Resources. Inspiration. Conversation.

Welcome to my blog

When we become the muses for a change, I totally understand how my clients feel. 

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

Business Tools

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

travel

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. 

Brands

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

shop

@janamariephotos

PIN WITH US

Grab the Discount!

@janamarieco

personal

albums

Our healthy recipes

for business

Photobooth

LIFESTYLE

WEDDINGS

Couples

Travel

other categories

more about me

Hello there!
I'm a Photographer, Educator, Shop, 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 fun with her husband, two boys and three fur babies. 

Nick & Courtney, 28 Event Space Wedding

Nick & Courtney, married at 28 Event Space in Kansas City, Missouri on October 10, 2021. I photographed a wedding years ago of Caleb and Allison. It was there, that I was listening to this angelic voice warm up before the ceremony. My husband was photographing with me this day ironically. For those of you […]

the full post

Weddings

Mackenzie, Newborn

Joe & Miranda’s newborn family photos, in Smithville, Missouri, Summer of 2021. This baby has been prayed for, thought about, loved on and in the making for hundreds and hundreds of days. Every bit of her was worth the wait for this mama and papa. Bursting with joy, thankfulness and smitten for this beautiful Mackenzie, […]

the full post

Children, Family, Lifestyle

Jessica & Ian, Washington wedding

Jessica & Ian, married at their private property in Eatonville, Washington on July 31, 2021. In the woods, nestled under Mount Rainier on 300 acres where the kids roamed and played growing up. Surrounded by custom everything from their airplane runway, to the home they built, to the hanger and back yard oasis. This was […]

the full post

Weddings

Tresa & Quinn, Beloved

Tresa & Quinn’s family lifestyle session at their home in Kansas City, Missouri, Summer 2021. These two have such a special family. I love that they rescued their adorable pup too. I’m just not sure what I love more: them, their pup or their amazing home. A great combination if you ask me. I love […]

the full post

Couples

Nicola & Kyle, Nelson Atkins Wedding

Nicola & Kyle, married at the Nelson Atkins Museum in Kansas City, Missouri on August 7, 2021. Studio Dan Meiners brought down the house from head to die with decor, florals and design to blow anyones mind (this is normal for them). The whole team for this wedding day at the Nelson Atkins Museum in […]

the full post

Weddings

Sarah & Zach, Engaged

Sarah & Zach, celebrating their engagement with family at the Loews Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, summer of 2021. There’s nothing more special for them than to have their darling little one take photos together for their engagement session. What a fun, love and laughter filled trio they are. I’m not sure if I found […]

the full post

Couples, Family, Lifestyle

Cierra & John, Wedding

Cierra & John, married at Berry Acres in Odessa, Missouri on May 22, 2021. This couple had so many sweet moments from the day. Their outdoor ceremony turned indoor due to the rain the midwest has been having. But the gorgeous details were flowing no matter, their guests were all smiles all day, they were […]

the full post

Weddings

Lauribeth & Patrick, White Iron Ridge

This wedding… I have no words. What a gorgeous day and an even greater team to work alongside with. It was my first official wedding at the newest popular venue White Iron Ridge in Smithville, Mo. Just 25 minutes North of Kansas City. It’s classy, fun, large, all accommodating from guest suites, bridal suites, two […]

the full post

Weddings

Kate & Kevin, Engaged

Oh my are these two adorable. The flowing dress, their free spirited jumping on the random cement blocks, loads of kisses on the side of the road in some scarce wild flowers, and dancing in the park. I mean, you can tell they are both super sweet on each other. The light was gorgeous and […]

the full post

Couples

Cierra & John, Engaged

I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Spring flowers are out, trees are blossoming, new life and growth is finally here. We’ve all been waiting for spring. 2020 was long and sessions were slim to none. Everyone is so excited to be out again enjoying the sunshine and great weather here […]

the full post

Couples

How to drop in video & images to flat lay photos & graphics.

Ever wonder how in the world people get a video, gif or photo inside a flat lay aka an already created image or video? You know, the super intriguing, “Wait, that image isn’t moving, but part of it is” image. How do they do that? It’s so easy using the free software Canva.com. Watch this […]

the full post

Brands, Business

A Quick-Start Canva Guide & First Magical Steps

If you’re anything like me, you hate learning new things. Alone at least. . So many times I just want someone to show me quickly. Yes, I’m THAT girl. I learn so much faster watching and doing vs reading and figuring it out. . Click below to watch me walk through getting started with Canva […]

the full post

Brands, Business

Shop your online galleries

Online Gallery Ordering Walkthrough

Now more than ever we are understanding the deepest need to support local businesses. Mega companies are booming, leaving smaller local companies closing their doors. I would be lying if I said we were doing just fine. But we will rise above, this too shall pass. But now more than ever we’d love your support. […]

the full post

Products

Free Valentines Recipe + Photos

It’s VALENTINES Day!  And we love serving our amazing clients in any capacity! We had a ton of photographing for our Valentine Stock themed photos for our Stock Up Membership. Enjoy a yummy recipe and you can even download 10 FREE Valentine Photos for fun or for your brand. Download them here. We’d love to […]

the full post

Food, Personal

My sweet little baby room!

This is something you post in the first few weeks of baby being born. Maybe even before baby is born. Definitely with your newborn photos. But here I am, two years later and I’m finally sharing my personal, wild ones baby room. But nothing I do is ever “normal.” Late 2019, when my littlest guy […]

the full post

Children, Lifestyle, Personal

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED   |  ©Jana Marie Photography LLC 2009-2024