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Sadye | Kansas City Senior Portraits

I was so honored that Sadye and her dad made the trip all the way from Lincoln, Nebraska for me to shoot her senior portraits. She showed up with an amazing wardrobe and a smile that could practically outshine the sun. Sadye doesn't take a bad photo. EVER! Need proof? I'll shut up and show you...

 

Sadye is such a natural. She's kind and she's caring. Her beauty comes from within.

I make a habit of asking client's to give me one word that describes their child. For Sadye, I didn't have to ask. I could see it the moment I met her. She's radiant and whatever the future holds for her, I have no doubt it will be absolutely amazing.

Best of luck on your newest adventures, Sadye!

Keep smiling, 

H

We Need Your Votes! | City's Best 2011

You did it! You got us into the Top 5 in KC Magazine's City's Best 2011 and now we need your help to make it all the way to the top.

Voting ends June 17 and it only takes a moment! 

(Please note that we were incorrectly listed in the wedding photographer category but your votes for us will count in the portrait photographer category.)

Thanks to all of our wonderful clients and friends for their support. We're definitely feeling the love! And a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to so many of our friends who were also nominated! 

Stem Hair and Body - Best Salon

The Artful Gardener - Best Landscape Design Company

Loren Halifax - Best TV Anchor/Host

Jenny Matthews - Best Radio Personality

Angela Watne - Best Hair Stylist

Karen Hutchison - Best Manicurist

Debby Snow - Best Massage Therapist

Harvesters - Best Philanthropic Organization

The Raphael Hotel - Best Hotel

Good Ju Ju - Best Antiques Dealer

Room 39 - Best Overall Restaurant

Oklahoma Joe's - Best Local Barbecue Restaurant

The Roasterie - Best Local Coffeeshop

Baby Cakes - Best Local Sweet Shop

Glace - Best Local Ice Cream

Matt Baldwin - Best Local Fashion Designer

Standard Style Boutique - Best Local Boutique

When you start typing it all out in a list, you realize just how awesome Kansas City really is!

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Thanks for voting!

Quinlynn | Newborn Session Sneak Peek

Last week I shared a sneak peek of Miss Hallie, but I had to wait for her baby sister's birth announcements to go out before sharing her sneak peek. 

I can't tell you how excited I was when I walked in to Nate and Lindsey's house and saw their coffee table. Instantly, I knew we had to incorporate it in our session.

Meet Miss Quinlynn Tate. 

Hallie loves her so much! She's going to be a great big sister.

Is that tree stump table not amazing? I told Nate and Lindsey that if they ever decide to get rid of it I've got dibs. 

More to come soon! I've got lots of editing to do this week so stay tuned.

Happy Monday!

H

 

Nuance Boutique for Her Life Magazine

I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am to be shooting for Her Life Magazine again! Her Life is a local women's magazine all about keeping women connected and throughout the year and a half I shot for them I made some truly amazing connections. I met and photographed so many incredible, inspirational women whom I still keep in touch with today. 

This time around I'm shooting the Her Life Trendsetter. I love fashion and I love working with models so Trendsetter is a perfect fit for me. I'll be alternating months with my dear friend and fellow photographer Tracy Routh. When I'm not shooting I'll be assisting her and vice versa. Tracy and I have know each other for years. We work so well together and it's so fun to collaborate on shoots like this.

Here are the images that appear in the June issue along with a few other favorites.

(And don't think for two seconds that I didn't go buy these shoes after our shoot. LOVE THEM!)

Wardrobe : Nuance Boutique, 11144 South Lone Elm Road in Olathe, Kansas

Model : Jayden of Exposure, Inc.

Hair and Makeup : Melissa Evans of Melissa Evans Beauty

Wardrobe Stylist : Rachel Pheffer of Nuance and Urbantique

Thanks to all the ladies who collaborated on this shoot. It was so much fun that we all agreed we could hardly call it work. 

Until next time, 
H