What do I do when I have about 15 minutes to take photos at 1 p.m. on a sunny, bright day in a town I’m not familiar with? I improvise!
My best friend Kasie and her husband Aleks have just recently celebrated their 2-year wedding anniversary. We’ve made it a goal to take photos of them...
Category Archives: portraits
Great photos can happen anywhere.
My little brother in black and white
I got to take photos of my little younger brother today. He’s in Kansas City spending about 5 days with us to kick off his summer break. He’s pretty entertaining, and I can’t believe he’s almost a senior in high school. I’m excited to do his official senior photos later this year, but for now,...
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...
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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Victoria in Kansas City’s River Market Area
With clouds looming in the distance, and a weather forecast that promised no rain in Kansas City until noon, Victoria and I set out for a portrait session in the City Market area of Kansas City, Missouri. She’s visiting from Virginia this week, and wanted some updated head shots for her involvement in several organizations,...
Kansas City Senior Photos: Alex, Shawnee Mission Northwest
It’s the season for seniors! I love springtime because of all the big things that happen — including graduations! I recently met up with Alex for his senior session at his school, which was awesome. We did all of his photos around or inside the school, which was really fun.
This session had a lot of...
Kansas City Senior Photographer: Katelyn at Kauffman Gardens and the Plaza
I liked Katelyn from the moment I met her — and not only because of her adorableness, her great sense of style, and outgoing personality, but because you can tell that she’s someone who cares deeply about the people around her. If this is the type of student graduating high school right now, then the...
Nick and Sarah in Downtown Wichita
I love Nick and Sarah. They’re some of the best people I know. I told Jeff today that they’re “constant encouragers.” They’re friends who are always excited about what is happening in their friends’ lives. Plus, they’re fun. I was so excited when they wanted to take part in the portrait special to benefit HOBY....
Toby the Schnauzer (disguised as a Scottie).
This little guy is staying with us right now. He thinks my new Pottery Barn rug is a patch of grass. Yeah…
Still, how can you not love this face? If you can see his face, anyway, through all of that dark hair! He looks more like a Scottie to me than a Schnauzer. ...
Kansas City Senior Photos: Maggie on the Plaza
Maggie is so adorable. She’s one of the awesome high school students that I get the chance to know through volunteering with HOBY. She drove a few hours from her hometown to Kansas City so I could take her senior photos, and I was so honored! I’m so jealous of her incredibly long, beautiful eyelashes!...

