All you need is LOVE... {Edwardsville, Illinois Photographer}

and a great book to cuddle up with. Little man Parker loves books. When I was invited into his home and saw cute little Parker sitting in his high chair, eating his little peaches and Cheerios, I knew this was going to be a great shoot. His mommy warned me that his room was full of books and he had them spread out all over. What a wonderful thing! I was super excited to photograph him reading his books. When I walked into one of the most beautiful nurseries I have ever seen I was super excited. I hope you enjoy Parker with his favorite book, truck and stuffed animals. He is a little doll!











Cutest pic ever!!!!









His favorite truck :)

Chris, Susan and a beautiful wedding on the bay {St. Louis, MO Wedding Photographer}

I had the honor of being asked to photograph my best friend in the entire world's little brother's wedding. Of course, I have known Chris since he was a baby so he is like a brother to me. The Simons are my 2nd family and I love them with all my heart. So not only did I get to photograph an amazing beach wedding but I also got to spend a long awaited weekend with my two best friends Julie and Corina.

Now let's get on to Chris and Susan. I had a hard time thinking on how to describe what others see when they see Chris and Susan look at eachother. The love that the two of them have for eachother beams and when they look at eachother you can't help but smile. It is true love story.

Thank you for sharing your most beautiful day with me. It was truly an honor. I pray that God blesses the two of you with a lifetime of memories. Remember that marriage is each of you giving 100% of eachother and always forgiving.

Love always,

~Amanda~





Susan is so beautiful!


















And look at Mr. GQ!














Their beautiful words on God and marriage had me crying!




Meet Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Simon!









Told you Susan was gorgeous!

Warning - This post WILL give you baby fever!

If anyone is on the fence about having another baby, one look at precious Raelyn will have you shouting "YES!". She is so beautiful. I haven't had a newborn shoot in a while so I was super excited to see her. The pictures that I saw online of her did not do her beauty justice. This little princess is a stunning beauty. I can tell that her parents are feeling very blessed right now. They are truly in love with her.

Paul, Tiffany and Raelyn - may the years ahead of you be filled with little giggles, big belly laughs, happy tears and the sound of baby feet running through your house! And of course much love :)





She did this all on her own! The of her feet remind me of a little heart!












As usual, I saved my favorite for last.


Thank you guys again! I will email you the password to your proofs once they are ready!