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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. 

Monique & Travis, A Wednesday Elopement

The perfect local wedding elopement at Berry Acres near Kanas City Missouri.

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Weddings

Lauren & Tommy, Engaged

Lauren & Tommy celebrated their sincere and sweet engagement at the Nelson Atkins Museum with their fur baby. I can’t take it. I can tell when couples have something special together. They are best friends, and I could feel it. That spark and endearing relationship will keep them strong for so many years. I can’t […]

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Couples

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 […]

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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 […]

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Nick & Courtney, Engaged

These two are something else. Just look at how much fun they are. Celebrating on the rainiest day we’ve had for awhile here in Kansas City. But Antioch Park’s stunning fall colors made up for it. We waited the rain out and toughed out the sprinkles. You wouldn’t even know would you? Congratulations to two […]

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Lauribeth & Patrick, Engaged

Lauribeth & Patrick celebrated their engagement at their cozy downtown Kansas City condo, then at Penn Valley Park and Loose Park. Some of Kansas City’s best local spots. Fall colors are rolling in, the weather has still been warm and these two are soaking in their engagement. Congratulations to the gorgeous Lauribeth and Patrick. Your […]

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Kylie & Ethan Engaged

Another one of my awesome White Iron Ridge couples. I love that I’m celebrating with so many couples getting married at the brand new venue in Smithville, Missouri. It is going to be a magical experience. Congratulations Kylie & Ethan. You are such naturals in front of the camera.

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Whitney & Nick Engaged

Whitney & Nick flew in this past week, we did their engagement photos on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City on Monday, and they got married on Saturday at the Hobbs Building. What a fun celebratory week for them. They soaked up all of Kansas City’s fall, had the colors of the trees, the […]

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Stephanie & Josh Engaged

I love when couples are up for anything. Sheer long dresses with heels in the woods at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs, Missouri? Yes please. Stephanie didn’t complain a bit and was hiking and climbing in that dress like it was nothing. They laid on the ground on blankets, danced in fields in their […]

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A Grand Hall Engagement & Party

The Grand Hall is one of our favorite places to photograph. With it’s beautiful architecture, it’s rooftop party room, the views of Kansas City and the killer staff. We were honored to photograph such a fun night for so many.

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Andrea & Dave, My Neighbors Backyard Wedding

Oh what an honor. I know during all this covid yuck, friends and family are missing out on some very special moments with loved ones: new babies being born, friends wedding ceremonies, funerals etc. For some, they understand the world might be cancelled, but their love isn’t. My sweet neighbors Andrea and Dave found a […]

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Overland Park Arboretum, Engagement Session, Kansas Photographer, KC weddings, Kansas City photographer, Fall portraits

Bridgette & Marc, Engaged in flower garden

This is what happens when spring and fall show up and make magic together. This session is full of COLOR.. a happy celebration for Bridgette & Marc as they celebrate their engagement season of life. And what a great way to celebrate at the Overland Park Arboretum. I hope you feel all the warmth and sunshine straight from […]

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Lake Jacomo, Engagement Session, Love, Couples, Kansas City weddings, KC photographer

Megan & Darrick at Lake Jacomo

Megan and Darrick I knew were my kind of people the moment I met them. The pretend shy couple, but with lots of zest and random bursts of dance moves in between those kisses and hilarious laughter. The sweetness is infectious. Couples like this are admiral and i’m really always so grateful to cross paths with them. […]

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Erica & Case, Engaged in KC

We are counting down the days until Erica & Case’s Mexico wedding adventure. They are so sweet on each other and will be so fun to spend a whole week with. They have that adorable spark we always hope to see in our couples we photograph. I saw it in the way he looked at […]

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Loose Park Rose Garden, Kansas City engagement, Beloved session, Portraits, Jana Marie Photography, Couples, Love, Happy, KC wedding, Winter portraits

Lauren & Tyler Engagement

One of the best parts of my jobs is meeting new people and learning about them, how they met, what they do. I always have such interesting clients. Lots of engineers, lawyers, architects, I swear most of my clients are nurses or teachers. A lot of people with great hearts and a desire to help […]

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