I’ve been watching many BTS of other photographers on their stories or in some workshops...everyone has a backpack on while shooting. 😳😳 Am I the only one who doesn’t do this?!? I’m not too fond of the feeling of wearing it with two bodies. I always just set it down 🤷🏻♀️ Maybe I need a different one? Do you wear a backpack while shooting? What’s your favorite bag? After my camera drop from the bag the other day? I’m on the hunt for something different. 
After what feels like FOREVER, I just found out the St. Louis hospitals (Mercy, BJC, SSM & St. Luke’s) are now allowing two support people in the room for postpartum patients!!!! This means fresh 48s on the back on! I’m SO excited!!!!!!!! These are by far some of my favorite sessions to shoot. Due to the on-call nature of these sessions, make sure you get on my calendar ASAP if you’re interested in a session. Who else is as excited as me?!?! 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️ 
I got my second COVID vaccine today 🙌 I had a HORRIBLE reaction with the first one, so now I’m sitting here waiting to see how I react to this one. So far, only arm pain and low-grade fever. Anyone reacted to both the first and second doses?!? Still, I’m super excited to have this finally behind me. Yay for science!! ✌🏼 
Whelp it finally happened....I forgot my job last night as the tooth fairy. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ Has anyone done this before? How did you save the day? 
I’m feeling a bit sleepy after a fun and busy weekend. I'm not able to muster up a creative caption, so it’s just going to be; check out this adorable family!!! 😍😍 Happy Monday! 
Happy Easter to all those who celebrate! I’m thankful for an adorable photo of my three kiddos and a “normal” photo of my family!! As a photographer, it is VERY hard to get a photo of your own family, especially on a holiday! 😂😂 I know all my photog friends will agree with my struggle 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️ 
I get asked almost weekly about my locations and how I find them. I thought I would share some of my favorite tips. -Check out the all trails app! It’s a great way to find new spots you may not know about. You can also search for features such as water and the difficultly of the hike. -Download the sun seeker app. I keep this on my phone to check the sun’s location throughout the year. It’s great to use when I’m out with my family exploring and I stumble across a location. -Google Maps is a great way to check out locations before driving there. However, I prefer to check it out in person if I can. -I spend time googling local parks and conservation areas near me. I’m always shocked at how many places I find I have never heard of. -My number one tip is to get in your car and drive around!! I spend soooooo many hours finding new locations for my sessions. I drag my kids and family along. My husband even found me a location recently. The only way to really find locations you love is to spend the time finding them. I get bored shooting at the same spots over and over again, so I have really made it a priority to spend time finding locations I love to shoot at! What are your favorite tips for finding locations that inspire you? 
This has to be one of my favorite newborn sessions ever. I mean two sweet baby girls, so how can it not be?!? Also, how stunning does mom look? I’m pretty sure there is no way I could look that good after two babies! Making it look easy @lexlucente 😘❤️ 
I just started listening to the miracle morning on audible. Did anyone give this a try? It sounds incredible, but I’m the WORST about waking up early 😂 I try it every so often but always give up. Now that my kiddos are sleeping till 6:30, I feel like it’s time to give it a try. I’m craving some moments of silence before I start my chaotic day. Do you have an early morning routine? If so, please teach me how to stick with it 😬 
For the past month or so, I have been shooting lots and lots of sweet pandemic babies for their first birthday, and I’m not mad about it. They have been some of my favorite sessions! This family got lucky with both touches of golden light and stormy clouds. Are you an epic sky or golden light lover? It’s hard for me to choose, luckily I got both. 🙌🏻