Dombkowski Family | St. Louis Family Photographer

We beat the summer heat and started our shoot early in the morning! It was well worth setting our alarm clock and meeting while the kiddos were in GREAT, playful moods! I have known Alexa since high school. She has lived all around the world; Australia, Alaska, and now Houston. She has always had a creative gift, and has started her own photography company in the past few years. I have loved seeing her share her gift with others (my own family included while she was in town!) It was such a true pleasure finally meeting her beautiful blondie babies and catching up!!! The location we chose is also one of my favorites!

Anderson Family | St. Louis Photographer

These two have their hands and hearts full with these two busy boys! I feel like we really captured their personalities, joy that is childhood, and the true exhaustion, fun and love that comes from raising two (twin) toddlers! Looking forward to capturing many more milestones for the years to come for this special family.

If you are a new mama, be sure to check out the awesome product that Lauren created to help keep new mama’s organized and on top of it! It’s called Tiny Tracker!

Lauren + Adam | Columbia, Missouri Wedding Photographer

Lauren was a shining example of a classic, timeless, and beautiful bride. From the dress, to her hair, to her smile.....she was pure beauty. It's easy to see how Adam fell head over heels for his bride. Adam is her quirky, funny, handsome, other-half. They make each other laugh, and I truly would see them light up when they are in each other's arms. I loved getting to know them, their families, and  did not want the day to end! 

The Team: 

Location: Columbia, Missouri 

Photography: Ashley Becker Photography

Hotel: The Tiger Hotel

Florist: Kents Floral Gallery 

Reception: Country Club of Missouri

Cake : Edith Hall Cakes 

DJ: Complete Weddings 

Connor + Emily | Saint Louis New Town Chapel Wedding

I still vividly remember meeting Emily at that coffee shop for the very first time. She was in the beginning planning stages. I love seeing how all of the planning comes together, and getting to know the love story of each and every couple. These two got engaged right before Connor was offered the job opportunity of a lifetime. It was only temporary, but it happened to be in Israel. He works for Boeing, so airplanes have always played a special part in their relationship....but once he took this job...they would play an even bigger part. They took trip after trip halfway around the world for the past year. They made long distance look easy. Emily would always light up with excitement when she would tell me she was planning for another upcoming trip to see her fiance! I love seeing the way these two love each other! You can feel their adoration, passion and love by simply being around them for 5 minutes. Thank you both for having us there to capture your once in a lifetime day. We love you!  

Stuart + Amanda | Engaged

These two lovebirds are tying the knot TOMORROW!!! The weather is looking like it is going to be PERFECT!! As I took a quick look through their engagement photos, I remembered how HOT it was during their photo session! These two braved the near 100 degree weather for their engagement session! The funny thing is, as I look through their photos, I begin to forget about the heat & sweat, and all I can recall is the love and connection these two share. We went back to the exact spot where Stuart popped the question this past Spring. As we reminisced, it was so adorable seeing them relive it all! We had so much fun throughout the shoot, we didn’t want it to end!!! So excited for tomorrow!!