Hi, I’m Rochelle, a wedding and family photographer based out of St. Louis, Missouri. I love exploring and photographing new people and places. This blog is a collection of me, my photography and my passion!

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Pretty in Pink Wedding Editorial

Last Spring, a brand new event venue opened its doors. I am honored to say I was the first to photograph its beauty…

Education + Editorial, Weddings + Engagements

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Fall Wedding in the heart of Saint Louis, Missouri

Elizabeth + Ben’s lush autumn wedding in the heart of Saint Louis was nothing short of a dream. They are the sweetest couple in the world and are always up for a good time and a laugh. Not only are they adored by their families, but also by so many friends that came to help […]

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Weddings + Engagements

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A Grand Affair at the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri

Ann Katherine + Devin are some of the most wonderful people you’ll ever meet. From the moment I met them, I knew we would get along great, but what I didn’t know was the friendship that would blossom from it as well. They have so much love for one another and their families, capturing their […]

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Columbia, IL Wedding with Timeless Details

Rachel and Jon’s relationship is such a beautiful testament to God’s love and goodness. It was a joy to their wedding photography at Main Street Abbey in Columbia, IL. The entire day was as magical and it ended that way too. Read more about it below and make sure to scroll through the entire wedding […]

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Weddings + Engagements

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Happy Birthday, Noah!

I knew from the moment I finally held you that I would love you unconditionally for the rest of my life. I knew I would fervently protect you. I knew I now felt a love that was unlike any other. When you made me a mother, I was forever changed. I’m still in awe of […]

Maternity + Family, Personal

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Easter Hope

April 2nd, 2020 “I’ll forever remember the day. Andrew and I were out for a drive and saw this cross… I was so drawn to it and instantly asked Andrew to turn around. As we walked up, I felt this overwhelming sense of peace. Throughout the end of my pregnancy I had a lot of […]

Maternity + Family, Personal

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Sam + Bailey Snow Session

Aren’t snow sessions just so dreamy?? Sam + Bailey are such a fun-loving couple… I was so excited when they said from the start that they wanted to do a snow session in addition to their first engagement session earlier in the fall. I love getting the opportunity to photograph my wedding couples before their […]

Engagement Session in the Snow

Weddings + Engagements

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Radiant Romance Wedding Editorial

Love is in the air 💖 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and this fun and flirty wedding palette sure has me in the mood for romance! For this inspired wedding editorial, an amazing team of creatives came together to showcase all that The Mercantile Event Center has to offer. So much pretty! Pink […]

Pretty in Pink Inspiration

Education + Editorial, Weddings + Engagements

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Cassie + Josh’s Holiday-Inspired Wedding

With the chilly weather breezing through this week and winter coming to an end, I just had to cozy up and browse through my favorites from this beautiful holiday-inspired wedding! Cassie and Josh were a treat to work with… so in love and so incredibly fun! Their wedding palette brings all of the holiday vibes […]

Mundwiller Wedding

Weddings + Engagements

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Winter Wonderland Wedding Inspiration

Winter Wonderland Wedding Inspiration featuring elegant silver and blue details.

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Education + Editorial, Personal, Weddings + Engagements

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Baby Maples

Since the day we got married the question began, “so, when are you two going to have kids!? I know, it’s usually the next step; but, we got married young and wanted to enjoy being a married couple first. Each couple’s path is different and that’s okay! Even though we got asked countless times over […]

Maternity + Family, Personal

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Ryann + Tony’s Elegant Hillside Wedding

Tony & Ryann had the most magical wedding day. They expressed their personal vows on a cliff, overlooking the Missouri River, as their family and closest friends toasted their love with champagne. Their day was full of personal touches. They included a favorite food with a late-night french fry bar and incorporated their love for […]

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Morgan + KR

I just love shooting Anniversary sessions! What better way to celebrate the day you said “I Do” than to get all dolled up and capture more moments on camera together? Morgan + KR’s Anniversary Session looks like it came straight out of a magazine with plenty of gorgeous props – from florals to a full […]

Maternity + Family

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Branding: Hunter Berry Photography

Branding sessions are so much fun to shoot and so important for your business! The images of you and your brand are your only shot at a first impression with your potential clients. Branding sessions are a great way to elevate your business by helping your followers and potential clients get to know you personally. […]

Portraits + Branding

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Inspired by Love

I had the time of my life shooting this Valentine’s Day session with my sweet Andrew! This shoot really speaks to my heart because I’ve always been in love with the 50s! My dad’s red ’54 Chevy is a total classic and we were thrilled to have it as the backdrop for such fun day […]

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Florida Editorial

Hello, Sunny Florida! Andrew and I are embracing the warm Florida sunshine again and we are so excited to be here, especially after the brutal winter weather in Missouri! The forecast in St. Petersburg Beach is filled with sunshine and 80-degree weather all week. We couldn’t be happier to be spending time with family in […]

Education + Editorial, Weddings + Engagements

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Jordan + Hannah

I first met Hannah when she modeled for a workshop I attended last year. Towards the end of the day we started chatting and before I knew it we were laughing and joking like old friends; we clicked right away. We’ve been staying in touch through Instagram ever since, and if you don’t follow her […]

Weddings + Engagements

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Mollie + Jesse

I was so excited to hear that my brother-in-law asked his high school sweetheart to be his wife! Mollie + Jesse are incredibly perfect together and I adore how they can make each other laugh and smile. My heart breaks knowing I can’t attend their wedding. Sadly, I was already booked for their date (the […]

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Logan + London

I had so much fun shooting this session with these total models earlier this month! Logan + London are such a gorgeous pair. Their love for each other really shows on and off camera and I truly enjoyed capturing these moments with them. Also, can we talk about how picture perfect these outfits are? The […]

Weddings + Engagements

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Grace’s Winter Bridal Session

How gorgeous is this winter bride?? Grace + Ben actually got married in the fall but we had this beautiful blizzard late fall, after their wedding day. I was so excited to see this bright, fluffy snow on the ground. I just had to give Grace a call and ask if she was willing to […]

Portraits + Branding

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Lea + Luke

With more snow on the way this weekend, I just had to share this adorable engagement session we did for Lea + Luke last winter! It was only about 15 degrees outside at the time, but I’m so glad they decided to tough it out and rock it! Many couples choose to add a winter […]

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Ryan + Yasmin

In honor of his birthday, I just had to share this beautiful snowy session we shot over the holidays with my brother, Ryan, and his girlfriend, Yasmin! They brought along their adorable fur baby, Lucy, and we had the best time playing in the snow. The shoot ended in an epic snowball fight! God has […]

Maternity + Family

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Winter Wedding Inspiration

Hi, friends! This dreamy shoot has me feeling ready for Christmas! Can you believe it’s already almost here?! The contrast of these beautiful red accents up against this wintry day are absolutely stunning. Also, how can you not be obsessed with that fabulous fur shawl? 😍 Winter bridal fashion is one of my favorites, for […]

Education + Editorial, Weddings + Engagements

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Emily + Trey

  This fun engagement session makes my heart so happy! We had been envisioning a colorful fall session, but God had different plans. He sent us the most glorious, fluffy snow instead. It was a beautiful surprise, I just love how these film scans turned out! Emily + Trey are the sweetest couple, I had […]

Weddings + Engagements

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Steven + Jamilya’s Island Paradise Wedding

Being able to travel to do what I love is such a true blessing! Capturing Steven & Jamilya’s wedding day in Greece made my heart full! I am so grateful to have been connected with such kind, genuine people who welcomed me like family on this amazing journey. I did truly feel like family as […]

Weddings + Engagements

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Steven + Jamilya

  Guys, I just had to share these pre-wedding shots! The couple…the ocean..the outfits…too many picture perfect things! The first day we arrived in Greece, this location was actually where we went to swim in the hot sun…we then decided that this perfect little hidden gem was exactly where we should shoot Steven + Jamilya’s […]

Weddings + Engagements

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Ivana + Sam

Ivana & Sam are the most kind-hearted and genuine people you will ever meet! My branding designer & editor, Ivana, is from Bulgaria. I hired her just over a year ago and I knew right away she was special, and a God-send for my business. She cared just as much as I did about the […]

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