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Start off a session in a garden and end in a field at sunset, and I am one happy photographer! Kelsey and Tyler wanted some color in their session since they are having a winter wedding, so we headed towards Nathanael Green Park in Springfield. And this beautiful summer garden did not disappoint with color! […]

Kelsey & Tyler Springfield, Missouri Engagement Session

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Spring is the perfect time for engagement sessions. Trees budding and flowers all coming out, I truly enjoyed my time with Katelyn and Caleb. We started at this special house on Walnut street and then made our way across town to a beautiful field at sunset. Talk about dreamy! These two are tying the knot […]

Katelyn & Caleb Springfield, Missouri Engagement Session

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I really like engagement sessions, but I especially really like engagement sessions that involve hiking and beautiful views! This beautiful bride-to-be, Emma, said that she and her fiancé, Zach, wanted a location that showed off the scenery of Arkansas. I naturally thought of Devil’s Den in Fayetteville! This short hike leads to a couple of […]

Cliffside Engagement Session in Fayetteville, Arkansas at Devil’s Den State Park

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Down in the hills of of the south sits this beautiful little European-inspired church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I was thrilled when Daley, the bride-to-be chose this spot for her and Matthew’s engagement session! Daley wanted something with some ivy, and this beautiful venue definitely delivered! She and Matthew were stellar in front of the camera, […]

Daley & Matthew | Fayetteville, Arkansas Engagement Session at St. Catherine’s At Bell Gable

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Do you remember school picture day? Yeah, like from back in grade school– that’s what I’m talking about. That day where your mom would pick out a really nice outfit for you and you would choose a colored background that matched it, the photographer would have you sit on a chair or a stool and […]

The Secret to Looking Natural in Photos

Bride University, Engagement, Motherhood, Uncategorized

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Max + Paige | Engagement Session at Fellows Lake in Springfield, Missouri

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This shoot was recently featured on Magnolia Rouge, but I wanted to share some of my favorites on the blog as well! All styling and planning by Megan Ellis of Ready Set Swoon, Flowers by He Loves Me Flowers, and Calligraphy by InLoft Calligraphy.

Christmas Engagement Styled Session with Ready Set Swoon and He Loves Me Flowers in Springfield, Missouri

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This couple… Such a sweet story. I love couples who have been together since they were just kids basically. Hannah and Austin were best friends, and now they are getting married– to be best friends forever. Love how kind this couple is to each other. And, they photograph so well!

Hannah + Austin | Ozark, Missouri Engagement Session

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We're Shelby & Jared, Springfield MO wedding photographers passionate about meaningful living. We document timeless moments for free-spirited, elegant couples across the Midwest and beyond. As fine art photographers, we strive to create work that will leave a legacy of love for years to come.

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