Jana Marie
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Man. I just had to steal this inevitable quote for the subject like, from the groom to be himself, Nick. Very fitting. It’s engagement sessions like this, that I adore. Not only because they are that cool but because I get that rare and “make my day” kind of email from.. NOT THE BRIDE to […]
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I feel so honored to get to post this, as I played such a big (and shall I mention, rediculously fun) part in this sunrise proposal of Jenny & Austin. So I get a phone message from Austin.. “Hey Jana, it’s your good buddy Austin, call me when you can!” And SOMEHOW, I knew INSTANTLY […]
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Well if this couple doesn’t just have fun written ALL over it! You guys were so much fun to work with. All of Kyle’s great face expressions and random blowing in your face or pushing you off the seat photos crack me up. It’s always so refreshing to see people who genuinely enjoy each other’s […]
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I am so thrilled to be posting this. You see.. this couple has been dating for 8 (oh I hope I credit their days of dating correctly) years (yes high school sweethearts) and have been waiting for this moment, along with their family and friends, for a super long time. I strongly believe their story […]
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Cheers… to two very attractive people who had some of the most beautiful colors and decorations at their wedding. I LOVED seeing how drop dead gorgeous Heather looked, and the big smile Patrick had on his face any time his eyes met hers. And the little kids had SO much fun running around the dance […]
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{Julie & Garret} = High School sweethearts. Lets see.. We went to the same high school, same church, and have some pretty memorable stories at the Lake of the Ozarks together. Julie & Garret went to the same college, William Jewel, (I let that one slide, being a Gracelander myself), and now it’s their time […]
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Soon to be married (3.5 weeks away and counting).. Shayna and her groom Matt helped Matt my videographer and I with the creation of my demo video. {soon to come} Here are some of my favorites from the session. love. such a pretty girl. Not sure if you’re picking up on the amazing theme of […]
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I always love how in the pictures, you can’t tell that we were about to pass out of heat exhaustion. ::smiles:: Congratulations to you Maggie & Devin on your big (and oh so hot) day! Maggie’s ring was passed down from the family, and I think that that makes it so special and unique. Just […]
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Ok.. I officially have a problem. So much for my constant attempt to only post 12-15 photos. People say the average person gets bored after looking at about 10 photos. I beg to differ. Especially when the couple is this hot and I constantly have brides emailing me how they look at their blog photos […]
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Such a sweet story of how my sweet clients met. This is Whitney’s version.. “Although my husband and I purchased a number of items from Costco for our wedding day, the most unusual thing I found while shopping at Costco was my groom… Ever since Costco came to Kansas City, my parents have been loyal […]
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My first wedding at Powell Gardens. It was gorgeous for sure, if only we could have ventured off to all the giant bug sculptures, the beautiful gardens and bridges. We had such a good looking couple, our bride Abby, looking like a doll, and her husband so handsome. Congratulations to the Mr & Mrs. {Enjoy} […]
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So much for me trying to keep my blog posts down to 12-15 photos. You see.. I keep getting these really incredible couples that I get to shoot on their wedding day that give me such amazing expressions, show so much love, and I am just surrounded by some really neat people.. always. I just […]
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Birthdays..dance clubs..broadway shows..fire dancing..rain..swimming with the dolphins..scuba diving..did I mention rain..all you can eat..all you can drink..all the fun you can have! And to beat all of that.. one of the most extravagant wedding weeks filled with lots of love and lots of good laughs! And to be apart of such a fun family and […]
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All the way from the Australia, I present to you.. Zoe & Aaron. They couldn’t have picked a more beautiful place for their photos to be taken INSIDE some chilly air conditioning on their wedding day.. the day that was declared one of those most hot of 2010 yet. Oh but don’t stop there, we […]
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Love and pups! ..And mosquitos The whole fam We wanna hear your sweet words! Also feel free to share this post with your friends. Click on the cool icons below 🙂
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