C Family Session!

Christie is one of my sisters dearest friends.  They have known each other since elementary school.  I had the opportunity to photography Christie and her two handsome boys in St. Louis at Faust Park.  

Faust Park is a wonderful little park.  It contains a butterfly house, an indoor carousel, an old time village with real old time buildings, a playground for the kids and walking trails.

I had a wonderful time with Christie and her boys.  I can't believe how quickly they've grown!  

Lori Lewis Senior Session

Date: November 28, 2009
Location:  St. Peters and Old St. Charles, Missouri

Lori Lewis is the daughter of one of the best neighbors my family has ever had from our St. Louis days.  A few months ago she sent me a message asking if I would do her Senior Portraits.  I was so happy to be able to do this for such an awesome family and great friend. 

Here are a few of my favorites...

The Eisenmanns

I spent last weekend with my sister and her family at their home in St. Louis. Part of the reason for my visit was to spend the day taking family photographs for them. There is something so deeply special about taking photos of your own family. These are your memories you are creating. Not for someone who's hired you to help them create their memories... but your memories... MY MEMORIES.

There is something special about editing images of your own family. To look so closely into my sister's eyes is like looking into the past at all of the women who make up our family tree.

My sister has three beautiful children and a great husband. I enjoy spending time with them... good company, good food, good drink, good conversation ... good times.

Here are a few of my favorites from the day...

Sixty-Fifth Birthday...

My mother-in-law turned 65 last week and the family threw her a surprise 65th birthday party. Dave, the kids and I drove in to St. Louis. It was a great time. We ate yummy "Don Burgers" (a famous burger made by my father-in-law, Don) and beautiful sunflower cupcakes.

Here are a few shots from the day...

The Birthday Girl gets a birthday kiss from her husband:

The yummy sunflower cupcakes:

Smiles...