last time i photographed the mccarthy family they were a party of four. mom, dad and two dapper little dudes. fast forward several months and they’re now a party of five with a beautiful little lady for those proud big brothers to look after. i couldn’t resist grabbing a few shots of the boys while farrah was getting settled in. and can you believe we nailed the ultimate mission impossible photo of a newborn with siblings without having to composite multiple images? (thanks to janie and jennifer for assisting on this one.) with dad’s red hair, mom’s dark hair and the boys being blond everyone wasn’t sure what to expect with farrah. mom really wanted a red head and i think her wish may be granted. in the right light you can see a bit of a red tint in farrah’s hair. ryan is such a loving dad – a true family man. and erika is an amazing mama. she gets so much joy from her family. her face just lights up when she talks about them. i’ve loved watching the boys grow up over the past couple of years and i can’t wait to do the same with sweet […]
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last month i received a call to photograph a dancer. this talented young man needed a new headshot and first arabesque photo for an upcoming audition with cincinnati ballet and i knew this was something i wanted to shoot. meet john michael, a high school junior and long-time football player turned dancer. he’s got such a great look that i would imagine, if he wanted to, he could add model to that list of talents as well. john michael said that his athletic background certainly came in handy when he ventured in to dance four years ago but that it didn’t come easy. i can’t even begin to comprehend the discipline and strength required for ballet. which is why i’m just a runner. ha! what john michael needed for this audition was something clean and classic, but now that i’ve had a taste of photographing a dancer i’m dying to experiment with something a little different. hopefully i’ll get the chance to shoot his senior portraits next year and we can collaborate on something a little more outside the box. oh! and about that audition…apparently he nailed it because he was offered a full scholarship for a 5 week summer intensive […]
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mini sessions with these kiddos are always beyond amazing! their mama never ceases to amaze me with her killer style and the kids…well, they’re a photographer’s dream. always so cooperative and truly the sweetest. i love how over the top this hat is! and would you believe their mama made it? she’s super stylish and she’s super talented. she could write a book on what to wear for family photos. i think i may have her dress my crew for our next family portrait session! both heidi and i are crazy about animal print so you know we couldn’t pass up the zebra chair. it’s always great to hang with you and the kids, heidi! i just love collaborating with you and i can’t wait to see what you come up with next time! _____ we are currently booking spring and summer mini sessions. email us or call 913.787.2527 to schedule yours today!
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i’ve been photographing brody for a few years now and it’s always fun to have him in front of my camera. he’s such a creative kid. this little cutie pie has an imagination like no other! last fall he became a big brother. his sister gracy lynn was the perfect addition to this darling little family. brody gives the role of big brother a thumbs up! literally. i just adore this family and am so thankful that they chose me to capture this special time in their lives. love you guys! H
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we are getting really excited for next week’s holiday pop-up shop and we hope you’ll join us. take care of some holiday shopping (and maybe even treat yourself to something nice). want a preview of the amazing vendors we’ve lined up? visit their websites and facebook pages and you’ll see exactly why we are so excited! fitness culture – an incredible new facebook page happy habitat by karrie kaneda website | happy habitat facebook page hello cheeseburger website | hello cheeseburger facebook page maddy nash website | maddy nash facebook page nordstrom beauty stylist sarah dilks facebook page sandlot goods website | sandlot goods facebook page stem hair and body salon website | stem hair and body salon facebook page
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i have so many senior sessions to blog. this is one from last fall that i realized i never posted and it’s definitely a favorite of mine. if there was a poster child for what to wear for senior portraits, it would be caty. her wardrobe was amazing! she brought such a great mix of classic, trendy, casual and dressy and her choices were full of color and texture, which always photographs so well. if i could raid caty’s closet i totally would. caty has flawless skin so makeup artist and hair stylist melissa evans used warm tones to create a perfect sun-kissed glow that was fresh and youthful. after we left the studio we hit lots of great locations to create a variety of looks for caty. i loved this outfit – the mix of color, pattern and texture were perfect with these incredible green doors. one of my strengths as a photographer is posing but because caty is such a natural in front of the camera she really didn’t need much direction. i could have shot her all day! there really isn’t a color caty can’t pull of. and those shoes! i’m such a sucker for shoes. this series was […]
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miss aly stopped by the studio for a mini session and we had a blast! it’s crazy how much this little cutie has grown up since our last session. are you interested in a mini session? we usually hold them once in the spring and once in the fall but if you’ve missed these you can always host a day of mini sessions for yourself and your friends. we need a minimum of 6 families for a day of minis. we provide the hostess with the materials to market our mini sessions to her friends and she receives a print credit for each family that attends. mini sessions are perfect for busy families because they’re super quick and easy. our clients can’t get enough of them! email us for more information before our fall calendar fills up!
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this sweet little girl is the tiniest newborn i’ve ever photographed and she was so good to me! i had the privilege of photographing her gorgeous mama and daddy’s engagement and maternity sessions and i loved seeing them in their new role as parents. they’re madly in love with their precious little girl and it just melts my heart! the look of awe on daddy’s face says it all. she’s officially got him wrapped around her tiny little finger. her tiny little thumb between her two fingers is just as sweet as can be. this beautiful mama shares an amazing bond with her own mama and her grandma and i was so happy that we were able to get them to the studio to create a four generation portrait. i have a four generation portrait with rilee on my side of the family and chris’ and they’re such special photos to me. are you expecting? our calendar fills up quickly so it’s best to reach out to us early on in your pregnancy so we can scheduled a maternity session and pencil in your newborn session as well. know someone who’s expecting? a gift certificate for a newborn session is the […]
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i love my high school seniors, especially this one. she also happens to be one of my cousins. we had a great time creating her senior portraits. shooting alexa was like looking back at myself in high school, without the hideous 90s hair and bad fashion. after melissa evans did hair and makeup we started with some studio portraits. i love our crisp white wall. it makes for such a clean, classic photo. the recycled pallet wall is always a hit. we also snuck it a few urban shots, which i love. and then we braved the wind and headed out to her family farm where we created some of my all-time favorite senior portraits. alexa had such a great wardrobe that we couldn’t narrow it down. our seniors love that we offer unlimited outfit changes. and this, my friends, is what we call the golden hour. that delicious sunset light just makes me squeal! now don’t let our genes fool you. i call myself a runner but alexa – she is a RUNNER. as in 5:30 mile RUNNER so i was really happy that she wanted to shoot in her cross country uniform. alexa is beautiful, smart, talented, driven and […]
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meet my darling cousin tiffany, a class of 2013 senior. i adore her and everything about her senior portrait session! the fabulous melissa evans did tiffany’s hair and makeup. we started off with some studio portraits on the purple velvet sofa everyone loves. then we headed outside for some urban senior portraits. and we ended our session at tiffany’s family farm with her beloved horse winnie. i’ve photographed several seniors with their horses and none were as cooperative as winnie. i love that first image so much. winnie seems so protective. this last series was taken the day i photographed tiffany’s best friend ashley – she tagged along for some bff portraits that day and i couldn’t resist snappig a few shots of tiffany while ashley was changing. sweet tiffany, i can’t wait to see where life takes you after graduation. the whole world is at your fingertips and i know that no matter where the road leads, you’ll find success. lots of love, H if you’re a 2013 or 2014 senior and you go to school with tiffany, email or call us at 913.787.2527 to find out how you can save up to $200 on your own senior portrait session! […]
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