Darling,
… love is in the DETAILS ... and as a luxury, lifestyle wedding photographer I am here to document them all.
XO, MJ
It all begins with a SPARKE.. then along comes a RING…
and maybe ends with those sparklers… because LOVE IS FIRE.
Below is how I capture your story.
Sara’s dream…
Boutique that is.
That was a session I shot for Sara’s Dream Boutique where you can create a CUSTOM gown of your dreams.
I was honored to work with Sara, the talented Sherri with HairBySher, and Laiba the most stellar makeup artist.
The model is also a doctor, and she is so stunning… as you can see… WOW!
Anthony + Elizabeth
Well, boy with a darling girl meets a darling girl with a girl, and they fall madly in love and marry.
It was a wonderfully overcast day in southern Missouri. We met for the first look of him and his daughter and then wandered to Big Cedar Lodge for their first look at the Chapel.
Whew. I am beyond happy I popped in the night before for a glass of wine to get my plan together. The entire lodge was rented out, but after a whole lotta hustle on my part… we still made it happen. They then had a very intimate… FIVE minute wedding over looking Table Rock Lake at sunset.
It was just perfect.
Mr. & Mrs. De La Cruz
Ben + Sadie
These two were such a joy to capture on a lovely, blazing hot… as all get out… fall day on wandering prairie of Nebraska. They are completely smitten with each other and their details were ah-mazing.
Also, I am always here from the COMPOSTABLE confetti… it’s so fun in the sun!!
Mr. & Mrs. Buelow
Trevor + Shannon
To say these two were made for each other… may just be an understatement! They are literally the perfect match. She is so fun with a side of spice, and he is so hilarious and totally goofy. He owns it and the is what I loved the most. It makes their sparks fly in all kinda of ways … if you know what I mean!!
I absolutely loved the drone image below and all of the emotions in the images that follow.
Capturing love is such a fun gig, but feeling the luxury of it is priceless.
Mr. & Mrs. Simpson
The parks in parkville
These two beautiful people were married during the pandemic. They missed out on stunning wedding pictures, so we wandered around the darling town of Parkville, MO, and then into the woods to capture their love for their fifth anniversary. We had a lovely time. They are both as beautiful inside as they are out. He was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks after this session… she is over the moon to have these pictures. It is a true reminder to take the time to capture your love story.
Mr. & Mrs. Park
Tristan + Addison
Young love is a strong love, and it will take you down a wandering road. That is what happened when she fell in love with a boy from Florida!! Their day was one full of love notes and intimate dancing with a major sparkler exit right… like right out the door. I am so happy that I traveled to capture their big day… the Mossy Oaks had me at hello!!
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
“Mandee was so easy going and paid attention to every detail that mattered the most to me. She was so amazing and flexible throughout the entire process and did the most amazing job. We couldn’t have entrusted our wedding gallery to a more amazing photographer!”
- Addison aka Mrs. Smith
Keeb + Sara
Well, how stuning is she?!? I loved everything about this day. From the low-key starting to ready together, to how stunning her flowers were that she made herself. We also met for the first look at a home they had built together. They truly are such a wonderful match. Their day was one filled with love fun and they catered PIZZA … I mean … AWESOME SAUCE. HA… the pun was intended!!
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick
The Delaware
I mean this girl is fire… and her main man isn’t bad on the eyes. I have such an awesome time capturing their love at the Delaware. The details of this staged session were absolutely spot on… from the cake to the custom died flowers. It was truly perfect.
Mr. & Mrs. Model
Greg + Christa
These two were married before… like two each other!! Can we say love story. Their paths split and then crossed back and sealed the deal. They love each other and it is real. They had a very intimate wedding at Trezo Mare at the Village of Briarcliff. She wore… yes, you see it correctly… a RED WEDDING DRESS!!! She looked absolutely ah mazing… and a lady in red… was dancing with him… and he took her home for keeps.
Mr. & Mrs. Young
The Kansas City Club
Just so you know how I capture love at the Kansas City Club…
I wanted to leave it right here. ENJOY. I plan to be back soon.
It’s a classy place.
The Hip Kids
We had stunning dress and a beautiful bride. The luxury car was so stinking fun to shoot in. I think I need to have them at all the weddings I shoot from now on. They are such a vibe.
At the Delaware.
Ryan + Wendy
Their first date was at an Eric Church concert. She had sweet messaged engraved in his bad as a reminder.. She is a designer with an eye for details and it shined brightly through on their sunny wedding day that was so very beautiful. Their wedding day was out on family property in the golden glow with a fun celebration under a big white tent with a sky that was fire.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
