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Chris emailed me to inquire about his secret proposal to Emily at the WWI Memorial, & I knew it was going to be a beautiful event right away. He had every detail planned out!
So, the WWI Memorial & Museum here in Kansas City, looks out over the city and created the perfect backdrop for their proposal. Emily was SO excited, and of course immediately said YES!!
But the surprises weren’t over there! After we took some photos of the new fiancés together right after the proposal, we walked down the stairs and Emily’s parents were waiting for them on the lower level to congratulate them!! Nothing better than having your loved ones bring all the hype for your big days.
Getting engaged is such a fun time in life, and I feel so privileged to have captured this special time for Emily & Chris.
I love shooting at the WWI Memorial for proposals. It has such pretty views for your photos. You can see another proposal I captured there HERE.
When Caryn & David were talking with me about where to have their engagement session, I started asking them about places that were meaningful to them as a couple. They mentioned they used to do Trivia Nights at Strange Days Brewing Co in downtown Kansas City. They had very fond memories there of evenings spent playing trivia and enjoying craft beer. I think there is no better location for an engagement session than a place that is meaningful to you as a couple.
I want your session to feel mostly like a date, and I’ll be your third wheel!
So that’s what we did! We met up at Strange Days Brewing and grabbed a beer, and took some photos! These two are the cutest couple and I’m so excited for them to get married.
After a beer, we went to the beautiful Kansas City Riverfront, and took some photos with more of a nature background. I like my couples to know we can have variety in your gallery. We don’t have to stick to just one location – we can mix it up and find places that are special to you! These are images you are going to cherish forever, so it’s my goal to make them as unique and personal to you as possible.
Looking for a Kansas City Photographer for your engagement session? Inquire HERE.
When Beth & Kevin reached out to me about shooting their engagement session, one of the things they mentioned was how important it was to have a location that felt personal & unique to them.
We decided to shoot on their own farm land where they live with their two pups. I really love when my couples bring in those personal details, whether that is through the location or props or outfits – I like to see their story & personalities in their images.
Beth & Kevin were no exception and we had a wonderful evening shooting on their farm land during the sunset. We shot during March, so the grass gave all those warm yellow hues for a wonderful backdrop.
These two are the sweetest couple and you can just tell how much they love each other (I mean, just scroll down this blog post and you’ll see what I mean). Beth & Kevin, thank you so much for choosing me to document this special time in your life.
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When Cody approached me about taking photos of his surprise Christmas lights proposal, I knew it was going to be special! Katherine had NO idea and so surprised!
Cody & Kathering were walking around together at the Powell Gardens Festival of Lights here in Kansas City, and in the middle of looking at lights together, Cody got down on one knee and Katherine was totally caught off guard. She was SO excited.
We wandered around afterwards together, capturing this special moment so they can remember it forever. Later, Katherine made a TikTok about the moment and it went viral, which is always fun!
All I gotta say is, if you’re looking for a place to propose around Christmas in Kansas City, I highly recommend the Festival of Lights. The Christmas lights just make the perfect backdrop for a holiday proposal.
Thinking of hiring a photographer for your surprise proposal? I’ve got you. Inquire HERE.
I met Hannah and Justin in the beautiful downtown area of Parkville, Missouri for their engagement session. We wandered around the streets, snapping photos in front of the little shops and having a great time.
Hannah and Justin nailed it with their wardrobe, finding pieces all in the same color family and coordinating instead of matching. Always a win. Hannah’s dress also had texture in the fabric and movement in the design – it worked perfectly for all the dancing/laughing shots we got at the end.
When we were done on the streets, we moved to a beautiful spot on the river right outside of Parkville. These two are so in love, and it was fun to capture their dynamic together. You can tell they have a lot of fun!
Hannah & Justin, thanks for choosing me to document this exciting time in your life! I loved shooting with you two!
Want to book your own engagement session? More info HERE.
I loved this couples session at the KC Loves mural in downtown Kansas City!
Kathleen & Logan were just the sweetest couple, and braved the cold for their session. Their joy and love is infectious, and we laughed a lot during this couples shoot. And shooting at the #KC Loves Mural is always such a great way to capture the vibe of the city.
I loved capturing all those in-between moments for them, where you can really see their authentic relationship. That’s always my goal with these sessions: to capture you. The truest version of you both as a couple.
Kathleen & Logan, thank you so much for choosing me to document this time in your life! I had a wonderful session at the KC Loves Mural with you two!
Looking to hire a Kansas City Photographer? Inquire HERE.
Jessica & John chose Shawnee Mission Park for their engagement session in the snow and I couldn’t have been happier.
These two were so cute and in love. We walked around the park together, snapping photos in the snow and laughing the whole time. They looked so classy in their all black outfits. Their look contrasted so well with the snow, and really made them pop from the background.
I also loved their more casual outfits they picked. We got to play in the snow, and get some great photos in a less formal setting as well.
I love working with authentic couples, and helping you document your relationship in it’s truest form.
Jessica and John, thank you for choosing me for your engagement session in the snow!
Looking for a photographer for your Kansas City wedding? Inquire with me HERE.
I met up with Katie & Ryan for their couples rooftop session in Kansas City near the Crown Center. As you’ll see these two are just FUN.
Their session was full of laughter and goofy faces and intimate moments between the two of them. Their love is very evident and authentic.
And let’s not even mention their STYLE. I mean, checkered pants and a black jumpsuit?! These two are classics.
I loved every second of this session, and highly recommend this location to any of my clients looking to get this couples rooftop session vibe.
Looking for a photographer for your Kansas City wedding? Inquire with me HERE.
