Beyond The Lens
Why 5 minute photo shoots just work
"May you always be the one who notices the little things that make the light pour through, and may they always remind you: there is more to life and there is more to you."
- Morgan Harper Nichols
For all the parents who have said "I only need a handful of photos", the 5 minute photo shoot is for you. Designed to keep up with the fast pace that Life is hurling us all down the Highway at, these mini sessions are fast, fabulous and affordable enough to do multiple times in a year. No longer are you limited to "the annual" family photo shoot, now you have options that are designed to take up a tiny footprint on your day but make a huge impact on your walls, and your heart.
5 Minutes is the perfect amount of time for keeping attention spans of kiddos and making spouses happy who may not be fans of long photo shoots. It's fast paced, fun, and you aren't sacrificing quality over cost. When I shifted my business model to specialize in these micro sessions in 2016, I was able to make them so affordable because I book them back-to-back on pre-determined dates so to keep costs down. It's a win win for everyone. I know I may not be overly active on social media, but year after year my sessions sell out mainly by word of mouth referrals as people discover what a perfect fit they are in documenting their lives. I'd love for you to give it a try and see for yourself how much fun and less stressful a 5 minute photo shoot can be.
the Tree farm
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This Christmas Tree Farm location is a fan favorite year after year and I keep it simple and sweet without any props, keeping the focus on families and connections. These sessions are offered every weekend in Octobers (well ahead of the crowds and freezing weather!) Swipe the gallery arrows for more examples!
Classic Kansas city VIBES
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One thing I absolutely love about the people of the entire Kansas City Metro is how much city pride there is and I adore capturing that hometown vibe for families. Classic KC locations include such iconic spots as Kauffman Center, Nelson Atkins, Loose Park Rose Garden, Liberty Memorial, Union Station and the West Bottoms to name a few. Plus throw in some murals in there and you've got a great KC pride album to make! Swipe the gallery arrows for more examples!
SUNFLOWERS
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Nothing says Kansas more than Sunflowers! If the conditions are right, these happen around Labor Day weekend and I schedule sunrise sessions to beat the crowds, heat and have beautiful light! Swipe the gallery arrows for more examples!
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