Aspin

McKenzie

PHOTOGRAPHY

Welcome to the blog, where I share tips, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and beautiful stories from working with families to create lasting heirlooms.

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 […]

May 17, 2025

Lifestyle Newborn Photography: A Calm, Heartfelt Session

Newborn baby resting on mother's chest, holding her thumb, with a peaceful expression.

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 […]

April 8, 2025

Taco First, Then Baby | Birth Story Photography

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 […]

March 18, 2025

Maternity Session | Fort Scott National Historic Site | Fort Scott, KS

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. Little Sofia […]

March 13, 2025

A tender moment between mom and baby, as mom whispers in baby's ear and kisses their cheek, both in an intimate, loving pose.

A Heartwarming Mommy & Me | Motherhood Photography Session

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 […]

March 2, 2025

A Beautiful Maternity Session: Expecting Baby Georgia

Group photo of seven women at the Mariam Saifan Workshop. In the center is Mariam, and on the far right is photographer Aspin McKenzie.

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!

January 30, 2025

Why I Specialize in Motherhood Photography: Insights from Longview Mansion

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