Amy & Ryan • Edwardsville Wedding Photographer • Engagement!

Although it was pretty hot, it turned out to be relly nice weather for Amy & Ryan's Engagement session. They are both born and raised in the Edwardsville area, so what better place to start than at the courthouse?

Ryan can really make Amy laugh...which helped a lot to get things going!

Amy's ring, by the way, almost BLINDED me when I first saw it.  It's gorgeous, period.  Way to go, Ryan!

Ryan tells some GREAT stories, Amy tells me...

The "chance meeting" shot:

This one below, in front of the "old" St John's UMC (our church) is one of my favorites...

But, it's a close second to this one.....

After the wedding, no single-family cookie-cutter house for these guys.  They're gonna live in the wide open spaces of the great Midwest.  So, I thought this was an appropriate setting:

Awesome light!!  This is my favorite time of day to shoot.  Looking good, guys!

Of course..we had to go to my favorite barn...

I'm really looking forward to working with these two....both sides of the family are really fun and great, as well.  Thanks guys!!

Amy & Ryan

Wedding: 8.14.10

Eden Church

Edwardsville, IL

J. Gaughan Photography • jgpix@hotmail.com • 618.979.5274

2010 CHILDREN AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY • EDWARDSVILLE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

What a year it has been!

I just wanted to leave a quick post to update everyone on my current work.  It has been a busy year and I have been fortunate enough to work with many new families, as well as some awesome repeat clients.   I can't thank you all enough for keeping me busy and providing me with fresh material to work with!

If you haven't yet had a chance to visit my main photography site lately, http://jgpix.zenfolio.com/ , please do!  I'm sure you'll see many fresh as well as friendly faces  :)

jgpix@hotmail.com 618-979-5274

CHILDREN AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY • EDWARDSVILLE • ST LOUIS, MO

Kids Of All Ages

Thank you for taking a moment to view my work. I think you will see that I strive to create genuine, natural memories of the children. I always look for the joy that I see in my own kids.


Every one of these kids has been fun to work with! During my sessions, being able to run around and play outside certainly helps.

FAMILY PICTURES • EDWARDSVILLE • ST LOUIS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Everybody Outside

For as long as I can remember, traditional portrait studios were no fun. The sitting, the waiting, the lights, the uncomfortable poses....the list goes on. I always felt that people would be much happier in photos if they got to go outdoors and move around.


The very last thing I want to do with family pictures is throw everyone into a routine of awkward poses. I like to let people move around, and have fun!