COLLEEN + KEVIN | MARRIED

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I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding to end the year with than Colleen and Kevin’s. Kevin is a good friend of mine and it was so great to be a part of his wedding. My second shooter, Nick Becker was a huge help and captured some great images as well. A big thanks to Colleen and Kevin, as well as all the other couples who had me shoot their weddings this year – you all made my first season as a wedding photographer absolutely wonderful!
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Kevin scored major points early in the day with a surprise ring for Colleen…

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Kevin designed, printed and stitched all the invitations himself…

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We now enter the “blue room” – it was REALLY dark, but the light from the stained glass was so cool…

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I love this shot of Colleen and her sister using their grandmother’s antique mirror…

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future competition…

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November 27, 2010 - 11:57 pm

Colleen and Kevin - Mike, we absolutely love the pictures. We couldn't be happier! It is obvious that you are very good at what you do, and we are very thankful!

Colleen & Kevin

November 28, 2010 - 12:11 am

Anonymous - The pictures look awesome! You two make a beautiful couple, and we had a great time at the wedding! I love the picture on Washington Street!!!
Kim

December 8, 2010 - 4:54 pm

Anonymous - Hi Mike ! now that I've had you as a photographer, I can't help but come back and look at your new work – you are amazing =) Also I agree with Kim above, the photo on Washington Ave is awesome … AND it's directly in front on my loft !!!! I've seen that window of Lucas Park Grille a zillion times :D

AMANDA + MAX | ENGAGED

Posted in: Engagement

I had so much fun with Amanda and Max on their engagement session. The weather was beautiful and we had a blast just walking around and laughing. These two are naturals in front of the camera, I had a hard time narrowing down their pics!
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LOVE this tree…

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November 19, 2010 - 8:06 pm

jeanne - Of course I might be considered bias, but these are wonderful and really do capture their personalities.

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November 20, 2010 - 2:37 am

LC - Amanda, you look beautiful and you and Max are such a cute couple! Congrats to you both! (I LOVE the last black and white on the bridge with the fencing.)

November 20, 2010 - 10:37 pm

Dennis Bullock - Gorgeous Mike

November 22, 2010 - 6:34 pm

Bridal Horizons - What a gorgeous couple and you captured them so well! Love the market shot!

November 22, 2010 - 11:29 pm

Clary - Loving this session Mike!! Those last shots are awesome!

MEG + CHRIS | ENGAGED

Posted in: Engagement

I can’t get over the weather this fall! Meg and Chris lucked out with one of the most beautiful days in October – not too hot, not too cold, sunny and trees full of colorful leaves. I am loving all the colors in this session. Congrats Chris and Meg, can’t wait for your wedding!!
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November 17, 2010 - 9:39 pm

Lauren - Pretty, pretty…Meg and Saak! What a beautiful day and such a cute couple :) I am just loving the color of Meg's hair and those boots. LOVE!!!

November 18, 2010 - 12:18 am

Dennis Bullock - Fantastic!

LACY + TIM | MARRIED

Posted in: Wedding

Couples like Lacy and Tim are the reason I love doing this. These two were just beaming on their wedding day. I can’t explain the feeling you get when you are around people who are this in love with one another. Personally, it reminds me of the feelings I had on my own wedding day – it doesn’t get any better than that. Congrats Lacy and Tim, you guys rock. Thanks again to my second shooter, the very talented, Katy Corea.
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Is this not one of the most gorgeous brides you’ve ever seen?

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STUNNING!!

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The Conservatory in St. Charles was the backdrop for their beautiful ceremony…

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Their wedding was on the night before Halloween…

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November 11, 2010 - 3:43 am

Andrea - They look great!!!! I am glad you captured John Mayer!

November 11, 2010 - 3:58 am

ame - AMAZING.

All of the Arsenaults (and their adorable kids!) look great! CONGRATS!

November 11, 2010 - 1:41 pm

Lauren - I love these two! Beautiful picture, babe :)

November 11, 2010 - 4:38 pm

Anonymous - love love love!!!! you are soooo talented! thank you so much for capturing all of our beautiful wedding moments!

November 11, 2010 - 7:00 pm

AllisonF - Awesome pics, as always. Crazy though…I know the bride's brother, Ryan, from high school. Small world for sure!!

ALLYSON + MATT | MARRIED

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There must be something in the water where Matt and Allyson work. They are not the only ones who met there, fell in love and got married. Matt’s brother and his wife did the same thing! I believe their boss is now known as “the matchmaker.” I met up with them on one of the nicest days you could ask for in October. After their beautiful ceremony downtown, we stopped by the City Garden and Tower Grove Park to take some pics. This group was so much fun to be around! Big thanks to my wonderful second shooter, Katy Corea. Congratulations Allyson and Matt!!
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Allyson had their pups with her all day…

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Katy caught this right before Allyson’s dad walked her down the aisle…

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“We’re married!!!”

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One of my favorites from the day…

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These two could be models…

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Well, maybe just Allyson for the modeling thing…

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The limo bus was lots of fun, especially when everyone got “iced”!!

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FAVORITE!!!
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October 31, 2010 - 11:41 pm

Dennis Bullock - Gorgeous work!

November 1, 2010 - 3:28 pm

nicky - love these! one of my favorite shots is the black and white of them walking through the park :) and the modeling ones are too funny!

nicky

November 1, 2010 - 5:05 pm

Lauren - Lovely, lovely, lovely!

November 2, 2010 - 3:47 pm

Anonymous - MORE! WE WANT MORE!