clarypfeiffer

There is a place where dreams come true.

For my last photography project in my first photography class I used Infrared film which captures the chlorophyll bouncing off the plants vs the light so what better place than the Missouri Botanical Gardens to take care of business?! My favorite place, the Rose Garden, where I turned to Trav “Can you imagine how dreamy a wedding would be?” snapped a few pictures, one of which hangs in our dinning room.

Every wedding I think, there is no place I’d rather be than this very moment…sometimes it’s when I see a mom wondering when her daughter grew up or the couple whispering and smiling at each other, the world disappearing, or the bride with all her friends dancing and singing to “Like a Prayer”. As I walked through the Rose Garden, Travis waiting for me with his camera, me rushed from the brides make-up getting finished moments before her limo arrived, this was “the moment” in Hilary and Matt’s day where I wouldn’t want to be any other place in the whole world than the Rose Garden doing what I love, surrounded by friends and family’s love for a new couple, and my very own love with all my dreams coming true.

Brooklyn making another appearance:o)

Isn't Hilary's hairpiece amazing?!! She made it herself so I had to show it off.

I like to spend time with the details of a wedding day, knowing how much they mean to a couple and the thought that went into them, what they mean. Because we were short on time I had to get actions shots of the following. They are my favorite detail shots to date.

My 70-200mm f/2.8 is the ONLY zoom lens I use and I have been debating getting my next fixed lens, 135mm f/2, but saw no reason. Sadly I dropped the 70-200mm at last wedding sending it to the Canon shop and my new 135mm making it's depute here:o) I'm in love.

We only had about 10 minutes of light left to get some pictures of the gorgeous couple but we worked it!

Hilary put this all together, the morning of she was plastering the branches into the black boxes...beautiful.

Just because Courtney and Whitney dance so good and are so cute!!

The last dance.

Thank you Matt and Hilary for having your wedding at the place where dreams come true:o)

Love!

Dallas turned her room into a beauty salon...

Just what you think when you hear "beauty salon"...hair curlers and ladies giggling:o)

I know! How beautiful is Dallas and she doesn't even have her dress on!

Gorgeous

I thought the kitchen would be a great place for the bouquet picture and found out for myself how good the cinnamon rolls dad made. Yummy!

Favorite!!

The amazingly hot girls, make sure to check out the shoes!

You must see it closer!

You two had such an amazing wedding and the two of you together are simply meant to be!!

To my much loved couple,
Thank you for always supporting and encouraging me. Leaving words of praise in my inbox. Sending notes in the mail addressed to "Our Favorite Photographer". You trusted and believed in me when I needed it most. Reaffirming that this is what I must do just a year ago with no weddings under my belt and a few engagement sessions. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your love, the most important day of you lives together. There is a notch in my heart with you two in it.
xoxox

I hope everyone enjoyed their Father's Day with your special guy!! We made cookies for ours and had a wonderful day.

Apparently I have to keep an eye on both my kids. The above picture, please, Hughes did everything he could to open the chocolate chips while Jettie was playing off that she did care. But wait...what is going on in this picture?

Jettie snagged the chocolate chips while Hughes was being completely adorable to divert me. Is this the start of the conspiring to come?

I have so many sessions to post and I know that if I don't do this now I never will. I must show you how beautiful Santa Rosa was. I shot this before the sunrise so the stars are still out.

We went on a sunset catermran trip which was amazing.

When the sun was setting we saw countless dolphins swimming all around the boat.

The beach is my favorite place in the world and after seeing the pictures taken during our evenings enjoying the sound side of the island I want to move my operation down there.

A little piece of heaven.

Hughes making sand angles with Me-Maw and Paw-Pa.

I don't know who adores eachother more? Me-Maw or Hughes and Jettie?

The most beautiful time is when the sun dips down making these amazing pictures Paw-Pa got.

The only question...16x24 or 20x30?

Because I have been so busy the past two weeks with 5 weddings in 15 days I want to give you a sneak peek at the wedding I shot while in Florida. Tomorrow I will post on the couple featured in my header and why they are so very special.

From first meeting Becki and Sam, then their engagement session, I knew that their wedding would be awesome because they are so into each other. They didn't disappoint.

Becki's HOT shoes...

and beautiful dress. This image is straight out of the camera and my favorite dress shot ever. I love how the dress just floats.

Becki doesn't wear all that makeup stuff and doesn't need to...she is such a beauty. But, a little eyeliner never hurt anyone;)

The hansome groom and gorgeous bride meet...

Favorite.

Can I have two favorites?

I love the look on the sister's face.

It was raining most of the day so as soon as the sun came out we made our way outside to get some quick shots...

Thanks goodness we did, can you believe this amazing light!?

Timeless.

Becki and Sam had a belly dancer during dinner which everyone got a kick out of.

It’s time for me to profess my love to Nikki and Cameron. Not because they had a beautiful wedding (actually, my dream wedding) with fabulous flowers, a sunset dance and a sweet lounge but they are so loving and and warm to each and every person. I am thankful to be their “favorite photographer” and better yet their friend. I love you guys!!

I highly recomend checking out the slideshow for more of Cameron and Nikki's wedding.







Nikki and Cameron wrote their wedding vows which I was really excited to hear and thought that would be “the moment” I would remember the most but this is the winner…



It’s just dripping with romance...the love, the sunset, the city skyline.







All the beautiful details Cameron and Nikki worked on put together with the help of Christy and her team.



Oh!! Can’t forget some of the best cake in town, The Cakery.













My favorite and last shot from the day. The sweet lounge, beautiful draping and lighting thanks to Exclusive Events.



Thank you Darbi for being my second photographer!! I always love the time we spend together.

Meet Anastasia...

meet Greg...

and meet Mersy (named after a coast in Liverpool)

Anastasia loves Audrey Hepburn so that is the look we went for during the Newlywed session...

Anastasia and Greg are so much fun and up for anything.

And HOT!

and they lived happily ever after...

I sit here not knowing what to write, thanking God I have a gift to tell stories in still moments, giving some justice to Nikki and Cameron's love for each other and beautiful wedding day.

To be continued...

Pete and Lindsay are one of the kindest couples. The best man described Lindsay as a person who asks you how your day is, not because it's the nice thing to do, she genuinely cares. Pete is the same way. It was a blast spending the day with you guys!

"Hot" flowers by Frankie.

It was really WINDY...teehee.

Favorite!

Isn't Lindsay the cutest! I complimented her coordination of gum with her pretty blue eyes:)

Pretty Details

Can't forget the cake.

And thanks to the lovely Sherry for second shooting with me!! There are some great pictures on her blog as well so check it out.

The.Perfect.Day.

We headed down to the same place Tommy and Lynsey had their engagement pictures...

Hands down, absolute favorite...ever...

takes me back to "Sixteen Candles" last scene.

Thank you, thank you Tommy and Lynsey and your family and friends for making my first wedding back from maternity leave the perfect day with the perfect couple. You two reminded me over and over again why I love photographing weddings...all the emotion, love, family, joy, and friendship wrapped up in one special event. And the bridal party!! what a great time I had seeing what you all would help me get into!

I'll be seeing ya! xoxox