Category archives: St. Louis Wedding Photography

  • Photo Class Online: Shooting in RAW

  • What is a RAW file? Why is it intimidating to some camera users? Maybe because they simply don't understand what the RAW format is or can do? A RAW file is an uncompressed, proprietary file. In other words, a file that captures all of the information your camera is personally capable of grabbing out[...]
  • Mini Session Season is Upon Us

  • The What: First, I feel like we need to discuss what is a mini session to appropriately set up expectations. A mini session is not simply a discounted photoshoot. Mini sessions provide a valuable resource for clients in a variety of ways (discussed in the next paragraph). Mini sessions are shorter [...]
  • Live Photos

  • Perhaps the initial analysis is a tad melodramatic, however, I am enthralled with the prospective new step child in the media world. Photography is the mother, and cinema the proud papa, while all of the crusty soon-to-be ex-professionals sit on the sideline gawking and arguing about the legitimacy [...]
  • Twinning

  • We apologize for the delay in getting you excellent info in our blog! We have had our hands a bit full the last couple of months while we are #twinning. May 5th at 8:14pm Eden Imogen was born follow 20 minutes later by her brother Clay Ansel. Both babes were 7lbs 2 oz! (that's a lot of baby!) Of [...]
  • Wedding Season

  • It may sound strange to hear but weddings have a "season" in St. Louis it runs anywhere from March (really kicking into full swing by late April) into mid November. When it comes to picking your wedding date a lot of things need to be considered. When can Uncle Bob fly in from New York, and when[...]
  • First Look

  • Are you looking to make your wedding day special? DUH! Of course you are! The first look is one of the most memorable moments of the day, yes yes, when the couple sees each other for the first time, fireworks explode, faeries get their wings, and a tiny puppy is born (or something like that). Howeve[...]
  • What to Wear?

  • People often ask me, "What should I wear?" when preparing for a photo session. We all have seen the family photos on the beach with everyone wearing white and khaki, and there is a reason for that. Simplicity is key. (more on that later) First and foremost, your family/engagement session is NOT a[...]
  • A day on the River

  • As a professional photographer, it is essential to your sanity to step out of and back from paid sessions and just do something for yourself. It is so important to restore and recenter yourself and your art. So today, my family and I went out to the river front around Louisiana, MO to enjoy the unse[...]
  • The Power of Prints

  • "We would like a disc of images." Absolutely! We offer those! Lets talk about what you do with those photos afterwards. Frequently, I have clients return to me 1, 2, 3 years later and woefully admit, "I haven't done anything with my photographs yet." On the inside, I always die a little. Hours upo[...]
  • Photography Style

  • I am commonly asked the question, "What is your photographic style?" While I am never offended by this question, it is hard to answer. The BEST photographer ensures that your wedding day reflects YOU and the beauty of your day. Typically, I call up the photo gods for a variety of approaches within a[...]
  • Successful Newborn Sessions

  • I often have couples ask me what they can do to have a successful Newborn session. Choosing a great photographer is a first start! However, there is a lot you can do to help make the whole session a huge success! 1. Make sure you tiny one is happy. A baby who has had an uninterrupted sleep sched[...]