The first session of spring is always a favorite, and this extended family was the perfect way to kick the season off. With grandparents, children, and grandkids, there was plenty of smiles and hugs to go around. Paired with fresh spring growth and early morning light, it made for an easy, joyful session—and the best start to a new season.
If you are interested in spring or summer portraits, my weekends are already filling up, so reach out today!
“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” — William Cullen Bryant
I’ve had a beautiful time taking photos this fall, and these new clients were no exception! This was my final session at the Lenexa City Center, but we switched it up and went to the fields across the street in search of some fall foliage and golden light. Here are a few of my favorite shots!
Another one of my regular families chose Lenexa City Center for a change of pace from the usual parks. It was fun finding different spots for each family at the city center, especially because the three mini sessions were all family and didn’t want to end up with similar holiday cards & photos on their walls!
Here’s the second family photos I took at the Lenexa City Center last weekend. Pro tip: fake laugh while you’re posing. It really works – just look at the shot of the three kiddos!
Last weekend I shot several family portrait sessions at Lenexa City Center – a new spot for me – and it was perfect! Perfect weather, perfect backdrops, perfect subjects. Up first was my tried and true Talley family, who have been with me since the beginning.
We braved the bitter wind and cold this weekend for golden hour autumn portraits … and it was sure worth it! The kiddos were troopers (and Mom and Dad). Are they not the cutest family??
My daughter’s absolute favorite animal is the horse—and honestly, I can’t blame her. There’s something so peaceful and therapeutic about being around these gentle giants. I was thrilled to finally capture these photos for a dear friend.
I’ve been in my happy place these past few weeks, soaking in all the beautiful autumn colors. Even right in my own neighborhood! I took these photos just down the street by our local park. You don’t need a picture-perfect location or a long, stressful session to get great photos. I try to keep the process easy, relaxed, and quick—while still capturing beautiful results!
If you’re from the Kansas City area, you may recall that last weekend it rained Literally. All. Weekend. Long. Despite the cool, dreary weather, I was able to squeeze in a couple of family portrait sessions at Black Hoof Park. You can’t even tell how yucky it was outside! I’m posting these together, because like last weekend, we did two related families back-to-back. It was fun seeing the cousins get excited to see each other.
Sometimes referrals lead to two family sessions back-to-back. What’s great is squeezing in a larger family picture between both sessions! I’m so happy the Robinson’s introduced me to Hobby Hill Park in the Northland – it’s gorgeous! I definitely see more portrait sessions there in my future. These kiddos are so much fun to take photos of, always being silly for the camera and finding fun spots to pose. Oh, and I can’t go without mentioning Hugo the pup … is he not the cutest with that tongue and those big smiles?
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