Stories from the most memorable days.
![Pat Kay and the Kay Brothers on stage during live concert](https://b2997817.smushcdn.com/2997817/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/schaefer-photography-live-concert-photography-36.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
The Kay Brothers & Burney Sisters Live Concert at Coopers Ridge
LIVE CONCERTS
We love a good live concert! I mean, who doesn't? The added bonus is getting to capture these performances up close as
![Engaged couple inside green 1961 pontiac catalina](https://b2997817.smushcdn.com/2997817/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/schaefer-photography-vintage-car-engagement-7.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Vintage Car Engagement at McBaine Big Tree | Columbia, MO.
ENGAGEMENT
Couples usually ask if they should bring anything to their engagement session. Obviously, bring each other. Make sure
![Drinkwitz family sits close together and hugs children as dad smiles.](https://b2997817.smushcdn.com/2997817/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/schaefer-photography-drinkwitz-family-mizzou-49.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Mizzou Campus Family Photos by Schaefer Photography | Columbia, Mo
FAMILY
We weren't really sure we would get to see the sun this May for family photo sessions because there was so much rain!
![Dancer Jumping with Clouds](https://b2997817.smushcdn.com/2997817/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/schaefer-photography-dance-ella-26.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Rock Bridge Bruin Dancer | Columbia Mo, Dance Photographer
DANCE
We've wanted to photograph a dancer in studio for quite some time and were so thrilled when Ella reached out to us here
![college graduate looks over shoulder near flowers and buildings](https://b2997817.smushcdn.com/2997817/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/schaefer-photography-mizzou-senior-35.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Mizzou Campus Senior Girl | Columbia Mo, Senior Photographer
SENIOR
Graduation 2021 is here and thankfully for this year's senior class, it is starting to look a little more normal! It w
![Schaefer Photography Senior Girl at the University of Missouri Mizzou Columns](https://b2997817.smushcdn.com/2997817/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/senior-girl-tilt-shift-mizzou-campus.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Olivia – Columbia Missouri Senior Portraits – Hickman High School 2020
SENIOR
We spent the afternoon with Olivia walking around downtown Columbia, Mo. to find the perfect spots to capture her natur
![Family Photo in Capen Park with toddler](https://b2997817.smushcdn.com/2997817/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/family-photo-capen-park-schaefer-photography.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Kasmann Family Photos – Capen Park Columbia, Mo. by Schaefer Photography
FAMILY
The Kasmann's picked a great day to get outside - of course we had to keep the proper social distance from others and e
![senior guy sitting in stairwell](https://b2997817.smushcdn.com/2997817/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/senior-guy-sitting-in-stairwell.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Will – Columbia Missouri Senior Portraits – Battle High School 2020
SENIOR
2020 Battle Senior High School graduate, Will Doolady, poses around downtown Columbia, Missouri for his senior photogra
![Big Tree Wedding Columbia Missouri bride and groom kissing in road](https://b2997817.smushcdn.com/2997817/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Big-Tree-Columbia-MO-wedding-bride-groom-kissing-road.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Rachel + Kendall
WEDDING
The big tree near McBaine, Mo is a perfect spot to hangout. It holds a special place in so many mid-Missouri lives. I