Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom - Marcel Proust

Meet Jessica

Keeping it real since 1982

I'm a mix between a realist and a dreamer, and most days, like everyone, I'm just trying to keep everything running smoothly. I've been married to the love of my life Daniel for 19 years and after a 10 year struggle with infertility we are loving life with 2 young kiddos. I grew up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and the Great White North will always be the Motherland to me, the Canadian Rockies are where my soul feels the most revitalized. After our years with Daniel in the US Air Force, we've called the Kansas City metro our hometown now since 2009 and love that our kids will always know this place as Home. Kansas City has such an awesome vibe to it and I love meeting so many families who love it just as much!

MY Mission

We all know that there is no promised tomorrow and my life work is making sure you & your family have these pieces of time preserved to treasure. The last time I ever saw my father alive was the night I introduced him to my husband Daniel. Before we left my dad insisted on a group photo to commemorate the occasion, on film no less, and I am eternally grateful to have those two precious frames to show my kids a photo of their grandpa and their parents together just that one time. I believe with every fiber of my being that "Take the damn photo" runs so much more deeper than anyone really embraces in the moment, and that we need to document our lives not just only for our kids but also for ourselves. The biggest reason I hear for not doing this is "We didn't have time", "I wish we could have afforded it" and "We just put it off too long". Life is so messy my friends, it's the most beautiful combination of joy and pain and yet perfection in the fleeting moments. Slow down for 5 minutes, come just as you are, and preserve a moment in time that says "We were here, we loved with fire, and we were happy."

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