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Every year I set aside one day, usually the Saturday before Mother's Day, to honor mothers and grandmothers by taking a roll of film of them with their children and grandchildren.

This event has definitely become more popular each year. It seems like people are recognizing the importance of having those Legacy portriats for keeps. We're all getting older--that's a good thing--and we need to capture and treasure the days that we have together.

People often ask me, "when is the best time of year for an out-door shoot?" My answer is usually Spring...TODAY!

Everything looks happy! The trees are covered in new leaves and flowers are blooming. Nothing looks like it's worn out by too much heat. The temperature is perfect! The early morning and late afternoon light is golden and beautiful. There are no bugs--especially mosquitoes!

I've always known that the best NEW clients come from my regular ones! The best recommendation I can get is from someone who was happy with their experience at my studio and has proudly displayed their portraits on the walls of their homes.

The best way to keep good clients spreading the word is to reward them! Just tell your friends to mention that you sent them to me, and you'll get a $100 credit towards anything you need! I'll give them great photos....promise.

Happy Valentine's Day from us to you!  

Here's a cute couple that we shot last summer.  Who is ready for the warm weather to return?  Me!!

The easiest part of my wedding planning so far:  The engagement shoot.

Lucky for me, I know this great photographer, Julia Shapiro.  I had seen my fair share of photo shoots throughout the past year, but was still a little nervous about getting in front of the camera myself.   My fiancé Wes and I decided to take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather this past weekend to take our engagement photos.

We are so excited about our New Holiday Cards!

I've wanted a new look for so long but have found it difficult to find the right designs and then printed for a price that didn't scare everyone away!

Then came LIndsay!~

My assistant Lindsay, also a graphic designer, understood what I was looking for and came up with new looks that enhance the photograph rather than distract from it.

We'll be having our Annual Halloween Shoot on:

Saturday, October 29, 9-11:30 am and again on Halloween Day, Monday, October 31, 9:00-11:30 am and 3:00-5:00 pm.

A roll of film gets you fabulous photos of your ghosts, gobblins and super heros and your proofs! From your proofs, get black-and-white or black-and-white, hand-painted photographs that are about the cutest things ever to collect over the years! I put my own boys  through it every year and love,love, love, to look at the photos year after year!

 Julia's exhibit "Summer Fun" will be up at Cafe Trio through October 15.  Just as the title suggests, the show is full of fun summer inspired images that include photographs from the beach and the Missouri State Fair.  Cafe Trio is located just off the plaza on Main Street.  For more info check out their website at: www.cafetriokc.com 

I've started a new photo project: "Faces on Film."

I came up with the concept because I love portraits of all kinds of people.

I'll be traveling to different locations in and around town. I will set up my white backdrop and take a portrait of anyone who wants to stop and stand in front of it. The pictures will be taken with my Hasselblad. I'll shoot with film and i'll process and print the portraits like I always do.

What do you get for the Dad, or as we call him in our house, the Pop, who has everything? Or, the Pop who doesn't want anything? Pictures!!!!!

I've never heard of the Father that is bummed out because all he got for Father's Day was a portrait of his kids! Better yet, a picture of his kids and his wife.