Meet The Spectacular Spampanis :)

Another spectacularly gorgeous family to document, and yes I know I say it all the time, but I really am sooooo blessed to get such amazingly beautiful and sweet customers.  These four had wonderful personalities, and once again I owe the fabulous Janet Mailhes a huge thanks for sending them my way, oh, and a very sincere "thank you" to the fabulous Tisha Pinson for her seconding on my photoging services :)

When I booked this shoot I was super excited to have the locations left up to me by Kristen, the stunning Mom, Wife, and Arbonne Representative (who should also be a Model) of this shoot.  I got some great shots at their home, and then we headed to 2 new spots I have driven by a thousand times, and have always wished to shoot at.  See what you think.  I swear, every time I look at these, I go into some form of smiling trance at how mesmerizing they are as a family . . .

Cute and adorable don't even begin to 

touch on little Mia and her personality!!!

I love Chase's version of what he should look like

in pictures.  Below is what his parents

thought he should look like.  Way to switch it up Chase :)

I told you Kristen should be a model,

and she is even more stunning in person.

Wow . . . Um . . . Huh . . . are there words for how great this is?

Dear Spampanis,

What a delight you were to capture at this point in your lives!

I loved the creative freedom you gave me with backgrounds.

I am crazy, insane, happy with what we got

of your spectacular family :):):)

Patrick, thanks for being a trooper, and wanting these to turn out 

amazing for your wife.  Kristen, I thought you were positively a dream

to work with.  You are the type of customer I absolutely adore.

Thanks for you kindness and your sincerity.

Bigs Hugs,

Kelly

Meet the Smith Family!

I adored meeting this sweet family of 5 for another great shoot in front of one of my favorite spots, The Muny in Forest Park.  This was my 2nd official "furry family member" shoot, and Cassie and her family were all smiles and full of energetic charm.

I have 3 dogs that are on the "very naughty" side of the behavior chart, so it was delightful to see a beautiful and well-behaved golden retriever that is clearly a treasured member of this family.  At one point, when we were near the water, there was this duck swimming around taunting poor Cassie.  And she, much to my complete and total disbelief, maintained total composure.  That would not have happened if my dogs had been there, and I will spare you the details of what I'm envisioning.  It is not pretty  . . .

Here are the 5 beautiful members of the Smith Family :)

Check out Cassie's composure at the taunting duck in both of these,

amazing control :):):)

Dear Smiths,

It was such a pleasure meeting you!!!

I loved your sweet personalities, and am so happy with

how they are shining brightly on everything we

got that day :)

Hugs,

Kelly

Meet The Pfabulous Pflums!!!!

This pfabulously adorable and sweet family found me thanks to the awesome and gorgeous Mailhes Family (thanks once again!)  We met on a delightful Fall day in Old Town St. Charles, and what a dream they were to shoot and interact with!  It doesn't get any better than this, and I was once again reminded of why I love this job with all of my heart and soul.

The sight of this adorable little girl, who's personality is shining before the camera, and who has 2 beautiful parents that clearly adore her totally gives me that warm fuzzy feeling :)

Dear Pflums,

Thanks for being awesomely sweet and easy to work with!!!

It was a total pleasure, and one that I would love

to have again someday.  Oh, and Brant, thanks for

sucking it up and hanging in there despite feeling awful.

You went above and beyond :)

Hugs,

Kelly

Michelle & Paul's Wedding - Part 3 of 3 - The Reception

The finale of this unforgettable event . . .

OK, these next 6 weren't exactly the reception, but were

taken right before, and I just had to get their awesomeness

out there for all to see  ;)

Awe, the reception!!!

Michelle & Paul,

What an honor!!!  Thanks for choosing me to document your day.

It was a fantastic treat, and one that I will cherish forever.

I wish you a lifetime full of happiness together :)

Big Giant Hugs,

Kell