Photo Blog

Christine + Doug | St. Louis Wedding Photography

Ceremony / Shrine of Saint Josephs

Reception / Union Station, St Louis

Planner / Signed, Sealed + Delivered Events

Floral / Poppies Design Studio

Gown / Fleur De Lis Bridal Boutique

Garrison | St. Louis Senior Photography | Film

Rachel + Chris | St. Louis Wedding Photography

The end of the year is approaching and I have some pretty cool things in store in 2016 for my brand, my art + me personally! So I wanted to let ya’ll know that I will no longer be writing lengthy blog posts like in the past. (I know you’re not upset, because who really read those anyway? Right?!) 😉

By now, I hope my current clients + friends know me well-enough and that my future clients can get a feel for who I am + of course, my style as an artist + photographer, simply through my images. I’m not naturally a writer so I always had to spend a lot of time writing my posts – and it was hard! But I do love photography + lovely things. I’m here to spread joy into the hearts of my clients through my work. And first up is the charming Rachel + Chris. Here you go!

Enjoy!

xox

HSR

Ceremony / Annunziata Catholic Church

Reception / The Chase

Design + Planning / Kristin Ashley Events

Invitation / Service Station

Floral / Bloomin’ Buckets

H + M / Danielle Style

Gown / Vera Wang

Bride’s Shoes / Jimmy Choo

Groom / Stalone’s Formal Wear

Cake / Sarah’s Cake Shop

Rentals / Exclusive Events

Linen / BBJ Linen

Band / Charles Glenn

Rose + Pat | Saint Louis Wedding Photography

I know. I have been so MIA. This is the life of a photographer at the end of October. Why I planned my very own wedding at this time of year is also beyond me. Ryan and I are gearing up for our next big travel adventure. We are celebrating our 5th year in Hawaii. 🙂

I’ve also just recently gotten back from a film workshop in Cali. I’m terribly inspired + a little overwhelmed at the same time. You know what I mean – it’s just how creatives are.

Rosé all day. My sentiments exactly. I really wanted to share some of my favorite portraits from Rose + Pat’s bad a$$ day. Portraits are my favorite part of a wedding day and to most of my clients, the most important thing to them as well. So I arrive at the hotel and all Rose’s best gals are wearing these cute little t-shirts she had gifted. So of course, the stylist + visionary in me asked Rose to bring the shirt to wear during portraits. (And yes, she agreed – that’s my bride!) Seriously hands-down one of my very favorite photos.

Rosé may be out of season at this point, but there is always a big bold Cabernet to warm you up on a chilly evening.

Enjoy the photos!

xox

HSR

Kelly + Austin | St. Louis Engagement

I just finished the book Big Magic, Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. (The same fab author who wrote Eat Pray Love.) She talks about how we all share in this big wonderful universe + how creativity finds us. One doesn’t have to have a creative vocation per se, but it’s more about living a life with curiosity and not fear. I guess I needed Liz to tell me this: Most things have already been done – but they have not been done by you. You! That pretty much sums up one of my fears. How can I do something new + different in my industry when pretty much everything has already been done?!

If you follow my blog, you know I’ve been dipping my fingers back into film. In less than 2 weeks I will be in California for a film workshop with Kurt Boomer that I’m beyond excited for! I’m hoping to see what I’m doing right + what I might be doing a little wrong. So while I learn + grow, I plan to continue using my blog as a way to see my improvement, change + development of my film style. Because, in the end, it’s just creativity. (Thanks, Liz!)

So on to this gorgeous pair, Kelly + Austin. Kelly is the sister of one of my past brides! The whole time I’m thinking this is Brittney. They both have these adorable little dimples! Summer was fading and so what better way to say so long summer! than to jump in a pool after a hot session?! I still can’t believe they did it.

Enjoy!

xox,

HSR