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Krakow, Missouri Hilltop Engagement Session It was a lovely Spring evening with John and Katie shooting their engagement session. We drove out to Katie’s family’s land in Krakow, MO. The hills were freshly green, the wind was howling, and the sun was glowing warm. Katie and John were so easy going and down to have some […]

Engagement | John + Katie |

Engagement

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Jewel Box + Blooms My bestie/college  roomie/mother of two gorgeous kids came to visit from Iowa just before Easter. Nicky was able to bring her eleven month old Tesla along for the fun. Hudson and Dad got to hang back in Iowa and do fun “guy” stuff for the weekend. We had a ton of […]

Milestone | Tesla |

Family, Milestone

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Faust Park + Town and Country Golf Club After a few weeks of gorgeous weather, of course it would be freezing outside the day I met up with my favorite little girls! I have photographed these blue-eyed sisters since they were newborns and love how much their personalities change each time I see them! Isabella […]

Family | Isabella and Eva |

Family, Milestone

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Parker is 3 months old! Boy has Parker grown since his newborn session! This little man has made himself right at home and appears to be the best addition to the family his two big sisters could hope for. We are sticking to a Wild Game theme in Parker’s Milestone sessions (Dad loves to hunt)!

3 Month Milestone | Parker |

Family, Milestone

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Front Street Family Session Janie and Caleb and their very energetic two year old, Baylee, drove all the way from Fulton to meet me in Washington, MO! (Another amazing Referral from “The Crew”) Baylee is turning two and what better way to celebrate than to mark the occasion with a fun-filled family session. I love […]

Family | Bowen |

Family, Milestone

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Little Boyd is 9 Months old! I can not wait to officially be this baby’s Aunt Val! He is the cutest, smartest little nugget and we all love him so much. Check out his super whimsical bedroom wall with little bluebirds floating all around. His little red outfit belonged to my Fiance, Lee, and then […]

9 Month Milestone | Boyd |

Milestone

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Bradford Pear Tree Senior Session Four of my favorites met me after school to take a some lightning fast Spring Senior Pictures among all of the blooming Bradford Pear Trees. It is a gorgeous day to get outside!             

Senior | Macy + Jordan + Alyssea + Jessie |

Senior

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Indian Creek Family Session This little family session is not only of my future sister-in-law and her hubby, but also my very first nephew! We had a fun day getting little B out and about out the Great-Grandparent’s Farm down by Little Indian Creek. Enjoy!   

Family | Curet |

Family, Milestone

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Castlewood State Park Engagement Hike I met Kendra when she was in the bridal party of two of her best friend’s weddings in the last two years. She has a great group of friends and I am so happy to make her the next beautiful bride! Greg, a train conductor (he drives trains, how cool […]

Engagement | Greg + Kendra |

Engagement

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It’s hard to believe Baby Noah is already 9 months old, even if he was nearly the size of an average nine month old when he was born! His beautiful parents Justin and Ashley adore their son, even when he likes to be mostly serious when Val is around! Ashley never fails to send me […]

9 Month Milestone | Noah |

Milestone

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It’s hard to believe Baby Noah is already 9 months old, even if he was nearly the size of an average nine month old when he was born! His beautiful parents Justin and Ashley adore their son, even when he likes to be mostly serious when Val is around! Ashley never fails to send me […]

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