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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. 

Kylie & Ethan, White Iron Ridge Wedding

Kylie & Ethan, married at White Iron Ridge in Smithville, Missouri on December 4, 2021. Winter magic coming right up. With a plethora of DIY from the bride, and elegant touches from the incredible professional team plus a warm glowy sunset in the month of December, this day was so classic and charming. These two […]

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Weddings

Kelsie & Brock | New Years Eve Wedding

Kelsie & Brock, married at Cure of Ars & The Abbott in Kansas City on New Years Eve | 12.31.18   This family has continued to have us document their growing families. They have become not only some of my favorite clients but my favorite people. I’ve fallen for every one of them and their […]

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Christmas Minis, Hotka Family

I bet life in your house hold around the holidays looks something like: the smell of fresh baked cookies lingering in the air, Christmas lights on 24/7, Christmas music and movies playing all day and evening, lots of cold nights in hanging out in your Christmas PJs. So why not celebrate being you in your most adorable […]

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

Jessica & Jeff | The Hilton President

Jessica & Jeff are such troopers. They spent their engagement session sticking it out in the freezing sleet, and their wedding day in the most humid of heat. And Jessica never once complained. “It’ll be just fine.” She kept reminding everyone. Even with sweat beads down her cheeks as we only spent 30 minutes outside […]

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Jennie & Brent | Timber Barn at Weston Red Barn Farm

Can you believe it? Brent & Jennie’s magical memorial weekend wedding is featured on our blog today. I remember first meeting Brent and Jennie at the Nelson Atkins Museum for their beloved engagement session, and once the semi-shy Brent realized I officiated college basketball (he’s a basketball coach), we instantly hit it off due to our mutual love of […]

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Erica & Peter | Weston Timber Barn

Erica & Peter, married Sept 4, 2016 at Timber Barn in Weston, Missouri Sometimes, most of the time, I can’t find the words to do justice how awesome a couple is and how awesome they are to me. Erica & Peter are one of those. They are just so sincerely sweet in every way. And […]

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Weddings

Hobbs Building, Feasts of Fancy, Shop Soiree, Jana Marie Photography, Good Earth Floral, Ultrapom Event Rental, Traci Morby, Sarah Abby, All Ears DJ

Carilyn & Jerrod | Hobbs Building

The Hilton President, downtown Kansas City.. the perfect place to prep for the day of her dreams. The Hobbs Building, west bottoms Kansas City.. the perfect place for photo opportunities, beautiful outdoor ceremonies tucked back on the vine covered patio behind the historic building, and great memories to be made with friends and family. This wedding […]

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Weddings

EA Bride Magazine, Jana Marie Photography, Hilton President, Ultrapom Event Rental, Above & Beyond Catering, Good Earth Floral, Manifest-Talent, Tip Top Tux, Announce This Design, Making Beautiful, Shannon Bond, Amani Skalaki, Sarah Armel, Don Lampert, The Gown Gallery,

A unique & elegant wedding at Hilton President

WHAT a dream team. We had the opportunity to work with a group of some of Kansas City and the Midwest’s absolute BEST wedding professionals. They are all as lovely and kind as the breathtaking work they create. And it takes an army to put together a fairy tale. As it should. Brides and groom’s […]

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Inspiration, Weddings

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