Photo of the Day: Last Look at the Plaza Lights

On January 16, 2013January 16, 2013 By LindyIn night photography, photography3 Comments

The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City shut off its holiday lights this past weekend. Here’s one final look until next year.

A final view of the Country Club Plaza holiday, taken in December

Photo of the Day: Beware the Fog, Part II

On January 14, 2013January 13, 2013 By LindyIn night photography, photography

Another photo from the fog a couple of days ago…

See the first photo.

Photo of the Day: Beware the Fog

On January 12, 2013January 12, 2013 By LindyIn night photography, photography6 Comments

Better late than never … I’ve been sick the last several days, so my photography/blogging has been sporadic. I lucked out with this photo. This dreary scene was taken from my balcony last night, just before complete darkness. For anyone interested, this was a 10 second exposure.

It may seem like fog can ruin your photos, but sometimes it creates the best atmosphere.

Project 52 Week 52: 2012 Finale

On December 31, 2012 By LindyIn photography1 Comment

After a year’s commitment to posting a photo per week (many weeks I couldn’t help but post more), here is my final photo. Happy New Year! See you on the flip side … the photography will continue.

A fountain kept on in the winter creates a pretty cool effect, especially in the snow.

Project 52 Weeks 50 & 51: A Very Belated Happy Holidays

On December 27, 2012 By LindyIn photography2 Comments

Well, after spending all Christmas day in bed with the stomach flu and another day recovering, I’m almost back to normal. Luckily I still got to partake in some of the family celebrations before getting sick. Since I’m a few days behind posting last week’s photo, and no one wants to see Christmas photos a week later, you get a two-for-one today.

The morning sun glistens on our Christmas lights after the first snow of the season.

A family celebration: a little chaos, a little exhaustion, and a lot of love.

Family Photos | Fab Five

On December 21, 2012 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

Last weekend, despite the dreary and foggy weather, I had a great time photographing this family just in time for the holidays. I loved how laid back they were, just letting me capture a slice of their life while they got to be themselves.

Luchin was much happier once he got to stand on my ladder!

Sweet Luchin was apprehensive of the camera at first, but he warmed up quickly.

Project 52 Week 49: Kansas City’s Claim to Fame

On December 17, 2012December 17, 2012 By LindyIn night photography, photography2 Comments

After living near Kansas City my entire life, I finally took time to photograph the famous Country Club Plaza holiday lights. I had planned to take photos Friday evening after watching the Christmas Carol nearby, but some much-needed rain put a damper on my plans. Saturday evening I made a point to go back to the Plaza, taking photos in several locations. Here are just a couple of shots. I’ll have a few Plaza prints for sale in a few months as a Relay For Life fundraiser.

Abstract photo of the Plaza Lights in the rain

Family Photos | Third Time’s a Charm

On November 12, 2012 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

I had a great time at all three of the holiday portrait sessions I did over the last couple of weeks, but I definitely think there are some keepers from this family photo shoot! We went to the Rivermarket area of downtown Kansas City, which offers a wide variety of settings, from parks, to urban, to everything in between. And Sophia is one of the cutest, most mature babies I’ve ever met!

The happy family outside a unique building in the Rivermarket

Project 52 Week 44: Lucky Number Seven

On November 6, 2012 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits1 Comment

This Sunday I took family portraits for some of my favorite people: my cousin, her husband, and their five kids. And I now have a favorite place to shoot portraits … Parkville, MO. I’ve spent quite a bit of time in the town, but the huge park, river, quaint downtown, railroad tracks, and beautiful Park University all make great backdrops.

I finally got a smile out of Daddy once he started holding his baby girl

*Do not attempt at home* I wouldn’t normally put your kids on a train track…unless you’re family.

Project 52 Week 43: Sweet Family of Four

On November 5, 2012 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits1 Comment

On Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing one of the sweetest families I’ve worked with. The seven-year-old and four-year-old were full of smiles and adventure, so we had a great time running around the park before sunset.