Looking to book a Christmas Mini Session? Reach Out Here!
Location: Five Star Studio • St. Louis, Missouri
Wreath Artist: Hoba Smith of Floral Play
Incredible Studio Assistants: Randi, J & P :)
Camera: Nikon D850 • Lens: Sigma Art 35 mm & Sigma 70 - 200 mm
Color Corrected in Lightroom with Phil Chester Presets
Retouched in Photoshop with Jessa Balough Natural Skin Techniques
I did a thing.
I am not a HUGE fan of shooting in the cold for extended periods of time, but what’s a natural light photographer to do? … Book a spacious Natural Light Studio in Downtown STL, that’s what! I am still gushing over these photos.
Every single family that came by the Studio was a returning Client (always the biggest compliment a photog could receive). They were dressed in their Christmas best and ready to have fun!! I woke up the next day with a giant photo hangover** - see cliff notes for details.
A huge thank you to Hoba from Floral Play for making my Pinterest Wreath dreams come true. She handcrafted a 3 ft. beauty with cotton stems and pinecones. It was a huge hit with my clients and I am still giddy seeing how my vision came to life with her talents!
And of course, this session would not have been complete without David Malone, Owner of Five Star Studio for holding space for us to shoot and be Merry. Five Star Studio has been one of my favorite places to create. Their naturally lit atmosphere needs to be on your next rental list, Photogs!! With a full studio, lounge area, bathroom and changing spaces, your clients will feel comfortable and welcomed.
Last, but certainly, not least - My amazing Assistants; thanks for holding down the fort, sharing in the laughs and helping me lift heavy things!! LOL
P.S. Randi, couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks for keeping the little assistants at bay ;P
THE OUTFITS THIS YEAR WERE FIRE 🔥
I always urge my Client’s to be themselves and they did NOT disappoint. From America’s Next Top Model to the Grinchiest Onsies, I was over the moon with the dang line-up. If you ever need non-traditional holiday outfits, use my Client’s as your inspo 😏 They will set you up for success! Thank them later ;) Christmas Photoshoot Outfit Inspo unlocked 🎄
PHOTO HANGOVER | FO-toe • Hang-Oh-VER
noun
When one shoots for an extended period of time, typically guaranteed to occur after 6 hours of continuous shooting. Photographer will then proceed home, slump into bed and wake up the following morning feeling hit by a freight train. It’s magical stuff and worth every ache ❤️
Thanks for reading!
My name is Jess and I’m a St. Louis based Family & Wedding Photographer that has been serving Client’s all over the world for the last 15 years.
If you are in need of Family photos, Christmas Mini Sessions or to document an upcoming milestone in your life, I’d love to chat. All of my Client’s enjoy unlimited gallery downloads, professional retouching and a private print studio :)
