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Adyson+Drew | Kansas Wedding

I say this a lot, but this day was truly perfect. Everything about it from start to finish was what wedding dreams are made of. We had the most lovely, laid back, beautiful couple in Ady and Drew, with the most fun bridal party who was up for all of our photo shenanigans (and continuously ‘iced’ each other throughout the day), and the most beautiful outdoor ceremony and reception out on Adyson’s parents’ land. As a wedding photographer, this is seriously the 10/10, all I ever hope for in a wedding….awesome people, good energy, beautiful scenery, and optimal lighting conditions. It was an honor and a pleasure to document this entire wedding day for Ady and Drew. Here’s a few of our favorite’s from their wedding. Enjoy…

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Alexis+Max | Kansas City Engagement

Alexis and Max met me in downtown Kansas City for their engagement session. We explored the streets down around Hotel Kansas City and then went down to Loose Park to cap off their session. Here are some of our favorites from their downtown Kansas City engagement session.

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Clarissa+Dalton | Missouri Wedding

Clarissa and Dalton got married on April 21st, 2023 at the Belvedere Wedding and Event Center in Carthage, Missouri. Here are a few of our favorite frames. Enjoy:)

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Caitlyn+Eric | Wedding

I love getting to photograph weddings for friends and family. Way back in the day, I worked with Caitlyn’s mom Callie and that is how she and I became acquainted. It was so good to see their family again and capture all of these once in a lifetime memories from their wedding day. Caitlyn and Eric got married at The Legacy at MK Ranch in Tahlequah, OK on March 4th, 2023. Even though Tahlequah is pretty close in proximity to me, I somehow have never been there. It is such pretty country down that way. The drive and scenery were absolutely beautiful and I hope I get to go back soon! Here are just a few of my favorite images from Caitlyn and Eric’s beautiful wedding day!

I also love getting to work with vendors and forming those new relationships in this industry. I got to work with Kylea from Ever and Ivy Events and she absolutely killed the planning and all of the decorations and accoutrements, as it were. I hope we get to work together again! The Legacy at MK Ranch is an amazing and versatile venue. There are so many picturesque locations on this property for gorgeous wedding photos and lots and lots of trees from dreamy lighting every time.

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Ashlyn+Grant | Colorado Wedding | Photographer

I’ve traveled a lot over the years for weddings to different parts of the country, and I’ve found that the older I get, the less enchanted I’ve become with the prospect of a destination wedding. But a Colorado mountain wedding just does something for my soul. It reinvigorates my passion and love for what I do, reminds me why I do it, and pushes me further forward in this journey of wedding photography that I’ve been on for over ten years now. We started back in 2012 and back then, traveling for a wedding wasn’t even a thought in my head. Now I’m headed to far off places a few times a year, and I’m forever grateful for these opportunities to see all the beautiful parts of this country.

When Ashlyn and Grant contacted me about photographing their wedding in Colorado, I jumped at the opportunity. Colorado is a state that I fell in love with in my teenage years and early twenties, traveling out to snowboard and vacation with friends and family over the years. These days I’m in love with Colorado for a different reason. Because it provides the most beautiful backdrop for gorgeous wedding photos, and traveling out for a wedding is an absolutely excellent excuse for a mini vacation. Those two pair really nicely together. Just another reason for me to love this profession that I’ve chosen.

This new small gathering of friends and family in an Air BnB, I’m here for it. I seem to be getting more and more of this style of wedding, and it makes my job so much easier for a lot of reasons. A lot of times it means smaller bridal parties, like in Ashlyn & Grant’s wedding, which means I get to spend so much more time doing portraits with the bride and groom. I’m never mad about that. The small elopements also eliminate a lot of the hustle and bustle and distractions you get with big production weddings. Again, less distraction makes my job so much easier to do.

Being a Dad to a little girl myself, anything Father Daughter related always puts my in my feelings. Dad’s dancing with their daughters at their weddings, walking them down the aisle and giving them away or just a random Toyota commercial, it all hits me that way. So when I heard Bill start to read this letter from his daughter Ashlyn, well I’ll just say it’s nice to have such a big camera to hide my face. It went something like this as Bill emotionally read the tear filled note…“Dad….I hope you know that I am an absolute mess writing this. Not because I’m a girl, but because I have been and always will be a daddy’s girl. I’ve always looked forward to this day with you. It’s hard to come to the realization that you are officially giving me away today. I might have some of your bad genes, health wise, but I most definitely have all of your good ones that make me strong and independent like you, and hardheaded, love you”.

Ashlyn and Grant wrote the most heart felt vows to each other and read them as the snow fell down around them, surrounded by their closest group of friends and all their family. It was a magical site to see and one I won’t soon forget.

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Olivia+Matt • The Hudson • Wichita, KS Wedding

Olivia and Matt got married at The Hudson in Wichita, Kansas. This wedding was our last one of the year, and we can’t think of a more perfect couple to end a busy wedding season on. Give me all the winter brides & winter weddings. We are absolutely in love with these newlyweds and their wedding photos. Although it was a tad bit on the cold side, these love birds and their wedding party were up for all my crazy ideas trekking through the brick laid streets around The Hudson. This venue and the area surrounding was a ‘photo-opportunity-rich’ environment. Seriously this is one of our favorite places to shoot and we can’t wait to come back. Here is the first look at a few of our favorite frames from Olivia and Matt’s Wichita Wedding!

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Bride & Groomsman Epic Prank on Groom

Ashley pulled off the perfect prank on Josh when it was time for him to see her for the first time.

The groom, Josh busted into laughter when he was expecting to see his soon to be bride Ashley and turned to see one of his groomsmen standing beside him in a white wedding gown. Typically, we have the groom face away until the bride arrives and taps him on the shoulder, which is exactly how Josh thought everything was going down. Instead he got the shock of his lifetime when he turned to see his groomsmen that he had been looking for the better part of the last hour. When Ashley asked if we would be up for a prank like this, our answer was a resounding ‘YES’. Although we new the prank would be taking place, we did not know that Josh (groomsmen) was going to be so dang funny doing it. He hammed it up all the way down the walkway, strutting his stuff and blowing kisses at the groom, and showing a little leg at one point. Luckily our faces were hidden by cameras to conceal us laughing under our breath. We are so happy Ashley chose us to capture this priceless wedding day moment! See how it all unfolded below.

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Ridley • Cake Smash

Ridley is turning one year old, so it was definitely time for some cake! Here are a few favorites from his first birthday cake smash.

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Lauren+Brent • Kansas City Engagement

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Ada+Adam • Mulberry Mountain, Arkansas • Wedding Photographer

Ada and Adam got married on Mulberry Mountain in Northwest Arkansas. I can’t think of a more perfect setting than the mountains of Northwest Arkansas for this sweet couple to get married. An intimate ceremony overlooking the valleys below, full of all the fall colors, with one of our very favorite couples just sets our hearts on fire. You can really see the time and effort put into the details of this wedding. Absolutely everything was done with a thoughtful touch from the golden dinosaurs to the bride’s stunning bouquet. Ada’s wedding dress is one of the absolute coolest dresses we have ever seen, with beautiful blues, greens, orange & red flowing up from the bottom, and the look on Adam’s face when he sees her for the first time, coming down the aisle, being led by one of their beloved pups, is absolutely priceless. These two are a perfect fit for each other, and you can see it in the love and emotion they shared on this day. It really comes through in their portraits.

Here are a few of our favorites from Ada and Adam’s wedding day! Enjoy…

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Ashley+Joe • Affinity Riverside Estate • Nixa, Mo • Wedding Photographer

Ashley and Joe got married at the Affinity Riverside Estate in Nixa, Missouri. This wedding was perfect in every way and we have been anxiously awaiting getting to edit and share these pictures for our friends Ashley + Joe.

Let’s start with the venue. We have only had the pleasure of capturing weddings at The Affinity Riverside Estate twice, but we can’t wait for the chance to go back. There is a waterfall running through the middle of the property that leads back to one of the most fabulous outdoor wedding spots we ever laid eyes on. Beautifully constructed wooden benches nestled perfectly in the surrounding forest. Directly behind is 3 stories of decking (including an outdoor dance floor) that overlooks the ceremony area, providing the perfect perch to watch the ceremony, take in the air, or get your dance on! Seriously, this is as good a place as any to say ‘i do’.

Now let’s get to Ashley and Joe. I got to meet these sweethearts when we did their engagement shoot a while back down on commercial street in Springfield. There was coffee, there was beer. Enough said! Within minutes I could tell that this couple was truly in love and couldn’t wait to get married, and I was over the moon that they had chosen me to be the one to capture that love. Getting to watch them get married and join their families together, seeing the love for each other and their sweet kiddos was honestly perfect. And just wait until you hear their vows. Not a dry eye in the house.

Here are a few of our favorites from Ashley and Joe’s wedding day at the Affinity Riverside Estate! Enjoy…

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Sarah+Jory • Hazeltine Estate • Wedding Photographer • Springfield, Missouri

Sarah and Jory got married at the Hazeltine Estate in Springfield, Missouri. This wedding was basically a favorites list. One of our favorite couples ever at one of our favorite venues during our favorite time of year. The list goes on! The Hazeltine Estate is a photographer’s playground. There is so much to see and do there, from the lush greenery all around the property, spacious and well thought out bride & groom suites, endless options for ceremonies, a chandelier hanging from a tree, a sweet rope swing. OH, and a pool! Sarah & Jory’s wedding was one for the ages and one that won’t soon be forgotten.

We had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Sarah & Jory a little bit back months ago during their engagement session. We knew then that they were so nice and fun to be around that we were going to love their wedding day! Our day started out getting ready with the bride and groom in their separate areas, where we got all of the getting ready and detail shots. Sarah in the bridal loft over the barn and Jory in the basement bar area across the property. After we caught our breath from seeing Sarah in her dress for the first time, it was time for Jory to do the same. The couple met for the first time on their wedding day down a long walk way underneath the trees. The look on Jory’s face was priceless when he turned and saw Sarah for the first time. After a long emotional hug and a few words, it was time for portraits. The bridesmaids stunned in their sage bridesmaid dresses, while the groomsmen looked dapper in grey pants, white shirts, and leather bow ties with matching suspenders and shoes. After exploring all the property had to offer for bridal party portraits, it was time for a quick ceremony, and then on to the reception. The wedding reception took place underneath a tent on the property, where the newlyweds along with friends and family danced the night away. Blacksheep was on hand serving up burgers and fries throughout the night which kept all of the wedding guests happy. About midway through the night, we were all treated to a huge fireworks show put together by Sarah’s dad. We had so much fun with these two on their wedding day and are so excited to share a few of our favorite images. Enjoy!

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Aly+Kyle / / Wedding / / Barn @ Timber Cove

Aly and Kyle got married at The Barn @ Timber Cove in Pittsburg Kansas. Here are a few of our favorite frames….enjoy :)

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Lauren+Brent • Proposal

When our good friend Brent told us that he was going to be proposing to his girlfriend Lauren, we were absolutely ecstatic that we get to be on hand to help them celebrate and to capture all the magic through these beautiful photos. Brent put this romantic plan together to propose on his family's lake house dock at Table Rock Lake, and simultaneously pack the lake house with all of Lauren's closest family and friends to surprise her after he popped the question. It does not get any sweeter than this! We had an absolute blast this weekend with these two, cannot say enough good things about the both of them, and cannot wait to celebrate their wedding day in Kansas City next year! Congrats you two! 

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Ashley+Josh / / Arkansas Wedding / / Photographer

Ashley and Josh got married at a family home backyard wedding in Northwest Arkansas. Give me ALL the backyard weddings in Northwest Arkansas. This wedding, the setting, the sweet couple, family, everything was perfect! We could not be happier to have been there to capture all the magic from Ashley and Josh's Arkansas Wedding! Here's sixty of our favorite frames from their wedding day...enjoy! 

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Sydney+George / / Wedding / / Downstream / / Joplin, Missouri / / Photographer

Sydney and George got married this June at Downstream Casino. We are so excited to finally blog this wedding. These sweethearts have been waiting patiently as we edit their photos and they are finally done! 

This day started out capturing all the pre wedding details in the bridal/groom suites at Downstream. Sydney & I then headed down to meet George where he was waiting on the lawn under a beautifully overcast sky waiting for his bride. George has an identical twin so we were in for a little scare when Nick (Geroge's twin) met us as we got off the elevator heading for first look! My heart skipped a beat.....200 or so weddings and not one blown first look and I thought that might have been the end of that streak :/ lol. Sydney approached George slowly and finally he got to see his bride for the first time in her dress. George's emotion as he spun and saw Sydney said it all! This man and woman are deeply in love and I am so thankful I was there to capture it all! This day, this couple, this wedding was perfect! See how their day unfolded in about 120 or so of our favorite frames from Sydney and George's wedding day! Enjoy...

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Courtney+Tyler / / Engagement

Courtney and Tyler invited us out to their family farm in Walker, Missouri for their engagement shoot! We explored some beautiful countryside and this is what we came up with :) Can't wait for their wedding next spring at the Silver Spoon Barn. Enjoy a few of our favorites from Courtney and Tyler's engagement session! 

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