I got very blessed marrying into a family that is loving and engaging. Ryan's family is so great, if we need them they are always there. There is no drama or family dynamics that are weird, we all genuinely like and get along with one another. I have also been blessed by the family his brother married into, I am lucky to have Jessie. She is truly just the nicest person and her whole family is like this. loving, kind, engaging. joyful. There are few things I love more than cap

Joy is the only word that comes to my mind with this family of four I got to capture yesterday! All of them had miles of smiles and laughed, played and did exactly what I asked with joy. This sweet family booked me for a fundraiser for the little ones school. This whole family was such a delight! I am so honored I got to capture the love story between them! Thank you for the fun! #shadleemeinkephotography #lincolnnebraska #lincolnnebraskafamily #huskerfamily #nebraskafamily #

One of MO best...

This beautiful couple is getting married in July, we had the engagement session this week and my, my was it chilly. The wind blew like crazy and it was quite frigid, but we didn't let that stop us from some fun and play. Amanda and I went to high school together and I always thought she was one of a kind and I am so excited she choose me to photograph her love story. The three of you are a beautiful family and I can't wait for July! Here is just a few of my favorites from the

Styled love

Ok, I have to back this up to my high school time before I get to Keegan's. I went to Pius and while I loved it and am happy to have been there and ultimately did find really great friends, it was extremely clicky. I am sure all high schools are but I feel like parochial schools may be a little more so. I met this adorable girl freshman year who had super curly short hair and tons of raver beads and a bubbling personality named Alli. SHE WAS A DREAM. Honestly, the kindest gir

This last weekend I had a family session with a co worker from my full time job. I had been excited ever since she contacted me and was steadily prepping over and over again since I knew Sutter was 2 and may not want to be in front of camera much. I caught so many endearing moments of this family's love story. Sheer giggles and joy coming from Sutter. Honest appreciation and love from all of them together. It made my heart swell! They are a beautiful family inside and out and

Meet this beautiful family of three. Liz, T.J. and Vinnie have a wonderful life full of love, fun and music. Specifically disney songs. They met with me earlier this week and we jammed out to frozen, the little mermaid and I think the Lion King? Personally my favorite is the Little Mermaid and it is Vinnie's too! His beautiful mama sang so sweetly as she snuggled her son the words to "part of your world" Her story is a beautiful story of fierce love and attention on her incre

Fourth of July! I actually truly hate the day. Here are just a few reasons why: -My dad left on July 4th when I was 3. -There have been 3 times where a shot off of firework has tried to kill me. -once was at a family friends where it fell over and shot into their garage right for me. -the 2nd time was at my in laws where an ember tried to start me on fire. -this happened again at my inlaws the following year - our neighbors HUGE mega firework hit our foundation last year, so

Senior Photos are some of the most fun this girl can have, the excitement of moving on from 4 years in High School is refreshing and overwhelming. This girl nailed her session, also she practices archery - the epitome of cool if you ask me! Paige you were such a fun girl to hang out with and I hope the future is looking so bright, you gotta wear shades. Ready to book your senior session? https://www.shadleemeinkephotography.com/get-in-touch #paige #shades #sunset #classof2019

As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I thought it would be fun to re write my blogs for the people I have shot over the years. Last summer I really was ready to try and take my business to the next level. I always had a way of shooting envisioned for my business, but my courage to just to take control and direct more was shotty at best. I was stuck between wanting to only capture organic moments and not come off bossy and wanting to create images that told a better story

They are here, they are gone. A fleeting moment and than just as fast as it came, it vanished. Like the peonies that bloomed yesterday, but wilted this evening. Like the falling leaves on a crisp autumn morning. Like that glimpse of your 3 year old's smirk that got less child like with each passing year. Like the wide eyed wonder of your daughters pure joy because you are a loving and engaged family that makes her feel safe, loved and overjoyed. Like that incredible coffee s

So, you know those moments where your life changes for the better? Where everything comes together effortlessly and simply. Where it's kismet really? Ladies and Gentleman that happened to me on Saturday. Andrea and Derrick met with me in February to discuss potentially hiring me for their exquisite, swoon worthy wedding day. We laughed over some Boiler Brewing Co. beers and talked about how they met and their plans for the day. It was kismet, they like craft beer, Andrea is

you know when you have one of "those" weeks, The kind where not only are you shooting a wedding in possible pouring rain, but your back is on the verge of "going out" Yes, I know my back does not actually go out, where would it go? (ha) I have been in pain for 2 weeks though, it finally feels like it is on the mend. Still it has been a couple weeks full of doozy's. I am not exaggerating when I say these last 2 weeks...EVERY DAY of these last 2 weeks I was one or two days ahea

I had my website done in 2012, 7 years ago. I was going to keep it - though I thought it needed an upgrade, I am always spinning my wheels with everything else running a business that I just decided it could wait...IDK what happened, but it broke or I broke it? My amazing friend, Vinnie has always come to my rescue with it and he said he could fix it again. I just thought to myself as I read his kind message of hope yet again "I can't keep making him fix a website that I can