Christmas Tree Bokeh |St. Louis Photographer

Want to know how to make Christmas tree heart bokeh?  Follow the easy, homemade way to create your own.

Chose a wide aperture (small number such as 1.8, 2.0, 2.8) and set your camera to manual focus.  Point the camera to the tree (further away is better) and instead of focusing on the tree, turn your focal ring until the tree is out of focus. This is what you will get.  

And this is what happens without the paper on the lens.  
Christmas Light Bokeh!

Left: Aperture 2.8, middle and right aperture 1.6

Left: Aperture 2.8, middle and right aperture 1.6

Would love to see what you create!

Fall Mini Sessions-recap! | St. Louis Family Photographer

What a weekend!  Thank you so much to everyone that participated in my first ever Fall Mini Session!  I could not have pulled it off without a little help from some friends.  I love my fellow women business owner friends who 'get it' and understand I can't do all of this alone.  First, thanks to Becky Ortyl and Rebecca Stisser for helping me plan such a large event.  They have the best ideas and are both take charge kind of girls!  Please check them out as they are amazing at what they do.  http://rebeccastisser.com/ and http://www.mightyoakes.org/ and http://www.oliveandoakstl.com/

And also a big thank you to Stacie @ Paisley Boutique in Webster Groves.  She helped pull it all together with her wardrobe and accessories to style those that were interested.  It was a long couple of days but such a success.  

Now to editing...whew.  Check out a few pics from the weekend!

FLOWER HILL FARM | BEAUFORT, MISSOURI | FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

Welcome to Flower Hill Farm in Beaufort, MO. This family owned 35 acre farm is located only hour west of St. Louis. It was such a wonderful setting for our latest Family Photography session!

This little before and after picture is the best! 

This little before and after picture is the best! 

Suspenders on little boys are the absolute sweetest!

Suspenders on little boys are the absolute sweetest!

Thanks for stopping by our blog today!

Rowan & Fischer | Family Photography | Tower Grove Park

St. Louis has the prettiest parks!  This session was at Tower Grove Park, end of summer night, not *too* hot,  just perfect.  

These 4 people, represent the 4 hands of 4 Hands Brewing Company.  If you have not tried it yet, you will not be disappointed!  Cool place with amazing beer and fun people.  Check it out!