Brenna & Josh Newman | wedding

Josh would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. Brenna has the grace, beauty and heart of an angel. They found each other through the online dating service eHarmony in February 2010. Josh is training to earn his wings for the US Air Force in Del Rio, Texas while Brenna lives here in Kirksville with her parents. Despite the physical distance their hearts grew closer. So, after weeks of long distance dating, they decided to meet face to face in Saint Louis. After meeting, they both realized their relationship was meant to be. Josh proposed 7 months later...5 months after the proposal they are officially husband and wife.

Here are the highlights from their magical wedding day.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
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Christie & Aaron | e-session

Christie and Aaron make love look and feel so effortless.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
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Tutus & Ties

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you parents for making this years Tutus & Ties™ event a huge success! As you can see some of our young guys opted for hats instead of ties and some of our girls went with ties instead of tutus...and I say why not! Here are some of our favorite shots.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
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AEDs save lives

On behalf of all our clients, John and I sponsored an AED device on the A.T. Still University Campus. An AED is an electronic device designed to deliver an electric shock to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.

Did you know approximately 890 people die from coronary heart disease outside of the hospital or emergency room every day. Most of these deaths are due to the sudden loss of heart function or sudden cardiac death.

A number of these victims, up to 60 percent, might have been saved if automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were immediately available. Chances of survival from sudden cardiac death diminish by 7 – 10 percent for each minute without immediate CPR or defibrillation. After 10 minutes, resuscitation rarely succeeds.




Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Mariah S. | KHS Senior 2011

Mariah is tall, funny, and gorgeous! We lucked out during her session that we had snow on the ground...which she really wanted. May will be here before you know it and she's heading off to warmer weather in Cajun country (louisiana) for college at LSU!



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Baby Calendar Check Presentation | $3,500

As we tallied up the checks, we were simply blown away by the total...$3,500! That's how much our Baby Art Calendars helped raise for Victim Support Services. VSS provides counseling and shelter for Northeast Missouri victims of violence and abuse, primarily women and children.

"We want the the Baby Art Calendar to bring people joy, but we also wanted to raise awareness about the hidden crime of child abuse and neglect," said Hector Contreras, Studio 1004 owner and photographer.

The Baby Art Calendar project was a collaboration between Studio 1004
Modern Photography and Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC). The calendar was created to celebrate the hospital's newly renovated OB/Nursery Unit.

"What we loved about this project was that it made people realize VSS doesn't just provide services for adults but also children. We are so humbled by the donation," said Kim LeBaron, VSS Executive Director.





Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Sophia B. | babysteps™

It's amazing the see how little Sophia is growing and already 4 months. She arrived at the studio asleep. She got a little cranky with us for waking her but after she finished her bottle she was all smiles!

Our Babysteps™ program is designed to capture your baby’s first year of life with four separate photo sessions: held at 2 weeks, 4 months, 8 months and one year. For details about the program, send me an email. finephotos@studio1004.net

Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
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Cole W. | newborn

I always feel obligated to keep our sets new and fresh...so this year our newest addition to our Babysteps™ program is the baby bed! Handmade by John's brother Jason and his wood master buddy Justin. It's so comfy our newborns just can't help but fall fast asleep.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

London | coming soon

Jessica is over the moon about her new baby girl London. Jessica said doctors told her she wouldn't able to carry a baby but God said otherwise. We can't wait to meet her too!



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Babysteps™

Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net