Lauren - Class of 2012

Ok, get ready for lots of "gushing" about how amazing beautiful Miss Lauren is...and her equally beautiful mom Sharon. Lauren came to me through my favorite client Andrea (thanks girl!!). I was really looking forward to this session because Lauren is an Artist, and you know...I love Art in all forms :) I loved that we were going to incorporate some of her work into her session. I loved chatting with her mom Sharon leading up to the session, by far one of the nicest clients I have ever worked with. I just knew the day was going to be great. And it was! Boy was it windy, like really REALLY windy...but we made it work and Lauren was a natural in front of the camera.

I really enjoyed my time on Main Street St. Charles with these ladies and was a bit sad when the session ended because I was enjoying their company so much. I almost suggested going for a cup of coffee...or some shoe shopping ;)

I have to say a HUGE thank you to Lauren and Sharon for being so incredibly patient waiting for their pictures. I took these back in October, but Sharon knew how seriously crazy my Fall was and since Lauren is not graduating until the Spring...she said these magical words "Take your time with editing". It was like the clouds parted and the angel's sang...a little over the top with my description, but it was seriously such a blessing. And the best part was saving the editing to my slower season when I could really spend a lot of quality time processing these images. Thank you ladies! You are beyond AWESOME!

Here is the stunning Lauren....enjoy :)

I had to take one of just this fabulous piece of art....I love everything about it...but especially the colors. It looks like an expensive gallery piece to me. So much talent in this young lady!



Lauren,

It was such a pleasure meeting you and getting to capture you

during this awesome and special time in your life. I feel like these pictures are so "you"... :)

I know you will go far, and never stop creating...you so very talented!

Best of luck in College.

Lisa

Santa, Cakeballs and Some Improv

Today was a wonderful day, I even got to take a nap. LOVE this time of year. I was honestly on the fence about if I was going to bring my camera today for all our fun festive things we had planned. Ever since I finished my last session of the year...I haven't even wanted to look at it. This Fall has caused major burn out for me. There are times I walk pass my camera and I think about kicking it....for real. But what I have discovered as I sift through some of my personal images of the year. I photographed my own family barely a dozen times this year. And that is really sad, quite pathetic honestly. I feel privileged to do what I do, and I think I do it well...most of the time. And to not capture magical moments of my own kids because I am too tired and just plain don't want to pick up my camera "again". It really makes me so very sad. So I packed her up and we headed out and I captured every little moment big and small of the day. I am so glad I did, I love photography..like LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It gives me the ability to take a most perfect day like today and freeze it forever.

So here we are...the Sexton/Scherer cousins going to visit Santa. This is Clara's first Christmas and we weren't sure how she would do sitting on the big guys lap, but no tears. I don't think she was thrilled, but she didn't cry either. :)

This is all I got of the group....good thing there was a "professional" there. wink wink :)

Then we decided we would get one of just Clara and Santa...but Emily had one more thing to ask for. Look at Santa's face...awesome!

Bass Pro is the best, if you can handle the crowds...because it gets crazy crowded. They have so much for the kids to do...the girls couldn't wait for their turn with the remote control cars.

I wanna be a cowboy...so you can be my cowgirl. What song is that from? Yippee Yippee Yooo...Yippee Yoo Yoo Yoo. Hmmm....

Then we headed off to my brother's house for some yummy lunch (thanks for the awesome vegetable soup Jess) and cakeballs making....

Our first shot at making cakeballs...it was fun,  but a bit messy.

While we were making cakeballs, the boys were watching football and doing a little napping....

I love this girl....that's it...just had to say that.

One thing that the girls love to do is put on performances for us. Abby is in Drama at middle school and she had the idea that the girls did some Improv's....they were cute and quite funny.



I love my family and I love having extra time to spend with them.

This time of year is so good for my soul, my creativity and it will

get my love affair with my camera back into full swing by Spring. :)

Merry Christmas!!

Chanel & Chris

Going out with a bang :) Chris & Chanel were my very last session of 2012...and what a great way to end my year! They are from Texas and wanted some wintry Christmas photos in St. Louis...that had a very St. Louis feel to them. They are going to be traveling back to Texas for Christmas and wanted to have some fun photos of them in their current "home town".

We had a great time exploring some of my favorite spots downtown. I really enjoyed chatting with them as we explored....we talked about the wonderful job market in St. Louis (this is honestly quite depressing), about the differences between St. Louis and Texas and what they like best about "the Lou".

I am so glad they contacted me and I was able to end my year on such a high note.

Yep, LOVE Chanel's boots. I have a bit of a boot addiction....I dream about living some place where it is acceptable to wear them year round :)

Keiner Plaza looked so pretty with the Macy's tree of lights.



Thank you both so much! I am so glad we were able to do this.

I hope you enjoy your time back in Texas and travel safe!!

Merry Christmas!!

Lisa