2017 Favorites!

HAPPY 2018!!!

It’s that time of year AGAIN!

Every year I try my best (believe me, it’s hard) to narrow down my favorite images from three different categories :

FAMILY, ENGAGEMENTS, & WEDDINGS.

This year is my 9th year as a photographer. WOW, that’s crazy to type!

I’ve been collecting my favorite images and posting them since 2013 and each year I get more and more excited to share them.

Here are the past few years leading up to today…

2013

2014

2015

2016

And now, a look back on 2017! Last year I started sharing AFTER the new year already began.  It’s a reminder that even though we have started a new calendar year with new resolutions and new shoots to plan, the pictures and people from the years past lead me to this point.  Without everyone who made up my 2017 season, I wouldn’t be where I am today.  And for that, I am grateful to you all for allowing me into your lives.

Here are my favorite moments from :

FAMILY sessions.

(You will see some repeat faces which I always think is AWESOME, because as your family grows, I love to continue to photograph them!)

ENGAGEMENTS :

SARAH + FREDERICK

RACHEL + ERIC

KIM + TOM

LAUREN + JACK

AUDREY + ERIC

KELSEY + CHAD

JORDIN + NICK

VANDINI + KRISHNA (proposal)

ASHLEY + KEVIN

WEDDINGS :

MANDY + KATE : WILDER MANSION/DRURY LANE

SARAH + FREDERICK : ROCKING J RANCH, ST. LOUIS, MO

CAITLIN + NICK : FAMILY FARM, CHATFIELD, MN

JENNIFER + CRAIG : BACKYARD WEDDING

SARAH + LANCE : ALFRED CALDWELL LILY POOL

AMY + DONNY : THE GROVE COUNTRY CLUB

AMY + TYLER : CAI, CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

RACHEL + ERIC : NOAH’S EVENTS, LINCOLNSHIRE

To say I had fun in 2017 is a COMPLETE understatement!

I cannot thank my couples and families enough for all of these amazing memories.

You continue to surprise me with your dedication and trust and I could not be more grateful!

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And a HUGE thank you to all of my 2nd shooters for all of your amazing help throughout the year.

Here are a few behind the scenes images from 2017 :

This one cracks me up!

I find it funny when people ask for cell phone pictures and I have two camera’s sitting on my hips. 😉

Hey, we live in the world of immediate satisfaction, I get it.

After looking back and seeing pictures of what I look like when I’m shooting, I now realize why I’m always sore the next day…anything for the shot!

#tallgirlproblems BIG HUGS TO ALL OF MY AMAZING 2017 BRIDES AND GROOMS!

I wish you all the best for your 1st year of marriage together.

I pray it brings nothing but silly, hilarious, and unforgettable moments your way.