Documenting History

Posted on November 16, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

The Jett family was not only celebrating their 50th Anniversary, (which is amazing), but also wanted to document some family history. The building we photographed the session at has been in Deb’s family for many generations. It’s an old general store. It was so neat to her talk about memories and how things use to be. The building told it’s own story. It was easy to imagine it bustling with people. It was so remarkable to see. My favorite documentation though was photographing Macey and Deb on the street that they lived on growing up. He on one end, her on the other. That street no doubtingly screams memories and history for this family.

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In the Trenches

Posted on November 9, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

Marcy is a in the trenches kind of friend. She sees me at my worst and hopefully at my best. She knows the pains and the joys. She gets to remind me often to not believe lies that easily slip into my head. We have someone how have managed despite living apart for over 3 years to keep sharing daily life together. I love having the excuse at least once a year to photograph her beautiful family. I love how each of her girls have their own beauty and personality. My favorite photo of the session was the last one posted. It shows, her follow the directions oldest, her easy going daydreamer second, and her take off and conquer third. I am privileged to watch these girls grow up in front of my lens and to have such a great friend in their mom.

Telling Her Story

Posted on November 7, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

For Emma’s senior session we went all over Jefferson City and beyond to capture some of her favorite places and to tell her story. Her story is one of theater, music, faith and family. Emma is a sweet, unassuming, laid back kind of girl. She has a smile that is contagious. She was up to try anything. It was a blast for me to try new locations and new ideas. I am go glad I got to capture this beautiful senior.

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Before My Eyes

Posted on November 6, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

David’s family is very dear to mine. I feel like I have literally watched him grow up before my eyes. I am not sure who was in more shocked that it was time to schedule senior session his mom or I. Just doesn’t seem possible! David is an excellent story teller. I often found myself caught up in his story and forgetting to also take photographs. It was a fun session and I think we got some great images.

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Another Photographer

Posted on October 20, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

When another photographer, who happens to be very talented, asks you to photograph her family, you feel honored and scared at the same moment. A million questions flood my head; style, technique, locations, creativity, etc. However, my very wise husband reminded me “do me”. So that is what I did. I was able to fully enjoy photographing this family. They are goofy, full of energy and love each other. It’s a great combo! I am so privileged to create photographs of their family. DSCF8079

Move

Posted on October 16, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

Leah was one of my first friends so many years ago when I moved to Kansas City. I think the unique thing about Leah is I heard her story the very first time I meet her. I don’t know about you but when you hear someones story, you just feel more deeply bounded to them. This was the case with Leah. I have been her friend through singleness, jobs, marriage, infertility, preemies, kids, and a move. This time it’s her turn to move. I know because we have continued our friendship through my move that many states separating us won’t change the occasional check ins and prayer requests. I am grateful for a time of social media so I can continue to see glimpses into her life. I was overjoyed to have the chance to photograph her beautiful family before the big move. DSCF8843

Juggling

Posted on October 4, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

Michaela is an excellent student. She is dedicated to her role in student council. She loves the Fourth of July. She can not pass up a swing. She is a caring sister. She loves her friends. She is assured of herself. She loves to laugh. She has high ambition. She has the respect of many. She is the pride of her parents. Not to forget, beautiful As she described her daily routine to me I was in awe of what she gets accomplished in one day. She is juggling many balls at the moment, including senior in high school. It was so much fun to try to capture her and showcase some of what she juggles so well.

Grace

Posted on September 24, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

These girls have an obvious grace when they twirl, leap and arabeque. Their natural dance abilities seems to be a simple out pouring of their grace they have reflected from the inside. These girls were the sweetest girls. This the first time I got to spend time with them and I simply enjoyed it. Each one demonstrating a stunning outer beauty that match a inner beauty. It was such a joy to capture this family and their favorite hobby and all the grace that came with it.

Beauty

Posted on September 15, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

I see beauty here. I see it beyond the obvious beauty of this sweet precious gift of a baby. I see beauty in the care and attention her nursery has. I see it in how her mommy has embraced her new role in a way she looks like she has done it for years. I see it in the way her parents are working as a team to meet her needs. I see it in the contagious smile of her parents every time they lay eyes on her. I see it in the new found love and respect her daddy now has for her mommy. I see it in the creation of a family. It’s all over the place and it was my privilege to capture it.

To See Her This Way

Posted on July 11, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

About 12 years ago I meet for the first time this vibrant, tell it how it is, full of laughter lady. She became my sister-in-law a year later. She is till all those things but now she is also in love. It is so much fun to see her this way. To watch her trust and give herself to Terrill is precious. It does my heart well to see the glow and demonstrations of satisfaction and contentment. It was my privilege to capture their sweet love.