Parents Think I'm a Miracle Worker - Kansas City Photographer

Suzanne brought her darling little boy for one-year portraits this week. She was excited about the session; I was excited about the session. The problem: the little guy was afraid of my studio. No matter what we tried, we could not get him to feel comfortable. Silly songs, toys, animal noises, play breaks all failed to make him happy. Finally, I thought about the small green space just to the north of my studio door. I grabbed my equipment; Suzanne grabbed the baby, and out we went. I have to say, he still wasn't thrilled about the whole thing, but in the end we did get some really wonderful portraits of the birthday boy.

Thank  you, Suzanne, for choosing me to photograph your baby boy. I'm happy to be your miracle worker, even if your husband does not believe your story about your son's mood that day!

Sleeping is a waste of her time - Kansas City Newborn Photographer

This sweet little thing barely slept at all during her newborn session - probably the least sleepy baby I've ever worked with. Her parents say she's like that and recounted one day when she barely slept at all. Well, it all worked out anyway, because I was able to get some wonderful awake portraits of this little missy - isn't she a doll?

Thank you, Karen and Jason, for choosing me to photograph your baby girl. Gallery ready soon!

Beautiful boy - Kansas City Newborn Photographer

I had the pleasure to photograph this absolutely beautiful baby boy this week. He had the most amazing way of settling himself- he would fuss for maybe 5 seconds and then he would calm down without any intervention on our part. He was such fun to photograph that I do think at one point I called him "the baby of my dreams!"  I'm sure that's something his parents have said about him as well.

Thanks for choosing me, Megan and Eric - enjoy the preview!

I love twins! - Kansas City Newborn Photographer

I had a bit of a shock the other day when I got a call from Patricia telling me she and her husband, Rudy, had just had twins - I photographed their first daughter two years ago when she was just three weeks old but it sure does not seem that long ago. Of course, it means so much to me that they brought their twins for a session - these little people (a boy and a girl) were only 10 days old when I photographed them on Sunday. What an awesome experience!

Twin newborn sessions can be difficult and long - but with the the help of photographer Terra Herring, who assisted me with the session, it all went smoothly and quickly! (in and out in two hours - great for any newborn session, let alone twins).

Thank you, Rudy and Patricia for trusting me, again, to photograph your children - I appreciate you! Gallery coming soon.

Heather and Rob's baby boy - Kansas City Newborn Portraits

I love photographing this family and was so happy to be able to do a newborn session for Heather and Rob on Sunday, celebrating the birth of their third son. All three of their boys are very well behaved in my studio - lol - which makes my job so easy! Plus, both parents love photography, and Rob's Dad owns a portrait studio! So there's always a lot of photography talk during the session. Thank you so much, Heather and Rob, for choosing me to photograph your family.

Shannon's Babies - Kansas City Newborn Photographer

Shannon came a couple of months ago for maternity portraits, and just this week I had the fun of photographing her new baby girl for her newborn portraits at 4 days old! Shannon's 6-year-old has the most amazing eyes, and it looks like her baby girl will, too - aren't the kids beautiful? The baby sure showed them to me enough at her session - don't let these sleeping images fool you - this little dolly doesn't like to sleep - poor mom and dad!

Thank you so much, Shannon, for choosing me for these most precious of portraits. I've enjoyed working with you. Gallery coming soon!

Three Girls for Anne - Kansas City Maternity Photographer

Anne, expecting her third daughter, was recently living in England and planning to return to her favorite photographer when she returned to the U.S. But when she got back, she learned the studio was no longer in business. So she found me! And I'm happy she did. She's fun to work with and her daughters are adorable!

Congratulations on your pregnancy, Anne - gallery coming soon! (and yes, it will be ready for Kellie to see this weekend!)

6-month-old beauty - Kansas City Baby Photographer

I have photographed this baby's mother so many times - she is a professional dancer and teacher, and so it was a special treat to get to do this little girl's six-month portraits - she's as beautiful as her mommy! Isn't she just the sweetest thing?

Thanks, Allison and Aaron - she's a beauty!