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squeezed in a quick FHC session with this cute kiddo in between rain showers

April 19, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
Headed out to the country today to catch up with this sweet kiddo. It was raining when I left, but the rain stopped just in time for us to grab a couple of shots. Such a beautiful Church on Easter Tuesday! Thank you, Mr. E, for hanging out today! God bless you on your First Holy Communion Day!
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How I love this beautiful time!

April 19, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
We stole away for a quick FHC session with this adorable first communicant. I'm so glad we did!! Love her! Sweet innocence, but fierce in soccer! Oh yes I did!! I'm so excited that she is going receive Jesus for the first time, and taking this step on her faith journey. Andddd...one more even though this is supposed to be a sneak peek..
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FHC Prep is serious business for this young man

April 11, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
I've known this kiddo for a couple of years. But...wow! I sure did love hanging out with him this weekend. He was another kiddo who kept praying and praying and PRAYING. I just sat back and let him. Who wouldn't? So endearing. And also SUCH a respectful young man in his cute pinstripe suit! I especially love this book--his grandfather's co...
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Sweet FHC boy!

April 11, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
This kid. Look at those dimples!! I mean. Love that his sister gave him this Bible! And his teeth just coming in. Such a beautiful time in life for these 2nd grade First Communicants. So prayerful and sweet. But you can't take the boy out of him...and so up the tree he climbed! This time in life is fleeting, Moms. Hug your babies. Before y...
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It's FHC Time :)

April 09, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
Full circle moment for me...I've known this young lady's extended family since before I had kids... She is holding a purse given to her mom by her Grandma...I sure do love generations of family traditions. I was her CGS Catechist long before I realized I knew her family. She was a delight back then and to see her faith grow is so beautiful. A...
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A few fun assignments

March 16, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
I loved heading over to SJA and capturing this fun event. And it went FAST! As soon as students (and teachers) started cutting, I had to practically bilocate to capture all the fun! See a few other images in the link below... Students, teachers donate hair for a good cause - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper And some beautiful images from Ash Wedne...
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6 months for this sweet baby how can that be?

February 12, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
I met this little kiddo when he was still in utero...and then when he was 4 days old..and fast forward 6 months! Just learning to sit up, but still a bit wobbly... Those eyes tho! Sweet baby wispy hair...And 2 lttle teeth while mine are losing teeth.:( Great to see you sweet baby L! Thank you, Mom and Dad, for trusting me with this capturing...
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2021 favorites from the year

February 06, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
Just realizing I never posted my year-in-review...lol...it's February. Have a look at these issues or scroll for some of my favs from 2021, in no particular order! 10 22 21 Vol. 43 No. 12 by The Leaven - Issuu Olathe woman recounts her memories of Father Kapaun - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper Leaven photographer finds God at NCYC - The Leave...
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March For Life in Washington DC

February 05, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
I was honored to be invited to the travel with the Archdiocese on a pilgrimage to Washington DC to photograph the March for Life. See some of the images and my story here... 01 28 22 Vol. 43 No. 24 by The Leaven - Issuu or here Photographer shares eye-opening experience in first March for Life - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper
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winter engagement session!!

January 15, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
When a beautiful couple gets engaged at Christmas time (and they didn't hire an Insta photog to capture the proposal on film/video) they schedule a winter engagement session. And when they asked me to capture the honors, I of course said YES!! So, we waited for the perfect snowfall--the first snowfall this year. And God painted the perfect backd...
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marshmallows with Santa 2021

December 12, 2021  •  Leave a Comment
I met this great Santa this year, and in the effort to continue traditions outdoors, together we created Marshmallows with Santa. Back by popular demand, Santa travelled south to KC to visit with these great kids. He might have had some words with a couple of kids. But this one? We hung out a little afterwards. Check him out... I mean, the pe...
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fun loving siblings

November 13, 2021  •  Leave a Comment
Wrapping up my mini-session season with these kiddos. So fun to watch how they just love each other. When I asked him to get closer to sister, he threw his arms around her. LOVE! How can you not play with these leaves? Thank you D family for catching up with me today. Love your beautiful smiles!!
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Rounding out a beautiful fall weekend with one of my favorite families

November 07, 2021  •  Leave a Comment
Been shooting this family since the littlest was...4? 5? I'm not sure. But I just love her! And the family...here they are...gorgeous. I'm so thankful for them! This family, this weekend's sessions have inspired me. I got home tonight and told MY family to BE PREPARED. We too are getting some family photos done in the next few days...Cue the...
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Blessed to hang out with these kiddos

November 07, 2021  •  Leave a Comment
I was humbled and honored when I was asked to catch up with these sweet kids. How they love and take care of each other...beautiful. Thank you J family for trusting me with capturing this time in your beautiful family's life. More shots to come...
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beautiful fall evening

November 07, 2021  •  Leave a Comment
I couldn't have asked for a better fall evening to meet with this adorable couple. And. Let's not forget their sweet daughters. No more sneak peeks of this beautiful family...you're going to have to wait! Thankful for you, F family...you are beautiful inside and out. Godbless!
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