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They did NOT want normal fall photos. So we got ice cream in our bell bottoms instead. YESS! “You can’t buy me love, but you can buy me ice cream” hit home as a special quote for them too. What a special day. I just adore Jess and her family. Seriously, check out these epic […]
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Jen, Allen & their adorable family’s summer session at Unity Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. This family will always be special to me. The family tree of the entire Hawleys. From their weddings, to children’s and family sessions, plus all the projects and travels I’ve done with Jen’s brother Matt with Hawleywood Films. I even […]
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I need these kids to follow me to all my sessions to get others to laugh and giggle as much as them. This session was FULL of energy. Mom and dad fully contributing too. *smiles* I can’t get enough of all the long lasting spring around Kansas City. If you get an opportunity to do […]
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THESE TREES! …. and all these incredible smiles and eyes. The purple and white trees are so short lived here in Kansas City and I seriously love them for photos! I’m so glad we had one on the Bingham Waggoner property for these spring portraits of the whole Pederson family. What a great group of […]
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Happy fall, merry Christmas, happy holidays & all the good things. Whether naughty or nice, it’s been wonderful seeing the few of you for sessions I had this year. How cute are these two? Mama is so creative!
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There’s been something so special about how covid has forced us to stay in, document in our yards, in our homes and stay intimate. Actually, I REALLY love coming to peoples homes and doing lifestyle sessions. They are so intimate, in your environment with all your favorite things. It’s so special. I hope we continue […]
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Sara a former volleyball player of mine and her little one Weston joined our Fall Mini Sessions at the Bingham Waggoner Estate in Independence, Mo. last week. This little cutie woke up from his nap on his drive over not a super happy camper. But he fell in love with our tangerine dream, our orange […]
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Oh melt me. These adorable dimples, the dance parties, the ornery cousins and all the twirling in our spring dresses along with this stunning floral backdrop made for some pretty fantastic spring mini sessions in Kansas City if I do say so myself. One of my favorite ways to photograph children is to just watch […]
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I can’t believe Remi is already 8 months. He’s getting so strong and it’s adorable seeing his personality start to shine through. Too many expressions to count. He’s loving the outdoors and tons of kisses from mom and dad. Enjoy watching this little one grow, below.
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We documented Colette & Eric and their little bunch at Kessler Park in Kansas City as they passed through, but just right before we left for our work trip to Singapore and Thailand and I’ve been itching to share these adorable four for a couple weeks! The life and love in this family is just […]
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Codi & Zach’s last session with little Ira, they thought they’d frame a ton of black and white images, but realized the color photos were just so awesome. And for some reason, this session was just so dreamy in black and white. I’m a pretty big sucker for black and white images because I believe […]
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Happy second birthday to my beautiful little friend, Christina. I LOVE my little friends. They are my favorites. When you ask her how old she is, she’s two, but four fingers definitely go up. I love it. Thanks for being so adorable on a perfect summer night at golden hour. Holding hands with you walking […]
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Oh heartbreakers! Last week’s sunset lifestyle session at the Bingham Waggoner Estate in Independence, Mo with Matt & Ali and their adorable little boys is exactly how I dream of all my portrait sessions going. This mom and dad are two of the neatest people. I learned so much watching them parent. Their patience and […]
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I’m so so thankful for almost 7 years of business with 99% amazing clients. I’ve been fortunate to have met such great people along the way from families, to little kidos, to couples who’ve been married for 50+ years, to couples all around the world getting married. Welcoming new life and seeing lives come to […]
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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 […]
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