AUTHENTICITY OVER EVERYTHING
We live in a world where it’s far too easy to make fake look great. It’s why every single photo on this website and especially the stories below are filled with nothing but real photos of real clients. No styled shoots, no gimiicks, no pinterest page inspired work - just the most recent, most raw, and most real moments happening in my life and the lives of our clients lately.
CONNECTION Carolyn + Dalton
"Even the sun directs our gaze away from itself and to the life illumined by it. " -- Eberhart Arnold // Quite simply one of the most beautiful engagement sessions of the year so far.
SHE SAID YES
"And she said 'Losing love is like a window in your heart. Everybody sees you're blown apart. Everybody feels the wind blow.'' -Paul Simon // Don't miss this amazing bridal session we did along side our friends from She Said Yes Bridal.
CONNECTION. Bethany+Jordan
I’M WAITING PATIENTLY THOUGH TIME IS MOVING SLOW. I HAVE ONE VACANCY AND I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU’RE THE ONE DESIGNED FOR ME - SAM SMITH
MATERNITY.Brittany + Zack
"LET YOURSELF BE DRAWN BY THE STRONGER PULL OF THAT WHICH YOU TRULY LOVE."
CONNECTION STORY. Kate + Justin
THIS IS LOVE: TO FLY TOWARD A SECRET SKY, TO CAUSE A HUNDRED VEILS TO FALL EACH MOMENT. FIRST TO LET GO OF LIFE. FINALLY, TO TAKE A STEP WITHOUT FEET. -RUMI
CONNECTION Kate + Justin
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ― Mae West // YOLO. This entire shoot was an adventure by design. One of my favorite photographers as the groom and a stunning bride by his side along with two other photographers and an entire afternoon overlooking mile after mile of Arkansas in the fall. Don't miss this one.
CONNECTION Natalie + Blake
“I have to remind myself to breathe -- almost to remind my heart to beat!” - Emily Brontë // I may have known this amazing girl for nearly a decade, but this was a side of her I've never seen. Everything makes sense after this shoot.
CONNECTION Stephanie + Collin
"Women are made to be loved, not understood." -Oscar Wilde // I'm turning over the blog today to my friend Stephanie. It's not easy being a wedding planner, planning your own wedding. Check out some of her thoughts and her engagement session.
CONNECTION Sonya + Lance
"A man has only one escape from his old self: to see a different self in the mirror of some woman's eyes."
Clare Boothe Luce // onya + Lance are packed with passion and laughter. This shoot was perfect for all (3) of them.
CONNECTION STORY. Nancee + Rich
THE MINUTE I HEARD MY FIRST LOVE STORY, I STARTED LOOKING FOR YOU, NOT KNOWING HOW BLING THAT WAS. LOVERS DON'T FINALLY MEET SOMEWHERE. THEY'RE IN EACH OTHER ALL ALONG. - RUMI
BRIDAL BEAUTIFUL. Delyn's Megan
…I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once. John Green // When your first ever full time photographer gets married to a photographer and has two photographers photograph her in her dress. The results demand awesomeness - mission accomplished.
CONNECTION Hilary + Payton
"You're the sweetest little secret, yes I mean to the bone, you're my good luck charm and baby I can't leave you alone" The Dirty Guv'nahs // How about some crisp fall air in the Ozarks? That feeling when the leaves wrap themselves around your feet while you walk and the warm air is split by the cool breeze. This was that session - don't miss it.
CONNECTION Courtney + Dom
"Falling in love, we said; I fell for him. We were falling women. We believed in it, this downward motion: so lovely, like flying, and yet at the same time so dire, so extreme, so unlikely." -Margret Atwood // This isn't just another session. This girl is really special, really artistic, and really cool. Turns out the guy she is marrying is her perfect match.
CONNECTION Lauren + Zach
"You can’t blame gravity for falling in love." —Albert Einstein // This engagement shoot is EVERYTHING. These two are stunning together and watching their love for each other is completely consuming. They didn't miss a beat when I started to explain my ideas for this session and you can't miss the result.
CONNECTION STORY. Haley + Kevin
IN OUR DARKEST MOMENTS IT IS THOSE WE LOVE THAT LET THE HOPE PEEK THROUGH - UKNOWN
WEDDING STORY. MEGAN + KYLE
"Maybe you'll fall in love with me all over again." - Ernest Hemingway // A perfect Saturday in Joplin with two of the kindest people I know. This wedding was a treat from beginning to end.
CONNECTION SHELBY + JASON
What's more southern than cold beer, big trucks, and young love? This session was perfect - but for every perfect second, I got more excited to be heading to California with them in a few months.
PUBLISHED
It's been a long time coming. Actually seeing my photos in this magazine has been right at the top end of my bucket list for a long time.
PLAY DATE. Claira
Just a quick break from all of the travels and all of the weddings to spend an afternoon with one of my favorite little friends. Check out my play date with little Claira and her amazing mom and dad.
WEDDING STORY. Jenny + Josh
"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." — Mingon McLaughlin // This is the very first wedding on Max's personal blog and we couldn't be more proud to show it off. Jenny + Josh are gorgeous together and the entire day was a dream.