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Whenever I post my mini sessions, the number one question I get asked as Family Photographer in St. Louis is “Are Mini Sessions right for me?”

Holiday Session with the McQuade Family Holiday Family Sessions always make me think that it’s Christmas in October! Okay, so maybe it’s not. But October and November are always my favorite time to get those Holiday portraits going. You get them back in time to send out those Holiday cards you swear you are going […]

I am so excited! Tree Farm Mini Sessions are FINALLY here! I love this time of year between Fall and then the holidays that come (minus all the snow, mind you), this is such a magical time of year. And it’s the perfect time to update those family photos AND get your photos for those […]

As a St. Louis Family Photographer, my biggest hurdle is always the weather. It’s something I simply can’t control in the least. And when I have a session that is time-sensitive, it always takes the stress level up a notch. But I had faith that this family fall session would take place and the weather […]

There is absolutely nothing sweeter than images with a baby. Perhaps I am biased when it comes to this but I absolutely adoring capturing littles. This session took place at one of my favorite places to shoot – Queeny Park. This was such a sweet little family to capture, too. This little sweetheart was such […]

This is the question I get asked a lot as a St Louis Maternity photographer is when to take pregnancy photos. First, I will start by saying that the answer is going to be different for every mom-to-be. I will hopefully give you some helpful tips so you can make an educated guess on when […]

As a photographer who specializes in family and maternity, it was quite the scenic change to take on a wedding reception. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had eloped in Florida but decided to have a reception closer to home so they could celebrate with all their family and friends. I was absolutely honored to capture this […]

As a family photographer, it comes with the territory that I always capture moments of my family. And of course, I am very lucky that my children allow me to do this, most of the time. There are days when my children just flat-out refuse to cooperate. And on those days, I just put the camera down and enjoy the moment with them.

Vanessa Summers Photography gives her story on how and why she got started in Family Photography.

Extended Family Session by St. Louis Family Photographer at the beautiful Klondike Park in Augusta Missouri.

As a family photographer in St. Louis, I love this time of year for family photo sessions.