Monthly Archives: November 2009

Emily + Tyler: Engagement Session (St. Louis wedding photographer)

This post is LONG overdue, but I’ve been having internet problems. Big problems. (Anybody know of a good internet provider in St. Charles? I am SO not a fan of AT&T’s DSL.) Anywho, I had SO much fun with Emily and Tyler during their engagement session a couple weeks ago. They knew they wanted an urban environment (which I’m all about!), since their wedding is at a beautiful winery in Illinois. They wanted something different, so we headed out to Washington Ave. in downtown St. Louis and just walked up and down the streets and back into the alleys, finding places that looked fun and searching for the light. I think we found some of both!

Thanks again, Emily + Tyler. I can’t wait to shoot your wedding next year!

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engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch

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Emily + Tyler: Sneak Peek (St. Louis photographer)

Here’s a quick look at what’s to come from a semi-recent, urban engagement shoot! (Sorry it took so long you guys!)

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Jennah + Tim: Engagement Session (St. Louis wedding photographers)

This was hands down one of my favorite engagement sessions of the year. It was my first time shooting on a farm, and let me tell ya, I had a blast! We shot at Jennah’s parents farm and at her grandfather’s farm. Not only did we have a super cool location and sweet light, Jennah and Tim are SO sweet and easy going (my kind of people!), and they’re just adorable. Somebody wrote on my Facebook page that they look like Barbie and Ken, and I must agree. I seriously can’t wait for their wedding in August of next year. It seems like too long!!! (And thanks again for the lemon ice cream. It was AMAZING!)

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jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

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jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

jennah koch and tim jackson engagement pictures by st. louis wedding photographer nicole welch  photography

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Baby Clay: Sneak Peek (St. Louis baby photographer)

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Noa: Sneak Peek (St. Louis children’s photographer)

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Jennah + Tim: Sneak Peek (St. Louis wedding photographer)

I CAN’T wait to show more from this session. It was amazing…

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Melissa + Scott: Engagement Session (St. Louis wedding photographers)

I have had SO many engagement sessions during the past month, and I’m trying my best to get caught up with them on the blog. If I haven’t blogged yours yet, just know it’s coming! Promise!!! And yes, I’m going in the order in which they were shot.

A couple weeks ago, I met Melissa and Scott out at the Lemp Mansion for their engagement session. They had their first date at the Lemp Mansion…How cool is that?! It was for a mystery dinner theater, and I can tell you from personal experience they are super fun. Such a fun first date, I would think…Melissa and Scott were amazing. They were up for anything, they looked amazing, and they are SO sweet, and they picked really great locations for their shoot. What more can a photographer ask for?

After the Lemp Mansion, we headed out to Lafayette Square. It was my first time shooting an engagement session there, even though I’ve always loved that area. Love these colorful storefronts…

And funky green doors…

And Park Avenue Coffee apparently has more than 50 kinds of gooey butter cake. Can you say YUM?! I’m going to have to take Dan there. We LURVE some gooey butter cake. That stuff is seriously like crack…Oh, sorry. I got sidetracked for a minute….This is actually one of my faves from our shoot. And I really love that they actually go here often!

Told you I like to make people run. It’s just plain fun.

And after a quick outfit change…we headed to Lafayette Square Park, where the scenery and colors were just absolutely perfect. I may have mentioned that fall is absolutely my favorite time of year?! Just once or twice, right…

Isn’t she adorable!?

This was my favorite of the day. I couldn’t pick between color and black and white….I’m thinking color now…

Sorry, I can’t help but post a million of them smiling in front of the gorgeous trees!!!

I love their style. They picked the perfect outfits/accessories for both locations. And how sweet are those boots?

And we played at the park for a few minutes before it got dark.

Thanks for looking!!! Can’t wait for your April wedding, Melissa + Scott!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Melissa + Scott: Engagement Sneak Peek (St. Louis wedding photographer)

Here’s a quick one from an engagement session with a super adorable couple. More to come tomorrow!

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Emily + Joe: Wedding (St. Louis wedding photographers)

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Katie + Jonathan: Engagment (St. Louis wedding photographers)

I’ve known Katie for a LONG time. Since high school. Which was…well…a long time ago. (That’s all I’ll say so I don’t have to give away my age!) We had several years of French classes together. We found each other on Facebook a while ago, and she began commenting on all my pictures. And I was SUPER excited when she emailed me and told me she was engaged, so she wanted to hire me to shoot her wedding! Love that Facebook. (I love when clients – or blog readers, for that matter – add me on FB, by the way! Click on Links at the top of my blog to take you to my FB page.)

So we headed out to Bee Tree Park and Tower Grove Park for their engagement shoot. And let me tell you, it was the most PERFECT day ever for a shoot. The colors of all the leaves were exquisite, the weather was just amazing, and the light at both parks was phenomenal. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Seriously. I have almost a year to wait for their wedding, but I’m thrilled they’ve chosen me to document it. Can’t wait!!!

And…on to the pics…

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st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

st. louis wedding photography by nicole welch

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Tiffany + Mark: Engagement (St. Louis wedding photographers)

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Fox Theatre: Sneak Peek

Here’s a quick one from my Halloween wedding!

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Sarah + John: Wedding (St. Louis wedding photographers)

Several Saturdays ago, I had the pleasure of traveling to the tiny town of Litchfield, IL. I must say I’m really surprised how many small town Illinois weddings I have photographed this year. It’s been super fun going new places!

Sarah was one of the most laid-back brides EVER. When I had her do a few pics on a couch and a button popped off, she said, “Oh, it’s alright.” When we didn’t have time to do wedding party pics at the park, and I made them do them in front of a door, she said, “Ok, let’s do it.” And finally, when I said I want to photograph you guys in front of a row of vending machines, she said, “Ok. Let’s go!” Now that is trust! How cool is she?! Thanks so much for having me photograph your special day and for being open to anything. Best wishes.

One of my favorite dresses I’ve photographed all year. Just stunning!

I never get tired of the “getting the dress on” pics. Never.
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Yay for first looks!!!
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I LOVE this idea. Her shoes said “I DO.” And her new last name was Dowdy. So John and WDY on his shoes. Get it?
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So we didn’t have a lot of places to take photos, BUT, they had this little coffee room IN the church. How lucky was I?! Score.
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Same room. In the church. Love it!
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Super cute group of girls, and I LOVED the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses. Perfect for fall!
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They are going to make some cute babies one day!
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It was crazy dark in the church, which made for some very dramatic lighting…
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Ru + Mark: Family Session (St. Charles Family Photographer)

When Ru, a former bride, emailed asking to take family pictures, I was thrilled. They live in DC, and were back in St. Louis visiting her parents…And when she told me she and Mark were now parents, I was REALLY excited. I love photographing babies. And this one was a real cutie pie. Love this family. They even promised to take us to a Caps game if we ever make it out to DC. (My husband is a crazy Caps fan. I’m talking hockey for those of you who have no clue what I’m mumbling about.) How cool is that?!

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Katie + Sean: Wedding (St. Louis wedding photographer)

This post is LONG overdue. Yes, I’m still way behind in my blogging. Sorry to all, but I’m really trying! And I had my last wedding (as the main photog), last night, so hopefully this will give me a chance to catch my breath and catch up. It’s been a long 2 months.

Since it has taken me forever to post this, I’m going to make it up by showing some extra photos. Enjoy.

Ceremony: Assumption
Reception: Stegton Regency
Florist: Marry Me Flowers

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