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Erin Fluchel Photography Natural-light photographer in St. Louis, Missouri

Need a way to keep your “big kids” engaged during a family photo session? Steal this idea from one of my favorite long-t...
10/27/2026

Need a way to keep your “big kids” engaged during a family photo session? Steal this idea from one of my favorite long-time families!

Before the session, they hype the kids up by making a bingo-style board of things they think I’ll say. Then throughout the session, everyone works on getting me to say the words. Every time I do, the whole family cracks up at their inside joke (and I get some great images out of it). When someone gets bingo? Family dance party time!

At our session this fall, I said two of their “runner-up” words almost immediately: “futball” and “butt cheeks.” (Yes, I say lots of weird things at photo sessions to get genuine smiles from your kids, and I stand by my methods.)

So make your own bingo board for your family session and see what kind of unhinged things you can get your photographer to say along the way. If it’s me, you’ll probably end up dancing before we’re done!

There’s something extra special about a maternity session when you know you’ll get to meet the little one soon. I had th...
10/20/2026

There’s something extra special about a maternity session when you know you’ll get to meet the little one soon. I had the best time with these two, and I can already tell this baby is so very loved. I can’t wait to meet them and watch this family grow from two to three!

A little studio update: I’m almost wrapped up for 2026, and my camera is about to go into hibernation until spring. But there’s one exception to the rule... babies! If you’re expecting this winter, I’ll happily dust off the camera for newborn sessions.

Maternity and newborn inquiries are welcome anytime. Send me a message and let’s chat!

Fall has been in full swing around here for a while now (when I’m not shooting or editing, I’m basically living at the s...
10/18/2026

Fall has been in full swing around here for a while now (when I’m not shooting or editing, I’m basically living at the soccer fields or cheering on my favorite cheerleader!). And we FINALLY have the temperatures to match!

Tonight we’re heading out to the fire pit for s’mores and building a haunted cookie house (Trader Joe’s has the cutest kit for these right now!).

What’s your favorite fall tradition? Tell me in the comments - I’m always looking for new ones to steal!

When you’re looking for a family photographer, you’re really looking for someone who can grow with your family.This fami...
10/10/2026

When you’re looking for a family photographer, you’re really looking for someone who can grow with your family.

This family has trusted me to photograph bringing all three of their boys home from the hospital (and lots of moments in between). Along the way, I’ve learned a few things about them. Their brand of magic is happy chaos. Their boys have the cutest nicknames for their favorite stuffed animals. And if I want real, full-on belly laughs, I need to call in Dad for the job.

That’s the beauty of growing alongside a family. Every session, I get to know them a little better, and the photos get a little more them. I’m so grateful to be part of their story, and the stories of every family who trusts me to capture theirs.

Do my photos have to be at a park? Nope!St. Louis has SO many amazing options for unique sessions, and this one at the C...
10/07/2026

Do my photos have to be at a park? Nope!

St. Louis has SO many amazing options for unique sessions, and this one at the Central Library downtown might be my new favorite. Marble staircases, arched ceilings, gorgeous light... it's basically a castle that lets you check out books.

Here's the thing about non-park locations: they add personality. A park is beautiful and always a solid choice (I will never turn one down!), but when we shoot somewhere that actually means something to you, the photos start telling a story instead of just looking pretty. Book lovers, bring me to a library (I may get lost in the stacks). History buffs, let's do downtown architecture. Coffee shop family? Lattes on me!

A few STL spots I love beyond the usual green space:
🏛️ Central Library downtown
🌉 The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
🏛️ The Jewel Box
🌆 Downtown alleys and brick walls

Worried it's too late to book fall photos? It's not...yet!I have TWO petite sessions left for Saturday, October 10, and ...
10/04/2026

Worried it's too late to book fall photos? It's not...yet!
I have TWO petite sessions left for Saturday, October 10, and they're my very last October petites. After that, I'm officially out of October Saturdays (except for Halloween, and I'll be busy throwing my annual spooky dinner then!).

Here's what you get:
• 20 minutes at this dreamy St. Louis County location full of golden fields and sunlight
• 10 hand-edited images in color + black and white, with the option to add more
• My styling guide and assistance so you're not panicking over outfits the night before

Petites are perfect for a quick family refresh, a holiday card photo, or finally getting yourself IN the pictures for once.

Need a little more time? I also have two full session spots left in October, with 60 minutes, 25 images, and the location of your choice.

Ready to grab one? Tap the link in my bio to book or message me for details. Can't wait to see whose sweet faces end up in those golden fields!

Senior year. It’s kind of a big deal. 🎓This is the last chapter of high school, the season of “lasts” before a whole bun...
09/29/2026

Senior year. It’s kind of a big deal. 🎓
This is the last chapter of high school, the season of “lasts” before a whole bunch of exciting “firsts.” This is exactly why senior sessions are one of my favorites—because we get to freeze this moment before it races by.

Here’s how to make the most of your session:
✨ Bring a couple of outfit changes so we can capture different sides of you
✨ Toss in a prop or two that tells your story right now—your guitar, your jersey, your car, your favorite cowboy boots.
✨ And most importantly? Show up ready to have fun. The best photos happen when you’re relaxed and just being yourself.

These images aren’t just for announcements or Instagram. They’re for you (and your people) to look back on and remember exactly who you were at this milestone moment.

My superpower isn't (just) a fancy lens. It's over-communicating.Nearly two decades in the classroom taught me that peop...
09/25/2026

My superpower isn't (just) a fancy lens. It's over-communicating.

Nearly two decades in the classroom taught me that people do their best when they know exactly what's coming. No surprises, no guessing, no "wait, what are we supposed to wear?" panic at 10pm the night before.

So from the moment you book, you'll hear from me at every step: confirmation, styling help, location planning, kid prep tips, and a final reminder with all the details. Swipe through to see the whole timeline!

All you have to do is show up with your people. I'll handle the rest. A few fall spots are still open, and the link is in my bio.

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