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.
FAMILY MATTERS Catching up with the Bayerl's
“There are three faithful friends: an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.” —Benjamin Franklin // Don't miss my quick little session with two of my favorite people. It's been almost a year since they tied the knot and I just can't seem to get them away from my camera - but this time they brought a little buddy to play too.
CONNECTION MEGAN + KEVIN
Northwest Arkansas Engagement Photos // An entire afternoon with out a plan or even a destination. When Megan told me she was completely open to the process my mind shifted to all of the fun we could have if we weren't focused simply on the photos but instead on the moments during the shoot. The results are gorgeous // "Now, I'm not going to deny that I was aware of your beauty. But the point is, this has nothing to do with your beauty. As I got to know you, I began to realise that beauty was the least of your qualities. I became fascinated by your goodness. I was drawn in by it. I didn't understand what was happening to me. And it was only when I began to feel actual, physical pain every time you left the room that it finally dawned on me: I was in love, for the first time in my life. I knew it was hopeless, but that didn't matter to me. And it's not that I want to have you. All I want is to deserve you. Tell me what to do. Show me how to behave. I'll do anything you say." –Choderlos de Laclos
CONNECTION Olivia + Derek
Northwest Arkansas Wedding Photography // A completely authentic engagement session of two perfectly in love people // “A dream, all a dream, that ends in nothing, and leaves the sleeper where he lay down, but I wish you to know that you inspired it.” —Charles Dickens //
TRAVEL.Las Vegas
ALL THAT IS GOLD IS NOT GLITTER, NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST - J.R.R. TOLKIEN
CALIFORNIA WEDDING STORY SHELBY + JASON
“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever.”
— Alfred Tennyson // These two haven't even been married for 4 days yet and I couldn't wait any longer to show them off. This trip to California was an easy favorite for me, and though I spend a lot of time on the road these days this wedding was something special.
CONCERT. LOST AND FOUND & THE OH HELLOS
ODE TO GRACE, HOW GREAT A DEBTOR DAILY I'M CONSTRAINED TO BE. AND LET THEY GOODNESS LIKE A FETTER BIND MY WANDERING HEART TO THEE. - COME THOU FOUNT
CONNECTION JENNIFER + DREW
"What Is Love? I have met in the streets a very poor young man who was in love. His hat was old, his coat worn, the water passed through his shoes and the stars through his soul" — Victor Hugo // A warm spring day with the perfect light and no real place to go. This is the perfect example of what I love about engagement sessions where the focus is on the relationship and not just the photos.
WEDDING STORY CLAIR + ZANN
"I carry your heart (I carry it in my heart)."— ee cummings // A full day packed full of those moments you just wish would happen more often. Clair + Zann's wedding day was perfect from start to finish and the story of these two together couldn't be more beautiful.
STYLED COLLABORATIONS BOHO-CHIC
Absolutely in awe of this styled shoot pulled together with a few of our close vendor friends from around Northwest Arkansas. // "Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world." –Ralph Waldo Emerson
WEDDING STORY Shelby + Jarret
Shelby + Jarret are like that first breath of crisp winter air. This wedding was full of so many high points I struggle even knowing where to start. // "Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired." -ROBERT FROST
HANDHELD + FULLY BOOKED
I'm completely convinced that something as silly as a photo can save a marriage. This idea of the importance of the things we can really hold in our hands has been on my mind and my heart for a few weeks now and getting this particular album in the mail today really motivated me to share. Enjoy a few photos of our of favorite albums (let alone favorite weddings of Raquel and Dave in Brooklyn, NY) and read ahead to see what I mean. // "Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tony Robbins
WEDDING STORY.Emily + Daniel
WE MUST GET BEYOND PASSIONS, LIKE A GREAT WORK OF ART. IN SUCH MIRACULOUS HARMONY. WE SHOULD LEARN TO LOVE EACH OTHER SO MUCH TO LIVE OUTSIDE TIME...DETACHED. - FEDERICO FELLINI
CONNECTION Sarah + Matt
"I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate that when I fall asleep your eyes close." Pablo Neruda // Once upon a time I helped a group of boys focus on learning about God at one of the most amazing youth ministries I've ever seen. 10 years later Matt calls to say he's getting married. It's a good story and she's an amazing girl. You'll see.
STL WEDDING STORY Melissa + Sam
“Fortune and love favor the brave.” — Ovid // There's just something about a military wedding, in a gorgeous cathedral, with a sweet couple, and a whole crew full of crazy friends... I think you'll agree.
BRIDAL.Emily Ayers
THE BEAUTY OF A WOMAN MUST BE SEEN FROM IN HER EYES, BECAUSE THAT IS THE DOORWAY TO HER HEART, THE PLACE WHERE LOVE RESIDES. - AUDRY HEPBURN
CONNECTION. Emily+Daniel
LOVE IS OF ALL PASSIONS THE STRONGEST, FOR IT ATTACKS SIMULTANEOUSLY THE HEAD, THE HEART, AND THE SENSES. - LAO TZU
CONNECTION Kyra + Ryan
PERFECT light. PERFECT couple. PERFECT afternoon. Kyra + Ryan are a dream and I can't wait for the world to see this session.
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70+ WEDDINGS // 20+ STATES // 4 PHOTOGRAPHERS // 1 VIDEOGRAPHER. THIS HAS BEEN AN AMAZING YEAR FULL OF ADVENTURES AND MOMENTS WITH SOME OF THE MOST AMAZING COUPLES WE'VE BEEN BLESSED TO SHOOT. THIS IS IT! OUR FAVORITE WEDDING DAY IMAGES OF THE YEAR!