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welcome to the ericamay blog!

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.

Kim and Dan’s Engagement Session in Lawrence!

Kim and Dan had all sorts of fun locations in mind for their engagement shoot — things that had personal meaning for them, were a part of their story, and also had great backdrops for photos! We met up in Lawrence, where they live and where Kim went to school. We started at South Park on Massachusetts Street, and they were so much fun! I had a great time getting to know them better and hearing more about their lives during our shoot!

I think Kim and I could be shopping buddies, too, since her wardrobe looked like something I’d like to borrow. I loved her sundress, yellow shoes, and accessories, and her second outfit with the adorable cardigan!

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Kim used to work at the toy store on Mass Street in Lawrence, and really wanted some photos in the store. This was too fun… they have some awesome toys in there, and this was perfect for Kim and Dan’s playful personalities. I thought it was also fitting since Kim is a Kindergarten teacher.

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We walked around more downtown looking for fun spots, and I love this vine-covered alleyway.

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Our last stop was at one of their favorite local restaurants, 715, which uses local Kansas farmers and suppliers for their menu items. It was a gorgeous space, and I can’t wait to go back and try their food!

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I can’t wait for your wedding next April! :)