The Language of Natural Light
As photographers, we spend a lot of time thinking about light. Where it’s coming from, how strong it is, what kind of shadows it’s casting, and—most importantly—how it makes a photo feel.
Light isn’t just a technical thing. It’s emotional. It sets the tone for the entire image. Whether you’re photographing a high school senior or a family of five chasing their dog through a field, the light tells part of the story.
How Personal Branding Photography Helps Kansas City Entrepreneurs Stand Out Online
In a world where attention spans are shorter than a TikTok video and first impressions happen in milliseconds, Kansas City entrepreneurs need more than a logo and a headshot to stand out. You need storytelling. You need presence. You need personal branding photography that’s as dynamic, intentional, and bold as the business you’ve built from the ground up.
Chants of ‘Shame’ Erupt Outside Missouri Congressman’s Town Hall
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., held a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 16 at Memorial Station in Belton. Alford represents Missouri’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Art of Being Seen: The Power of Photography to Reclaim Stories, Identity, and Ancestral Memory
Spitzer is a queer, Jewish, Indigenous artist living on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her roots run deep—through the Kaska Dena people of Daylu (Lower Post), BC, on her father’s side and through Jewish ancestors from Transylvania, Romania, on her mother’s.
Her work is not just photography. It’s reclamation. It’s healing. It’s resistance. It’s a love letter to the community.
Why You Should Invest in Professional Photography for Your High School Senior
Unlike traditional school photos—taken in five rushed seconds under harsh lights with zero personality—professional senior portraits are intentional. As a senior photographer, I design them to tell a story.
Your senior's story.
How to Style Your Family Photos on a Gallery Wall
One of my favorite ways to honor your memories as a photographer is with a gallery wall. When done well, a gallery wall doesn't just decorate—it invites reflection, sparks conversation, and reminds us of what matters most. It's not about perfection; it's about connection.
Kansas City’s March for Democracy
I had a moment like that on Saturday, March 29, 2025. I lined up with my mom and two friends on the corner of 13th St. and Grand Blvd. in downtown Kansas City. Thousands gathered for the March for Democracy, preparing to walk down Main St. to the lawn of the World War I Museum and Memorial.
Five Ways to Personalize Your Family Photo Session in the Kansas City-Metro Area
Your family photos should feel like you—not a copy and paste in a pretty park.
Sure, classic locations have charm, but if you want your images to tell a deeper story, why not incorporate an experience your family genuinely loves?
Peaceful Plaza Protest in Kansas City
Thousands assembled at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City on March 8, 2025, for a Peaceful Plaza Protest, hosted by KC Protest.
The demonstrators gathered on International Women's Day to stand up for LGBTQ+ rights, women's rights, abortion access, Black Lives Matter, immigration justice, and others.
Ten Reasons to Get High School Senior Portraits Taken at a Record Store
I wanted to take a brief moment to reach out to the Class of 2023 (and beyond) to tell you that you can — and should— step outside the status quo for your senior session.
Kansas City’s Protest for Pride
Hundreds gathered at the Country Club Plaza on March 1, 2025, as part of the Statewide Protest for Pride. The Kansas City rally, hosted by TransAct Kansas City, was joined by 13 cities across Missouri.
Five of the Most Influential African-American Photographers
Photography has long been a powerful tool for storytelling, but for many African American photographers, it has also served as a means of resistance, representation, and reclamation. Through their lenses, these artists have challenged stereotypes, documented injustice, and celebrated the beauty and complexity of Black life.
Reacquainting Myself with Photojournalism
On Jan. 18, 2025, about 150 people marched through the Plaza to support democracy and human rights. The Kansas City march, hosted by Liberal Ladies and Randy Fikki, joined thousands of Americans in cities throughout the nation to protest the upcoming Trump regime.
Germany and Prague: A Visual Travel Diary
I took a couple of thousand photos during our almost three-week trip to Germany and Prague this fall, and while I’m still going through the SD cards and editing my favorites, I did want to drop a few on my blog to showcase our adventure.
A Portrait in Time: the 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is all about cherishing the moments that matter most with the people you love. This year, give a gift that’s truly one-of-a-kind—personalized photo gifts that transform cherished memories into meaningful keepsakes.
Elevate Your Senior Photos with an Art Gallery Photoshoot
A senior photoshoot in an art gallery or museum is the perfect way to create a sophisticated and unique set of senior pictures that reflect your personality and interests. With thoughtful planning and respect for the gallery's space, you can make the most of this artistic environment and walk away with photos that are as timeless as they are memorable. So, whether you're a senior looking to showcase your artistic side or a senior portrait photographer eager to experiment with creative lighting and backgrounds, a gallery shoot is definitely worth considering. Enjoy your photoshoot, and let the art around you inspire beautiful, one-of-a-kind images!
How to Order Holiday Cards: The Definitive Guide
Knowing when to mail your cards is only part of the puzzle, but it does help determine when you'll need to accomplish the other tasks on your holiday-card to-do list so that can make your seasons greeting mailer a special one.
My Top-5 Favorite Photos from Summer 2024
While my personal portfolio might be a bit scarce this season, I took on a lot of client work and even participated in a couple of styled shoots. Here are my five favorites from this summer.
A Float Trip on Film
My husband gifted me an old Nikon film camera a few Christmases ago, and I immediately caught the film bug that has infected the photographer community. It was the perfect film camera to re-learn film photography, as it was a hybrid between a true point-and-shoot and a fully manual camera.