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What to Expect, How Long It Takes, and the Cozy Details That Make It Magical If you’re looking for a winter tradition that feels peaceful, beautiful, and genuinely worth bundling everyone up for, the Powell Gardens Festival of Lights might be the most charming holiday walk in the Kansas City area. Every year, the gardens […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’ve ever watched a grandparent light up when they see a new photo of the kids, you already know: there’s just nothing quite like it. In a world full of gift cards, gadgets, and things that end up tucked away, photos are the one gift that truly lasts. And for good reason! Their greatest […]

There’s something so special about photographing children — their honesty, their curiosity, the way they can’t help but be exactly who they are. Kids will share the various sides of their personality with freedom, and I LOVE being there to photograph it. These sessions are simple, intentional, and all about your child’s personality — the […]

“What should we wear!?” is my most frequent of frequent Q’s. And for good reason! You want to look your best, you want to be efficient in the getting ready process, and you understand that wardrobe has a lot to say in the finished look of your photos. For my Kansas City families, I’m here […]