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July 02, 2009

Look who is turning one!!!! {Kansas City Child Photographer}

Two words for you: Cutie Pie!!  You may remember this little guy from his newborn session here!  And now he is getting ready to turn ONE!  How time flies!  His eyes are so BLUE!  We had fun hopping around on his photo session making lots of animal sounds to get his attention!!!  I can't wait to edit the rest, but for now here is a sneak peek!

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And for a little birthday cake!!!  Now this is fun!!!!
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July 01, 2009

Melissa and Justin are home from their honeymoon!!! {Kansas City Wedding Photographer}

So it's time for their wedding day sneak preview!!!   I am so thrilled to have been Melissa and Justin's wedding day photographer!  I have known Melissa since I took her senior pics a few years back (even one with Justin!)  and her brothers senior pics as well!  So I have been working with their family over the years and they made me feel like one of the family, thank-you for that!!  And what is every photographer's dream..... a client who really appreciates the art of photography and will make time for having some creative fun!!  Even during the crazy dancing portion of the reception, we were out in the lobby having some photo fun!!!  I can't wait to show you that video with the piano, I am giggling just thinking of it, hahahahhahhahha!

I am going to jump right in here with a couple of hottie bride shots!!!
Owza!
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The room looked so awesome!!
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The girls having a little fun toasting before the ceremony!!!
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Now this is a crazy fun set of guys!!  They were cracking me up with all of their poses!  They even did the prom shot, lol!
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GOR-GEE-US BRIDAL PARTY!  I hope all of these gorgeous bridesmaids keep my # for the future, wink,wink!!
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Such a nice walk to marry the man of your dreams :)
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Love this!  Melissa's idea!!
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Hotness x 1,000!
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Oh yeah, it rained a bit that day and I got to bust out my umbrellas!!
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Love this shot of the bridal table!
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And a little more lobby fun!!!
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I hope you had a fab time in Hawaii, as I am sure you did!!!  Enjoy your sneak peak!! XOXOXO

June 25, 2009

First 2010 Senior!! {Kansas City Senior Photographer}

I just edited m first 2010 and am ready to kick off the season!  So if you are wanting to get an appointment, call and book while you have your summer tan!!

We had so much fun with this session!  How could I have not, look at this young lady!!  Absolute beauty!!  
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June 23, 2009

Impromptu Daddy and baby girl shoot!! {Kansas City Newborn Photographer}

I had a quick mini session Father's Day morning.  We got up bright and early (7ish) and I am so glad we did because the light was so pretty and it was not hot yet!  I need coffee just thinking about 7am but it is good for photography!!  I am so excited about the shots we got in our impromptu mini session and check out those baby girl lips!  She is just freaking adorable!!  Here are a few of my faves!!

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June 19, 2009

Fairytale wedding!! {Kansas City Wedding Photographer}

If I were going to read a book on how to have a fairytale wedding, it would go something like this.......One day Chris asked Erin to marry him and they lived happily ever after!!  Well there would be a lot in between but I will let the images tell the story!!!  But truly it was amazing every step of the way.  There was even a full moon in the clear sky as if it was ordered in advance!!  I enjoyed so much being a part of their day and their families were all so wonderful as well!  Thank you for trusting me with your memories of your wedding day!

Speaking of trusting me, Erin gets the coolest bride of the year award!!!!  When I saw this corn field across from the church and awesome blue sky, I knew we had to get up there!  There wasn't a really great path, but when I asked Erin what she thought about it, she was up for the challenge!  We made it through the ditch without any casualties and some great help from Erin's cousin (thanks!).  And this is what we got, yeah!!!!!!!!!!
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ok, back to the beginning!  Getting ready shots!!
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They opted to see each other before the ceremony in a private moment to themselves (and me!)  More time for photos!!!
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The cake was A-MAY-ZING!!!!
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A very fun bridal party!  I have the shots to prove it (no pun intended, lol)
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Now this is one set of good looking parents!!!!  Chris and Erin are destined to have beautiful children!!
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After :)!!
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The bridal party arriving in a row of cars that were a definite highlight to many (ME!!!)
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And then the bride and groom!  Awwwww....fairytale all the way!!
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On to the reception!!! Could my job get any better??
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Then we were able to sneak out the gate to a few sunset shots!  Answer to above question=YES!!!!
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The lanterns hanging from the trees were so so beautiful!!!  Loved them!!!
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And the night did end in a bang!!!  Congratulations!!!  Hope you are enjoying your honeymoon!!!!
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June 14, 2009

Last senior session of 2009! {Kansas City Senior Photographer}

What a great way to end a season!!!  We did this shoot in May and I am just getting this blogged because wedding season kicked into high gear!!  Congrats to you Brooke on your graduation and good luck in all you do!!!   We had such a fun session, Brooke is such a nice girl to be around, very easy going!  She is an amazing athlete as well!  I am sure your college swimming coach will be very glad to have you!!!  Here are a couple of my faves of such a beautiful girl!!

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Mallory and Kyle! {Kansas City Engagement Photographer}

A am so excited to shoot  Mallory and Kyle's wedding in September!!  They completely rocked their e-session!!  I have so many favorites that I can barely choose!  So if your reading this, let me know your favorites in the comment section!!!  

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June 11, 2009

Beautiful Bride (inside and out) + Super Cool Groom = Happily Ever After!! {Kansas City Wedding Photographer}

One of my very best friends just married her dream guy!!   This is going to be a crazy big post, well there is nothing small in Lizzy's world, except Bently (her little Yorkie)!  Lizzy's heart, her compassion, her talent, her drive, her style, her insane ability to remember everyone's name, her list making skills, her smile....nothing small at all :) !!

I was so excited to be able to be a part of Liz and Tony's wedding day ( I should have worn waterproof mascara).  They were married at the Joselyn Art Museum in Omaha NE with a beautiful intimate ceremony.  The centerpieces and table settings were phenomenal!  And since the two of them enjoy riding motorcycles together, they had a bunch of motorcycles waiting outside the Joselyn for the two of them and they all rode away together, dress shoes and all.  That definitely kicked ass!!
Liz and I have been friends for about 15yrs and have shared so much together and I know Tony is so lucky to have Liz by his side.  And I know that Liz is so happy to have Tony by her side, she gets that shine in her eyes when she looks at him.  I know that he will always be strong by her with his love and protection!  And the amazing thing is that Tony has the wit and sense of humor to keep up with Liz.  If you know Lizzy, that says a lot!!   I am sure there will be a lot of laughing in their future!!
Well, I am going to start out with one of my super favorite shots of the two of them and then keep posting!!!!
Swoon!  Swoon!!
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The music box he gave her was so very sweet!
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Liz made her own bouquet and blinged it out!  No doubt it would be fabulous!!
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always looking like a movie star!!
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So handsome!!
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Custom hand blown glass as the cake topper, so very cool!
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Pretty sure I wasn't suppose to do this, but isn't it AWESOME!!
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Gorgeous centerpieces by Dan Meiner Studio !
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The best kid's table ever!!!
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After dinner ride!!
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THE SHOE SHOT!!!
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ME and LIZZY!!
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Classic Lizzy and Tracy pose!!
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June 02, 2009

Kim and Geoff = Happily Ever After! {Kansas City Wedding Photographer}

If Kim and Geoff's future is anything like their wedding day, they will always be surrounded by family and good friends who will keep them laughing and having fun!!  They were married at The Elms which is such a cool historical venue!  However I am a little bummed that we did not make it to the rooftop for some shots, lol!  Ha, ha, Geoff would have loved that!!

Their wedding day was well planned and when it came to the big day, they were able to relax and enjoy!!
This is going to be a big sneak peak to tell the story of the day, so I am going to jump right in here.
I loved their colors and the lemon and lime centerpieces!  Everything was so fresh!
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LOVED her yellow shoes!!!!
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Kim's dress was so beautiful and satiny.  This picture makes me want to touch the satin!!
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Kim's sister helping her get ready!  Kim, I am so laughing at this moment :) !!
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Kim is walking down the marble staircase to see Geoff for the first time in her dress!!
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Cuties!!!
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So beautiful!!
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Geoff and Rev. Emanual Cleaver waiting!  Rev. Cleaver's ceremony was so entertaining!!
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Special surprise for Kim, one of the musicians is a past teacher of Kim's!  She was so surprised to see her!!
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I just love the way Geoff smiles everytime he looks at Kim, so sweet!!
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Kim has the most amazing laugh, it is completely captivating!!
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One of my faves!!!
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Little boogie down action!!  Everyone was having so much fun dancing!
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Kim had 2 dresses!!  The reception dress was a bit more comfortable, now that is awesome!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS to the two of you!  Happy Honeymooning!!!!!!

May 28, 2009

Danielle and Scott's big day! {Kansas City Wedding Photographer}

Scott and Danielle's wedding day is a story that will be told for years, just like their lives together, a true love story that will always be told.  Danielle and Scott were marrying each other on their exact 10 year anniversary!  I didn't know the two of them very well before their wedding day, but very soon into the day, every detail and  every decision had their personality all over it.  I soon felt like I had know them forever and was as comfortable with them as they were with each other.


Their wedding day was planned to be what would be every bride and every photographer's dream.  Upon arriving, I was taking in the view of the waterfall, the custom pool, the array of badass cars and bikes, then when I came in and saw Danielle and her dress and her beautiful hair and makeup, I was in awe!  But I could see in Danielle's face the worry of the weather as well.  They were to get married by the pool and waterfall all to candles as everyone sat all around the pool area.  There were some storms brewing but seemed to be keeping much further north, so she was hoping to stick by the plan :)!  The clouds made for awesome photos as we started to get going on some fun shots.

Well it turned out that the winds shifted and the storm was headed our way.  And about the time they were to be married, a crazy amount of rain came in.  So the back up plan came to be!  All the while they have not yet seen each other and were communicating through family and friends about the change of plans.

The really great thing is that the guests arriving with umbrellas didn't seem to mind at all, everyone was so happy to be there to be a part of their lives and share in their love!  The emotions of the day ran high all day!   So  everyone started to move from the house to the covered areas with umbrellas and everyone got settled into their chairs ready to see the bride walk down the isle!!  I was standing next to Danielle's brother when he was saying that he would like to get the lights down a bit and right at that EXACT moment lightning struck and the electricity went off everywhere!    I wasn't with Danielle right at that moment but I think I can imagine what her thoughts were ;) !

But let me tell you, it was an incredibly romantic ceremony all by candlelight, and they said their own vows also to candlelight.  Even as I type this I can feel the goosebumps rising on my skin.  Their vows were amazing and their love even more so.  They did not have everything go as planned but such is life and love is what carries you through.  There is no doubt that their love for each other and their family will grow stronger each day.  Seeing their eyes when they were finally together on there wedding day was something I am so happy to have witnessed.  Their friends and family were amazing and showed even more so the kind of man and woman they are to everyone.  

My story of their wedding day is going to be told better through my camera than my keypad so here you go!  Much love to the both of you and your cutie kiddos xoxoxo!!!!!
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Scott getting ready!
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Danielle designed her ring and it is amazing!!!
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The lace was exquisite on her dress!!!
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Love this shot!!  So beautiful!!
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The most awesome cars!  
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Scott's awesome logo he designed!!!!
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So handsome!!!!
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And then came the rain!!!!
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And then the candlelight!!!
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Their vows!  Lots of tears and laughter!!
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A song for Danielle, so sweet!
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she loved it!!!
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Biggest candy bar ever!!!
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Danielle's brother baked all of the beautiful bread!!!
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Yeah!!!  Happy and gorgeous couple!!!!
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