Sheppard: Family

Morning shoots are the way to go in the Summer, especially in Missouri. The humidity is enough to make anyone cranky and it definitely did for Parker. We pulled out all the tricks but he was just miserable with 100 degree weather! We rescheduled after the Steeby wedding festivities and they came up to Weston bright and early when it was a nice 70 degree morning! The town is quite and perfect for photos! Anyway here is the perfect little family of three!

I don't know why these are so backwards but they are and my sister is coming in town from Idaho! I am so flippin excited plus I need to get ready for my shoot tomorrow so I am just going to give it to you a little in reverse. This was my last frame out of camera, think he is done?

Well hello happy baby!












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Mel if you want an opinion this is definitely canvas material!

Zeb + K'Lea: Wedding

I think I expressed my excitement for this wedding in the teaser, but just in case....Shane and I had a weekend getaway (something we have never done) and went to Camdenton, MO to shoot K'Lea & Zeb's wedding at the Casa De Loco Winery! It was absolutely perfect, the winery was amazing and such a great place to tie the knot. We had a little thunderstorm break loose about 30 minutes before first sight, but that was ok because Zeb needed to do a little ironing on all the boys suits. So after the storm ceased and Zeb was wrinkle free everything went off perfectly! The day was perfect because these two are just so perfect they are so sweet and obviously so in love, and that makes for the perfect wedding!
While the boys were golfing....


The girls were learning yoga :)




GORGEOUS, the little cottage in the back is their honeymoon suite.

Right before the rain let loose the sky turned black! I was just hoping that it was going to pass over fairly quickly and still allow us to go outside for pictures and the ceremony. That is exactly what happened, about an hour later it stopped and the sun came out and we still had more then enough time for pictures!

As everyone knows I am a sucker for first sights!



K'Lea you are adorable!


Loved the cake and groom's cake! There was a numbered key marking all the places they had been individually and together.
























You two are amazing, a fave!





They both wrote their vows, and it was amazing! Favorite part of the day, even over first sight. Usually first sight wins hands down!








Meet Jayme K'Lea's maid of honor she is incredible and is also marrying an equally amazing man next fall at the Red Barn Farm, Jesse. Just prepping you for the hotness that will be all over the blog!


Because everyone always loves a good jumping picture! Love, love, loved this wedding party and definitely my favorite jumping picture of all time!





Congrats you two, I am so happy that you ended up choosing Shane and I to photograph your wedding! We had the perfect weekend getting to know everyone!

Ana+ Cole: Wedding

Two weeks ago Shane and I got to shoot Ana & Cole's wedding at Powell Gardens though the day was HOT it was absolutely gorgeous! The whole way down there I was so anxious and nervous for this one it was extra special since Ana & I are friends. We went to college together our freshman year at Northwest, I believe I mentioned all this in their engagement shoot. Anyway I love Ana & Cole they are both so easy going, hilarious, and sweet, and I love that in a bride & groom. Her dress and shoes were GORGEOUS.....seriously favorite! What is not to love about hot pink and purple shoes, and the collar on the dress it was perfect! Thanks you two for asking Shane & I to document your day it means the world to us! Happy 2 week anniversary!

Annie the flower girl was adorable she was so excited to be getting her makeup done!

The ladies at Rio in Parkville did an AMAZING job on the girls (& me too they put a braid in my hair and did my makeup too).

I was scrolling through the pics that Shane took that day and noticed we had both taken a picture of their vows when they put on their rings, the minister thought it would be better if they did not have to repeat after him since it is so short! I totally agree and though I think they were stumbling over the words all day they both got it during the ceremony!

Love the 'First Look' totally worth it! It is their alone time and helps calm the nerves. Cole's reaction was..."you are HOT"!


Plus it gives up time to get some awesome pics beforehand, then the bride and groom get to enjoy their reception, I am a big fan can you tell!




LOVE the shoes, always love a good bright colored shoe instead of your traditional white! So fun!









Loved the chapel, beautiful!

Her brother & dad sang a song during their ceremony, I know I keep saying it but their wedding was truly amazing so many friends and family incorporated!

It was a hot one, excuse the sweaty mess!