bubbles! | St. Louis Photographers

Posted on April 24, 2010

Yesterday was amazing. And we’ll be back to share images of those tiny NICU babies with you soon. Right now the words are just failing me so instead of yet another emotional post, how about some fun pics of our own kiddos?

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What do you get when you mix 5 kids aged 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, with bottles of bubbles??

Lots and lots of giggles, puddles of bubbles on the ground (Gray, you are such a stinker!), bubble soaked clothes, and did I mention giggles?? Oh, the giggles!

Bailey, Thomas, Parker, Sophie and Grayson… it’s awesome that our kids love hanging out together!

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Valentine Mini-Session Peeks! – [St. Louis Children & Baby Photographers]

Posted on January 17, 2010

So yesterday was our big Valentine mini-sessions! But it was really more like a fun party! Getting to see old clients and meet new ones! Snacks, treats, and a whole lot of good conversation and laughing! EIGHTEEN sessions yesterday, which sounds like a whole lot of work, but the day flew by, and I think everyone had a blast! And while the studio type of sessions aren’t our normal thing, these mini-session parties are a good way to get a bunch of friends together, have a good time, and get some updated photos of the kiddos! Email us if you are interested in booking your own portrait party!

I’m sure everyone is anxiously awaiting their sneak peeks…. so here they ALL are!!

HUGE special thanks to our sweet clients and friends who brought us lunch, dinner, and treats! Jodie & I are overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness!

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Valentine’s Day Mini Sessions – {St. Louis Children’s Photographers}

Posted on January 11, 2010

Just a few more days to sign up for our Valentine’s Day Mini Session taking place at MY house this Saturday, January 16th!

The cost is $50 and if you want more info go HERE.

It’s going to be a great time and we have lots of great kids signed up already! LOTS of new clients we can’t wait to meet! If you’ve signed up already… I am a bit behind due to a certain someone being born last week… so look for an email from me today/tomorrow with all the details!

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Wrapping up 2009 – [St. Louis Photographers]

Posted on January 5, 2010

Kim created the awesome video you’re about to watch… which you should by the way…because it’s great! And she emailed me late last night to tell me she’d finished it and put it on the blog for me to post so I immediately stopped editing and watched it. And laughed and cried. And about half-way through it I realized that I wasn’t thinking about our clients… whom we love and adore and are so so so grateful they trusted US with their memories and so thankful they came along on this new Fresh Art adventure with us… but instead, I was thinking about Kim.

Because for every photo that we place on this blog and every gallery we give to clients, there is a whole lot more going on behind the scenes. And I found myself watching that video and remembering those moments.

The moments during our first sessions when we really didn’t know each other that well and tripped over our words and ideas and thoughts all just trying to get our opinion about a shot to the other person, without stepping on toes or fingers or feelings, because we were getting to know each other and working it out. Seeing how many sessions we’ve had and laughing about how much money we’ve spent in sodas and snacks, because we ALWAYS stop on the way to a session for a soda! Seeing shots we are unbelievably proud of and knowing I never would have gotten to this place without Kim. Laughing about the mishaps, the mistakes, the weather, the inside jokes, the stories. Seeing the photos from Chicago and ALL the fun memories it stirred up! The crazy expensive lunches, not leaving our room, the homeless man that nearly got in my car, getting lost, the corn… it was a fun trip! Remembering the first time we slapped a high five leaving a session b/c we KNEW we’d nailed the shots… and me being SO excited b/c KIM was so excited… b/c up until that session she’d been pretty low key and I was always the spaz! All the conversations in the car, talking late at night, emailing 50 times a day… just getting to know each other so so well.

Looking at those photos was like this visual trip through our friendship. Because our partnership started out as a business relationship and has grown into a friendship. One that I didn’t realize I cherished so much until I got to walk through it all with this video. Every session we learn more about each other. The longer we work together the less we actually talk during a shoot because we know what the other is thinking. As the days and weeks and months go by the more I love the fact that we joined forces and are working together. Do I sometimes miss Jodified? Sure. Would I trade Fresh Art for anything? Never.

So to our 2009 clients… thank you for hiring us. Trusting us. Laughing with us. Understanding us when our kids/families/NILMDTS have had to come first. And for letting us travel this road with you. Because until last night, i didn’t really see how significant of a role you’ve played in our Fresh Art adventure. But with each one of you we’ve gotten better. Smoother. More confident. So thank you! Thanks for everything you’ve given to us this first (half) year.

And Kim… thanks for putting up with me! You’re one of my best friends and I can’t imagine living my passion with anyone else!

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the growing Heddell family – [St. Louis Maternity Photographers]

Posted on December 22, 2009

So our plan on Saturday was to meet up with the Heddell family for an outdoor maternity mini-session… only after attempting our first family session of the day resulting in all of us being miserable and freezing and wind whipped, we quickly turned it into an indoor at-home session! Not only was the temperature warm in the Heddell home, so was the conversation and just getting to know their sweet little family.

Christina was gorgeous and glowing

with the cutest little baby bump

and Jay was great and fun with an apparent hidden talent as a stylist (::snicker::)

but there was a little miss that maybe stole the show

maybe just a little

okay, so she completely stole the show!

this gorgeous girl is about to be a big sister! such a little peanut and a such a sweetie!

Thanks for the great *warm* afternoon, Heddell Family! We look forward to returning to meet your sweet new baby! And I’m still thinking Christmas Eve would be pretty darn awesome!

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Jillian – [St. Louis Child & Family Photographers]

Posted on November 3, 2009

I met Jillian last year when she was about 6 months old and wore the cutest lobster costume you’ve ever seen! Adorable!

This year Kim and I met up with a busy bee WALKING Jillian and her mom+dad for their chilly fall shoot! It always amazes me to see kids a year later… I mean I know they’ll look different but when I actually see them it’s like seeing a whole new person! Where is that chubby baby in the lobster costume?

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She’s now this beautiful little girl! And SO sweet!

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I will admit that Kim and I have done some pretty ridicules things to get a smile out of a grumpy toddler, but Jillian was SO easy!

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Once we knew we had some great family photos it was time to reveal this year’s costume!

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Hello ELMO!

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So cute!

And such a JOY!

Thanks McQueary family!

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October Fresh Favorites!!!

Posted on October 27, 2009

UPDATE: CONTEST CLOSED… going to bed… will count ALL the votes in the morning! AWESOME DAY!

Ok people. This is a big one. And would be bigger if not for a number of rain-outs we have yet to reschedule!

Now you know what to do right?

Leave a comment on THIS post (comments on other posts will NOT be counted!) with the number you’d like to win! Feel free to ask your friends and family to vote for your photo!

Wednesday night , October 28th, at midnight this contest is OVER! So move fast b/c TRUST US, you are going to want this prize! The prize will be announced at the bottom of this post!

#1: The Westbrook Family

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