pre-dawn snowfall over the st. louis temple | december 14, 2013

What a difference 10 minutes can make. When I initially got the camera set up to photograph the St. Louis Temple Saturday morning, the sky was pitch black. The first images were pretty – the trees glowed as they do here, and the flakes were large. Once I thought I had captured the image I had originally envisioned, I moved to a new angle to show more of the building. After 10 minutes, I noticed the sky was starting to gain a little color. And then this happened:

This print is available for sale, printed on metallic paper. Three sizes only: 12"x8" ($24), 18"x12" ($44), and 24"x16" ($84) plus $4.00 shipping. If you've never seen a photo on metallic paper, it's a sight to see – kind of like this was in person. 

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switchfoot in springfield | november 21, 2013

Check out our latest collection of Switchfoot concert images. These were shot at one of the band's final Fading West 2013 tour stops – Springfield, Mo., at the Gillioz Theatre, a cool, old venue with tons of character.

expecting | an indoor maternity portrait: december 2013

We already know the answer to this simple question, but we'll ask it anyway: Is there anything more beautiful than an expectant mother? 

happy thirdmonthday | o'fallon, mo

It might seem we've been on a posting hiatus of sorts – but it's really only because we've been sharing images on our Instagram of late instead. But these photos of Baby L were just too darn cute for the Instagram square!

hitched. | bear lake, idaho

Congratulations, Jeremy and Katie – welcome to the family! 

paul & em | faust park in early fall

Some images just work. Perfectly. In black and white. We love the timelessness it portrays. And what better type of image to convey "forever" than husband and wife? Together. Forever.