Derek and Lauren’s Powell Gardens Chapel wedding was wedding #2 for me on a double header wedding weekend.  I don’t know what it is, but there’s something about Sunday weddings that make them seem so peaceful and laid back.  That’s exactly the way this wedding felt.  Their intimate wedding day with family and close friends, […]

Weston Bend State Park is full of trails, trees, and in the Fall, beautiful changing colors.  It’s a great location for a quick family session.  Outside of Kansas City, it’s a peaceful and secluded location, and one of my new favorite spots.   This sweet family had their photo session in October and the fall colors […]

Challenges abound for 2020 Brides and Grooms!  Hadley and Erica rode out the COVID closures and quarantines and were able to have their dream wedding at Whippoorwill Acres in Lancaster, MO.With all of my Spring weddings rescheduled, I was so eager to have the opportunity to photograph anything!  Hadley and Erica’s wedding was my first […]

I’ve been anxiously awaiting Cameron and Megan’s Elms Hotel Wedding since I met these two at the beginning of the year.  When Megan told me she was having an Apple themed wedding I had no idea how amazing it would be.  This wedding had apples in the florals, apple cake, apple cider donuts, and a caramel […]

For all the years I’ve lived in Kansas City, last weekend was my first time at Powell Gardens.  The grounds, the chapel, the barns, and of course the flowers, did not disappoint.  The entire property is beautiful.  Chris and Gabby picked the perfect venue for their September Wedding.  A Powell Gardens Wedding and a reception […]

Brett and Emily’s Messenger Coffee Engagement session was absolutely perfect for a cold and rainy day.  I always recommend that couples choose meaningful locations for their sessions, and Messenger Coffee is one of Brett and Emily’s favorite Kansas City Coffee Shops!  Following Emily on Instagram, I’ve seen many coffee dates in her Insta-Stories.  I’m thrilled […]

An engagement session in Weston, Missouri has been on my wish list for a while now.  When Jessica and Jesse asked about having their engagement session at Weston Bend State Park and historic Downtown Weston, I was thrilled!  The blooming red buds and the large Tobacco Barn combined to give us a gorgeous back drop […]

If the colors at Loose Park are any indication, Spring has arrived in Kansas City.  Garrett and Lindsey’s Loose Park and Downtown Kansas City engagement session couldn’t have landed on a more beautiful day.  From the green grass to the pink and purple flowers, Loose park was the perfect spot to document their engagement.  Their […]

On a quiet street, just off the main road through town, sits the Historic Post Office in Ottawa, Kansas. Built in 1913, the 106 year old landmark has been renovated into an amazing event space.  Perfect for a wedding of any size and the venue for this elegant spring styled wedding.  The styled shoot showcased […]

Loose Park is one of my favorite locations in Kansas City for photos.  It’s basically the Central Park of Kansas City.  Until this year, I had only ever been there in the summer and fall.  When Sarah booked me for her maternity session in February I knew Loose Park would give us a beautiful backdrop.  […]