Tower Grove Park

I first met Larah and Seth through his brother’s wedding, which I photographed previously. They reached out after experiencing their wedding, and from the first conversation, I could tell we were going to get along easily. There’s something really special about working with families over time, seeing familiar faces again, watching new chapters unfold.

Their engagement session had that same feeling of comfort. They slipped into it naturally, laughing through the nerves and finding a rhythm that felt completely their own. That’s always what I hope for—moments that feel relaxed and real.

My favorite thing about them was how present they were with each other. No rush. No overthinking. Just quiet joy and a sense that they genuinely enjoyed being together. That energy is what makes the images feel alive—it turns a simple session into a memory that actually means something.

Larah and Seth reminded me why I love photographing couples who come through family connections. It’s like being trusted with a piece of their story, knowing it started long before they stepped in front of my camera.