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“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something.” -Neil Gaiman   I’m a Type A […]

Three Styled Shoot Mistakes

Education, Styled Session, Workshop

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Before fall hits, we wanted to share all of our favorite images from the Spring Editorial Shootout with Réver Workshop! The Spring Editorial was our fourth photography workshop and held at The Atrium in Branson, Missouri. As you will see, our theme was all about spring– featuring a floral installation by Charity of He Loves […]

Spring Editorial Shootout | Photography Workshop in Springfield, Missouri at The Atrium Branson

Styled Session, Workshop

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As the winter months approached, I had that feeling that I know a lot of photographers get: it’s the creative itch. It’s the realizing you haven’t shot anything creative in a while, you’re in slow season, and you’re just craving a little fun and exploration. Knowing that many photographers feel this way during the winter […]

Rever Workshop: Winter 2021

Styled Session, Workshop

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Down in Branson, Missouri, there is the most beautiful wooden barn sits on a hill overlooking the Ozarks sunset. The Heartwood Barn is only a part of the incredible Sycamore Creek Family Ranch, a wedding venue and agritourism hot spot for fun events like pizza nights and barn dances. We were thrilled when the owners […]

Sycamore Creek Styled Shoot | Wedding Venue in Branson, Missouri

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We hosted our first workshop on April 25, 2019 at the Haseltine Estate. It was an absolute joy to meet the 21 photographers who joined us for a day and learning and hands-on shooting. We started the day with brunch (of course!) and jumped into learning with our educators. We talked on topics such as […]

Rever Workshop | Wedding Photography Workshop at Haseltine Estate

Business, Styled Session

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The Experience Shootout at Greenhouse Two Rivers was an experience for photographers of every level. This was a portfolio-building opportunity for photographers to join a diverse community of artists for an evening of capturing various styled wedding vignettes designed by Samantha Mathews of Mathews Weddings and Events. During this time, attendees had the opportunity to […]

The Experience Shootout at Greenhouse Two Rivers

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A little while back we had the opportunity to check out the beautiful new venue, Kindred North, in Centerton, Arkansas. We had been up in Illinois visiting Jared’s family, but knew it would be worth the eight-hour drive to be a part of this inspiration shoot! Organized by Kindred North’s owner, Samantha Daniels and photographer […]

Wedding Inspiration Shoot at Kindred North in Centerton, Arkansas

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This spring-inspired styled shoot has been a long time coming! This was the first full wedding shoot I have ever styled. I’ve got to admit, I have so much love and respect for all of my planner and stylist friends out there because putting an event like this together is hard work. I am so […]

Spring-inspired styled wedding at Haseltine Estate in Springfield, Missouri

Styled Session, Wedding

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Last July, I had the privilege of working with Amanda of Amanda Blair by Design in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This dreamy, romantic styled wedding that Amanda created, alongside a team of star wedding vendors, completely captured my heart. I am honored to have gotten to work with so many talented people. North Carolina, you […]

Romantic Wedding Inspiration at the Barn at Reynolda Village in Winston Salem, North Carolina with Amanda Blair by Design

Bridal Session, Styled Session, Uncategorized, Wedding

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Hello, and happy November! Today I am writing to you to tell you (and show you) all about some photo/business fun I had while I was in Texas last month! You might have seen all this goodness posted on my social media (@sheabriannephotography), but here is the real deal! My film scans are back and […]

Bloom Bash Dallas at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, Texas

Styled Session, Uncategorized

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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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