The Unterreiner Family {Southeast Missouri Dog Photographer}

Let me start by saying that every fall I have a stack of sessions that I plan to blog, and every fall that stack gets bigger and bigger! I am truly so grateful for this. With that said, time slips on by, and before I know it I realize I have sessions from years ago that I still want to blog. Today’s blog…perfect example! It’s my sister, Lindsey, and her family from fall of 2020. My niece and nephew were 11 and 13 at the time. Because of the time lapse, I’ve included an updated photo of the two of them from this year, now BOTH teenagers! Grace is 13 and Noah is 15, and oh how they have changed in two short years.

Below are some of my favorites from our session. We did them at my favorite location on a farm near where I'm from in Southeast Missouri. While I did take some pics of their cute pups, we took a lot of just their family too!

Lindsay and her husband Ryan got two Yorkshire terriers puppies for the kids about a year and a half ago. The tiny one is Daisy, the big one is Buster. They are, oddly enough, siblings from the same litter but look nothing alike.

Daisy and Buster are both food lovers and they both agree that going to the vet and groomer is their least favorite things to do.

The family loves that their dogs are cuddlers and that this breed doesn’t shed and are small!

Also, Lindsey got a big print from this session of the family and the dogs. It’s always fun to see my work on someone’s walls, so it makes me smile when ever I go to their house and see that photo.

I hope you enjoy seeing some of my family on the blog!

~Mandy

photo of boy and girl siblings at farm

Taking Family Portraits? Bring Your Pet!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!

The Roth Family! {Southeast Missouri Family Photography}

This little girl is just the cutest, and I'm not just saying that because she happens to be my cousin either - she IS the cutest! We had such a great time doing this family session while I was back home in Southeast Missouri last weekend. This was an especially fun place to do their family photos, since it wasn't all that long ago I was doing Erin & Shawn's wedding photos here! Another fun fact, there were a lot of kittens at this location - maybe 15 or more. Three of them followed us everywhere and little Paige is not such a huge fan - poor thing is afraid of kittens! It was pretty funny though, and a couple of them snuck into a few shots as well!

Enjoy the preview!

~ Mandy

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!

Alisha & Aaron's Winter Wedding {Southeast Missouri Wedding Photographer}

I am so very excited to share more images from Alisha & Aaron's gorgeous winter wedding! This was a truly fun day for me to be a part of, both families and all their friends were so happy and excited for them and that energy was obvious throughout the day. I really loved how lighthearted and fun everyone was. This was my first wedding where the church was still decorated for Christmas and I think having the trees and lights up made everything look that much more festive! (I wonder if I can request that in July :) Also, it was a REALLY cold January day, but our lovely couple braved the it to get some of my favorite shots in Downtown Cape Girardeau!

The reception had so many beautiful details! The two forks the couple used during the cake cutting were Aaron's grandparents. Also, Aaron MADE all the little bowls filled with mints (which were made by the mother of the bride) at the reception, as well as the doves on top of the wedding cake! Amazing!!

Aaron & Alisha, I had such a great time working with you! I wish you the happiest of marriages!

Thanks for looking!

~ Mandy

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Southeast Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Southeast Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Southeast Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Southeast Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Southeast Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
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Southeast Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
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Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Winter Wedding Cape Girardeau Wedding Photographer
Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau
Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau
Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau
Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau
Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau
Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau
Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau
Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau
Missouri Wedding Photographer Cape Girardeau

Ceremony: St.Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, MO

Flowers, Wedding Decor & Coordination: L&N Flowers

Reception & Catering: KC Hall in Jackson, MO

Hair: Pam world

DJ: Sound by Steve Brooks

Bride's Dress: Custom designed by My big fat beautiful wedding

Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo

Tuxes: Men's Warehouse

Decorations made by the bride's family & friends!

And a big thank you to my second shooter Jeana!


Getting Married in Southeast Missouri? Contact Mandy!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!