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My Lens Angle!

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Located in the St. Louis area, I enjoy taking photos of just about everything.  Capturing memories of all sorts is important to me because sadly, this photo to the left is the only family photo I have, and my oldest brother is missing in this image.  I really began to take a lot of pictures at about age 14.  This was just after my mother passed away and I was an orphan.  It was then that I realized how few memories I had captured in photographs.  I knew in high school that I really enjoyed photography, but it never occurred to me that I could earn a living by studying photography.  With the help of my very supportive husband, I have overcome the fear of putting myself out there for the world to see and critique.

Don't you think it is frustrating to take your family for portraits, pay a sitting fee and then be forced to buy what the studio thinks you need?  My goal is that my clients will be able to afford a portrait/lifestyle session once or twice a year and it will not break the bank.  Though it is frowned upon in the photography industry, CD's with the images are part of the package.  You know best what you want, and the CD allows you to pick and choose.  If you are the indecisive type, I will be happy to help you!


Below is an updated family photo taken in mid-November.  We make it a point to have a family photo taken once a year. 

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