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# 5 Minute Photo Shoots with Jessica Strom

Photographing Families on the Go

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## Posts

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- [Evening at Prairie Fire | Mini Sessions](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/prairie-fire-evening/) - Hard to believe my Spring kick off is coming up in just a couple weeks outside the Museum at Prairie Fire here in Overland Park. I'll be shooting on Sunday March 28th between 6-7 pm. I always love starting my annual season here at this location because it always brings the color no matter how
- [Once I said, "Why Not?"](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/once-i-said-why-not/) - As I enter my 10th full season of my 5 Minute Mini Sessions, and with the intent to blog/share a lot more this year, I thought it would be fun to take a little trip down memory lane because the last 10 years have been an incredible time. I've captured babies & toddlers grow into
- [Shawnee Mission Park in the Spring](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/shawnee-mission-park-in-the-spring/) - A couple weeks ago were my Spring time "Open Field" 5 minute mini sessions at Shawnee Mission Park here in Johnson County and I ended up diverting from the original spot we were going to focus on (the open field), to a cute little spot just within the tree line as the light coming through
- [Extended Family Session at Prairie Fire](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/extended-family-session-at-prairie-fire/) - If you're one of the lucky ones and have all your family living in one area, no doubt you've thought about doing extended family photos as a gift for your parents. Well honestly it's a gift to everyone, especially the kiddos.
- [5 Things To Know Before Booking a 5 Minute Photo Shoot](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/5-things-to-know-before-booking/) - Hello Spring! Finally!! If the thought of a family photo shoot done in 5 minutes peaks your curiosity and you want to try it out, here are 5 thing to know before you book so you know what to expect in this very unique kind of mini session. Short Version of the Blog Post: 1.
- [West Bottoms 2022 Location](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/west-bottoms-2022-location/) - The West Bottoms in Kansas City has been a photographer favorite location for decades with its textures and urban charm. One reason I like shooting down there is it allows me to shoot at times of the day that I wouldn't ordinarily shoot during if I were at a park as I'm able to take
- [Weeknight Mini Sessions in Gardner at Celebration Park](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/weeknight-mini-sessions-in-gardner-at-celebration-park/) - It's September, Happy Fall! Finally! Incredibly, the majority of my Fall schedule is pretty booked and I know trying to find a time on your busy schedule in the Fall between your family members can make finding a time to book family photos quite the challenge. In hopes of helping out with this trickiness of
- [Including Dogs with Family Photos](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/including-dogs-with-family-photos/) - For 9 years, my dog Duke was my only kid. If you're a dog person, you know that we often regard them as one of the very important members of our families. Duke and I were such buddies and he loved that I worked from home so he could always lay at my feet while
- [Loose Park Rose Garden in Kansas City | Mini Sessions](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/loose-park-rose-garden-in-kansas-city-mini-sessions/) - If you are looking for a beautiful park setting that is just classic Kansas City vibes, the Rose Garden in Loose Park is it. I absolutely love its walk way of stone arches which break up the greenery and give some lines to the portraits there. Its one of those locations that you really can
- [Open Field Sessions at Heritage Park in Olathe](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/open-field-sessions-at-heritage-park-in-olathe/) - The next Open Field session night at Heritage Park is coming up on May 23rd 2021! Limited spots still available! I have two parks here in the Johnson County area that I love shooting open field sessions in both Spring and the Fall, one being Heritage Park located in south Olathe. When scouting for locations
- [Family Maternity Session in Bloom](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/family-maternity-session-in-bloom/) - While my preset Spring dates for blossom photos at Loose Park did not line up with Spring's bloom timing and my logistics, I was able to schedule several families one per week night over the last couple weeks before the blooms faded. I don't typically do mini sessions one at a time, but we are
- [Art Alley in the Crossroads](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/art-alley-in-the-crossroads/) - Art Alley in the Crossroads District in downtown Kansas City is such a fun location to shoot at as the artwork is never the same twice, so we really never truly know 100% what it will look like on the days we shoot. That being said however, we can always count on bold and vibrant
- [River Market Blue Door](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/river-market-blue-door/) - New location! Finally adding the beautiful blue door location to the roster for mini sessions in the heart of Kansas City, one day only on Sept 21st! Just $70!
- [Backyard Mini Session | John & Ruby](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/backyard-mini-session/) - Hello! I know I haven't been online much at all this year, but I have been super busy with shoots and life is crazy good with my two little ones. I'm booked solid the next couple months and my goal for the new year is to build an easier-t0-update website so I can post more
- [Golden Hour Toddler](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/golden-hour-toddler/) - Lydia's session last fall was so precious, everything just came together golden. Golden light, golden dress, golden locks, golden leaves, and a more precious than gold spirit. Toddlerhood is so fun. And you CAN catch it in photos, after 5 minutes Lydia was done and ready to go play. It worked out perfectly. =) Check
- [Less Can Be More With Family Photos](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/less-can-be-more-with-family-photos/) - I was born in 1982 the 4th and last kid in my family. My dad was an excellent amateur photographer, as was my grandpa, so you'd think we'd have more family photos, right? Wrong. Photographs from my entire childhood, from 2 days old (earliest photos of me) to 21 literally fills just one measly photo
- [Family, Time & The Value of 5 Minutes](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/family-time-the-value-of-5-minutes/) - If your life is GO GO GO and the idea of finding time (and $$$) to schedule a long photo shoot, when all you need is a couple photos, then this is for you!
- [Stepping Forward Five Minutes At A Time](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/stepping-forward-five-minutes-at-a-time/) - When anyone asks, I always say my dream is to do NICU photography and advocacy full time. From doing sessions for families admitted, following up with them post-NICU graduation, working with other organizations for their needs (such as March of Dimes, who I've worked with quite a bit both locally and nationally), penning human interest story books
- [Back To School Mini-Sessions](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/back-to-school-mini-sessions/) - Celebrate a new year of school for your child(ren) and come out for BACK TO SCHOOL 5 minute mini-mini sessions in downtown KC this SUNDAY! You'll love this spot!
- [Thank You Kansas City!](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/thank-you-kansas-city/) - Best part is, we raised over $900 in gift cards for NICU families so they have one less gas tank to worry about and a couple less meals to fret over. You made a difference!
- [2017 is here! And it's going to be AWESOME!](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/2017-is-here-and-its-going-to-be-awesome/) - 2016 was a turning point in my life, both personally and professionally. As I had been 8 years officially into my career as a professional photographer as a woman without a child, I honestly didn't think that having a baby would really change my professional life once I got back to work. But, of course, it changed
- [Fabulous 5 Minute Engagement Session](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/fabulous-5-minute-engagement-session/) - When you're getting married and want to focus more on the wedding portraits for your photography budget than the engagement photos, I am the one you want to go to to help save some money and still get some simple, sweet and fabulous photos pre-wedding!
- [Simple & Sweet Pregnancy Announcement Session](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/simple-sweet-pregnancy-announcement-session/) - When you have BIG news and you want to tell people in a beautiful, "Pinterest-Worthy" way, you spend 5 minutes with me. =) I love being in on the know with special secrets like this before everyone else! And that onesie, Momma totally designed it, turned out beautiful!! These were taken during my mini sessions
- [Couples at Nelson Atkins | Kansas City](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/couples-at-nelson-atkins-kansas-city/) - After the wedding, how often should you and your spouse have professional portraits done? Most couples go years, now you don't have to! Check out these happily married couples sans kids!
- [Rachel & Charley's Engagement Mini Session](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/rachel-charley-engagement-mini-session/) - Rachel & Charley are getting married! As the perfect solution for some new portraits for their Save the Date card, the 5 minute mini session at Nelson Atkins was amazing!!
- [Kauffman Center Summer Mini Sessions](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/kauffman-center-summer-mini-sessions/) - A recap of the awesome five mini sessions done out front of the beautiful Kauffman Center in downtown Kansas City. Families, maternity, sisters, and the light!
- [Liberty Memorial Mini Sessions 2017](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/liberty-memorial-mini-sessions-kansas-city/) - A couple weekends ago we did the second annual date of mini sessions at Liberty Memorial (the amazing WWI memorial and museum in downtown Kansas City) and had such fun. I only shoot here once a year because while it can provide a cool backdrop of the city, it can be a challenge to shoot
- [Vineyard Mini-Sessions coming up!](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/vineyard-mini-sessions-coming-up/) - I love photographing families and couples out at the Holy Field Vineyard in Bonner Springs, especially in August when the crop is fullest and being harvested.
- [Museum at Prairie Fire Mini Sessions](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/museum-at-prairie-fire-mini-sessions/) - One location that anyone who follows my work on social media sees often is definitely outside the Museum at Prairie Fire in Leawood/OP. Since this beauty was built it just begged to be the new favorite for family photos. I'm a sucker for jewel tones to begin with and the building is so gorgeous it
- [Nelson Atkins Mini Sessions Coming Up](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/nelson-atkins-mini-sessions-coming-up/) - It's a timeless location and Kansas City classic with the steps and columns, the Shuttlecocks, and the manicured landscaping. Perfect for all seasons!
- [Breakfast at Tiffany's in Kansas City](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/breakfast-at-tiffanys-in-kansas-city/) - Tyler turned 5 and what better place to celebrate with a 5 minute photo shoot eating some breakfast at Tiffany's.
- [Red Door | Kansas City West Bottoms](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/red-door-kansas-city-west-bottoms/) - Last weekend I held a sold out morning of mini sessions in front of this incredible red door down in the West Bottoms and it totally rocked. It might be one of my new favorite places to shoot! Lots of parking right there and perfect for my get in-get out mini sessions! Like seriously, no sweat at all!
- [Spring 2018 Kick off at Prairie Fire Coming Up!](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/spring-2018-kick-off-at-prairie-fire-coming-up/) - As I enter my 10th year as a professional photographer, I've seen and done it all. And as a mom myself, I can attest to how these 5 minute mini sessions are the BEST WAY to get great shots of your kids when time is just flying by.
- [POP UP SUNFLOWER MINI SESSIONS SEPT 16](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/pop-up-sunflower-mini-sessions-sept-16/) - I didn't think sunflower sessions were in the cards this year BUT there's an incredible field of wild-ish sunflowers over in OLATHE that begs for one night of sessions! SO, ONE NIGHT ONLY, SUNDAY SEPT 16, between 6-7pm. Field located in south Olathe! Here's what you need to know about this field: •It's not the
- [Scrumptious Light at Kauffman Center](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/scrumptious-light-at-kauffman-center/) - A couple weekends ago we were outside the Kauffman Center downtown for mini sessions, a location I hadn't shot at for a couple years. Last year the date I had picked out ended up being rained out and I couldn't get a reschedule date there, so I was so happy it worked out to shoot
- [Guide to Fall Foliage in Kansas City](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/guide-to-fall-foliage-in-kansas-city/) - Your ultimate family photography guide to Fall in Kansas City. Book your family photo shoot with a five minute session by Jessica Strom Photography today!

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- [2026 Schedule](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/book-now/) - Welcome to my 11th season of 5 Minute Mini Sessions and 19th in business! Important Things to Note this Fall Season: • Single families ONLY please (1 set of parents with their kids), extended family sessions were only available in the Spring. The sole exception to this is adding 1 set of grandparents if a
- [Fall 2026 Secret VIP Presale](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/fall-2026-secret-vip-presale/) - Welcome to my 11th season of 5 Minute Mini Sessions and 19th in business! Important Things to Note this Fall Season: • Single families ONLY please, extended family sessions were only available in the Spring. The sole exception to this is adding 1 set of grandparents if a second session is purchased back to back.
- [You've Booked, Now What?](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/clientexperience/) - Hooray, you've booked your 5 minute photo shoot! So, now what? MY CONTACT INFO: 913-620-6295 is my cell and jessicastromphotography@gmail.com WEATHER: The week of your photo shoot, please know I will be watching the weather closely. If questionable weather is in the forecast, I do send out an email to those booked with updated weather
- [draft schedule](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/spring-2026-sneak-peek/) - Welcome to the first half of the 2026 Mini Session schedule!Quick notes to remember when booking: • Please read through the FAQ• The photos under each date represent the location we're shooting but lighting can vary which may cause me to have to make some last minute adjustments• Extended Family sessions must be scheduled directly
- [F.A.Q.](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/f-a-q-frequently-asked-questions/) - First Things First, what is and what can you expect from a 5 minute session? These sessions are designed to be simple, efficient, and stress-free. The lower price is possible because: • Dates, times, and locations are pre-selected, so there’s no back-and-forth scheduling.• Booking and payment are completed online at checkout to reserve your spot.• You’ll receive
- [About Me](https://5minutephotoshoot.com/about-me/) - The Laid-Back 'About Me': I've lived in the KC Metro since 2009 and my husband Daniel and I absolutely love it here. My set-my-soul-on-fire passion is documenting preemies in NICU units and through my photography advocating for prematurity awareness. Why? Well, through the 9+ years we struggled with infertility and losing a miracle pregnancy in
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