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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 […]

If you’ve ever booked a family photo session and thought, “Now what?” afterward, you’re not alone. There’s a quiet sense of accomplishment AFTER the session unfolds, and they you realize — you still have to sort through dozens (or hundreds) of images, figure out how to print them, and what you even want to DO […]

Senior year is such a big season — not just for your teen, but for you, too. You’ve watched them grow into who they are, and now it’s time to capture that milestone in a way that’s fun for them and meaningful for you.

If you’ve ever booked a portrait session and felt nervous or unsure what to expect — you’re not alone. I walk my clients through every bit of the process, meeting their specific goals and desires while taking away the overwhelm. This can (and should!) be one of the most joyful experiences for you and yours. […]

By Joanna Goodman We’ve all done it. Oooh’d and Aahhh’d over our family photos only to tuck them back into a digital file cabinet with the best of intentions for later. Most of the time, this is the end of the story. Here’s the truth: when you work with a full-service photographer, you’re investing in […]