I love being outdoors in nature. So Prairie Center calls to me. I knew the first time I ever saw it that it would be an amazing place for photos. I love shooting there. This awesome family came out in the summer evening, when it was still blazing hot, to capture some great images! I attempted to give them some breaks from the sun and heat here and there. They were great sports as we navigated the beautiful prairie. I loved having the buildings to use as backdrops as well as some shade here and there. They also created a […]
Extended family sessions are so much fun. I love getting to see family dynamics, and finding out what really captures each family unit. This Black Hoof Park session was no different! There’s nothing quite like getting family photos with Grandma and Grandpa. My family does extended family photos every year, and I love having images with grandparents and my kids! It’s such a great way to capture everyone. This family took it to the next level with GREAT grandparents! They even brought great props! A family wagon and an adorable beanie hat that their grandfather wore when he was a […]
What a day! This shoot in Calamity Line Park was originally going to be done at Black Hoof Park for an extended family that was all going to be in town for the weekend. They wanted to take advantage of being in the same state together and get family photos. Great idea! Then the weather tried to dampen our spirits! Rain was in the forecast all week and we changed up our plans last minute to shoot in Calamity Line Park in Olathe. It has a small shelter area that we could hide from rain if needed, and it’s a […]
We recently went on our first family vacation as a family of four. We wanted something relatively simple so that we could test out how the kids did with a change in their routine and environment. I worry about losing sleep. It’s a problem. I mean, I know that I am not the best person when running on low sleep. I try not to make people hang out with that person! We usually go on family vacation with other family, especially my in-laws. They are vacation people. Having other people there definitely helps. We have great dreams of going back […]
I can’t even you guys. Seriously. This lemon photoshoot has me all giddy like a school girl. It came together so fluidly. A nickname turned into a first birthday photoshoot. Perfect. This precious little girl dove right in to the setup. She wasn’t content to sit in the chair once she realized there was water WITH lemons in the bucket. Time to eat! She stood there for some time quite content to nibble on her lemon slice and look at me like I was crazy. She was a blast to work with, even with a few tear filled moments about […]
As a mom of two toddlers, I sometimes have a difficult time keeping the expectations of my kids within normal range. I don’t have a lot to base my gauge on since I was never really around a lot of small kids while growing up, or ever really. I’ve only recently dove into the world of little ones. Some days it’s easy to remind myself that they’ve only been on the earth for a very short time. They are just trying to figure out the many, many things that are happening to them and around them. Other times mom guilt […]
Every year I make a family yearbook. I know, I’m one of THOSE people. Both of my boys have large coffee table baby books. See? I’m one of THOSE people. I like being one of THOSE people! Photography IS my passion. I should probably print all of the images I shoot. It all started with a coupon: It all started when I went on my first kid-free vacation after Liam was born. My husband had to go to Hawaii for work and got permission to take me. It turned out that work was crazy and he was gone from sun […]
Happy Easter! Oh, Easter, how I love you. The pastels, the eggs, the bunnies, the crosses, the family time, the church events, the celebration of the cornerstone of my faith. What’s not to love! I knew I needed to do an easter mini shoot for the boys. As usual, I ended up finding WAY too many Easter themed props that I loved, and spent days arranging and rearranging them and getting frustrated. I forgot how to attach fans to my backdrop and they fell down the first time. Then I wanted EVERYTHING in the photos…because they were all so cute! […]
Happy Valentine’s Day mini session post season! So the last few weeks have been full of snow, suddenly warm weather, more snow, and lots of photography fun! I finally got my studio completely set up, my Valentine’s Day decor just right, and little ones to destroy it. It was a lot of fun. I got some great shots of my boys and I’m thrilled! Wyatt was originally uninterested in actual photos, only my gear. But once the setup was complete he was a photo pro for about 2 minutes…which is all you really need for a kiddo! That’s why they […]
It’s Fall Y’all! Heh. I think I spent too many years in Texas! That word is everywhere. I actually had to look up how to properly spell “y’all.” I guess they didn’t win me over in the time I was there. Anyway! It’s Fall! And this year I am actually living in a state that declares it loudly. I love it! I have been telling Liam for months that the leaves will turn colors and fall of the trees. Then he would get to rack them up and play with them! As soon as even a hint of color showed […]
Project 365: September 2018. Itty Bitty started walking. He’s not quite so itty bitty anymore. A 12 inch worm had me thinking we had snakes in our backyard one morning. I thoroughly enjoy sidewalk chalk, but my artist abilities are limited. Joey and I went to Old Settler’s…without any kids 😛