New Year, New Products and Services

Well, we made it through the holidays. All of the decorations are down and put away for another year. Now, it is time to make 2010 the best year we have ever had. So, we have announced new pricing and new products on the website. We have new albums available from Black River Imaging. We have some really cool new Engagement Session Books that can be made into guest books. We have some new equipment and lenses that are going to really enhance what we can do for you. I am working on a new, non flash website. I have had 10 people in the last month tell me they can’t show my website to someone on their IPhone, so I have found a new website provider that has some really cool designs that are all non-flash. That should be rolling out in the next two weeks. We are going to be doing some new things with seniors this year, but that is not quite firmed up, so I will be announcing that at a later date. Hope you had a wonderful Holiday Season. Remember, wedding dates book fast this time of year. Call me or email me to set up your appointment.

She said YES!!!!!!!!

What a wonderful Christmas. We had Christmas at our house this year, and all of Sara’s family was here. Her sons, Ben and John, along with Ben’s wife Raika and Sara’s new granddaughter Marina were all here. I gave Sara a teddy bear for Christmas. The bear had an engagement ring in his backpack. She said YES!!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo. I guess the wedding photographer has to find a wedding photographer now.  It’s going to be a fun year.

New Year…..New Stuff

We have been working real hard on getting ready for 2010. We have some very exciting new products that we are going to offer next year. New albums and new album designs are coming. New offers for seniors and maternity are in the works. The holidays are my favorite time of year, but I am really pumped about what we will be doing in 2010. Stay tuned for all the details.

Brad and Amelia and family

Well, we went to Wyandotte County Park on Saturday evening to photograph Brad and Amelia and Katie and Josh. This is such a fun family. I have known them for years, since I photographed their wedding. It is so much fun to photograph a wedding and then get to go back and photograph the family as it grows. We had lots of fun Saturday, and hope to see them again when Josh turns 1. Here are some shots from the park.

Jason and Breana

Had an engagement session with Jason and Breana on Sunday afternoon. They are getting married next spring at Wyandotte County Park, so we went there to do their E-session. The trees are turning color, and the afternoon sun was perfect. Here are some images that we made. Enjoy.

A busy summer.

Been so busy I haven’t had time to keep up on the blog or anything. I think maybe I need to hire someone to do some of the stuff I have to do, just so I can keep up. Oh well, we are headed into Fall wedding season, and Senior Portrait season. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love having the windows open and the fresh air (cough, cough, sneeze). Oops, forgot the allergies. Oh well. Anyway, here is Matthew, a recent senior session we had. Matthew is a junior this year at Truman High School, and is going to be one of our senior reps this year. Thanks Matthew.

Matthew and Nicole

Matthew and Nicole got married on July 3rd. They had the wedding and reception at The Rhapsody in Independence, Mo. I have to say that this is one of the nicest venues there is in the Kansas City area. The building and grounds are beautiful, the area that the bride got ready in was perfect for pictures, and the people that run this place really have it together. They were very nice to everyone and very helpful to me and my staff. If you are looking for a place to have your wedding, I would recommend you check them out. Here are some images from the wedding.

Mark and Rachelle

Took Mark and Rachelle to downtown Kansas City on Saturday to finish up their bridal portraits. Had an absolutely fabulous time with them. We did their wedding back on April 4th. Hope you enjoy these images.

Saturday’s Senior Session

We had a couple of kids out on Saturday for some portraits. They have actually graduated, so this was not a REAL Senior Session. But, got a few good images for the portfolio. But first, I have to share this image of yours truly. I learned on Saturday that you should never, ever, let your assistant be holding a camera while you are trying to demonstrate what you want to a senior. Especially if that assistant really, really, owes you several shots as payback for what you have done to her.  Paybacks are heck.

April 4th Wedding

We had a beautiful bride and wonderful groom yesterday for our first April wedding this year. We were in Lee’s Summit, Mo. for the wedding and Grandview, Mo. for the reception. I got to use my new camera yesterday for the first time on a wedding, and I must say that I am totally impressed with this tool. It was really fun to get to work with these great people. As we were leaving we talked to the Bride and Groom about doing a Trash the Dress session. She wants to do it, so watch for my first TTD session coming soon. Meanwhile, enjoy a few images from Rachelle and Mark’s beautiful day.