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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 […]

A Colorado Mountain Maternity Session

Pregnant woman in long, light green, floral dress with a dark green shawl.

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July 21, 2025

A few stories to welcome you in. glimpses of motherhood, presence, and the everyday moments we often miss in the rush.

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This First 48 newborn hospital session in Nevada, Missouri was such a beautiful start to baby Clyde’s story. After a long labor, Amy and Wil met their baby boy and gave him the sweetest old-fashioned name. I had the honor of capturing some of their very first hours as a family of three. Filled with […]

Meeting Baby Clyde | A First 48 Newborn Hospital Session

newborn with a hospital pacifier, highlighting his relaxed hand resting near his cheek

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May 9, 2025

A few stories to welcome you in. glimpses of motherhood, presence, and the everyday moments we often miss in the rush.

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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 […]

Taco First, Then Baby | Birth Story Photography

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

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April 8, 2025

A few stories to welcome you in. glimpses of motherhood, presence, and the everyday moments we often miss in the rush.

Those first two days are a whirlwind of newness, love, and tiny details you’ll never get back. A First 48 session, sometimes called a Fresh 48 session, takes place during the first 48 hours of your baby’s life, often while you and your baby are still at the hospital or birthing center. It’s about remembering […]

July 10, 2026

What Is a First 48 Session? | Kansas City First 48 Photography

The way time feels in motherhood I don’t know if you’re like me, but I’ve always kind of felt time. Even growing up, I remember adults saying how fast it all goes, and I believed them, but I don’t think I really felt it until I became a mom. Now it’s like I can actually […]

May 8, 2026

Why Invest in Family Photography | Family Photography Investment for Midwest Families

Midwest Motherhood Storytelling Photography for Families Who Want to Remember the Everyday Moments The Moments You’ll Want to Remember These are the kinds of moments that rarely feel significant in the moment, but later become the ones you long to return to. Some of the most meaningful moments of motherhood are the ones that feel […]

May 1, 2026

What Is a Storytelling Session? | Midwest Motherhood Storytelling Photography

Not sure how to introduce your toddler to your newborn baby? That first hospital sibling meeting is a big one, and it makes sense to want it to go well. This isn’t a guide on how to make it perfect. It’s simply a gentle way to help you create a meaningful first meeting. There’s a […]

April 24, 2026

How to Introduce Your Toddler to Your New Baby in the Hospital (Sibling Meeting Tips)

first 48 photos in emporia kansas. Sleeping newborn boy resting with his hand by his face

Caleb and Kristen welcomed their baby boy into the world a little earlier than expected, at 36 weeks, after a pregnancy that asked more of them than they had planned. What began as a scheduled induction due to a liver condition became a birth marked by steady faith, quiet strength, and deep trust in how […]

April 17, 2026

A First 48 Photos in Emporia, Kansas with Baby Wallace (Wally)

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Most families don’t realize the size of an album changes the way their memories are experienced. Albums aren’t just storage, they’re how you experience your memories. The size shapes how often it’s held, flipped through, and shared. If you’ve ever wondered what size photo album is best for your family, you’re not alone. When choosing […]

April 10, 2026

How to Choose the Right Photo Album Size for Your Family

Nine months old and endlessly curious, Clyde explored Amy’s classroom greenhouse with unstoppable energy and a little mischief. The air was damp, sweet with the smell of flowers, and filled with the gentle hum of the heaters. Every corner was alive with color and texture, making it the perfect spot for a 9-month session to […]

March 6, 2026

9 month old playing with trucks in a greenhouse, wearing blue overalls

Nine Months, Endless Curiosity: A Greenhouse Session with Clyde

Maternity Photography session, Father has his back to camera while Mother loops his arm and rests her head on his shoulder while she holds baby bump. Wearing blue dress with cream cardigan and green jacket.

The magic of Kansas Winter The rolling hills of Kansas always feel big and open, but that day they felt especially quiet. Fresh snow had just fallen, the wind was crisp, and it was the kind of cold that makes you breathe a little deeper, a little sharper. I had the joy of photographing Kristen […]

February 7, 2026

A Kansas Winter Maternity Photography Session at Spring Hill Ranch House

6 month old in a winter sweater smiling at camera in front of frosted window

A Holiday Home in Rural Missouri I traveled to Rural Missouri to photograph Clyde at six months, right in the middle of the holiday season. He’s getting so big already and has a full head of hair. Since it was December, we added some Christmas touches to the session. He tried on the cutest pajamas […]

December 16, 2025

Clyde’s First Holiday Magic: A Cozy 6-Month Christmas Session

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