Photographers Backup System Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned professional, all photographers need a backup system in place. Today I am sharing my whole photographers backup system with you! Step 1: FORMAT CARDS BEFORE USE IN CAMERA Before a session, I use an SD card formatted in camera. I never shoot more […]

10 Things About Me | St Louis, MO Wedding Photographer … I have a blended family. My husband and I each have two boys from previous marriages.  yes, you read that right, we have 4 boys between us. They are 14, 15 (almost 16), 26, & 27. My husband adopted my youngest two as his own. […]

Featured Wedding Venue | Windows on Washington St. Louis, MO Hi, friends! I’m excited to announce a new series of posts on the Manda Renee Photography Blog: venue features! Choosing where you’ll say “I do” can be overwhelming (so many factors to consider!), so I’m excited to highlight the best of some of my favorite […]

Paige & Matt Engagement Sometimes I meet my couples for the first time at their engagement sessions. This is when I get an idea of who they are as a couple. I pay attention to the way the interact together, especially when I tell them to do crazy things like “touch teeth” (more on that […]

DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS ENGAGEMENT | CARLY + ADAM Carly and Adam’s downtown St. Louis engagement session was freezing cold with sharp winds, but you’d never know it based on their smiles! This couple’s story is St. Louisian through-and-through: they had their first date at Cunetto’s On The Hill, we captured their engagement photos downtown at the […]