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Hi! I'm Erica May Short, and I'm so excited you're here. This blog will show you my current work with a few fun personal things mixed in to help you get to know me better. I am a wedding and portrait photographer in Kansas City, and I love my job. I am so blessed to be a part of so many stories. I care more about people than pictures, because it's your story that provides photo-worthy moments.

Besides photography, I love my husband Jeff, our miniature schnauzer Petey, movie theater candy, and the color green. You can visit my main portfolio website at www.ericamay.com!


All of the fun photos in the blog header are of Jeff and I recently -- taken by our amazingly talented friends Jeremy and Ashley of www.wearetheparsons.com! We have them to thank for capturing us exactly how we are.

Monthly Archives: April 2010

Kansas City Engagement Session: Andrea and Jon (and Lucy, the Chinese Crested)

I met Andrea, Jon and their canine daughter Lucy for an engagement session at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. I have never met a Powderpuff Chinese Crested before, and I’m so glad I had the chance to meet little Lucy, who was super cute. Andrea and Jon met in college, through their involvement with the...

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Lawrence Kansas Senior Photos: Hayleigh

Hayleigh is an incredible high school senior who I’ve had the privilege of getting to know through HOBY, the youth leadership organization Jeff and I volunteer with. Hayleigh is one of those high school seniors who you know is going to do big things in life. I was so excited when she asked me to...

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Jenna and Calder: Engagement Photos with a Hot Air Balloon!

When Jenna and Calder were first dating, Jenna mentioned to Calder that she thought it would be awesome to take a hot air balloon ride. So, years later, when Calder was planning his proposal to Jenna, he remembered her dream of riding in a hot air balloon and decided to make it happen on their...

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This happened at the end of an engagement session…

…and it was awesome. More to come soon!

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Kansas City Senior Photos: Brittany

Brittany is a natural in front of the camera. She’s full of life, easygoing, funny, and energetic. Perfect for a senior portrait session in the Crossroads District of Kansas City. I had a great time getting to know Brittany, and know that she’s going to do big things!

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Engagement in Kansas City’s River Market Area: Sarah and Paul

When Sarah first e-mailed me about her wedding photography after finding me in an online search and asked if I went to HOBY, I knew we were going to get along. Sarah attended the same youth leadership seminar that I still volunteer with (and how I met Jeff) — which is an awesome thing to...

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Sweet little Jackson and his awesome parents.

Ihad the chance to meet the incredibly adorable Jackson and his super sweet parents while they were in the Kansas City area visiting family. They’re currently stationed in Germany with the Army, and wanted family photos of their growing family while they were back home in the States. Jackson has got to be one of...

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Manhattan Kansas Engagement Photos: Carolyn and Jeremiah

One of my favorite things about engagement sessions is capturing the personality of a couple. Capturing their interactions, how they smile at each other, the way they hug, and the sparkle in their eye when they’re having fun together. My goal with engagement photos is to figure out what makes a couple unique, and then...

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A little sneak peek for two special people

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Manhattan Kansas Engagement Photos: Amanda and TJ

I was excited to meet Amanda and TJ in Manhattan for an engagement session. Amanda has started her own photography business, and I love taking photos for photographers! These two were so easy-going and we had a great time walking around downtown Manhattan for their session. I loved Amanda’s shoe selections that she brought with...

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