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

I love all things fall, Ryan and I went on a walk recently and I made him stop and close his eyes and listen as the dead leaves rustled in the trees being blown by the wind. It is one of my favorite sounds, it's refreshing, humbling and somehow breathes life back into my soul. I have known pain. Real pain and real loss. I don't know why but fall always refreshes me, fixes me, saves me. This fall has been no different, the other upside of fall is photographing families in swee

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

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

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

Friend sessions are fun and I wish I would have done them more back in the day with my friends, I remember my senior year at Pius my friend Becky had David Dale as her senior photographer and I went with her to hang out! I wore this terribly bright orange nautica shirt and looked ridiculous compared to her (she was always a beauty) Mr. Dale was so nice to invite me into a couple shots. It was so fun! I photographed a couple of my girls a couple weeks ago while we had wine tog

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

It is Friday! I am so excited for this weekend, It is the first weekend where I have NO plans. I want to cook, bake, do yard work and try to walk 5 miles tomorrow. When Sunday strolls in I want my house to be clean, I want to go Mass and then just relax without worrying about all I "should" be doing! #blonde #summer #nature #kiddos #fun #friday #children #portrait #play I hope your Friday is as fun as this little girls personality!