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.

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.

A Love Story

Posted on July 20, 2013June 12, 2021 by Heather

I love that this love story is 10 years in the making. I love that this love story includes 4 beautiful children. I love that this love story includes authenticity. Tim and Brittany would the first to tell you that it’s not been easy, it’s not all roses and fairy dust but it’s worth it. Their love story involves moves, job changes, career changes and lots of laughs, heart and sacrifice. Their story involves surrendering daily to God. They are willing to do the hard part of working on marriage so they can have a day to celebrate 10 years. These are the love story I truly love.

Never enough time

Posted on July 4, 2013June 12, 2021 by Heather

Do you have anyone in your life that no matter how much time you spend with them it’s just not enough? I feel like that about the Mercado family. We squeeze in moments here and there through out the year but it never feels like quite enough. It’s almost a guarantee when do find those times my camera makes an appearance. This particular time the focus was a family session. It was as always so much fun to capture this family. I love them so dearly and love to be able to capture images for them.

Difference 10 years makes

Posted on June 20, 2013June 12, 2021 by Heather

Tim and Brittany celebrated their 10 year anniversary. Brittany surprised Tim with a vow renewal ceremony. It was awesome! In 10 years Tim and Brittany have welcomed 4 children (and still fit into her wedding dress!). They were all front and center to experience their parents declaring their love and commitment to each other. I have many more moments to share from this wedding renewal however I couldn’t let this beautiful family photograph wait.

Sweet Girls

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

I kidnapped my friends two oldest daughters so she could have some moments loving on her newborn. It was great fun for my two kids to have their friends here that they truly miss. Of course I had to take the opportunity while I had them to do a photography session. I feel it counts toward their 5 year and 3 year session that was rushed a few weeks back. I love capturing these two girls. Both have so many expressions and many precious things that make up who God created them to be. It’s a wonder to watch how unique and fearfully made both are.

A Lot to Accomplish in One Day (Part 2 – Newborn Session)

Posted on May 25, 2013June 12, 2021 by Heather

Meet Miss Adalyn. Isn’t she just beautiful? Everything about this baby girl is adorable! She was such a little model for our session. We got to try this bow and that on her, and this prop and that. It was great! I, of course, loved when she woke up so I could cuddle and love her back to sleep. There is something special about this little girl. I saw it in her when I first laid eyes on her. God has amazing plans for her life and I am so glad I get to watch to see what He has in store. Until then just enjoy this precious one.