Wirken Photography Blog

These two had their first date at one of my favorite spots around town- La Bodega- here’s a peek at their session…

Jackie and Kyle are salt of the earth kind of people.  I admire the way they live, the things they value, their kindness and generosity.  I love that Jackie laughs loud with her whole body, and I love how Kyle laughs adoringly along with her.  Sometimes I have to remind people throughout the wedding day […]

This was a really fun session.  I would see some great light or color, and try it out (can be hit and miss- sometimes I try it and it’s nothing), but every time, they got so excited about it with me, and trusted that it was worth the try.  And it was! 

With Kelli it was love at first sight….for me I mean.  I saw her walk into the chic Michael Nolte Bridal fair, White, and I said to Pam, “I want that bride”.  She’s beautiful, yes, but what radiates from her is a warmth, openness, and love for life and people.  I knew she was the real […]

Kelli and Troy’s wedding was extra special for more reasons than one, but most notably for us, was that Tyler and I got to shoot together (more on that later…).  When we sat down for our final meeting before the wedding, Kelli was telling us about how excited she was about her rehearsal, not only […]

Jesse is a poker buddy of my husbands.  We had all known one another originally from KState, but it was such a pleasure to get to meet Jesse’s luminous and lighthearted wife Amy.  Take a look at some of my favorites of these two…

Gina and Jeff have a rooftop terrace with a pool at their downtown loft, and these were just the most killer pictures of the evening….I get so excited when I get to shoot at new places!  I included a few others for you to see as well.  Thanks for the fun shoot guys!  

Leah and Erich had me excited for all of the beauty at their wedding as she talked about the special details they were incorporating for their guests: a really fun band, a Grey Goose Martini Bar, ice sculptures, Cigar bars, lounging areas on the golf course.  But what was most exciting to me was the […]

I took some pictures of my dear friend Beth’s beautiful pregnant body just 4 days ago, and got the wonderful news that little Hazel came two weeks early and is now in the world!
I am so happy for you Beth and Tory.  Can’t wait to meet her!
I like shooting the human form out of focus […]

I rarely get to fit senior portraits into my wedding workflow, but when I do I have been lucky enough to be able to shoot for the most incredibly talented, unique, intelligent young women.  Sarah was an absolute treat.  She and I are both lovers of  photography, golden sunlight, nature, horses.  She rides, shoots pictures […]