Sneak Peek: A Gentleman in an English Garden?

There was something about these images that made me imagine a dapper young English gentleman strolling around the grounds of his mansion and garden in the 1960s... However, this was shot right here in the heart of  Kansas City!

There was a bit of a vintage feel to it all, hence my unusual (for me) choice of a retro look in post-processing. It's a little bit Polaroid, little bit Hipstamatic... I love using interesting filters when the image calls for it! If this is a preferred style of yours, call me -- I'm game! 

My personal favorite, though, is the shot below where the gentleman is relaxing on the bench, looking off into space and dreaming of... what? It just feels like summer to me. And the sun is creating the perfect flare to suffuse the entire scene with light. 

Dream on, dear readers... we've but a few days of summer left and soon trees will be turning...

And if you are dreaming of a photo shoot, please contact me soon! I will be traveling to Hawai'i in December and January, so let's get something scheduled!

Sneak Peek: Jill and Kyle's Wedding!

This wedding was held at the Overland Park Arboretum and was absolutely the epitome of what an amazing summer wedding should be. The lushness of the garden, the sunny warmth of the images, and a gorgeous and madly-in-love couple... so wonderful and so beautiful!

I am truly blessed to have played a part in capturing the memories of Jill and Kyle's incredible day.

Every wedding has its own unique feel, and this one was simply radiant !

Sneak Peek: Stacie!

Had fun with so many different moods in the lighting! Strong and graphic, soft and dreamy, warm and glowing...

Sneak Peek: Danielle and Aaron's Engagement Session!

Had a great time strolling around downtown with Aaron and Danielle, capturing some portraits, dramatic shots and some sweet and romantic images. Engagement sessions are such a blast because it's a little more low-key, and a wonderful chance to chat and really get to know a couple a little better prior to their wedding day. Aaron and Danielle were so open and easy-going, and so much in love, and we were even serenaded by a band that was playing al fresco that evening that we were shooting. Congratulations, Aaron and Danielle!