You know the importance of getting that moment documented, in an album, or on the wall before another year goes by.
I'm Joanna, a KC mom to four kids, homeschooling mama, and snarky but loving wife to Ron. I'm one of THOSE who enjoys both tea and coffee, wishes I had more time to read Nancy Drew, and loves to travel.
If I'm not photographing, I'm enjoying cooking clam chowder or anything from Smitten Kitchen, catching up on all the motherhood and school needs of kids, or... Wait, that pretty much covers it. Maybe I'll get lucky and slip a date night to Bella Napoli in there!
Your Kansas City Family Photographer
Hi, I'm Joanna
am delighted you're here. I love meeting and serving people who also value the photographs of the family seasons.
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And how delighted I am that it found me. That I took that intentional step toward making photographs for myself and others.
I bought my first "big girl" digital camera when my son, now a teenager, was about to be born. Most of what was captured were snapshots of the sleepless newborn stage variety. Over time, I kept photographing, returning to the artistry, once explored in school days, that I had laid aside somewhere (probably hanging out with the pacifier, or the car keys!). It became a joy to me, photographing my kids and seeing family through the perspective of my lens.
Photography grew beyond a skill that I offer. It's about companionship among other mothers. It's about capturing your life moments, your family personality, your kids at every stage. It's walking you through every detail to get tangible heirloom artwork in your hands. It's about celebrating you and your favorite people.
a childhood hobby turned passion turned business
My photography story
hotography has always been in me as I look back, but I was as surprised as anyone when it became my business.
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“In all the years of having family photos done I have never had that type of experience... It was beautiful, peaceful, and above all simply the best photos I have ever received! I feel I got much more out of this experience than just pictures!” - Amanda
“Joanna made us feel so relaxed and at ease in front of the camera. She has a beautiful vision and knows how to capture it while making room for cranky kids and keeping it fun. Her passion for capturing the loving moments between families is so evident... I know I will treasure these images forever.” -Julianne
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Now is the best time
My answer to the age old question, "When is the best time to get photos!?" Every family season is different, new, and unfailingly dependable to go by too fast. I LOVE helping my families still time with an image. Every family will walk away with tangible heirloom photo products. You ready?
