I used to shoot weddings, I absolutely love the hustle and bustle of the day, but I never got to create as much when shooting weddings because of the timeline of everything. tick, tick boom ya know? Everything flew day of. This is why I love couples' sessions, a chance for you and your SO to reconnect without any distractions, no kids, no pups, no family. Just you and your love. Here is what this couple had to say about their day: Why was it important to have a couples sessio

I have the most gorgeous people in my life, inside AND out. I am so blessed by friends and family who have supported this journey and I got a real special one for ya today. This couple made me swoon. Their outfits? YES That lipstick? GAWD YES! Those MOMENTS? HELL YES I got so many intimate, beautiful, tender truly happy moments with these two and it was so ooey gooey I haven't come down off cloud 9! The way they interacted and reacted to one another was just such a dream. I f

EKK! Meet Madi! This gorgeous girl had one request for her senior session, it had to be a Platte River State Park. I was so excited at this request because I have always wanted to do a senior session and a couple's session there! CHECK ONE OFF! This place is magical, Ryan and I have hiked it a couple times and I knew it was special but photographing a session in it was such a delight. Madi is such a sweet girl, She even helped this poor old woman (me) across the water as I al

This sweet family holds a special place to me, these parents belong to a sweet soul from high school and have hired me a couple times for family photos. They are the sweetest - full of life, laughter and love. This couple is #goals. I asked them if they wanted to dance on camera or kiss (wink) and they did both without hesitation. I love capturing authentic moments of love through your actions. A twirl here, a snuggle there. I love it! Flora and I spoke a little bit about how

I had this gorgeous girl reach out about doing a senior session at Sunken Gardens. She asked what the gardens looked like in September - I told her I thought things may be done there by now, because I don't know anything about gardens and can barely keep my little house plants alive. :) I heard back from her rather quickly on the date she wanted, and we got her booked. The day before a photo session I try to send an email reminder about all the information and her mom respond

This babe, was so fun! She told me a few times, I don't take myself seriously at all! i LOVED THAT ABOUT HER! She asked for my opinion on clothing and she brought this super bad ass pineapple shirt that was so fun and sexy! pineapples are a thing with her and her husband, I am so glad we were able to get a couple special shots of the pineapple shirt AND her wrist tattoo. Which is an image she has hanging in her home! #BEYOU #doyou #youarewhoyouare #babealert #pineapple #hawa

You guys! I had the most incredible conversation with this client, we were talking about past relationships and what not. How I never really felt free or worth anything until I met Ryan, When I found out I was infertile - how soul crushing that was for me and how I had actually broke from it. Ryan couldn't love me enough to fix it, so I had to fix it myself. Because of infertility and broken relationships I seeked help and discovered that infertility was a small part of my br

I give back every year because I am so grateful to God to have a side business that gives me an outlet. I don't have little ones to care for, I work full time and while I have a wonderful marriage and family if I didn't have an artistic outlet I would go mad. I have never wanted to be someone who "went to work, came home, went to work came home" I have always wanted a purpose for my life and with photography I believe I have found it. Every year I auction off at least two pho

Let me set the scene. Noah, a senior is busy modeling for me. I have him flipping his hair, fixing his hair, fixing his cuffs, hands in his pockets, arms crossed. "oh wait can you do that one more time" I say. It is not easy being my model. I have ideas bouncing in my brain and sometimes I get so excited I have you standing, sitting, kneeling, changing a little too much! It is worth it, Noah and I already had bonded a couple years ago when I did their family session. I like t

This girl is way cooler than any girl group from the early 2000's This girl was an absolute dream to photograph, She did all I wanted and then some. She has such style and can pull off pink eye shadow better than I ever could! We had some laughs, she told me a crazy story about a Phoenix bird attacking her and then we laughed some more. I loved this session and I am excited to see her friendship bloom with my niece, I think they will be lifers. #destiny #senior #session #lnk

When my niece's best friend contacted me to hire me for senior photos I was thrilled, I was more thrilled when they also wanted a family session. This couple were SO cute and according to Destiny, the BEST grandparents. They listened to every single silly idea I had and I think I did justice in capturing their long love story, and the love story of their family! May we all be blessed enough to find a lasting love! Here are just some of my favorites from the family/grandparent

This is not a drill... Your school year will be different than any other of your friends and likely relatives. Life is changing and it is changing fast, gone are the care free days of living life and enjoying it while we can. 2020 I can categorically say has been the actual worst year of my life. I never dreamed it could get so bad and I don't think it is going to get better anytime soon. This life, how it is now is likely here to stay and like others before us. We have to r

I don't have children. Needless to say it has been a trying and difficult journey, but it has been my journey and I am grateful for the ones who showed and stood by my side through the most difficult thing I have faced besides death of loved ones. When Covid started I started getting obsessed with plants and now I have 6 indoor plants, that I truly love as if they were my children and now I know that sounds crazy..It is 100% true. I can't have children, I can't have pets beca

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 #

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

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

This fun family I have known for a while, also becuase we both enjoy craft beer (I am sensing a theme) I met Adam and Mary at...well, beer club and we became fast friends. They are really funny and there energy is just unique! I was so excited that they wanted to be part of my business building and I think they helped out so much! Mary, Adam, Ruby and Calla thanks for an amazing evening of fun! ready to have your family session? https://www.shadleemeinkephotography.com/get-in

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

I love my Saturday mornings with a splash of coffee and a ton of fun and that is exactly what I got yesterday. I actually met Katie and Phillip in my RCIA class at the church we both belong to. While the class was informative, Katie and I were both talking about how there is just so much to learn! I could go every year and still not get it all. Their 2 children are ADORABLE, James has a huge spirit and loves tractors and Marion has the type of smile that could (and does) melt