kunderman | a faust family photo

dreamlike | h.s. senior kenzie h.

The ground? Rock solid. Kenzie's hair, eyes and smile? Polar opposite. A stellar model who we hope to have more chances to photograph down the road!

having a little fun ...

tech specs: a 'victorian' wedding

85mm, f/4.5, 1/50 sec.

tech specs: romeo and juliet

100mm, f/3.5, 1/50

happy accidents

Ahhh, posing. Good when it's good. Bad when it's bad (ahem, see Awkward Family Photos). And then there are those awesome accidents that come about when you're just out having fun. Like these guys. We love this shot!
About the photo: 50mm, f/4, 1/160, ISO 250. No flash.

on a more positive note...

It's been six short years since the Youngs set up shop in St. Louis and in that time, we've watched their kids grow, watched their family grow, and they've even watched our sweet Khloe grow -- taking care of our mischievous little pup when she was much, much (young)er. But now, we say goodbye, as Sam, Jennie and the gang are packing up to move out West this week. Sunday at church was rather emotional as friends hugged and said their farewells and made plans to help the Youngs get ready to roll. No one likes goodbyes -- so on a more positive note, we were happy when we got the chance to hit their home last night and capture these:


We'll miss you, guys. Enjoy the images, and good luck in your next endeavor!

Mary and Mack had not had a family picture taken in a very long time (sounds a bit like a lot of us, I'm sure). In the always-on-the-go world we live in, it just wasn't something that had made the list of things to do. But this month, Mary made it a priority to gather the gang from their busy lives about town and come together for some long overdue photos.
That's what makes it extra special for photographers -- we've said it before, but it seems more true in these cases: we're not just snapping pix; we're recording memories.
About the bottom two memories: f/7.1, 50mm, 1/60, ISO 200. No flash. About the top: f/3.5, 1/60, 100mm, ISO 250.

Two kids. Too cute.

"Ummmm. I'm telling Mom."

175mm. f/4.0. 1/160. ISO 200. Colors edited in Lightroom.

Eric and Ola + One

Tonight was a good night. We were among the first in the world to meet Baby Max, son of Eric and Ola, born on 11/10/11. And while he was awake and alert for a good portion of the shoot (yeah, he must have been excited to meet Becca), you'd never know it by looking at the images below with Mom and Dad.


Later, on our way home, we found out our awesome sister-in-law had checked into an L.A.-area hospital, ready to give birth to our second nephew and their third child. To our surprise, it wasn't but a few hours later that we received a few texts and video proof that our cross-country addition had arrived! Ahhh... We feel so, so blessed.
Now sleep well, sweet boys. You've got a lot of growing up to do.

eureka, that's a beautiful reflection.

Photo tip #1: If something catches your eye and you think, "Hmmm. That could make an interesting photograph..." then stop and make it happen. Even a dusty store window like this one in Eureka has potential.


Of course, it helps when you've got a beautiful person like Meggie to photograph.
*Technical specs: 100mm, f/3.5, 1/100, ISO 320.

they are SO sisters.

A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves – a special kind of double." ~Toni Morrison

No doubt about it, these two are so sisters. How else could you ever possibly account for such candid interaction and expression? Aubree and Kalissa, you are one awesome duo!

Oh.

Baby.

Los Fish

Unsure whether there is a cuter "School of Fish" in the Northern Hemisphere. (We'll investigate and get back to you.) A quick shout out to our friend and lighting specialist, Marlie Hoyt, for helping make this shoot a success!

well worth the rain delay

It's apparently monsoon season in Missouri (didn't really know that existed, did'ya?). After a few postponements due to rain or the threat of rain.... (long pause...) Well, we'll stop writing and let the pictures tell the story of this beautiful 6-month-old! ...



... and this awesomely hilarious and vibrant 1-year-old!


Oh. And for anyone wondering out there: 70-200mm f/4 for most of these images.