This family reminded me how tender the older years of motherhood can be. Their mother didn’t have many expectations, she simply wanted something new to place on their family wall, which hadn’t been updated in more than 15 years. Sometimes the simplest wish holds the most meaning. As a motherhood photographer traveling across the Midwest, […]

Have you ever watched someone give birth? It’s wild – in the most sacred, awe-inspiring way! There’s this mix of adrenaline, emotion, intensity, and love that feels impossible to put into words. Birth can make anyone weak in the knees, and for good reason. And in the middle of all of it, time becomes strange. […]

Though I’m a Midwest maternity photographer, I loved the chance to travel for Rachel’s Colorado mountain maternity session. She as the wind caught the hem of her dress. It was her fifth pregnancy and her second time doing maternity photos. She’d had them with her first baby and wanted to bookend the experience with her […]

If you’re looking for a Kansas City lifestyle newborn photographer who captures the natural, everyday beauty of your baby, no matter their age, this session with James is the perfect example. His session took place after that “ideal” two-week mark, and it turned out to be everything we hoped for: calm, cozy, and full of […]

Samantha and Jeremy introduced their second little boy on Monday! Samantha is a huge memory collector in the form of photos, so capturing the birth story photography of this little boy was so special, knowing that these birth story photos will be reviewed and lived through again and again. This delivery photography session is the […]

Meet Amy & Wil Amy and Wil are one of the sweetest couples I’ve had the joy of photographing, and they’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of their little one this May! For their maternity session they chose Fort Scott, KS. They wanted a location that felt meaningful and timeless, and it couldn’t have been a […]

I am so excited to share a peek into a Mommy & Me session I had the honor of capturing Alicia and her sweet baby girl, Sofia. There is something so special about capturing the bond between a mother and child is one of my absolute favorite things – it’s raw, selfless, and so pure. […]

Reconnecting Through Photography There’s something so sweet about seeing the people you’ve known in high school transition into parenthood. On Super Bowl Sunday, while many were gathered around the television, I had the privilege of capturing a different kind of moment – Molly’s maternity session at The Studio Reverie. Molly and I first met in […]

Attending a wedding photography workshop at Longview Mansion helped me realize that my true passion lies in family photography. I now specialize in capturing the intimate bond between mothers and their children. Learn how this experience shaped my approach to motherhood photography!