A Creepy Car & Playing Around At West Bottoms: Dawn’s Family Photoshoot!

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 by Kcityphotography, posted in Photoshoots

Tatiana here! It was a real pleasure to capture one of my dearest friends being so in love with someone who is also so in love with her! It’s been a long time coming and it just warms my heart that she has reached her “relationship goals.”

Dawn’ son, Aidan, was the explorer for sure. He is so full of energy and kept wandering off, climbing on things and I just let him do his thing! He just started jumping on things and I was like, “WELP! Since you’re already there…” *snaps photos*

This one below makes it seem like Lilly and Aidan are about to drop the next hot album in KC. And Aidan plays the drums, so who knows? Maybe this will be a thing!

In this below, I specifically asked them to do a funny pose. I think the quote was, “act like you guys are in a street gang!” This is a perfect depiction of the Vieux clan ready to rumble! And also proof they could never be in an actual street gang.

It took Miss Lilly a little bit to loosen up, but I think she enjoyed the pictures! She really liked the ones of just her, which is great, ’cause I would love to rock a senior shoot with her! Hint, Dawn, hint!

Lilly was just standing on this rock trying to stay away from everyone, but me, being totally impervious just went, “Joke’s on you, ’cause you look cool on that rock!!!” *snaps photo*

This is my favorite picture of Dawn and her kiddos! It also shows off some hidden treasures of this area known as “West Bottoms.” We just happened upon this hobbit door, it was super random!

But you never know what you’re going to run into here, which is why we love this location! It even made it in our Top 10 Photoshoot Locations in KC list!

Although, there was one bizarre incident — there was a black car at the end of the bridge with tinted windows. When we started to take pics, the driver revved the engine and opened the driver’s door … but no one got out! Later, the driver shut the door, and turned the car sideways. This is when I began thinking, “Am I gonna die?!” And Dawn is just like “what poses should we do next?!”

Anyway, no one died … so here we are!

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A Nature Trail Family Photoshoot

April 13, 2017 by Kcityphotography, posted in Photoshoots

Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs is such a lovely place — it’s full of trails, nature, and perfect photo spots. We love it so much, it made our Top 10 Photoshoot Locations in KC list!

I met with Kody & Kate this Sunday at said nature center. I’ve known Kate for years — it started way back when she came to a Halloween special I was doing in 2012 (I’ve come a long way since then):

But Mr. Konner is much bigger now!

Since that very first photoshoot, Kate discovered I am also a Scentsy consultant and fell in love with the Havana Cabana scent. Now, here we are, years later — still friends, Scentsy companions, and photoshoot pals.

Kate’s family has grown by one since we first met — meet Miss Kaylee.

Kaylee loves “Hello Kitty” and anything musical! She took a tumble off the bed just a few hours before the shoot and had a nice, big bruise under eye. That’s what Photoshop is for, right? Bruise removal. 🙂

Kaylee just loves her big brother. She likes to follow him around and do what he is doing! Konner certainly doesn’t mind!

Konner is so full of energy and fun! He loves to run, climb, find random sticks … 🙂

He informed me at the shoot he’s having a “Harry Potter” birthday party and I’m invited. He also loves “Power Rangers” and dinosaurs.

I wanted to make sure to get some great pictures of Kate and Kody. These high school sweethearts have been together for 10 years this November — Kate’s nickname for him is “pookie.”

Right after the shot above, I yelled, “Quick! Kate! Do something ornery!” She didn’t even skip a beat. BOOM. Tongue by his face. This was Kody’s genuine reaction, it wasn’t posed at all.

Glad to have these two as inspiration in my life — they keep the fun in their marriage, and are so in love!

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A 3-year-old, a 5-year-old, & A WWI Museum

April 12, 2017 by Kcityphotography, posted in Photoshoots

I love the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City. Not only does it have a rockin’ view of the downtown KC skyline, but also lets Kansas City boast it has the nation’s official WWI Museum. We love doing shoots here — so much so, it made our list of the Top 10 photoshoot locations in KC!

I met up with some of our amazing regulars, Nic and Britton. They wanted to do a birthday shoot for their adorable kiddos, Bella and Ben. Now, when Bella was a little girl, she didn’t ever want to smile for the camera. Ever.

We got the hang of it by the time she was 2, and the smiles continued from there!

Now, here we are, and I can’t believe it — but Miss Bella is now five! She has so many things coming this year, like Kindergarten! Bella is stoked, especially after going to see her future school!

Bella loves the color purple, soccer, “Hotel Transylvania,” and “Moana.”

She wants to be a police officer when she grows up!

And then we have Mr. Ben. He’s 3, and a total toddler stud! Look at this:

He gave me the same “no smile for you!” treatment as Bella, but he held out a little longer. 🙂

But now that he’s 3, he’s an old pro!!

Ben loves dark blue (he’s specific), “Paw Patrol,” Mickey Mouse, planes, and trains!

It was so windy this last Sunday during the shoot, that if you stood at the base of the tower and looked up and saw the clouds flying by, it looked like it was going to fall on you!! It was tripping me out, so I shot a video of it!

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After the shoot, Britton tells me the kiddos talked about it the rest of the day. It was neat for them to have a shoot, and then see WWI stuff! It was a fun, breezy, warm day!

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Brr! A February Family Shoot At The Lake

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 by Kcityphotography, posted in Photoshoots

It was unseasonably warm this weekend. My photographer self was thrilled, because this means it’s photo time! On Sunday, I met up with Jordon and Ethan — and their adorable family. Seriously, look at this little guy:

We met at Willmore Lodge at Lake of the Ozarks. I was raised at the Lake, so I jump at any opportunity to come back — and a photoshoot seemed like the perfect reason to me! It’s gorgeous at the Lodge, with a stunning lake view.

And while it was warmer than it usually is in February, when you get down by that water — brrrrr. But, despite the wind, and a newborn — we managed!! Can’t even tell everyone was cold, right?

One of my favorite stories from our blustery shoot is from the oldest daughter, Ayden.

Her mom, Jordon, wanted to make sure we got the shirt text in the shot below (they’re so cute!). So, I had to tell her: “move your beautiful hair, it keeps blowing in the shot because it thinks it’s the superstar here!” She thought that was hilarious, but it helped her remember to move her hair if the wind blew it over the words!

I’m sure the Shackelford family will be full of love this Valentine’s Day — I hope Holden, Ayden, and Cameron spoil them!!

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An Ode To The Regulars

February 7, 2017February 14, 2017 by Kcityphotography, posted in Odes, Photoshoots

We love our regulars. Those people who have booked shoot after shoot with us. The ones who write the rave reviews. Who tell everyone they know about us.

Above is the same little girl. We love watching your families grow. How big your kids have gotten from shoot to shoot. The newest additions.

We love you, too! Today’s post is all about you — and it’s our thank you for being the best.

If there’s one thing to learn from this post, no matter what your profession is, it’s to treat your regulars right. Don’t do them wrong.

Momo Bunny Cosplay is pictured above — another treasured regular!

As our talents have grown and inflation has occurred, we have raised our prices over the years. But not for the regulars.

The people that came to us when we were just a baby business, first starting out. I have never, and will never, up the pricing I gave them on Day One.

Thank you for believing in us.