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Melissa+Justin [Bullskin Creek] Wedding in Neosho, Missouri

Melissa and Justin were married at the fabulous Bullskin Creek, the new wedding venue and event center in Neosho, Missouri. As I was snapping a few getting ready pictures, Justin broke out a bottle of what I believe was home-made Pineapple Upside Down Moonshine! I noticed it was going in circular fashion around the group of groomsmen. As I tried reposition myself in the circle, so as to not be required to drink the moonshine, Justin noticed my evasive maneuvers and promptly advised that I wasn't getting out without taking a sip. Needless to say, I didn't fight it :)  These two sweethearts said 'I do' outdoors, and the sun set over the trees just in time for a perfectly lit ceremony. As spring days in the midwest go, this one was perfect. There was no threat of rain or weather, clear skies and a temperature that was just right for a wedding. Both of them were calm and relaxed as we went through the entire day of photo'ing, which made my job so easy! I've been anxiously waiting to get caught up so I could get into their edits and share a few more of my favorites. Enjoy! Don't forget to leave the happy couple a congratulatory comment below! 

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Kara+Joel [St. Paul, Kansas] Catholic Church Wedding

Kara and Joel said "I do" at the beautiful Catholic Church in the town of St. Paul, Kansas. They recited their vows surrounded by friends and family and alongside their son Masen, and you could definitely feel the love in the room that day! From the moment I arrived, I knew it was going to be such an amazing day for these two sweet-hearts. Both bride and groom each shared an enthusiasm for what was about to take place, which made being their wedding photographer a breeze. After the happy couple saw each other for the first time in the sanctuary of the Church, we headed outside to the church's garden to get some 'posing' in :) The garden was absolutely gorgeous and provided the perfect backdrop for bridesmaids and groomsmen alike. Here are some of my favorites from Kara and Joel's special day. 

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Melissa+Justin [First Look]

I got to spend the day with these two sweet-hearts out at Bullskin Creek in Neosho, Missouri. Here is the first look from Melissa & Justin's spring wedding. More to come soon! 

Kara+Joel [First Look]

Here is the First Look at Kara & Joel from their St. Paul, Kansas Wedding. Many more photos coming soon! Follow our Blog or Facebook page for alerts...

Michelle+Brian [First Look]

I took Michelle and Brian to Wildcat Glades and a couple other cool spots around there for their engagement pictures. I'm just starting to edit them, but here are a couple favorites so far!!! More coming soon...

Meaghan+Gabe [Harn Homestead] OKC Wedding

Meaghan and Gabe got married this April at the Harn Homestead in Oklahoma City! What a unique venue choice. So many possibilities! You can definitely feel hundreds of years of history reverberating throughout the venue. That running in concert with the fact that a beautiful wedding is about to take place is pure magic! These sweethearts recited their vows out in front of the old rustic barn on the property, and then moved inside to enjoy the evening with friends and family, drinking and dancing the night away. We pulled double duty for this wedding, doing both photo and video. That meant the bride and groom got to write super-sweet love letters to each other (video coming soon). I got to sit with Gabe as he feverishly scribbled out his love-letter, copying from iPhone to paper as one of his groomsmen read aloud. This was wedding day teamwork at its finest! Gabe was a little nervous Meaghan wouldn't be able to read his handwriting, but after much reassurance, we headed off, letter in hand to deliver to the beautiful bride. She read aloud with tear filled eyes, as Gabe's words were given life by the voice of his bride. "I LOVE YOU", he repeated throughout the letter. Each time giving Meaghan and even bigger smile. Those words not only repeated throughout  the letter, but throughout the day, and signified the momentous occasion for this truly happy couple! We were honored to have been there and taken part as their wedding photographers. Here are just a few of our favorites from Meaghan and Gabe's Wedding Day! 

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Chelsey+Heath [Red Door Barn] Wedding

Chelsey & Heath make their home in Fayetteville, Arkansas but tied the knot at the Red Door Barn in Webb City, Missouri! It was such a perfect day for the happy couple. Anytime you get 70 degree weather in April with clear skies all day long, it's a win! Aside from the weather, these sweethearts were so in love. They kept it traditional and saw each other for the first time the second Chelsey walked out from behind the old wooden doors and into the aisle. Heath could hardly contain his emotions after just reading the sweet note the flower girl had delivered from Chelsey. Their special day was full of little mementos including letters that they had written to each other that were seeled with a bottle of wine to read on their 25th wedding anniversary. How sweet is that? Here are just a few of our favorites from Chelsey and Heath's Wedding Day...

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Meaghan+Gabe [Oklahoma City] First Look

We got to spend the day with these two sweet-hearts in Oklahoma City for their wedding! Here is the first-look at Meaghan+Gabe! 

Alisa+Andrew [Kansas City] Engagement

I got to hang out with these two love birds in Kansas City yesterday! We checked out the River Market Park and Westport. Here are a few of our favorites so far. 

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Jess+Jeremy [Devil's Den State Park] Wedding

Jess & Jeremy was our first April wedding this year. These sweet-hearts got married at Devil's Den State Park, just south of Fayetteville, and the day was pure magic. When I say magic I mean all the pine trees (errr, ummm... I mean Eastern Red Cedar as I was promptly corrected by Jess), waterfalls and beautiful flowing streams, a perfect sunset, flying burrito, dancing, and Jess karaoke'd 'Baby Got Back' (her flow was so crazy!), and not the least of the magic.... these two are so in love and we were so happy to be a part of their wedding day and get all their perfect moments captured in pictures. Here are a few of our favorites...

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Liz+Yannick [Engagement]

Here is the first look at Liz & Yannick's Engagement Shoot:) More coming soon! 

Shannon+Luke [Kansas City Engagement]

After a Saturday wedding in Omaha, on Sunday I got to explore the Kansas City West Bottoms and Loose Park with these two love-birds:) I had a such a fun time hanging out and getting to know Shannon & Luke a little bit. KC definitely doesn't leave anything to be desired in terms of photo spots! There were so many wonderful backdrops and landscapes for this beautiful couple to showcase their love! Here are a few of our favorites so far...

Liz+Jace

Liz+Jace invited us out to their farm to do their engagement session! This photo sesh' came fully equipped with stunningly beautiful horses, some breathtaking countryside, and a simply perfect sunset. We are loving the way this album is coming together. Check out just a few of our favorites that we have found so far...

Jess+Jeremy First Look [Devils Den State Park, Arkansas]

Yesterday was a dream at Jess & Jeremy's wedding at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas! They were the perfect couple to get April weddings started off right, and they picked the absolute perfect spot to tie the knot. We were so happy to be there to capture it all! We're just getting into these edits, but found a few we like (so far). More coming soon!!!!

Jessica+Tyler [Engagement Photos]

These two were sweet-hearts were amazing! They were so eager to try my crazy ideas like trekking into the woods and doing some fireworks, AND they brought a classic car! Huge bonus! They have been together for TEN YEARS, and their love really shines through in their engagement album. We can't wait for Round II of pictures at their wedding. We are just getting into these edits, but here are a few of our favorites (so far) from Jessica and Tyler's Engagement Portraits....

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Sam+Kevin Wedding {The Barn at Timber Cove}

It's our first wedding of the year, and what an incredible start we got off to on this beautiful (and overcast:)) early spring day, at the Barn at Timber Cove in Pittsburg, Kansas. This was our first time shooting at this venue, and it was everything! A beautiful barn complete with pretty countryside, water features, and plenty of woods to sneak off into! The photo'ing possibilities were o'plenty! Not to mention we were blessed with Sam + Kevin who could not have made our jobs easier. They were so easy going, laid back, and kept everything stress free on a day that can sometimes prove to be anything but! The bride and groom said I do mid-afternoon in front of all their friends and family, after we wore them out will all the photography of course! The beautiful couple then capped off their big day in the most perfect way, dancing the night away with all of their wedding guests:) This was one for the record books! 

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Baby Tripp

It's been too long since we've gotten to see these great friends of ours! It was such fun day getting to spend some time and finally meet Baby Tripp and take some pics! Today was complete with photoshoot, sushi, and Baskin Robbins. We are Happy & Fulfilled! Check out a few of our favorites from today's shoot below...