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.

Laughter

Posted on November 8, 2013June 12, 2021 by Heather

I have gotten to know Jenni because she is the fearless leader of the MOPS group I am apart of. (Which by the way is an amazing national program for Mother’s Of Preschoolers that I highly recommend! http://www.mops.org/) Jenni approached me taking some fall photos of her kiddos which I was more than happy to do but quickly told her we would be making it a family session. I firmly believe in family sessions and the importance of documenting you as a family. I am so glad I talked her into it. As you can see from the photographs this family loves to laugh. I love being around and photographing a laughing family. I think laughing brings a family closer, and shows an obvious bond. I came across this quote and liked and felt it fit this family.

Families fill our lives with happiness and laughter leaving us memories to treasure today and forever after

Author: Unknown

Fall

Posted on October 31, 2013June 12, 2021 by Heather

When Lindsay approached me about doing family photographs she was sure of one thing, she wanted fall leaves. We tentatively planned a date that we thought the leaves would be in their prime. Well as that date approached it was evident the leaves just weren’t ready. We pushed the date back a couple of weeks. I am not sure if I have ever analyzed the leaves as much as I have in the last few weeks. I wanted the leaves to look beautiful but also didn’t want to miss the window for them either. As our session approached the leaves began to cooperate which I was relieved. However, the session happen to be on the coldest day we had this fall so far. The family was awesome and endured the cold to get some beautiful family photos. It was worth the wait to have the colors of fall gracing the family in the background.

Paths Have Crossed

Posted on October 26, 2013June 12, 2021 by Heather

I have had the privilege to get to know the Thomson family since Chris came on staff at the same church as my husband. We both have migrated from Kansas City so we easily bonded over important things we missed like Chick-fil-a and Quick Trip. We also have realized several small world moments of knowing the same people. Their children have been particular sweet to my kids which I always appreciate. They are an easy family to get to know and enjoy being around. I am glad their paths have crossed ours.

Just 5 minutes

Posted on October 23, 2013June 12, 2021 by Heather

I wish everyone in my life could just spend 5 minutes with this incredible family. Here is what I know that 5 minutes would do for you; it would uplift you, inspire you and simply make you smile. Yes, this family is that powerful. You will see people that love each other, serve each other, and strive to honor God in their actions. The weather the day of the session was less then ideal as it decide it was fall instead of summer that day. However, I never heard a single complaint from any of them. I am telling you simply remarkable family, just remarkable! Once we completed the family session we focused on the tiniest of the family as she just turn one year old. She is a delight! She is full of giggles and one of the best smiles that make her eyes disappear. She is also very loved.