Jana Marie
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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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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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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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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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This wedding… I have no words. What a gorgeous day and an even greater team to work alongside with. It was my first official wedding at the newest popular venue White Iron Ridge in Smithville, Mo. Just 25 minutes North of Kansas City. It’s classy, fun, large, all accommodating from guest suites, bridal suites, two […]
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We’ve traveled and adventured as often as possible, but never once have be snorkeled in the ocean off a catamaran in a rain storm. It was a tad bit worrisome and chilly as it started to rain, but once we braved the (what we thought was) cold ocean, it was so warm. What an experience. […]
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Chloe & Brennen, married at Weston Red Barn Farm’s Timber Barn in Weston, Missouri on Oct 3, 2020. It feels so good to be back. Weston’s Timberbarn just feels like home away from home. After meeting Donovan, the owner of the Red Barn Farm, I felt even more connected to this place. You see, when […]
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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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I’ve known this stud since he was a little guy. Little guy no more. Graduating high school from Truman in Independence in 2021, he has so many opportunities awaiting him. Bryce is a gentleman, respectable, kind, hard working, a great athlete, a Godly man. I am so proud to know him and his family and […]
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I can’t even begin to explain all this couple has been through… ALL our 2020 couples have gone through during this season of covid. So many dreams written down and re-written again, collaborating, brainstorming, navigating new normals, laughs, tears.. We’ve been counting down the days to see this beautiful bride with her prince charming. Her […]
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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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I present to you a unique and colorful urban inspiration at the Hobbs building from their Open House in Kansas City. What a fun little collaboration it was and so great meeting so many wonderful engaged couples there to mingle and enjoy a yummy meal together! If anyone is looking to get married and eat […]
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This intimate and cozy wedding of Russ and Jen’s was something special. Married on Jen’s grandparents property that was very special to them, they all snuggled under blankets and heaters next to the pond she grew up running around. The bridesmaid’s gowns were incredible topped off with the fur. Matt’s humor during the ceremony had […]
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You bet ya… my favorite couples are the ones who continue to keep me around. They love my work and have continued to follow me through their engagement, wedding, pregnancies, their families growing, all the things… It’s so much fun getting to know my couples and to watch their story unfold. I’m pausing time for […]
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Lauren & Brennan wanted a session at the Nelson Atkins Museum with that beautiful crisp fall air Kansas City offers for such a short time. Our fall’s timing has been odd this year. Later and later we all waited for the gorgeous yellows, oranges, and reds to pop up around the landscape. It’s like it […]
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