The Power of the People Around You: A South Carolina Retreat + Why Your Family’s Team Matters

There’s something special about stepping away from your routine and surrounding yourself with people who genuinely help you grow. That was exactly what my recent trip to South Carolina was about — a business retreat that reminded me how important it is to choose your team with intention.

Between strategy sessions and quiet moments (which hold massive importance as a busy mama!), I kept noticing the same theme over and over again: the people you let in are the ones who shape your story. They influence your peace, your confidence, your direction. They remind you of who you really want to be.

In business, I was meeting with a coach who helped me change everything over the past year and colleagues who held the same values and pursued the same systems. You have to be with your people who just get it. 

And honestly? Families are no different.

YOUR Team sees the real you.

The people in your corner — whether it’s your business mastermind or your little crew running barefoot through your home — set the tone for your days. They’re the ones who bring out your best, who celebrate your wins, who love you on the days when you feel stretched thin.

During the retreat, I took a series of portraits that captured the strength and ease of a group of women pouring into each other. It was a grand opportunity to do what we all love: capture connection and play with light. But the meat of our time together was bouncing ideas, connecting, and listening to women confirm that my vision can be reality.

Why Kansas City Families Love Having a Photographer on Their Family Team

For so many Kansas City moms, having a trusted photographer on your family’s team is one of those quiet gifts that pays off year after year. When you don’t have to scramble for outfits, locations, or last-minute bookings, the entire process feels peaceful and intentional. As a Kansas City family photographer, my goal is to make sessions feel effortless (as effortless as possible with your toddlers or teens!) — from guiding you through wardrobe choices to helping you select heirloom artwork that actually gets displayed in your home. Kansas City families come back again and again because they want someone who truly understands their story, someone who can grow with their family, and someone who makes preserving their memories simple and meaningful. 

I SEE my families, and listen to what they really need. It’s a golden time together that goes far beyond the session in terms of value for your family. 

You deserve someone who makes this easy.

Your life is full — beautifully, meaningfully full. You don’t need more stress or another thing to manage. You need someone who listens, guides, and handles the details so you can focus on what really matters: being present with the people you love.

At my South Carolina retreat I got to soak up time with people I deeply I value who support me. I want to be that support for your family, too.

If you’re looking for a photographer who feels like an extension of your Family Team…

I would love to be that steady presence — the one who helps you document the seasons that are flying by faster than any of us would like to admit.

If you’re ready for photography to feel easier and more intentional, I’d love to talk about creating something beautiful for your family. Your vision can be reality, too. And I’ll walk you through it every step of the way.