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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.

Kansas City Engagement Photos: Jessica and Bob

It’s funny how life brings people together… even if they knew each other all along. Jessica and Bob grew up in the same hometown and say they have “known each other forever.” But they weren’t high school sweethearts. In fact, they didn’t start dating until they had both left home, finished college, and both ended up moving to Kansas City. They met up, went out, and the rest is history. It’s a magical place, Kansas City. :)

We planned their engagement session to capture the city that helped their relationship happen. We met up at Liberty Memorial and finished our shoot at Union Station on a pretty chilly, windy morning. I love how the cloudy haziness of the morning helps their photos look more romantic.

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My favorite image from their shoot:

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Union Station is a place that holds memories for Bob’s family — his grandfather would come in on the train for work when Bob’s dad lived in Kansas City. It’s neat to hear stories about historic buildings in Kansas City, and I’m so glad that Union Station is still standing and operating today. I’m also glad that we could capture some engagement photos in a location that has meaning to Bob’s family!

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I love the old Union Station building reflected in the new office building behind it:

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Jessica went to K-State, and Bob went to KU, so they had to support their teams. And, of course, I had to take a photo showing which team is more important. :) Just kidding. I took one of Bob in the front, too…

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Congratulations, Jessica and Bob! I hope your wedding planning goes so well!