Kansas City Family Photography : The Nichols Family

I had the pleasure of meeting the wonderful Nichols family last Saturday. All three kids did such a great job and are all too adorable for words! There was a bit of urgency to their session as one of their sons is currently in remission from a kidney disease which usually makes him all puffy. So I had to get them all into the studio ASAP while he was looking more like himself.

I had so much fun with them. A bunch of hams really. A few "tooting" jokes really got the kids giggling. I mean, who doesn't love a tooting joke?!

So here they are, a few of my favorites of the kids and the whole family together!

Maternity Photography : Amy's Session

Amy and her family came to the studio last week for her maternity session. We also took a few family shots with her husband and sweet little boy. I'm not sure he knows what having a little sister will mean for him as of yet, but he definitely knows something's up. "Mommy's tummy is getting BIG," he pointed out to me. :o)

I love doing maternity sessions. Pregnant women are so beautiful and Amy was, to use the cliche, just glowing. Love the belly!

Kansas City Engagement Photography

Shannon & her fiancee are getting close to tying the knot so it was time to squeeze in some engagement pictures before the big day! They are both originally from Arkansas where they had never had much snow each winter. So, welcome to Kansas City, where the last 2 winters have been nothing but snow storm after snow storm! :o) We started out inside, but I was so glad they were brave & adventurous enough to spend the second half of their session outside, getting their feet in some of that snow. What a fun couple!

For the next snowy session I shoot I'm thinking snow angels will be a must! Who's game??

Kansas City Baby & Family Photography : The Sowers Family

I met the Sowers family at their home for a photo session with their sweet little boy who just turned one year old. I followed him around as he played with his favorite toys and explored his home. He even tested his skills on the stairs for me. But my favorite part of our session was when I suggested we get out some pots & pans on the kitchen floor and he played some music for us. Always a favorite pastime among the diaper set!

Kansas City Baby Photographer : Joe's Baby Session

Baby Joe is just 9.5 weeks old and so alert and focused. A serious little man, he studied me and fixed his big brown eyes on me which made for some really great images. I didn't have to work to get his attention, but by the end of the session he was so worn out from all the work he did he fell asleep in his dad's arms before I even finished packing up.

He is such a sweet and good-natured little boy. I love baby photography! {and babies too!!}

Kansas City Family Photographer : The Close Family

Every time I see their last name I think, "How fitting is it for a family's last name to be 'Close'?" It's pretty perfect as it's very true. I met this charming family at their home for their session. They welcomed me in with such warmth. The Close family has been a joy to work with and photograph!

And this little girl won me over in a heartbeat. She kind of steals the show, but I don't think they mind. ;o)

Kansas City Baby Photographer : Sloane's 2 Year Portraits

Little Sloane was as chilly as could be for her wintry session. But she was turning 2 in just a week so timing was everything. Birthdays don't wait for the weather, after all. ;o) Halfway through her session we headed indoors for some much needed warmth and we were all a lot happier!

She is such a cutie and was so much fun to chase around and photograph. I had some nice surprises during editing since I wasn't sure quite what I was capturing while shooting. She was a mover on a mission to explore the world! So I just shot a LOT and came up with some pretty adorable captures.