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Services & Investment Pricing Guide

Ever find yourself saying the same thing over & over again? Have you ever calculated your time responding

12 Email Responses for Photographers

This Welcome Guide just screams high end presentation. Woo your couples who are inquiring 

Welcome Bridal Guide

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Helping goal-getters triumph through life's mess, cut through the crap, and DO what it takes to turn personal and business dreams into reality

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An itinerary from the ocean & islands of Phuket to the city & forests of Chiang Mai. 

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An Event Space sets the stage. It's where all your guests come to celebrate, is the vibe and aesthetics, the smells and the whole experience. 

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An itinerary from the ocean & islands of Phuket to the city & forests of Chiang Mai. 

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Hello there!
I'm a Photographer, Business Educator, Photo & Template Shop, Podcaster, sustainability guru, foster and adoptive mama, multiple hat wearing entrepreneur. My love language is hugs and my tank is filled by serving others. You can find me world travelin', renovating a vintage trailer/house or doing something adventurous with my two boys and three fur babies. 

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My TOP 10 favorite Event Venues in Kansas City

After working in the Kansas City wedding and event industry for over 20 years, we’ve run into fantastic experiences as well as not so fantastic experiences working in and attending venues in the local Kansas City and surrounding areas. A venue sets the stage for everything. It’s where all your guests will be collectively celebrating, […]

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Brands, Weddings

Kauffman Performing Arts wedding

Madi & Austin Wedding

Oliver Building, KC Wedding, Good Earth Floral

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Weddings

Episode 004: You Suck Satan! Saying Goodbye to Imposter Syndrome.

You Suck Satan! Saying Goodbye To Imposter Syndrome with the Dream Doers Podcast.

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Podcast

The Kephart Family is Growing!

One of my favorite humans always, and her boy giants that keep growing. I absolutely loved this family lifestyle session at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. We nailed the sunset. So beautiful.

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

Nastasia & Matthew, Jamaica Elopement

Destination Photographer Jana Marie Photography documents elopement at Iberostar’s Grand Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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Destination, Weddings

The Sutton Family

Lifestyle session with Sutton family at the Nelson Atkins Museum in Kansas City

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

The Morgans

Newborn family session in little boys hunting, outdoorsman baby room.

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

The Davis Family, Newborn

Newborn baby lifestyle session in Independence

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

The Richardson/Manuel Family

The mini fall sessions were so fun. I’m a little behind on posting, but these smiles and this family authentically documented is worth being late to post on. Thank you for always utilizing me as your photographer for your engagement, wedding, newborn and ever growing family sessions.

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

Kathleen Spiking, Brand Session

Kansas City Brand Session with realtor Kathleen Spiking around Kansas City’s favorite landmarks.

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Brands

This One Southwest Hack Saves You Money Every Time You Fly

If you’re an obsessive loyal Southwest flyer like me (thank you Southwest for being so awesome), you’ve probably loved their no-nonsense perks, especially the two free checked bags. But starting May 28, 2025, that perk is taking a hit: Southwest will now only offer one free checked bag, and only for A-List members so that […]

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Travel

The Crandall’s

An impromptu family fall session at Burr Oak Woods park.

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Children, Family

The Johnson Family

Last fall, I set up mini sessions at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs, Missouri. Little did we know it would be shooting season, so they had the entire woods blocked off to the public. So instead of the woods, we made the park across the street work and I must say, I’m quite impressed […]

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Children, Family

Dream Doers Podcast, Episode 003. Just Start.. Start late, Start over, Start with nothing!

Episode 003: Just Start.. Start Late, Start Over, Start with Nothing!

Show Notes for Episode 003 of the Dream Doers Podcast: “Just Start.. Start Late, Start Over, Start with Nothing!” 🎤 Ready to hear about all my favorite systems and programs that gave me my life back? Hit play to listen in now! ✅ Grab 20% off your first month or year with our favorite program […]

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Podcast

Dream Doers Podcast, Episode 002. Defining Success Your Way!

Episode 002: Defining Dreams & Success, Your Way. 

Show Notes for Episode 002 of the Dream Doers Podcast: “Defining Dreams & Success, Your Way!” 🎧 Hit subscribe and let’s be Dream Doers together! 🎤 Ready to give yourself permission to live your own dreams and not others? Hit play now to listen in. ✨  Subscribe to Dream Doer’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dreamdoers.podcast 🌈 Follow […]

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Podcast

Dream Doers Podcast, Episode 001. My Story! Why a Podcast?

Episode 001: My Story! Why a Podcast?

The Dream Doers podcast launch party and listen in on the first episode: My Story! Why a Podcast?

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Podcast