BRASSTRAVAGANZA 2011

Headed to Off Broadway for the 3rd Annual Brasstravaganza hosted by the Funky Butt Brass Band.  They performed various Christmas songs in their own funky style.  I took some Santa Photos for Stray Rescue donations and basically just had a blast. There were a few special guests including Mimi Le Yu who did a couple of songs.   Lots of fun people there that night.

HOLIDAY TWINS

I couldn't wait to meet these little guys and to see Janet again.  They were so full of fun and really kept me on my toes.  It was a chilly day and getting late or I think I would have took photos of them for another hour.  It was also great seeing Rogan again....he used to be a client of mine and he seemed to remember me in a good way. :)

KRAMPUS!

Headed over to my friends Mark and Alessandra's house for Mark's birthday party.  This year Mark decided to dress as Krampus since the holiday is so close.  He was great....good times.  

Olin's Family Photo Shoot

Olin and his parents Jenna and Matt, paid me a visit for their family holiday photo shoot.

We couldn't have had better weather for this time of year and Olin was such a good little guy, I swear he's always in the best mood.   He also just started walking a few days after this shoot. :)

JULIE + PAT

I met up with Julie and Pat today who were looking to get some great engagement shots done.  They were such a fun couple and I could really tell that they were made for one another.  We had a lot of fun in the park coming up with ideas and funny shots.  I wish them all the best!

To see the rest of the photos.....visit their album HERE....

BABY SAGE

Today I got to meet little Sage.  His parents Christina and Yacob were blessed with this little angel on Aug. 22nd, so he was only 2 weeks old.   He was very cooperative for his photo shoot and even gave us a few smiles.   I am so glad that I got to meet him and can't wait to watch him grow!  

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BABY SAGE

BIG MUDDY BLUES FESTIVAL

Headed down to the Big Muddy Blues Festival at the Landing in St. Louis over Labor Day Weekend. I was invited by Big Mike Aguirre to come down and photograph and listen to some awesome Blues by the Blues City Allstars....so how could I resist?

BIG MIKE AGUIRRE

CLAY SWAFFORD

MATT HILL

PRESTON HUBBARD

JOE MEYER

To see the rest of the photos or to order prints, visit...
BIG MUDDY BLUES FESTIVAL

THE FESTIVAL OF NATIONS 2011

The twelfth annual Festival of Nations took place over the weekend on August 27th and 28th in Tower Grove Park.   This multicultural celebration featured food and art from over 51 ethnicities. Various dancers and musicians performing throughout the festival, showing off their cultural costumes and instruments.  There were also many activities and crafts for the whole family to enjoy. 

FESTIVAL OF NATIONS WEBSITE

Here you can go and see the rest of the photos that I got that Sunday.  I can't wait til next year!

FESTIVAL OF NATIONS - ZENFOLIO

IT IS HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!

It has been waaaaay too hot here in St. Louis!!!  My plants are all about to croak, and my poor chickens are half-baked.
Here is little Bender....passed out.  It's was only 7 in the morning!

FUNDRAISER FOR THE JOPLIN, MO HUMANE SOCIETY

My friend Nina decided to help out the Joplin, MO Humane Society by donating her home to hold a fundraising event.  There was a horrible tornado recently and many of the homes in Joplin were wiped out.  This devastation also left many animals homeless, and there is only one shelter around.   Many restaurants donated food and coupons and lots of entertainers and musicians showed up to donate their time.  It was a great night!  Thanks everyone!!