I know you wanna.......

......see more of the adorable Kate & Chris's engagement session.

....or beautiful Jess's "Bridal Shoot"...which was a first for us :)

So, be sure to hop on over to our wedding blog.
http://www.kellyandlisaweddingphotogs.blogspot.com/

You'll be glad you did :)

Giving Back

This darling family of three came to me through my friend Kelly (the amazing Kelly of Kelly's Cakes & Cupcakes http://www.kellyscakesandcupcakes.com/) Kelly's Dad was very very sick and spent a lot of time in the Hospital, there were points when they weren't sure he would make it. Kelly and her two brothers came together and set up a fund raiser to help their Dad with the mounds of medical bills (awesome kids..huh!). When I heard they were setting up a silent auction, I was MORE than happy to donate a session to the cause.

And that brought me to this awesome family who won my Gift Certificate. Angie (mom) happens to be Kelly's Aunt...and I was really really excited to learn it went to a family member of Kelly's....awesome people in that family :)

We met up on a pretty (although windy) morning. I have to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE shooting families of three. They are just so fun and it is usually laid back and easy going kind of session...just like this one.

Love these next few in this set.....

Ha ha...LOVE it. Squished with love :)

GORGEOUS! A favorite of the day!

Such a doll!!

I am so glad I got the chance to work with you guys...it was a wonderful morning! Enjoy your summer and hope to see you again :)
Hugs!
Lisa

Cousins Make The Best Friends

I met up with this adorable family the night that Tornado's ripped through St. Louis. They were by far the bright spot in what was a pretty bad day. But look at these cuties...how could they not brighten your day.

We had a goal of getting some pictures of the cousins for a Mother's Day gift for Grandma. One the cutie on the left has been in front of my camera before...adore her. And I was equally excited to meet her cousins and to see they are just as adorable and so fun!

We got some family shots too and we lucked out with a great back up location to stay out of the rain. I love Ameristar :) 

I adore this one!

The whole family :)

I love the perspective in this one. And the expression on that cute lil' pumpkins face....too cute!

These two cousins are just days apart in age. They are so lucky to have this "best friend" as they grow up. I thought it was adorable that they referred to each other as my "sister". 

Thank you guys for braving the weather. I am so glad everyone made it home ok.

Happy Mother's Day!!

Erica Carr Hair and Make-Up Show

My friend Erica Carr is an amazing Hair & Make Up Artist. Here is a little quote from  her website www.ericacarr.com



Erica Carr is an artist and a professional who is dedicated to the business of beauty and the art of pleasing every client. With over 18 years of experience in the hair and makeup industry, Erica has fashioned signature looks for celebrities and models, created bold styles for magazine photo shoots, and produced flawless finishes for actors in television shows and commercials.

My friendship started with Erica when we were young kids and as life goes, people move away and lose touch. But with the amazingness of Facebook, I reconnected with Erica and learned that she is living a very happy and successful life in San Francisco.

Erica started planning this intimate Hair & Make Up show for St. Louis. I was so excited...not only to attend but also when she asked me to document it. The day was amazing...amazing food, lots of laughs, beautiful "models" and sooooo many great tips from a master in their field.

Erica started with a complete head to toe make over of Jenny. She then ended with a question and answer section were she would also demonstrate some make up tricks on some of the guests. Everyone had a great time.

Here are some highlights of the day....the location was a GORGEOUS light filled house in St. Alban's.

Erica it was soooo great to see you again. I am going to start planning my trip to San Francisco...can't wait to come to your town :)