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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.

Tag Archives: kansas city photographer

When all else fails, do a 20-minute photo shoot in the yard.

We had it all planned out. An epic location, the perfect time of day for dreamy fall family photos, and outfits that were layered, coordinated, but not too matchy. It was going to be amazing. But, what would a good family story be without a little twist? The Natos are good friends of ours, good...

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Lauren and Ryan’s engagement session: an amazingly beautiful fall evening.

Where do I even begin with Lauren and Ryan? They’re funny, easygoing, and so much fun to be around. They also have this amazing chemistry in front of the camera, and you can just see how much they mean to each other. I told them during the shoot that they look super comfortable together, totally...

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I’m going to miss this family!

We fit in one last session before this family moves around the holidays. We’ve done quite a few sessions in the past few years, and each time, their kids get cuter, sweeter, and even more fun! I have loved being able to document their lives over the past few years, and always enjoy the shoots,...

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The more, the merrier! :)

Families should always have photos taken together — even when kids are grown, married, and start having their own kids! Extended family photo sessions are so much fun, because individual families/couples/kids get little sessions within the session, while also capturing fun photos with grandparents. Who wouldn’t love to see a great photo of them as...

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Family photos at the Nelson-Atkins Museum!

I love this family. We’ve done a lot of shoots together in the past two years, and they’re so much fun every time. This session was no different! On a sunny afternoon, we explored the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins art museum, one of my favorite places in Kansas City. It’s not too late to get...

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Dresden and John’s Kansas engagement session

This engagement session had everything. A gorgeous evening with beautiful sunset light, a super fun couple who love each other a lot, a quirky little winery near Topeka, Kansas, horses running free on a farm, golden fall leaves, a game of catch, long tree-lined paths, and a strong Kansas wind. Dresden and John’s engagement session...

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Courtney and Chase’s Kansas City Engagement Photos!

Courtney and Chase have a lot of fun together. They both love sports, and play on softball and volleyball teams with their friends. They love to stay active and explore the city that they both currently call home — Kansas City! A lot of their games happen at Penn Valley Park, the park near Liberty...

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Mandi and Nathan’s Engagement Photos at Leawood Park!

Mandi and Nathan, and their canine daughter Gemma, had such a fun session engagement session at Leawood Park. It was a hot, hot evening, but they still looked awesome. And Gemma is just adorable! They are really excited to get married this October, and I’m really looking forward to being there for it. Here are...

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Jan and Mike are having a baby!

Less than a week before her due date, we met up for some fun photos of Jan before she and her husband Mike meet their baby! They didn’t find out if they’re having a boy or a girl, so they are pretty excited for this week! They wanted some fun photos of the two of...

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Fall Portraits and Travel Schedule! :)

People always ask me what kind of shoots are my favorites to do. They want to know if families are more fun than engagement photos or if babies are the best because they’re so cute. But the truth is, I can’t pick one. It changes all the time, because what I love more than a...

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