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Travis + LeaAnn
LeaAnn and Travis’ wedding day at The Weingarten in Belleville, Illinois, was nothing short of incredible. From the very beginning, every...

Lori Benson
Oct 62 min read


Chase + Lynsie
Some wedding days, you just feel deep down in your bones. They’re filled with joy so contagious it lingers long after the last dance, and...

Lori Benson
Sep 153 min read


Michael + Haylee
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Haylee and Michael said I do in the breathtaking setting of Elysian Fields in Bates City, Missouri, just...

Lori Benson
Sep 142 min read


Colin + Claire
A Military Love Story Full of Heart, Heat & Celebration On June 21, 2025, a day as hot as it was unforgettable, and the perfect setting...

Lori Benson
Jun 273 min read


Ryan + Bayliee
Some wedding days are simply filled to the brim with heart, laughter, and meaning, and Bayliee and Ryan’s was exactly that. Although...

Lori Benson
Jun 202 min read


Cole + Katelyn
Some weddings just feel like magic from start to finish—and Katelyn and Cole’s big day at Fairy Tale Estates in Mexico, Missouri, was...

Lori Benson
May 303 min read


Jeffrey + Mary
There’s something magical about May, when spring is in full bloom and the world feels alive with promise. It was in this lush, green...

Lori Benson
May 233 min read


Ryan + Jamie
April is a month known for its blossoming beauty, and this year, it graced Jamie and Ryan’s wedding day with perfect weather at the...

Lori Benson
Apr 184 min read


Trevor + Abby
Abby and Trevor met when they were 17 years old, and ten years later, they married on a beautiful day, March 23, 2025, at The Larimore...

Lori Benson
Mar 302 min read


Brendan + Elizabeth
Let me start by saying that these two are amazing; they did amazing, and they are surrounded by an amazing family. Elizabeth and Brendan...

Lori Benson
Mar 62 min read


A Top Trend in 2025: The Micro Wedding
The Rise of Micro Weddings: Why Small is the New Big In today's world, where simplicity is prized, more and more couples are opting for...

Lori Benson
Jan 232 min read


Maggie + Isaiah
Maggie and Isaiah both have a heart for God. These two met at Truman State in Kirksville, Missouri through Campus Ministry. They started...

Lori Benson
Jan 132 min read


The Pros & Cons of a First Look or Waiting Until the Ceremony
Let me say there is no wrong way to do your wedding day, but there are some things that you can do to help your day flow better and...

Lori Benson
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Rayn + Tyler
Many couples meet on dating apps, these two however met in a game lobby on Xbox, I believe they played Call of Duty, never imagining...

Lori Benson
Nov 9, 20243 min read


The Unspoken Wedding Photography Etiquette Every Bridesmaid and Groomsman Should Follow
Are you a bridesmaid and groomsman gearing up for a friend or family member's big day? In the whirlwind of wedding planning, one aspect...

Lori Benson
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Mary + Nathan
Mary and Nathan met in school. Their orchestra class was going to Italy for spring break. They were in the same class and hadn’t spoken...

Lori Benson
Oct 28, 20243 min read


Abbie + Jordan
What a fantastic day and an even more fantastic couple! Abbie and Jordan met on a dating app Coffee Meets Bagel. She was still living in...

Lori Benson
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Jessica + Brendan
As we drove up to Taylor, Missouri, where the bride was getting ready for her big day, rain clouds hung heavy in the air. However, that...

Lori Benson
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Stephanie + Aaron
These two had a positively gorgeous day for their wedding. We started the day early at Saint John Nepomuk Chapel in the Historic District...

Lori Benson
Sep 10, 20242 min read


The Untold Benefits of Signing a Photographer Contract
If you meet a photographer who doesn't have you sign a contract for a wedding. Walk away! No contract for a family session. Walk away! Or...

Lori Benson
Sep 3, 20241 min read
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