Katina & Scott - Great Weather, Great Group

My complete and humble thanks to God for providing Katina and Scott with the most perfect weather for their wedding on 8/16/08. I had the privilege of watching this darling couple take their vows at the Norman Probstein (Forest Park) Golf Course - outside under the tents. The wedding party included 24 people and we had a good time, traveling in golf carts for our post-ceremony pictures.

I'm afraid that I gave truth to the "women are bad drivers" stereotype as I almost ran into some of the groomsmen in my efforts to reverse the golf cart. Ugh - we just had to laugh anyway. What can you do?? =) Thank goodness there are no pictures of that. =)

May God bless this couple as they start their new life together. I've shared some of my favorite images, and a small video to wet your whistle - more to come!!! (pause the blog music before viewing the video - as it has its own music).

God Bless and enjoy!

Leslie

Sherri & Tim tied the knot!

Here's a little preview from Sherri and Tim's wedding on 8/8/08. There is music, so you may want to pause the blog music (to the left) before you view. I had a blast with my dear friend, I hope you enjoy!!!!

Busy weekend of New Beginnings

Busy busy weekend - but lots o' fun! First, on 8/8/08 was the wedding of my dear friend Sherri and her fabulous guy Tim. "8" is the number of new beginnings- and I know this is an exciting one for Sherri and her family - so my prayers are with them for an amazing marriage! (Its always fun to "shoot" my good friends). See a sample video above!

Then, the next morning was the family shoot of another dear friend Melissa and her family at Forest Park near Government Hill.

And then later that night was the engagement of Felicia and her fiance Quincy, also at Forest Park near the Planetarium. Their wedding is 9/13/08.

All in all, fun, but busy weekend - I have lots of pictures to review!!

God bless,

Leslie

Kathy Smith & Bernard Randolph - Featured in St. Louis Bride!

The wedding of Kathy Smith & Bernard Randolph, February 23, 2008, is featured in the Fall/Winter 2008 edition of St. Louis Bride magazine (at p. 40). She makes her own chocolates (The Chocolate Pear - thechocolatepear@gmail.com), invitations and other delicious goodies - which really made her wedding an occasion to remember!

You can view the article by clicking on "Tear Sheets" under My Portfolios.

Leslie

Tammy & Billy - the journey begins

I consider it an honor and joy to photograph the journey of one of my dearest friends and soror, Tammy, as she prepares to have her first baby in September. Tammy and I have become very close over the last few years and she is so very dear to me. Her and Billy were kind enough to let my creativity fly at the Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis - they were great sports, and we had a good time.

Tammy has never seen me "work" as she put it, so she spent the first part of the session laughing and trying to be serious. She's a nut! =)

I look forward to capturing the first images of the newest member of their family!!

Leslie

Katina and Scott are Engaged!

Well, they've been engaged for a minute now, but we just did their engagement pictures, so I can officially say - they are engaged!! =) I met Katina a few months ago and she is just super-cute, there was an immediate connection. I just met Scott at the session, and they are a really fun couple. I really look forward to photographing their wedding on August 16 at Forest Park in St. Louis. There are going to be 11 bridesmaids and groomsmen! My mind is already spinning with creative ideas for this large group!

Here are a few of my favorites.

Enjoy! Leslie

Free & John tied the knot June 21!

Free and John tied the knot!!! On June 21 this wonderful couple said their "I do's" in St. Louis, MO. Here is just one of my favorite images of this fun group. I was so honored to photograph this wedding, as Free is one of my sorors - oo-oop to the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta!!!

Leslie

Sharhondia & Sean, Gorgeous Engagement Pics!

Today Sharhondia and Sean met me bright and early, at 8am, at Forest Park for their engagement shoot. We had a lovely time! I had Sharhondia walking through some waterfalls and everything, she did fabulous! Their wedding is August 30 and I'm looking forward to this special day for this beautiful couple. Enjoy!!!

Leslie

Felicia & Richard - Aren't they cute!!!

So today I was in Forest Park taking pictures of some of my friends, Felicia and Richard (top), and when we were finished I saw this other young couple at Art Hill, and they were just so cute, I had to take their pictures. Here are a couple pictures of Jackie and Joe (bottom) - what great sports!!! Enjoy the pictures!! Leslie

Andreas & Rhonda - They Did it!!!!

Andreas and Rhonda tied the knot yesterday at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Central West End in St. Louis, Missouri!! The reception was at the Mahler Ballroom. It was a beautiful day - a photographer's dream weather for a wedding. It rained the day before during the entire rehearsal, but God smiled on us this day! Rhonda and Andreas are a wonderful couple, and along with her son, this new family is as happy as can be. Clearly you can see we had a good time. =)

Here are just a few pictures on the steps of the church. Enjoy!!!

Leslie

Andreas & Rhonda - Engagement pictures!!!

Tomorrow is the big day for Rhonda and Andreas!! We went to Westport Plaza for their engagement session, and tomorrow they will be married at Trinity Episcopal in the Central West End, with their reception following at the Mahler Ballroom!! It's going to be a fabulous event!!

Rhonda wanted to get married on 6-7-08, first because 6-7-8 has a cool rhythm to it, and more importantly, "7" is the biblical number of completion and "8" is the number of new beginnings. May God truly bless this couple!!

Check back soon for some of my favorite pics from the wedding!! Leslie

Therese & Robert - "We's Married Now!"

On May 10, 2008, Therese and Robert tied the knot!!! Their wedding was at Trinity Episcopal in St. Louis, MO. As you can see, we had a good time before, during and after the ceremony. =) It was such an honor and a privilege to share in their special day! May God Bless them every step of the way!!

Chinese Culture Days 2008

I recently was privileged when the Missouri Botanical Gardens featured some of my images for their primary marketing pieces for the 2008 Chinese Culture Days. This years event (May 17-18, 2008) was of course amazing - the acrobats are incredible!! I hope you were able to enjoy the festivities - if not, see you next year!

The first image is the program bulletin and admittance ticket, and the second is a billboard outside the Garden.

http://www.mobot.org/press/Media_Room_Images/Chinese_Culture_Days/Chinese_Culture_Days_Images.asp