The Wait

Posted on September 6, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

I have waited for this little precious girl to be born for 13 years. I can clearly remember her mommy, then single, telling me how she felt the greatest calling on her life was to be a mommy. If the 13 years wasn’t a long enough wait, this baby girl decided to also be 10 days late. Each day for the last month of the pregnancy I was on pins and needles anxious for “the call” She even had us all waiting during delivery taking her own time. I then had to wait a whole 10 days before I got my hands on her. She though, without a doubt was worth the wait and a gift from God. I know there were many moments in the last 13 years that her mommy wonder if that calling would ever come to reality. I can clearly remembering praying for and with my best friend that God would guide and direct her, even with this huge longing. I know for Anna holding her daughter is a fulfillment of her heart’s cry. Oh precious Ryn, you were are a fulfillment of a dream God whispered to your mommy since she was a little girl. To hold you, love you and photograph you was nothing short of joy.

Surprise

Posted on August 5, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

I was able to pull of the biggest surprise of my life a few weeks back. I surprised my husband Jon with coordinating his best friend and his family to fly in for Jon’s ordination. It was awesome to see disbelief and joy on his face. He has not seen his best friend (or his family) for 4 years. In that 4 years we have added 4 children among the two families. It was exciting to finally have everyone together. Since both of these little girls have been born, I have been dying to photograph their beautiful blue eyes and precious smiles. I was glad when they agree to let me. It was a fun morning of getting to know each of them that much better. The whole weekend was so enjoyable and makes our hearts miss them even more in their absence. I am praying it won’t be another 4 years until I get to capture them again and hug their necks. We love them dearly!

Gorgeous

Posted on July 9, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

I have been photographing Shawna for the last 4 plus years. I enjoy getting to see her every few years as we do family photographs. I was excited when they asked me to do her senior portraits. At first, my response was surely she can’t be a senior! It’s okay, I think her mom is in denial as well. It’s amazing to watch a girl grow up through my lens, and grown up she has. She has grown into a gorgeous young lady! I am pretty sure we couldn’t take a bad photograph that day. Shawna was a natural and I love her no fuss, easy going way. I think the photos speak for themselves but in case you missed my opinion she is GORGEOUS!

Love this Family

Posted on June 18, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

This family has a very special place in my heart. These girls are my kids best buddies, still not certain by choice or force but best buddies they are. Their mommy is one of my dearest friends. I love getting to capture them in my camera. This year was no different. I love getting those moments to interact with them drawing out bits of what makes them, them. I love being reminded how well God did on creating the beauty of each one. How special He made this family He designed. What a blessing and privilege it is to not only capture them but have them as part of my famil

Long time

Posted on June 15, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

Jen and I meet when we were both single. Fast forward 12 – 15 years and we are both married and have 5 children between us. It had been a long while since we have a chance to see each other and catch up. I enjoy that even though we do not see each other often when we do we just pick up where we left off. I am also happy that she used a photograph session as an excuse to see me. Jen has a great family and we had the chance to do some extended family photographs. I am so glad it all worked out for when everyone was back and they have some family photos to cherish.

A Gorgeous Day

Posted on May 29, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

You could not order a more beautiful day for a intimate outdoor wedding. It was the sort of day people dream of having when they plan an outdoor wedding. Amelia and Rob were granted that dream. Not only was the day breathtaking but the bride was as well. She glowed and looked stunning in her wedding dress. All the little details that go into planning a wedding came together and made for a nice little gathering to celebrate the marriage of Amelia and Rob.

Pure Joy

Posted on April 28, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

This little boy is a delight to his family. His big smile can light up a room. It is fun to watch his mind figuring things out. It was so much fun to take some time and capture Josiah at 6 months. It seems like those 6 months have flown by, I know they have for his mommy and daddy. My favorite part of this session was watching his mommy and daddy though. They love this boy fiercely and it’s easy to tell he brings them pure joy.

Expressions of Love

Posted on April 25, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

You can easily see it. The expression of love this family gives. You might catch a glimpse of it when the two girls are interacting. You can hear it when their daddy tells them countless times in different ways how beautiful his girls are. You can see it in the joy and interaction that is a natural rhythm to this family. This family has a way of making expressing love seem effortless and it was my honor to capture them.

Love on The Plaza

Posted on April 1, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

I love The Plaza in Kansas City. It’s always full of life. When Amelia suggested it as the place to take their engagement photographs I was more then happy to take them there. However, I quickly found out that The Plaza was much more then a fun destination location for this couple. They meet at Seasons 52 for their first date that ended up lasting for hours walking around The Plaza. They spent most of their date night falling in love at The Plaza as it was the perfect mid way point for them to meet. It was en lighting to walk around with them and they would share why different spot where so special to them. The Plaza became much more then a pretty backdrop for this engagement session but more a capturing of many memories of them falling in love. It was my honor to capture those moments.

My Model

Posted on February 4, 2014June 12, 2021 by Heather

Ava has been my longest subject. I get to photograph her every year around her birthday. She gone from at one point not wanting to even look at the camera to my little model. She is so easy to work with and at such a fun age to photograph. She has her own ideas to try and more then willing to do exactly what I ask. I always love this time with her as well getting a chance to chat and catch up. She is growing up way to quickly.