:::Kristel & Kirk:::

Today, Saturday, started out a bit warmer than usual. This was good as Kristel & Kirk scheduled their engagement session at 8am... yikes! The weather cooperated and Kirk kept Kristel warm.

We met up at Union Station and made ourselves at home. Then, we headed across the street to the Liberty Memorial to make sure we got a famous Kansas City sign in some photographs.

We had a ball! I hope you enjoy these previews!

My Signature Engagement/Wedding Image Below

The image below is my favorite from our session

Veronica & Beau

Ok, so I think we are all ready for SPRING!!!! Another blustery day in the Midwest. But, oh no, that didn't stop Vernoica and Beau from taking their engagement photos. This cute, cute (onry) couple are getting married in Colorado by Vail in May. I have the extreme honor of capturing their wedding on camera as well. (can't wait to share those photos with you!)

We met up at one of my favorite locations, Loose Park, in KC, MO. Even though it was still brown, we found great nooks & crannies all around.

Enjoy these fun previews!!

Prisoners of Love?

A little Kung Fu Fighting broke out

(now you have the song in your head, don't you?!)

Veronica is going to make a beautiful, beautiful bride!

They are sooooo excited to get married, can you tell?

Lindsey & Alex

Wow, was it cold today! Kansas City is hosting the Big 12 NCAA Basketball tournament this weekend. The intertstate and Wesport/Downtown is so busy with people. With that and the cold, Lindsey & Alex and I found some quaint spots in Wesport to take their engagement photos.

Although Alex was a bit reluctant, we certainly got some great, great images...

Enjoy you two!!

Mr. Zach @ 9 months

I've had the pleasure of photographing this little guy since before he was born (mommy's maternity session). So, I was so excited to see Zach for his 9 month photographs. He is such a cutie!!!

Although, Zach's incoming toothies were getting the better of him, we still managed to get some fun shots. I love his little baby bum!!! The only shot of his bottom we were able to get today.

Enjoy!

Volunteer Work

Some of you know that I volunteer for an organization called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS). This organization has more than 3200 volunteer photographers and graphic artists all across the world. Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep provides bereavement photography to families facing the impeding loss or sudden loss of an infant/newborn. Every baby should be remembered and honored.

I have the honor of photographing little angels in the Kansas City area. I also serve as the Area Coordinator for Kansas City, which means I generally get the call first from the hospitals to request a photographer's services. If I am unable to serve this family, I find another photographer in the KC area, of which are fabulous.

The Today Show on NBC showcased an affliate NILMDTS photographer and a family in the Minnesota (?) area yesterday. If you are work, be cautious to watch this video link as it may stir emotion (ie mascara running). Click on the TODAY show logo link below to view.

If you know a photographer or graphic artist that you believe would like to volunteer with NILMDTS, please have them contact me. If you have a friend or family member that may go through this type of event in the future, please consider suggesting the FREE services of NILMDTS.

Please contact me with any questions or comments. Thank you for letting me share this very important work for families. Say a prayer for these families and squeeze your babies tonight.

Thank you...

In the Windy City

Yet again, it is W-I-N-D-Y in the Kansas City area! Whew... Although it was windy, it couldn't stop Dina & Lance from getting some great (and funny) engagement pictures for their upcoming nuptials on April 18th... Dina, it's gonna be here quick.

Enjoy these previews

A Fabulous HS Senior

Miss Jennifer and I met up on Saturday to balmy 65 degree weather, which is fabulous. However, we fought gusting winds all afternoon. It was almost exhausting fighting the wind, but Jennifer still looks beautiful.

Here are previews of Jennifers session.

enjoy!

:::Happy Birthday Sunshine:::

A little pumpkin who is turning one year old! She has the cutest blue eyes and sweet little pout. Happy birthday, Sunshine!

Here are a few previews I promised her mommy. I also included a preview of their "puppy".

Best of all, this family lives two doors down from me. It's always nice to meet your neighbors!!

Enjoy....