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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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The Sutton Family

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

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

The Merrimans

The Merriman family taking advantage of the last of the beautiful fall trees changing before the holidays.

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Children, Family

The Cook Family

A warm family fall portrait session nestled in the woods at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs, Missouri.

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Children, Family

The Kephart Family

Fall portraits of Molly and Brad’s family at the Liberty Memorial World War I Museum in October makes for the perfect backdrop.

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Children, Family

Kylie & Ethan

What a stunner of a maternity session. The light was right, the weather was perfect, the leaves beginning to change in the background, and alongside the peaceful waters of Lake Jacomo in Blue Springs, Missouri. This sailboat session does not disappoint. And this mama and papa are literally glowing! This is probably one of my […]

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Couples

Melissa & Jason

The Workman family is growing and I’ve got to document Melissa and Jason from their wedding in St. Joseph, Missouri, when their daughter was just a tiny adorable little flower girl, to their growing family with little babe. Congratulations to all of you. What stunning fall colors on the Independence square to match such a […]

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Couples, Family

The Rash Family

The Independence square knows how to light up the fall colors. This is my portrait session Heaven come September and October. And Miranda and Joe soaked it all in with their little fall cut9i9e in her cordaroy overall dress. Love this trio so much.

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Children, Family

Emily & Steve

Married at the Legacy at Green Hills on a perfectly everything sort of October day, Emily & Steve collided all their sweet lovin’ worlds together to make one big family. I couldn’t have been more honored to stand up with such a duo as a bridesmaid, ALSO a photographer (yes, you heard that right) and […]

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Weddings

The Todd Family, Lifestyle

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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Children, Family

Taylor Family, Lifestyle

Taylor family fall photos, at Bass Pro Waterfall Park in fall 2021. Don’t you love how “clients” become incredible friends? How the earth aligned and amazing conversations were had.. Cute “meet cutes” have become one of my favorite things to hold onto. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Chrissy and her family over this […]

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

Jones Holiday Photos

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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Children, Family

The Taylor Family

This family is something so special. Their journey to finding each other has been a roller coaster of emotions all around. I’m so seriously honored to have met them and get to photograph their precious, precious family. This mom and dad has so much love for their two twins and their family, it’s not even […]

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

Sara & Weston

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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Children, Family

The Gall Family

One of my mini sessions, and this one was so fun. Their playful poodle made his appearance, their kids were so joyful and attentive (seriously, never met kids who listened so well) and their overall stylish family just rocked this golden fall sunset. I absolutely admire Beth & Zach beyond words. These two are such […]

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

The Bandy Family

Lifestyle sessions are my favorite. Especially when they involve everyone making breakfast together, jumping on the trampoline and playing in their secret play rooms. I always adore photographing this family in their environment. These girls will rule the castle one day. A real castle somewhere. Believe it. Enjoy family time at home with this little […]

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Children, Family, Lifestyle