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There’s something magical about Kansas City in December — the way even the busiest parts of the city slow down just a tiny bit, the way the cold air feels softer when you’re bundled up and on the hunt for the best lights. Every year, my family makes a whole evening or two out of […]

The Smallest of Saturdays means the world to your local businesses when you choose to celebrate the holidays by pouring back into your own city’s families – our small businesses! Think small this Saturday and shop local. I’ve gathered some favorites from a few of our city’s neighborhoods and towns for you to enjoy, wander […]

Many Kansas City families have called it a tradition for as long as they remember. The Plaza Lighting! What began as a small strand of 16 colored Christmas lights, lit on December 25th, 1925, has grown into a major holiday tradition. Those first lights were hung above a doorway of the Mill Creek Building by […]

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 […]

A full-service approach means you don’t have to do this alone. You don’t have to guess about outfits or stress about framing your images or wonder if you’ll ever find time to actually print your photos. You get support from beginning to end — so you can stay focused on…

Christmas is coming — and if you’re anything like most Kansas City moms, you can already feel that mix of excitement and overwhelm creeping in. There’s the shopping lists, the decorating, the class parties, the travel plans — and somewhere in all of it, that quiet hope to slow down and actually enjoy the season. […]

The holidays are just around the corner — that season where the calendar fills fast, the to-do lists get long, and we all try to find meaningful ways to show love to the people who mean the most. Somewhere between wrapping gifts and baking cookies, it’s worth slowing down to remember that sometimes the most […]

Every year is different, but right about now is the time we’ll whip out our family recipes or Pinterest dreams and start thinking about Thanksgiving, including the meal we’ll serve and gather around. Whether you’re planning to cook the whole Thanksgiving feast from scratch, go for a hybrid with some homemade sides and some ready-to-go, […]

Let’s be honest — choosing outfits for family photos can feel like a whole thing. You want everyone to look pulled together, but not too “matchy.” You want colors that work with your home, the season, and each other — all without adding stress to your already full plate. The good news? It doesn’t have […]

I’m not good at gate keeping some of my favorite locations that Kansas City has to offer for your photo sessions. If you’re a photographer, take it and run with it. Every photographer will see and photograph differently in each location. If you’re one of my mamas (or hoping to be) – just know I’ve […]