the narcisos are a family i always look forward to working with. heidi knows just what to wear for family portraits. she always hits it out of the park with wardrobe and the kids…oh, these kids! they are so good to me. they’re some of the sweetest kids i’ve ever worked with. here are a few favorites from our recent holiday mini session. i discovered this gorgeous location at the very end of the holiday season and loved it. we’ll definitely be shooting again here next year. we are currently working on 2015 mini session dates. email us now to get on the list and we’ll notify you when the details are finalized.
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i’m losing track of how many times i’ve worked with the mccarthy family now. having them in front of my camera is always a treat. we typically go for an urban setting for their family portraits but we decided to try out the beautiful fall colors this year and i love what we captured. not only are the mccarthys a ridiculously beautiful family, they are one of the most loving families i know. we used this next series on their christmas card and it just makes me smile. and seriously. farrah. she slays me. like a sweet little fairy in the meadow. she’s perfect. ryan and erika, you are simply amazing and so are your children. and i’m honored that you’ve chosen me to capture all these little stages in their lives. with lots of love, H
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it’s been almost two years since my last shoot with kansas city fashion blogger meg davey of chasing davies. i love having her in front of my camera because she has such a great, carefree style. her ability to mix colors and patterns is matched by none. during our fall 2012 family portrait session meg and her husband were a family of three joined by their sweet son liam. this year we did a summer mini session with their newest addition, daughter nora, who we all know is destined to by a fashion force just like her lovely mama. i love they way meg pulled together wardrobe for this shoot. she chose a few fun pops of color, Nike Pas Cher France,added in some texture and pattern and filled the gaps with great neutrals. this lady knows just what to wear for family portraits. check out our favorites from this darling mini session! be sure to head over to meg’s blog for loads of fashion inspiration and the latest on some really fun fashion events happening around town. her blog is a favorite of mine and i just love that she’s based right here in kc! and if you haven’t […]
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you’ve seen these little ones and their parents on the blog. a lot. in november 2005 their mama found me via google. emma’s first photo shoot took place when she was 3 months old and i’ve lost count on the number of portrait sessions we’ve done since. although marc and kristi started out as clients we quickly became friends and realized just how much we have in common. over the last 8 years we’ve spent a lot of time together. i’ve watched their daughter grow up, i was in the room when their son was born and i have the incredible honor of being his godmother. these were a couple of my favorite images from gavin’s newborn session and the one on the right is still one of my favorite newborn sibling shots ever. over the years chris and marc have grown just as close as kristi and i and our kids simply adore each other. marc and kristi are more than just our friends – they’re like family. i call kristi my sister from another mister and having the four of them in front of my camera feels like anything but work. here are just a few of my […]
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it’s fall and you know what that means – time for family portraits and holiday shopping! we’ve opened up a day of mini session to help you out with both. are you always struggling with what to give those hard to buy for loved ones? family portraits make an excellent, unforgettable gift. check out the details of our fall mini sessions below! WHEN: 10/26/13 WHERE: hocus focus studio – the studio is filled with beautiful furniture and backdrops and if the weather permits, we can venture out to one of the many amazing outdoor areas around the studio HOW DOES IT WORK: 30 minute sessions (immediate family only) and a personalized ordering appointment to be scheduled within 1 week of your session INVESTMENT: $100 session fee plus minimum print order of $300 (discounts offered on order over $450) WHAT CAN I ORDER: order anything from the hocus focus product line including prints, fine art canvas, albums, holiday cards and more HOW DO I BOOK: email or call us at 913.787.2527 and what good is a post about mini sessions with a little preview of a mini session? meet the gromowsky family. they came to see me this summer and we […]
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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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from erin and brian’s engagement session to their wedding to reese’s newborn session and now her two year session i’ve fallen in love with this adorable family. reese has literally grown up in front of my camera. in fact, i’ve photographed her every six months since she was born. her mama, being an amazing interior designer, came up with the idea to do a series of super close up 14×14 square canvases. she created a gorgeous gallery wall in their living room and i love how it’s come together. i love that my clients choose to decorate their home with my work. erin has a beautiful mix of art and family portraits in her home. she pulls it all together flawlessly and i can’t wait to add to the collection! our summer schedule is filling up fast so email or call us today to schedule your next family portrait session!
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priceless words from a client who moved out of state, “after six years i just can’t imagine having anyone else photograph my kids.” i’m in dallas this weekend for her youngest daughter’s one year session. i loved walking in to her home and seeing it decorated with over six years of my work. Your browser does not support the video tag it’s been so fun to watch these kids grow up and to watch their family grow. we’ve formed such a special friendship and i’m honored that they’ve chosen to have me continue to document their family. it’s a good thing there’s an empty wall across from this one because we’ll be adding to it very soon! whether you’ve moved away from kansas city or you’re taking a trip and want a portrait session in a different city, don’t hesitate to call me. travel sessions are so much fun!
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the dold family came to see me for a mini session but we ended up with an amazing number of images. and they are another great example of what to wear for family portraits. rachel chose a mix of colors, textures and patterns that worked flawlessly together. everyone coordinated but wasn’t too perfectly matched. and they were so much fun to photograph. it’s families like the dolds that make me love my job. thank you, rachel and chris, for trusting me to tell your family’s story. i can’t wait to have you all back in front of my camera again soon! until next time, keep smiling and keep loving on that beautiful family of yours, H
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i was quite excited (and a little nervous) when i was asked to be on better kansas city to talk about family portraits but lisa holbrook and kelly jones made it super easy and fun. check out the segment to hear my advice on everything from how to plan your family portrait session, how to select your photographer, what to wear and how to make your family photo shoot stress free. KCTV 5 thanks to kctv5 for having me on this morning and to my amazing stylist, melissa evans for getting up at the crack of dawn to make me presentable for television!
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