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little pieces OF my life//

meet my associate team//

my way of seeing.

Hey there, I’m Tatum Nelson! I'm originally from St. Louis, Missouri but have been living in Springfield, Missouri for the past nine years. My husband Aaron and I first met through a mutual friend and have been married for five years. We’re opposite in nearly every way you could imagine but I’m convinced it’s more fun that way. Despite our seemingly opposing nature, together we enjoy road-tripping, slow mornings, playing with our Aussie pup Nova, and quality time with our friends. I love my daily morning pour-over coffee, a spending time outdoors, and all the new people and places this career has brought me to. I’ve had an appreciation for photography for as long as I can remember. I'm generally an observant person and have always enjoyed capturing the people, things, and moments that often get overlooked. However, this hasn’t always been my career. It wasn’t until I resigned from my job as an elementary school teacher that I began learning more about the art of photography. In the beginning I was spending most of my time watching online photography tutorials, eager to discover and create my own style. I found myself practicing around the house, and frequently ‘phoning-a-friend’ per say, a photographer I admire, who patiently answered my every question. It was intimidating at first but, with the encouragement of my family and friends, I felt confident that it was what I wanted to pursue. I made photography my full-time job in October of 2021 and have since been trusted with countless weddings, engagements, pregnancy portraits, and senior sessions. It really is a dream come true for me and I don’t plan on stopping any time soon!

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SHANEY dowling

abigail shaffer

PHOTOS COMING SOON.. ♡

Hi friends!! My name is Abigail and I’m a traveling wedding photographer based in Springfield Missouri. I’ve loved photography for as long as I can remember, and took on my first clients in 2019 with the connections I made in college. Creating my dream job out of thin air was a slow build for 3 years, but now it keeps me on my toes and on the road or a plane every week or so. I take photos because there is a depth of beauty in the reality of life that sets my heart on fire. I approach taking photos with humility and excitement. Reality - the stories it tells and the meaning it carries - is more beautiful than any setup I could put together. I’m honored by every persons’ life experiences I get to document, and I can’t wait to be a part of yours!

Hey there! I’m Shaney, a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in both Arkansas and California. Before I jumped into photography, I worked as a NICU nurse, and was on the search for a creative outlet. The opportunity came when my sister got engaged and needed a photographer for her session. I took on the challenge, and honestly, I was hooked! That moment made me realize I had to dive in headfirst, and I’ve never looked back. I truly love what I do and am so grateful to the Lord for giving me the chance to capture such beautiful and tender moments over these last few years. I’m so happy you’re here and can’t wait to capture your story!