So much grace, elegance, intelligence and laughter at this wedding. Brett & Maiata so charming and artisticly talented in one or more ways.  It was seriously an honor to be a part of such a great group of family and friends. Regardless of the hurricane on the East Coast that let the sun away for days […]

How do you even begin to put in to words how much you love your best friend. The fact that she asked me to take these about melted my heart. I’m so (in every bit of the word) honored. Katy has been with me through thick and thin since kindergarden. We have had a pretty […]

One of my favorite things about photographing people is meeting people who do really interesting jobs and who have a huge hand in their community. Shanna has such a fun lifestyle. Once a Chief’s Cheerleader, now working with First Hand Foundation and throwing some of the worlds most killer Halloween parties, the Masquerade Ball. If you […]

Just this week, Kansas City lost two veteran fire fighters in a very large fire close to home. They had just saved some people from the building and then it collapsed. When I think about their heroism and the reality and heartbreak that’s spread across our city right now, I just can’t help but think […]

Congratulations to Megan & Jordan. They survived one of the hottest and windiest days of summer and still had a stunning wedding at the Buffalo Lodge in Kingsville, Missouri. You wouldn’t even know it was so hot looking back at all the laughter and genuine happiness radiating from everyone. So happy for you both and […]

  Come join Jana Marie, owner of Jana Marie Photography and Art Director of EA Bride Magazine Nov 8, 2015 in the west bottoms of Kansas City for some fun hands on learning. Amy with Victorian Gardens will be our guest speaker and floral stylist for the shoot. Learn how to build your brand and excel […]

1.) Peel and slice potatoes, put in a 13×9 greased pan and place in a pre-heated 425 degree oven. 2.) While potatoes are cooking, heat a large skillet with 2 tbsp. of oil.  Saute onion, green pepper, and garlic. Remove and set aside for later. 3.) Place ground beef in the skillet and brown while […]

We’ve had such a wonderful wedding we shot of the stunning Allie and Liam featured on The Knot-Missouri & Kansas last week. So excited to share. This is one of my favorite weddings ever! So many great details, so many great moments and a room full of people very beautiful and fun. Bonus! Even better, […]

A peak into our first remodel project (done in 2013-yes it’s taken me that long to share)….. I can’t believe we are going into three years owning this charming 115 year old home. We bought our little home just off the historic Independence, Missouri square March of 2013. It was move in ready, newer carpet, newer […]

Amanda & Gus were our first stop on our summer road trip East, and we started with a bang. Headed to St Louis as we crossed over to DC, we got to stop and see two college friends from Graceland and meet their little puppy. So exciting seeing friendly faces along the way.

BERRY POPSICLE: Place strawberries, blueberries, and milk into a food processor of some kind and blend intil smooth. I put grapes into the ice cube trays for the middle of some of the popsicles so it’s up to you what you want to do. Pour the mixture into the trays, this will make a 8-10 […]

My ULTIMATE favorite shoots are when you let yourselves be you and then I get to document it. This sunset, laid back evening into bath time was exactly what keeps me refreshed in my photography. Every little diaper change, splash in the tub, and bedtime kiss with mom and dad will mean so much to this family as […]

We say the world is getting smaller and smaller. I believe this the older I get. When I sat down with Ali & her mother for their first consultation, even though Britney with Plush Productions sent these beautiful families my way, we made the connection that I was hired by the grooms parents to document Ali […]

These little guys, their hilarious serious faces as they watch mom, dad, grandma and grandpa dance behind me. They weren’t fazed at all. And it was hilarious. These cuties are 6 months old already! Time flies when you watch a child grow that is most definitely for sure. And two! Here’s to one of the […]