It was such a JOY to take senior Ainsley’s photos last week! We went to visit her family’s farm and take photos under the big tree among the changing leaves. I love capturing memories at special places for my high school seniors! Then we followed the farm visit with a pit stop at my favorite lake spot for some beautiful shots as the sun set. The sky turned purple and it was incredible.
Congratulations Ainsley, soon to be high school graduate!
This summer I had the privilege of photographing a beautiful intimate wedding at The Lodge of Four Seasons for the sweetest couple. Bride Alexis called me in early spring, and as soon as we started talking I knew we’d hit it off. She and her fiance Nathan were planning a laid-back destination wedding to the Lake of the Ozarks from three hours drive away in Kahoka, Missouri, and they needed a photographer. I was so glad they found me, and we quickly started planning every detail of their ceremony and special day. A few months later, they married in the serene Japanese Gardens at The Lodge of Four Seasons, with a beautiful lake view in the background. Surrounded by their closest family and friends, Nathan and Alexis said I Do.
Congratulations Nathan and Alexis - may you have a lifetime of happiness together!
Eric and Nicki’s wedding was amazing! When we first met, they told me how they wanted a laid back, easy going wedding day that would allow their friends and family to have a mini vacation. They chose to have a destination wedding to Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. Each of their families made the drive from Iowa to watch Eric and Nicki tie the knot at a lakeside wedding, followed by a casual cocktail hour, dinner reception and epic dance party. Highlights included a super sweet First Look for the bride and groom, the picturesque backdrop as they said I Do, the lighting of the unity candle with their children in tow, the special “full moon” congratulations from a boater as we took wedding party photos, a quirky game of couples shoes, and some groovy moves that Nicki’s step dad was putting down on the dance floor. All in all, this was a fun group and a lovely couple, and I’m so glad I was able to be part of their big day!
Sunflowers bring me such Joy! There’s just something about a big, bright flower that radiates beautiful color for a few fleeting days before it’s gone. I’m so glad that some lovely families were able to join me at Big Juicy Flowers in Camdenton, Missouri to enjoy the hundreds of amazing yellow sunflowers, mexican sunflowers, and zinnia flower fields. We stood among the flowers, picked a few, and enjoyed the days as the sun went down over the family farm. It was some warm and genuine moments to remember. Here are just a few of my favorites from our sessions.
A big thank you to my friend and business partner John Zeller of Big Juicy Flowers for such hospitality to me and my clients, and for the opportunity to come out to his family’s farm and take some photos. Located just south of Camdenton, Big Juicy Flowers holds a 3 acre flower field featuring over a mile of flower rows. Their season is finished for the 2020 year, but beginning next summer 2021, they’ll be offering U-Pick opportunities by appointment, photography sessions, and a couple of wedding slots available. The farm can also be seen hitting up occasional farmers markets. Find them on Insta at @bigjuicyflowers.
