Photos as Time Capsules
But nine years later, those memories are smudged together to create a blurred picture of chaotic happiness and sleep deprivation.
But the details are missing.
That’s why photos are important.
Little Women
Looking at these pictures of sisters, though, makes me really miss mine. Don’t get me wrong, she’s still alive. In fact, I see her regularly and get an earful of her sarcasm and sass. But since her injury, it’s different. Gone are the days where we can flop on a sofa together and watch TV. Or try on each others clothes. Or crazy dance before hitting the bars. Or relax in the grass with some grass in Vondelpark.
A Little About Love
But the middle is beautiful in its routine and security. I call it the fuzzy slipper version of love, and its story is just as important as the beginning.
Styling Yourself with Color in Mind
Styling and color coordinating outfits can be one of the most stressful aspects of preparing for a photo session. While I work hand-in-hand with my clients to take the stress out of styling, I also wanted to provide a “how-to color” guide for those of you who want to understand the basics of color theory and why it has such a big impact on the final result.
My Battle with MG
Myasthenia Gravis is a neurological disorder. It causes fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscles of the body and can include a drooping eyelid, blurred or double vision, slurred speech, difficulty chewing and swallowing, weakness in the arms and legs, and difficulty breathing.Symptoms can change from day to day—even hour to hour
Beauty & the Boulder
As a professional photographer, my number one concern is to make sure the client is happy, and I’ll be the first to admit, that sometimes, art takes a back seat to a shot list. Typically, it’s only after I have worked my way through different combinations and poses that I give myself the space to be truly creative.
A Little Miracle
Shortly after implantation, they heard a heartbeat. But like anyone who has gone through loss before, their excitement was tempered with caution. Mom describes the beginning of the pregnancy as grim and extremely emotional.
KC Brand Photography
Hayley Finch, the lead graphics designer and messaging strategist for hayleyfinch.com, reached out to me a few months ago to update the imagery on her website. With a clear vision of her brand — from color palettes to personality — we worked together to find Kansas City locations that lined up with that aesthetic.
A Picnic in Loose Park
The Covid-19 outbreak prevented this little one from getting newborn photos, so this session was all about Miss V and capturing the details of her toddlerhood — snuggles from mom and dad, a pink tutu’d bum, tiny feet and toes, perfectly long eyelashes, and of course, her pine cone obsession.
A Break in the Weather
When I photograph families with young children, I prefer to take them somewhere that has a built-in activity that will hold their attention. Whether it’s playing with rocks and sticks or climbing trees, I find that if the kids can stay active, they stay engaged. And that makes for natural-looking images.
My Mommy’s Wedding Dress
We’re holding Wedding Dress Mini Sessions in the studio until the end of June. So bring the wedding gown that’s just hanging in your closet, your little(s, and maybe a wedding portrait of you and your spouse, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Sessions are perfect for littles two years and older.
Portrait Photography in Kansas City
As I watched it pour, my hopes for a tranquil river for this portrait session disappeared. It was swirly, muddy and rushing much faster than its usual languid pace.
Kansas City Mother & Baby Photoshoot
I love to celebrate that sacrifice through my photography. There is an exhausted — yet fulfilled — beauty to motherhood, and it deserves to be captured and memorialized.
…with a Bit of Grunge
My instructions for this photo session were quite simple: artsy, a bit sexy, with no greenery or trees, and I think the area we selected fit the bill with its historic buildings, ornate doors, and brick paths.
A Tale of Tulle City
If you follow my work at all, you’ve seen that I’ve been slightly obsessed with tulle lately. So it shouldn’t surprise you that I outfitted Kynya in a tulle ASOS dress but brought yards of additional fabric so that we could play.
This is 13.
This Oklahoma beauty and her mom came to Kansas City for a soccer tournament this weekend, and sometime between Addison scoring four goals in four games, I was able to snap a few pictures.
Out of the Shadows
But it dawned on me yesterday that perhaps my use of heavy shadows and pockets of light comes from my love of the corner — of wanting to sink into my surroundings.
The Sham of Perfection
I have come to the conclusion that I am a photographer who likes to come home wet, or dirty, or drenched in sweat — or some heavenly combination of all three. It’s important to note, my clients usually leave the session the same way. But I’ve found that when hair styles come undone, whether it’s through rain, or wind, or tiny hands; and when dresses and shirts cling from water or sweat, something magical happens.