I'm Hope, wife to my best friend, Dayton, and Mama to our two little loves! I'm a newborn and family photographer always on the lookout for ordinary moments that make up extraordinary memories. I enjoy quality conversation, making our home a cozy space, and watching the latest competition on Food Network.
With a background in labor and delivery and as a mama of two, I understand the desire to wish time would stand still. As soon as we are introduced to the tiniest face with the most delicate eyelashes or count all ten precious toes, life seems to slip through our hands like sand.
My passion is to capture the seemingly small moments that turn into the most cherished memories. To capture the first days with your newborn baby--the days you didn't know you could be so tired and so happy at the same time. To capture your growing family marking the season that will soon be changing. Or to capture your family, just as it is right now. After all, this season, right now, is a chapter in your story. And without every chapter, the story would be incomplete.
I'm so glad you're here!
My Favorite Things
Whether its trying out a new St Louis restaurant or playing Ticket to Ride and ordering sushi takeout, he's my all time favorite person to spend time with.
I pretty much grew up in the pool and it's still my happy place! Give me the warm sunshine, late sunsets, and cookouts with friends and family!
I consider motherhood my greatest privilege and calling. I am so grateful to be used by God to help shape their little souls and for God to use them to help me know him more. All by his grace.
I love how traditions make even the most ordinary days feel extraordinary. There is something so nostalgic and grounding about repeating the things that bring us together.
- The Wells Family
"Not only does she deliver gorgeous photos, she immediately puts you at ease while she's taking the photos and is so sweet with kids. We have used her for a fall family mini session, maternity and newborn photos, and, without a doubt, she will be our go-to photographer for the future! We are so thankful for the wonderful memories she has captured for us to look back on and share with our family and friends, they are truly priceless gems that we cherish."
"It is a joy to be photographed by Hope!
- The Snyder Family
She has beautifully captured some of the most special moments of my family’s life that we will treasure forever. I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer that is not only extremely talented but makes the experience so comfortable and easy!
"Hope creates magic!"
- The Wills FAmily
It has been a blessing to have Hope photograph our family. She has done newborn sessions, a grandparent session, and family sessions for us, and we always look forward to working with her. She is such a kind and warm person. She makes the shoots comfortable and fun, and she is great with kids. We love her natural style and are so grateful for the beautiful memories she captures every time.
"She makes shoots comfortable and fun"
