The Perfect Fall Colors for Your Outdoor Family Photos
Let the environment do the work for you. Mother Nature has already done a fabulous job of selecting fall colors so let’s capitalize on her skillset.
What Should Girls Wear for Senior Pictures?
The length of a senior portrait session varies from photographer to photographer, but I typically spend between 60 to 90 minutes with my seniors. In that time, I can usually capture at least three looks (more if you're quick to change).
What Should I Look for When Hiring a Photographer?
No matter where you live, the market is oversaturated with people who claim to produce professional photography.
But with so many possibilities, finding the right photographer can feel like a daunting task.
How Should I Prepare for My Senior Pictures?
It's your senior year and more than likely, you're planning on hiring a photographer to capture the significant moment that is your final year in high school.
What Should Boys Wear to Nail Their Senior Portraits?
The simple answer is that I'd like them to wear clothing that allows them to move freely, be comfortable, and reflect who they are as an individual.
The Freedom of Solitude
It’s sensory overload, and my brain craves the peace and quiet of my own space. For me, these images capture the freedom of such solitude. We all need a place where we can think, dream, and heal.
How to Have An Awesome Session
The most important thing to remember during the session is just to breathe, and LET. IT. BE. Things are going to go wrong. Guaranteed. The baby might whine. And not stop whining. Or the kids might not want anything to do with the photoshoot and try and run away. These things happen. They are 100% normal and even expected. I am charged with photographing your family — in all its messy beauty. So just stop worrying and embrace the chaos. It’s literally the best advice I can give.
No Shoes Allowed.
After all, those are the moments that I remember as a parent of littles: booboo kisses, long snuggles, and soothing rocking sessions.
Anniversary Photoshoot in KC
But since the wrong girl turned out to be the right girl, I found myself contemplating once again that life is made in the little moments — the time in between — and that simple acts change the trajectory of our lives.
Wardrobe Colors for Your Skin Tone
It’s important because the colors we choose to wear can have a huge impact on our skin tones – pick the right one, we can glow; but grab the wrong one, and suddenly we’re a washed-out mess.
Bewitching Waters
This creek now has one more story to add to its noisy waters — the tale of four little boys with toes that eagerly reached for its cool embrace and the mother who loved them fiercely.
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.