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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.

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

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.

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

You know the familiar moment: someone says, “I have a picture of that!” or “Hold on, let me show you,” and then… silence. They start scrolling and scrolling, flipping through hundreds of photos, trying to hunt down one memory buried somewhere in a camera roll that never ends. We’ve all been there. Printed photo albums, […]

September 29, 2025

Why Printed Photo Albums Still Matter

Golden Hour at the Park We met at one of the most beautiful parks King Jack Park in Webb City just as the sun was starting to set. The light was slipping through the trees in these perfect little beams, painting everything gold. Trails, leaves, and even the girls’ hair caught it in the most […]

September 15, 2025

group of sisters with their children, all smiling and looking at the camera

Three Generations of Love: A Sunset Family Session in Webb City

family of four walking down wooded path, hand in hand laughing

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, […]

September 1, 2025

A Tender Grown-Family Session at Sunset in Chanute, Kansas

baby milestone laying on denim blanket with fishing pole

Clyde is just three months old. He had recently learned how to hold up his head, and from the moment he did, his wide-eyed curiosity and playful energy shone through. Every little movement seemed full of wonder, ready to explore the world around him! This milestone session at Gunn Park in Fort Scott, Kansas was […]

August 25, 2025

Clyde at 3 Months | Baby Milestone Photography in Fort Scott, KS

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. […]

August 18, 2025

When to Hire a Birth Photographer in Kansas City: What Expecting Moms Need to Know

Mother gently holding newborn against chest, standing in front of a large window, looking down at baby

In-home motherhood session? Nope, you don’t need a spotless house. The pressure of housekeeping is REAL… and yes, the idea of your laundry being “framed on the wall forever” sounds dramatic but relatable. It’s why we can power clean more in 15 minutes when someone is “dropping by” than we can all week. But the […]

August 4, 2025

Preparing Your Home for an In-Home Motherhood Session (A Simple Guide)

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

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 […]

July 21, 2025

A Colorado Mountain Maternity Session

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