You can never have too many backup plans for the things that inevitably go awry.
Welcome to one of my favorite kinds of posts to make – one that is purely about my family and our memories because it’s my blog and I can…
Once you get the right camera body and lens(es), you’re all set, right? No. Of course not! Because once photography has its hook in you,…
I only have one kiddo, but I hear OFTEN that the transition from no kids to 1 is not nearly as hard as the transition from 1-2 kids. So…
I love including engagement sessions in my wedding packages! Engagement sessions are a great time for me to get to know the couple, know…
As soon as I started talking to Emma and Andrew as they were looking for a wedding photographer, I immediately knew they were ‘artsy.’…
I LOVE in-home newborn sessions. And I always tell my clients that during a newborn session, we (obviously) get photos of your newborn by…
Here’s the deal. I literally have the most beautiful couples. I don’t know how I get so lucky, so don’t ask for a tutorial on that. But…
As a photo educator, I’ve heard it all: I got a nice camera awhile back, but it was really overwhelming, so it’s still sitting in the…
When we, as photographers, are in our busiest seasons, it’s hard to keep up on posting everything we’re doing. We’re so busy answering…
I’m going to be honest…every year I have a moment of hesitation when I head out to do Christmas Minis. This is undoubtably because at…
Anyone involved in social media marketing/planning/strategy right now will tell you that whatever your content area is, you need to niche…
Let’s say there’s an occasion to get the whole family together – a wedding, a significant anniversary, a big birthday, a family reunion -…
This month, September of 2022, I finally got to do a Fresh 48 after most hospitals not allowing non-family visitors for over 2.5 years…
We Kansans are lucky to live in the Sunflower State, and for good reason. While other states might have sunflowers, we have The Sunflower…
For families that don’t want to send fall photos out on their holiday cards, or families who just want something different this year,…
Last year, I got an email inquiry about a wedding in Indiana that basically said, ‘I love your photos, I have no idea where you are…
Do you live in a place that’s miserably hot in the summer months like I do? Sometimes families come to visit during these unbearably warm…
Devan has an incredibly special relationship with her parents. They are all so close, and she is so lucky that her parents have been a…
A newborn session by its nature happens at a super chaotic point in your life. Whether you gave birth, adopted a newborn, or made the…
My client’s email to me after receiving her gallery of her Novel Release Party: “Consider hiring a photographer for the event.” -some…
*Upfront: NOTHING in this post is sponsored. I’m not cool enough to get affiliate links or commission or whatever. If you click the…
I know that family photos in June, July, and August are not as popular as some of the other milder months. And that’s totally…
Courthouse weddings can take all kinds of forms, and they’re all great. If you end your day married to your person, then your day was a…
As a photographer, it is always my goal to tell a story with photos, to capture emotion, to put love into a frame. And I feel fairly…
As photographers, we are small business owners and service providers. And as such, we very much want to make our clients happy by doing…
As a photographer, it is super important to me that you put your photos in some form of a print product to get the photos off your phone,…
I get it. Not everyone is into photos. And as important as they might be to you, it can be hard to get everyone on board. So instead of…
Branding photos can mean a variety of things depending on what you do. But whether you’re an influencer, a small business owner, an…
Four years ago today, I had my first paid photo session. I was SO nervous. I had watched all kinds of photography videos. Looked up tips,…
This series is all about celebrating the people who are usually behind the camera who make the choice to be in front of the camera, if…
This is my non-comprehensive list of the photo/camera gear I’m loving right now! I’m skipping the very basics of which camera and which…
I used to be a teacher. I taught 7th grade English/Language Arts. I was an elementary school librarian. And I truly loved the years I…
I’m a mother of a four-year-old. I’m a former elementary and middle school teacher. I’ve worked with kids and adults of all ages as a…
Here’s Part 1 of a series I’m really passionate about. It is so easy for us as parents, grown-ups, humans who are critical of ourselves,…
I love doing branding photos. I don’t love super traditional corporate headshots with 20 employees back-to-back in the same pose against…
Here’s the deal: having the job of capturing people’s wedding day memories is seriously the coolest thing I could ever imagine I would…
It’s 2022. It’s time to make sure our language and actions reflect the inclusivity that we owe all marginalized communities. There are…
Let’s start with the most important fact about newborn photos – it’s important to do them. Whatever your preference for the style of…
I know that as parents (usually moms, but not always), we put so much effort into coordinating outfits and making sure all the details…
Okay, first off, this post is meant to be funny and lighthearted! NO ONE knows your kid better than you do, so whatever incentive (bribe)…
What to Bring blanket – to lay on, to have parents swing them on, to wear as a cape, etc. bubbles – always a hit; have kiddos chase them,…
Newborn sessions can be really stressful at a time when you are already feeling tired and stressed and overwhelmed. But they shouldn’t…
Maternity milk bath photos are admittedly not for everyone. And that’s cool. But if you are interested in them, they can be so beautiful!…
Full disclosure upfront: I have been and will only be pregnant once, I did not do maternity photos, and I truly regret it. So here’s a…
Whether the first look between two people getting married happens at the beginning of the day so they can get ready together, after…
The formal family photos portion of a wedding day is rarely anyone’s favorite memory of the day, but it often results in photos that mean…
I’m going to preface the whole post by stating first and foremost that at YOUR wedding, you should do exactly what and only what you and…
Why You’re Here Okay, so if you’re looking at this INTERMEDIATE guide to photography, that means you have a basic understanding of the…
These two were sent to me by a previous couple of mine, and I feel so lucky when one couple I love sends me another couple to love. Amy…
If you’re here, one of the following most likely applies to you: you just got a new camera and you’re totally intimidated by how to use…
Megan and Dan are two of my first clients as well as two of my most loyal clients. I have gotten to know them well over the years of…
When we were first discussing locations for Devin and Kelby’s engagement session, we tossed around the idea of the Nelson Atkins,…
Here are some of my favorite go-to prompts to get couples to relax and be themselves in front of my camera so I can really show off their…
This is the best first look in the history of weddings. It just is. But the rest of the wedding was pretty cool, too. I just can’t get…
If you’ve followed TMPKC for any amount of time, you know Arizona is one of my favorite places to travel to, and whenever I get to go, I…
Everyone has their reasons for choosing a certain time of year for their wedding, but I feel like winter weddings have gotten a bad name,…
Listen. I have loved in-home sessions for awhile. I don’t need to go on and on about why I love them. But YOU need to know why YOU need…
If you’re here, that likely means you’re wedding planning, hope to be wedding planning soon, or you love someone who is currently wedding…
We take photos to remember a moment, right? Remember a feeling, an experience with a special person, a big event, a time we felt our…
Okay, so you (hopefully) read the last post about how to help your kiddo be successful at family photos even when they’re not in the best…
Here are some things that kids and weather in the Midwest have in common: unpredictable subject to change on a dime we need them to…
I’ve mentioned this before, but landscape, nature, and travel photography were my original loves that eventually branched out into…
Did you guys know I have a Photo Bucket List, and if you help me cross off one of the items on my list, you get a discount? Well, I got…
[DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to be instructive for how to have a successful long-haul road trip with a toddler. It is meant to…
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