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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 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 Cravens New Home

Family, New Home Portraits, KC Lifestyle, Kansas City Family Photographer,

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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

Kansas City West Bottoms family photo shoot

The Green Family

The Green family spring photos in Kansas City’s West Bottoms makes for a versatile backdrop.

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Children, Family

Puppy love, a furry lifestyle session

This adorable puppy lifestyle session is full of sloppy kisses, multiple dog naps and playful energy.

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The Deltoro Family

For photographers, we all crave that perfect light around sunset, the “Golden Hour.” The way it gives everyone that perfect angelic halo glow, the softness in the shadows, the warmth as it hits our skin. I once had a session at sunset, but it was a gloomy day in Kansas City. The couple was about […]

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Children, Family

Russel Proposes!

Congratulations Russel & Brittany on your engagement. One of our photographer’s documented this proposal so sweetly for Russel and his whole family who poured into every detail to make it JUST perfect for Brittany. So charming having all your family there to celebrate with you. SURPRISE, and congratulations to the beautiful couple!

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Couples, Proposals

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

The Rossons, Lifestyle

The Rosson family fall photos, at their forever home in Independence, Missouri fall 2021. My college coach used to say, “If teachers, coaches or parents tell you they don’t have favorites they’re lying. Some just connect better with others.” Well that my friend is the Rossons. Not only are they wonderful friends but this is […]

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

Mackenzie, Newborn

Joe & Miranda’s newborn family photos, in Smithville, Missouri, Summer of 2021. This baby has been prayed for, thought about, loved on and in the making for hundreds and hundreds of days. Every bit of her was worth the wait for this mama and papa. Bursting with joy, thankfulness and smitten for this beautiful Mackenzie, […]

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

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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Couples

The Ergo Family at home

There’s been something so special about how covid has forced us to stay in, document in our yards, in our homes and stay intimate. Actually, I REALLY love coming to peoples homes and doing lifestyle sessions. They are so intimate, in your environment with all your favorite things. It’s so special. I hope we continue […]

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Children, Family

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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Couples

The Tunbergs, Newborn

My dear I’m quite obsessed with this little family. Bo has been a great friend, providing lots of the video content you see for my business, working on lots of weddings and projects together. I felt as if I knew already his wife Mika already due to social media and hearing all about them from […]

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Children, Family, Lifestyle