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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. 

The Hawley Family

Welcome to the world precious little River! I have loved being alongside Matt in some of his videography work through our weddings, corporate events and non profits. Then I got to photograph Matt and Kim’s wedding. And now I have the honors to see and photograph him and Kim’s growing family together. I just love […]

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Children, Family

Nicole & Adam

An engagement session at Loose Park’s Rose Garden on a beautiful spring day with Nicole and Adam.

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Couples, Uncategorized

Nick & Norm, Iberostar Grand Paraiso

I can’t say enough magical words to describe this styled shoot we did at this all-inclusive, Iberostar Grand Paraíso on the Riviera Maya. It’s located right on the beachfront and has been designed with adults in mind. This superior-category, majestic, elegant, and luxurious hotel is located in the Paraíso Complex along with 4 other hotels. Also, Iberostar […]

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Weddings

McKenzie & Austin, Abbott Wedding

McKenzie & Austin celebrated in such classy style at the Abbott in Kansas City’s crossroads. From getting ready to dancing under the stunning chandeliers, this whole day was a breeze thanks to the amazing coordinating crew, Events by Elle. I’ve always wanted to work with Michelle. I’d say this combination of wedding professionals put together […]

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The King Family

Of course fall is a hot commodity in the midwest. It’s locations like this that are pretty parks around the KC metro, but little did they know I’d be photographing in the grassy patch right outside the buildling. It was the glowing light here with the beautiful halo effect the grass presented, plus the backdrop […]

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Children, Family

The Clough Family

Capturing Festive Magic in Blue Springs: A Photographer’s Hidden Wooded Gem As a professional photographer in Kansas City, discovering picturesque spots is a constant quest and request. A few years ago, I stumbled upon this wooded haven in Blue Springs, Missouri, that instantly transported me to the serene landscapes of Colorado—a perfect backdrop for the […]

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Family

White Iron Ridge Wedding

One of the very first shoots in White Iron Ridge.. That’s right, we are throwin’ it way back. This gorgeous styled shoot Weddings by Hannah envisioned and coordinated is so timeless and stunning. The florals wrapped around the stairwell from Good Earth Floral so elegant and fresh, the candles lit down the simple yet classic […]

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Weddings

Brand Session with Phon Wills

This, girl, is, everything! Oh my the beauty overload. Like seriously… when you are gorgeous and you’re a photographer and know how to work it because you know what YOU want when you’re on the other side of the camera taking photos of people… Phon killed her brand session. And it was her first one. […]

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Brands

Brand Session with Beco Flowers

Brand sessions have QUICKLY become one of my favorites to photograph! One of the things that light me on fire the most is helping other people live out the dreamy life they want, doing what they want, having the freedom to choose and be their own boss, to create something for THEM, to celebrate people […]

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Brands

Hanah & Eyad, Kansas wedding

Hanah & Eyad, married at the Wichita, Kansas “WAM” – the Wichita Art Museum on May 28, 2022. This day was going “to be simple with not a lot happening” she said. And then we walked in. There were stunning and creative spiraled table chandeliers if you will, gorgeous details in every part of her […]

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Weddings

Mackenzie & Ben, Rehearsal

Mackenzie & Ben, rehearsal at Trezo Mare in Kansas City, Missouri on 5.29.2021 There’s something so special about having your whole story documented. From the proposal to the engagement photos, the rehearsal and wedding day, and of course the story goes on… Mackenzie & Ben are such a sincere duo I just loved getting to […]

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Couples, Rehearsals

Nickey & Nic, Puerto Vallarta Wedding

Nickey & Nic, married in Puerto Vallarta at the all inclusive resort Hyatt Ziva on January 25, 2022. I swear to it! Destination weddings are where it’s at. A full week or weekend with friends. Endless adventures, tours, excursions from land to sea, entertainment every night probono of the resorts (if you do an all […]

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Destination, Weddings

Sarah & Casey, White Iron Ridge Wedding

Sarah & Casey, married at White Iron Ridge in Smithville, Missouri on January 16, 2022. Sarah & Casey radiate a literal happiness glow everywhere they go. They have so much fun together and you can tell because they don’t stop laughing (or giggling). From the minute I met them I realized they were moment makers. […]

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Weddings

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 […]

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Weddings

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 […]

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Weddings

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