Kinsley {O'fallon, Illinois Photographer}

Kinsley is the daughter of my dear friends Karen and Jason. She entered this earth a little early but I think that is because she was so ready to meet her mommy and daddy. They just love her so very much and she knew that if they went one minute without her in their arms that they would go crazy.

She is the perfect mixture of Karen and Jason. She has Jason's eyes and Karen's nose and just the perfect mixture of sugar and spice. I cannot wait to watch her grow up and watch Jason be totally and completely wrapped around her finger. But I would guess that he already is.

We had less than an hour for these photos. I came for a short visit and little miss was not going to sleep. It was actually pretty funny. She does not want to miss out on a single moment!!!!!






Karen did all the artwork in Kinsley's rooms. I lurve it!

Annica - 6 months beautiful {Edwardsville, Illinois photographer}

Life is simply beautiful. There are some people that light up your life and melt your worries away. Some people that come into your life and you know they are there for good. God places them in your life and you into theirs. This is my 2nd session with the M family. They are probably the kindest and sweetest people on the face of the planet. And Annica is just a little hunk of love. I know they were placed into my life and me into theirs. I hope to capture each milestone of their family and Annica growing up.

Thank you so much for always making me smile with your sweet emails and praises. You guys are truly the best :) Love, Amanda







She is now sitting up on her own!!!!!




Future model!!!!

Vicki and Nathan {Edwardsville, Illinois Photographer}

Basically your looking at a half done session. Of course, with entering fall, you never know what the weather will be like. Unfortunately, it did not cooperate with us this day and we had to cut it short. It got dark and scary looking outside so we all headed home.

I met Vicki a few years back when we hired her at MJB's. Seriously, I fell in love at first site. And she did with me too ;) LOL! We were so sad when she left us but luckily she just works down the road. I remember when I first met her and her and Nathan had just started dating. They grew up together in Olney and I guess realized that they should be together. I remember teasing her that he was the one. Although, to her it may have seemed like teasing but I knew deep down he was. For those of you that know me, know that I am a true life cupid. I can call out any relationship good or bad. And this one I knew was a good one.

Vicki and Nathan are so much fun. I think we did more goofing around than actually photographing. But that is okay, because we are so cool that it doesn't matter :)





Vicki is really funny and wanted to act like a stalker in her engagement photos. Hmm....Actually, these do look really creepy. Especially the first one. I showed them to Brett and he said they even looked scary. ha, ha. I went ahead and edited them to look like something out of The Ring. Which I thought Vicki reminded me of Samara. Oh poor Nathan! He just looks so happy and then there is Vicki creepin' up on him in the background. I am seriously laughing out loud now in case you didn't know!

Samantha and Austin Sneak Peek {Grafton, Illinois Photographer}

Do you ever have one of those days when your really, really super duper excited about something? Well, I had one the day I was shooting Sam and Austin's e-session. See, they are both gorgeous and sweet and who in the heck doesn't like shooting in Grafton. I mean seriously, could you go wrong there? Alton and Grafton are hand's down my fav shooting spots. My fav sessions come from there. Although, I usually only shoot e-session and weddings there. Who is up for a family session there? I am sure it will rock (okay, I am a dork!).

On to Sam and Austin...could the two of them be ANY hotter!?!?! And they are both beyond sweet. I was trying to get a serious face out of Sam but we just kept giggling. The girl is just always smiling, which of course, is a great thing. They are both so blessed to have eachother and I feel so blessed to photograph their wedding next spring. Mwah, Amanda

Zhanell and Tyler {St. Louis Wedding Photographer}

I almost labeled this post "Father of the Bride - Part 3". As Zhanell was growing up, she dreamed of being a bride and would often watch the Father of the Bride movie with her parents. I stole this picture off of her mom's FB page for proof ;)


I think there is absolutely no doubt that Zhanell found her prince charming in Tyler. Zhanell is one of those girls that just shines. Seriously, she can walk into a room and glitter just falls from her. Tyler is your All-American boy (but I secretely think that he likes getting his picture taken!). And together they make the perfect pair.

Thank you to Donnell {www.donnellprobstphotography.com} and Christine {www.christinefoehrkolb.com} for doing such an amazing job assisting me!!!! And of course Becky Huffman {www.beckyhuffmanflowers.com}. Her flowers rock! I will be posting some of Donnell and Christine's photos but didn't have time yet to go through them :)



























I don't know what happened here but I did laugh out loud when I saw this photo!
















And the party begins!!!!!