I had to really great sessions this weekend. One family session and an engagement session. Here are their sneak peeks. More to come!
Category Archives: Family
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?!
Yup, still behind on blogging. Preview of what’s to come from Katie + Sean’s wonderful wedding.
Loved this moment. It was RIGHT after the ceremony. I made them hide while everyone got set up for bubbles.
On the day we moved, yes THE day (who knows what I was thinking), I had a family session with a really adorable family. The beginning of our session was a little rough, and the session was on one of the very first cold days we had, but I think we all had a blast toward the end. The girls REALLY loved running down the hills at Des Peres Park. So sorry it has taken this long to get this post up!
We had some really rockin’ light…
When it became obvious the girls weren’t having much fun, we decided it was time to PLAY!
Such a sweet smile…
I hope they look at this image when they’re older and love it. They’re just too cute.
Flying!!!
My favorite of the day…
Last weekend, Aidan, my mom, Sandy and grandaughter Sunee went to Old Town St. Charles for the annual Festival of the Little Hills. I like to go and eat the kettle corn. Aidan likes to go down a 25-foot slide at top speeds.
A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of second shooting for a great St. Louis photographer, Von Devore. (I had a blast shooting with you – thanks again!) Here are some images from one of the hottest days of the year.
Kenny waiting for Jenna for their first look. I highly recommend seeing each other before the ceremony because it gives us SO much more time to be creative, and your guests will love you because they don’t have to sit around all day waiting. It’s a win-win situation!
I love their expressions!
I loved this shot that Von posed. So cute, and you can tell they were having fun with it, too!
They had some really fab windows at the Whitmoor Country Club. Love this one!
Loved her flowers AND her colors. Gorgeous!
It was crazy hot, and I felt so bad for Kenny. Some people thought he was crying, but later he said it was all sweat. Eeek!
I loved this completely candid moment when her bridesmaid’s were trying to bustle her dress. It almost looks posed because she looked so perfect.
Checking out the ring.
Hello gorgeous light!
And….my favorite shot of the day. Aren’t they a gorgeous couple?!
Father/daughterS dance. Love it!
How cool is this bride?! And I love the expression on the bridesmaid’s face behind her. Hysterical!
Just wanted to put a little update on the blog because I’m a little out of the loop. My sister is having a baby, and there have been some complications. Please keep her + the baby in your thoughts/prayers. They could use them. Thanks! I promise I’ll start returning emails as soon as I can. Sorry!
Here she’s killing time reading People Magazine.
Ok, so we went to Columbia more than a week ago, and I’m just now posting – but that’s ok. Right? Aidan’s been keeping me on my toes, people!
Despite the crazy cold weather, Aidan was enthralled with Truman the Tiger, the lights, the screaming fans, the band, and……the cheerleaders. Go figure. Already a ladies’ man, I tell ya!
Maybe Aidan will go to Mizzou and be a Tiger like his mom. I wouldn’t mind an excuse to visit good ‘ole CoMo. I love that town.
Anyway, here are a few shots with the point + shoot.
Dan’s parents came in from NYC last Thursday for a short visit. We had such a fun time catching up with John and Heleena, and I think Aidan warmed up to them pretty quickly. With them, they brought a fabulous train set from Aunt Rachel (THANK YOU!!!!). He loves it more than just about anything – except maybe Barney (with whom he is utterly obsessed). We went out to breakfast, did a super mini photo shoot, toured the Super Wal-Mart, watched/listened to many, many games (hockey + football). The Welch boys are fans of every D.C. team there is. I’m only waiting for Aidan to begin his Redskins love affair, too. Although, I must stress that our child will be a Cardinals fan + a Mizzou Tigers fan – no matter how awful they are. Regardless, our little 21-month-old son can say “touchdown” and throw his arms in the air like the refs. Then he laughs hysterically when “Da da” claps for him. I’m so outnumbered.
John + Heleena were also brave enough to watch the little man by themselves for nearly an entire day while Dan + I were shooting a wedding. They’re probably still recovering because Aidan has a crazy amount of energy. Everybody claims he is the most energetic child they’ve ever met. Luckily I don’t know any better. I just know him. And he does keep everyone on their toes. Anyway, I think it was a good bonding experience for all of them.
Thanks for a fabulous visit you guys. I have more photos to post, but here’s just one for now. Miss you!
My sister and 4 of her children joined us for a lovely fall playdate yesterday. Oh my goodness – isn’t this weather just fabulous!? I love it! We didn’t get to experience fall for 5 years after being in the horribly hot state of Texas, and I’m thrilled to have it this year. And I can’t wait for the leaves to turn color too! It’s going to be so exciting!
Anyway, Brody, my nephew, slept through most of our playdate yesterday. He’s nearly 15 months old, but Aidan calls him a baby and always has tried to take care of him. Yesterday he was pushing his stroller, and as he usually does, taking his pacifier out, just so he could put it in again. I think he likes playing the “older kid role.” Someday buddy, you’ll have your own baby to take care of. Just not anytime soon! 
Why is this one growing up so fast!? When we came back to Missouri, he wasn’t even walking. Now Brody is running around! Craziness.
That’s what Mr. Aidan and I were this weekend. Between doing laundry (yup, still getting caught up on all the boxes full of clothes that were sitting for 6 months. We, um, have a lot of clothes. And I do mean WE.), making our weekly trip to Wal-Mart (We go there so often that Aidan literally can read the word Wal-Mart. Although it kind of sounds like Ma Ma, but you get the idea…) and other household things while Dan was working, we made a trip to Illinois for my friend Ashley’s housewarming party and went to the zoo! Poor Aidan didn’t get much of a nap in either day, so I’m really hoping he makes up for it tomorrow so I can get a little bit of work done.
Well, plans have changed for me, and I am remaining a full-time photographer/stay-at-home mom. And Aidan will just have to settle for his mommy instead of a new school…Without getting into crummy details, let’s just say the economy is horrible, and the position no longer exists. End of story. On to new things. Hopefully more shooting! I’m in the works to schedule mini-holiday sessions. Stay tuned.
I can’t remember if I already posted about it, but my camera came back! Oh how I missed it. Welcome back baby. Aidan was actually quite cooperative this weekend while I tested it out, so I have many to show! Here’s one of my favorites from the housewarming party we went to on Saturday. Congrats again Ashely! We’re so happy for you!
Without further ado, here he is. Mr. Aidan John Welch. Aaaah. Eye contact AND a smile. What did I do to deserve that? Maybe he felt sorry for me because I turned 30 Friday.
Here they are – a bazillion shots from Aidan’s first trip to Grant’s Farm. We had so much fun! If you haven’t been – check it out. I think they close at the end of October, and they’re only open on the weekends now. I know they’re also having some Halloween fun nights though.
Not sure what this look was for – we were riding the train!
Aidan wondering if he should touch the little creatures.
Ok, I’ll just feed them myself, Dad.
Ba Ba?!
One of Aidan’s favorites – horses! “Hor Hor”
I know he’s thinking – “Mom, what the heck is that thing and why is it looking at me!?”
Mmmm. Who doesn’t love Dippin Dots?
Various Dippin Dots colors running down the little guy’s chin.
Elephants kissing?!
“Bir Bir!”
Please bite someone else.
And, as much as Aidan adores horses, we couldn’t let Aidan leave without his very own Clydesdale. He’s already sleeping with the thing, and he gives it kisses all the time.
In a last-decision on Sunday, Dan, Aidan + I went to Grant’s Farm. It was Aidan’s first trip, and he loved every single second of it. From the camels, to the goats, and best of all, the Clydesdales, our son was in heaven. The child loves animals – just adores them. The entire time he was saying, “Hi moo moo (when he thought something was a cow),” and “Hi hor hor” (that’s Aidan speak for horse), and “Ride. Ride! More ride!” everytime he saw the train.
I have a zillion photos to post, but it’s late, and I’m having website issues, so I’ll end this post with just one image. (More tomorrow!) But this is a fun one!
Sorry, I’ve been a horrible blogger lately, but that’s because we’ve moved! Finally! We couldn’t be more excited to be progressing in our new lives in the Show Me State! We’ve been super busy, but here is a shot of Aidan and one of Dan. We were on the deck enjoying the evening thunderstorm.
