-reception haircut.
Kristy & Joey’s Classic, Elegant Fall Wedding at Stonegate Glass Chapel
Kristy & Joey’s early fall wedding at Stonegate Glass Chapel was filled with golden light, heartfelt vows, and one of the best first dances I’ve ever seen.
Amy & Samuel’s Sweet Dusty Blue Wedding at Stonegate Glass Chapel
Amy & Samuel’s September wedding at Stonegate Glass Chapel was filled with meaningful details, emotional vows, rainy-day portraits, and a family-centered reception.
Emily & Erik’s Timeless Black & White Wedding at Stonegate Glass Chapel
Emily & Erik’s black & white wedding at Stonegate Glass Chapel was filled with heartfelt vows, golden hour portraits, and a fun streamer send-off.