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Hi! I'm Erica May Short, and I'm so excited that you're visiting my photography blog. This blog will show you all of 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 love stories. My photography style is a fun and relaxed documentary style, and I focus more on emotions than posed stuff. :) Besides photography, I love my husband (Jeff), our miniature schnauzer (Petey), and the color green. You can visit my main portfolio website at www.ericamay.com!

Tag Archives: kansas city engagement photos

Kim and Alex’s Kansas City Engagement Session

Kim and Alex are the kind of couple that you like from the instant you meet them. They’re thoughtful, kind, and fun. Alex grew up in Kansas City, and Kim just moved here last week to be with him! Since Kansas City is their new home together, we decided a session that incorporated some Kansas...

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Rachel and Ryan’s Outdoorsy Engagement Session

They love natural scenery. They love K-State. They love each other. They love Mexican food.
We’re going to get along great.
I met up with Rachel and Ryan to capture some relaxed, fun portraits of them for their engagement session. They told me they wanted them to be natural, earthy, and unposed. I think we...

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Engagement Session in the Rain: Luke and Erika

Luke and Erika’s engagement session at her parents’ home near De Soto, Kansas, was rainy — but perfect for the setting. I loved how the rain and clouds gave the photos an extra romantic feel. The location was beautiful and the people couldn’t be more cute, sweet, and awesome. Especially when they were in the...

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Kansas City Engagement Photos at the Nelson-Atkins: Jen and Mike

I don’t even know where to begin talking about Jen and Mike. These two are awesome. Jeff and I have had a lot of fun getting to know them — over bubble tea and Asian dumplings at Blue Koi, root beer and macaroni and cheese at McCoy’s (okay, I’m the only one who ordered macaroni...

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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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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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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...

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Kansas City Engagement Photos in Westport: Yen and Christopher

Yen and Christopher met up with me in the Westport area of Kansas City for a super sweet photo shoot on a chilly afternoon. Luckily, Yen is a trooper and still wore her super cute dress and amazing heels. I love it when girls get girly for their engagement sessions!
I also love shooting...

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Kansas City Engagement Photos: Colleen and Tobie, Union Station and Liberty Memorial

They’re stylish. They’re fun. They’re completely adorable together. They’re in love. They’re Colleen and Tobie, and I can’t tell you how excited I am that I get to photograph their wedding this summer. It was so great to photograph their engagement session this past weekend, and despite the unexpected chilly weather, they were...

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Kansas City Engagement Photos: Dallas and Megan, City Market Area

After just a few minutes with Dallas and Megan, it’s apparent that they care very deeply about each other. They are so sweet to one another. I like to find what it is about each of my couples that makes their relationship unique, and that forms the bond between them. During Dallas and Megan’s engagement...

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