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If you haven’t heard the news, I’m pregnant!  At the time of writing this blog post, I am 32 weeks along and in the throes of preparing for maternity leave (and decorating the nursery and deep cleaning our house. Nesting is such a real thing!)   If there is one thing that I’ve learned in […]

Preparing for Maternity Leave When You Own Your Own Business

Business, Education, Motherhood, Personal

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This was a COLD day. The end of fall was the rainiest I’ve seen it in years, and I had a ton of rescheduled shoots. But this little family not only worked until we made this shoot happen, but they also withstood the bitter temperatures! Since Ashley was pregnant, but also wanted some new family […]

The Russells | Maternity & Family Session at Fellows Lake

Motherhood

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Maternity Session at Blossom Thyme Hill Flower Farm in Nixa, Missouri

Maternity, Motherhood

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Fall family sessions are upon us, so naturally that means that it’s time for some outfit inspiration! I’ve loved putting outfits together since I was in high school, so this is always fun for me. This time around, I tried to go out of the box a little bit for my families that love color […]

Fall Outfit Inspiration | Labor Day Sales!

Family, Motherhood

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Little Oliver recently turned one, and I was honored to document some celebratory photos! This family is so easy to photograph! Tiffany showers so much love on her boys and I never get tired of Ollie’s smile! This little guy is growing up too fast! Being able to work with families as their kids grow […]

Family Session in Ozark, Missouri | Missouri Fine Art Family Photographer

Lifestyle, Motherhood

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I shot Esther and Nathan’s wedding years ago, so it was such a joy to meet up with them again with their little one, Nehemiah! Let me tell you, this little guy worked the camera! He was such a smiley guy the whole time. What a dream client! This family is so sweet and I […]

Springfield Family Photographer | Ziegler Family Session

Lifestyle, Motherhood

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Do you remember when your mom first showed you her wedding photos? She probably had big poofy sleeves and teased bangs or something, and you laughed as you thumbed through the prints, looking at your dad’s feathered haircut. Maybe the photos were in an album– one of those ones with the clear plastic sleeves that […]

Preserving Your Legacy: Prints, Albums, and Products

Bride University, Motherhood

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I remember on my wedding day walking onto the patio area where our reception was and being so happy and blown away; the tables were set, there was white draping all over the pergola, flowers in vases– everything was perfect, and it was all because of this girl. Samantha is a talented designer, whether she’s […]

Richardson Family Session

Lifestyle, Motherhood

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Esy and Blake are going to be parents! These two are such a cute couple and I truly enjoyed taking their photos at Big Cedar in Branson, Missouri. This baby is already so loved! I can’t wait to meet him once he’s here and get some photos with his mom and dad. First time parents […]

The White’s Maternity Session at Big Cedar in Branson, Missouri

Motherhood

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Spring is officially here! I feel like I’ve been waiting to see the first blooms on the trees for months now. The grass is starting to get green and my calendar is filling up with sessions– it makes me happy! This year, I am bringing back my Motherhood Sessions, and so I have been on […]

Spring Family Session Outfit Inspiration

Motherhood

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