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Party of Three Continued | Kansas City Maternity Photographer

It seems like every post I've written in the last month has started out with the words "I'm so behind on blogging".  So...I guess I'll just get right to it.  Here are are few more faves from the rest of Erin and Brian's maternity session.   

 

Is Erin amazing or what?  Their sweet baby girl arrived on Friday.  Congratulations to both of you.  I can't wait to meet her in a few days!

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Jenny and Matthew | Kansas City Maternity Portraits

I'm so behind on blogging!  I've got LOTS to share but I figured I should start with Jenny's maternity session as tomorrow I get to meet her sweet baby girl.  This was such a fun session.  Jenny and Matthew are so laid back and so in love - every photographer's dream.  

 

 

 


 

And this is definitely a favorite! I guess this is what you call a sympathy pose...

And he had to work really hard to make it look like he had a belly.  Nice going, Matthew.  Told you all it was a fun session! 

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Party of Three | Sneak Peek

I'm sure you all remember Brian and Erin.   

Yeah, Mr. and Mrs. Mankameyer. 

Well, they're about to be a party of three.  

 

And I'm so happy for them.  They will be amazing parents.  More to come soon!

Happy Tuesday!

H

Baby Bullseye | A Mix 93.3 Contest

I recently did a maternity session for the beautiful Jenny Matthews of Mix 93.3.  With her baby due in less than five weeks, Mix 93.3 is having a contest to see who can predict exactly when Jenny's baby will be born.   

Visit the Mix 93 website and enter the Baby Bullseye Contest to win thousands in prizes from Bassett Furniture, Celsius Tannery, Mazzarese Jewelry and more!  

Good Things | Kansas City Maternity Photographer

They say that all good things come to those who wait and this long-awaited pregnancy is one I'm so honored to document.  This is just a small sneak peek at what is sure to be one of my all-time favorite maternity sessions - not simply because I loved the images we created, but also because of the beautiful love that will be showered upon this precious baby.

Congratulations, Jenny and Matthew!  Much love,

H

It's August and I Haven't Blogged Yet!

I'll just start by saying that summer is KICKING MY ASS!  And I'm afraid if I don't blog something soon a few of you might track me down and do the same thing (Monica).  Oh!  Ummmm, did I just blog that outloud? 

The August issue of Her Life Magazine is here.  I saw this issue in print for the first time at our pediatrician's office the other day.  That was kind of a trip!

Our GORGEOUS cover girl Jennifer Vannatta-Fisher is someone I'm lucky enough to call a client and a friend.  I've shot her family twice before and just adore them all.  Not only is Jennifer beautiful (and rockin' that teeny tiny little baby bump of hers), but she's an incredibly inspiration gal.  She and two of her brothers own VANBROS and Associates.  They run the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants in five states.  Jen is a former Miss Kansas herself and has made a career out of inspiring and motivating young women do to great things.  We had such a blast shooting this whole series.  Click to see it bigger.  I still haven't figured out what the heck is up with Typepad...


Seriously!  Who looks this good when they're preggers?  Three words for ya.  SO.  NOT.  FAIR.  Love ya, Jen!

Also shot for the August issue are clothes from the fabulous Girl Boutique, in Hawthorne Plaza.   I had the pleasure of meeting owner Megan Albers at a Her Life party this week.  She's such a doll and has an amazing sense of style.

 

Some of these images were shot at Shine Spa, which is so beautifully decorated I could almost move in!  (Or just open a studio there.)  I think I may have posted a few of these before so forgive me for any repeats. Not only were the clothes and the location gorgeous, but so was our model, Cassie of Exposure, Inc.  Cassie is probably one of my all time favorite models.  She's just so naturally beautiful.   Thanks for an amazing shoot, Cassie.  I hope to work with you again soon!

Stay tuned...a few portrait sessions are coming up next.  (SIGH - I'm so behind on blogging!) 

Have a great weekend, everyone!
H

Hey, Mamacita!

Oh, to be pregnant with TWINS and look this good!  Oh, to look this good PERIOD!  This gorgeous mama to be was referred to me by another photographer (thanks, Julie!) and I'm so glad I got the chance to meet and work with her.  She was on modified bed rest at the time of our shoot but she was such a trooper!





I just found out she's been scheduled for a c-section next week.  Best of luck, Mamacita.  I'll be anxiously awaiting the news of their arrival!

Hugs,
H

I LOVE MATERNITY SESSIONS!

I've said it before and I'll say it again.  I LOVE MATERNITY SESSIONS!  This session was especially fun because of the amount of creative freedom I was given.  I feel like I produce my best work when I'm allowed to work this way.  Nick and Christina put a lot of faith in me and I was delighted to hear that she was thrilled with the outcome.  We worked together to create these images and I'm so excited to share them with all of you. 

While Christina could totally work it super model style, Nick had his GQ game on, too!

Probably my favorite shot from the whole session.  Love that hair blowing in the wind and how it frames her eye just so.  And how awesome is Christina still working it even with a mass of hair in her face!!

She's got less than four weeks to go now.  Hang in there, Christina!  I can't wait to meet the baby!

Risks and Rewards

I've shown a few of Christen already, but I've got more to share with you now that she's actually seen them all.  One of the things I love about Christen is the amount of faith she has in me as her photographer.  She knows I've got wacky ideas and that sometimes they work and sometimes they don't, but she's always on board.  You have to take risks to reap the rewards and Christen knows that.  I'm always trying to push the envelope and step outside my comfort zone to keep my work from getting stale.

Here are a few more from our recent maternity session.

 




Thank you, Christen, for your continued trust in me.  Working with your family over the past two years has been such a joy.  Hang in there for these last eleven days!  She'll be here before you know it and I can't wait to meet her. 

Much love,
H

That Glow

She's got it, doesn't she? 




I absolutely love maternity sessions and this mom-to-be was one of my all-time favorites.  She was so comfortable in front of the camera that my job was a piece of cake!  Her sense of style, her amazing self confidence and that sparkling connection she shares with her husband are all part of what makes her such a true beauty. 

Nick and Christina, thank you for spending such a lovely afternoon with me - braving that bright, blazing sun and all.  I really enjoyed getting to know you.  The two of you will be wonderful parents - no doubt about it! 

Anxiously awaiting the arrival of your little one,
H

(Oh, and speaking of cake....because you know with me it always comes back to cake - Christina, if you think of the name of that cupcake place we talked about, please let me know!)