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Kansas City Newborn, Family & Senior Photographer When I first started my photography business, I couldn’t have imagined I’d still be here nearly 20 years later—doing work I love, serving families I care deeply about, and still feeling honored every time someone trusts me with their story. Longevity teaches you things no trend ever can. Experience Can’t Be Rushed Photography has changed dramatically over the last two decades: Styles come and go Trends rise and fade Technology

A Photographer’s Perspective on Love, Time & Togetherness Almost 25 years of marriage teaches you things no wedding day ever could. It teaches you that love isn’t static—it grows, stretches, softens, and deepens with time. Love Changes—and That’s Not a Bad Thing The love you have in your early years looks different than the love you have decades later. It becomes: Quieter Stronger More grounded Less about perfection and more about presence Marriage isn’t about staying the sam

Kansas City Newborn, Family & Senior Photographer When I first started my photography business, I couldn’t have imagined I’d still be here nearly 20 years later—doing work I love, serving families I care deeply about, and still feeling honored every time someone trusts me with their story. Longevity teaches you things no trend ever can. Experience Can’t Be Rushed Photography has changed dramatically over the last two decades: Styles come and go Trends rise and fade Technology

There’s a moment that happens quietly. It’s when you’re holding a photograph or scrolling through your phone and you notice a photo that you once didn’t think much about—and suddenly, it means everything. After nearly 20 years of photographing newborns, families, seniors, and multiple generations here in Kansas City, I’ve learned something that surprises many people: photographs don’t lose value over time—they gain it. When Photos Are Taken, We Don’t Yet Know Their Worth When

"When is the best time to schedule senior pictures?" In my opinion, the summer before or the fall of, senior year! I do get requests in...

It's been almost 15 years since I gave my notice that I wouldn't be working any longer. I was pregnant with my first baby and it had...

Hi Friends! I posted a question on my FB page yesterday that I wanted to chat about. I may do a FB Live tomorrow but I really don't like...

With the Class of 2019 walking across the stage, it's time for the Class of 2020 to rise up and assume the position of SENIOR and I have...

I've heard it all regarding taking pictures with your kids... "I didn't have time to get ready." "I need to lose weight first." "I don't...

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Here it is the end of January and I can't believe that the month is over. I've been in quite a funk this month. I think it's the...

I participate in several online photography communities. It's a great outlet for getting new ideas, asking for advice, sharing milestones...

The surge of saturation in the field of photography...it happens every year at this time. Mom's receive a "good" camera for Christmas....