Weston, Missouri | Magazine | The Vineyards Restaurant

If you’ve ever been to Weston, MO, you already know what an enchanting little town it is.  I had the privilege to photograph and TASTE the AMAZINGNESS of The Vineyards Restaurant.  I cannot wait to have a date night and take the hubby to have a delicious dinner here.

Here’s the magazine article if you’d like to read more about this heavenly restaurant.

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This a small restaurant that packs a BIG punch in the taste buds.  All the magic happens downstairs…the old-school kitchen.

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Oakwood Country Club | Wedding | Katie + Alex

You know how it’s hard for someone to ask you on the spot, “Give me three words to describe you?”.  Seriously, if you only get three words, they have to be well thought out, and sometimes that can be tough.  When I think of Katie & Alex…three words immediately pop to mind.

“Timeless”  |  “Sexy”  |  “Stylish”

Their engagement session can be described that way too…check that out here.

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Who doesn’t like sparkly shoes?  Correct Answer:  No one.  These shoes are EYE CANDY!Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1003

I did mention “Stylish”.  Katie is a graphic designer…so naturally…her materials are amazing.  She has impeccable taste.Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1004

As a BONUS, and surprise for me, I’m on her wedding day printed material.  I think my smile stretched ear to ear the whole day after that.  So sweet!  I love how considerate she is!Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1005Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1006

Ah yes….Oakwood Country Club.  I don’t think Alex & Katie could have picked a better location.  This place has such a timeless character.  And their staff is amazing!
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BEAUTIFUL!

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I couldn’t help but stop on this picture and think “She even makes modern day texting look classic and timeless.” 🙂

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Well, hello handsome!Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1019Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1020Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1021Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1022Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1023Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1024Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1025Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1026Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1027

Something every guy should own…Big Cock socks.  🙂

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And yeah…this happened.  This guys CRACK ME UP!  They saw this group of roses, had to stop and smell..and then somehow decided to give me their sexy backsides.  HILARIOUS!Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1031

HAHAHA, Alex has such loving friends.
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I love these girls!  Hawt! Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1034

Time to get married….before that dark blue sky reached us.Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1035

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Here’s my favorite picture of the day.  A super happy couple.  Simple and real moment.  Timeless.Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1055Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1056Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1057Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1058Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1059Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1060Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1061Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1062Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1063Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1064Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1065Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1066Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1074Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1067Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1068Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1069Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1071Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1070Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1072Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1073Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1075Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1076Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1077Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1078Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1079Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1080Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1081Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1082Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1083Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1084Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1085Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1086

Right after the first dances, I look outside and see the most amazing scene.  The sun was setting and there was a humid haze that made the most dreamy coloring against the beautiful landscape.  A mini-picture-sneak-away was a MUST.Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1087Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1088Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1089Click-Photography_Kansas-City-Weddings_Oakwood-Country-club_Alex-Katie_1090

Timeless . Sexy. Stylish.
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Such a happy day!

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Congratulations Alex & Katie!

Legos Themed Portrait Session

Meet Brie & Brian (AKA: B²).

They Love Legos.

…and sometimes turn into Legos themselves.

Introducing their fun Legos-Themed Portrait Session.  Welcome to their town.  How awesome is this?!?!?!?!!!!

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This was probably my favorite of the series.  It’s not everyday that someone driving by mine look down the alley and see a couple sword fighting.HAHAHAHALegos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1010Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1011Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1011Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1012Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1013Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1014Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1015Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1016Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1017Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1018Legos_Portrait-Session_Holst-1019

This was a super fun and creative session!  I’m thinking we might need to add on to the series in the future.  They’re going to have some fabulous pictures to remember their love and love of legos when they are old and gray.  🙂

UPDATE:  Lego Love has been officially published!  Check out their article here.

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Gladstone | Wedding | Natasha + Brett

I’ve photographed a few backyard weddings in my time, but this has got to be the most beautiful one yet!  The wedding and reception were held at Brett’s childhood house that his Dad still owns.  It’s AMAZING!  It doesn’t even look like it belongs in the midwest…more like something you’d see on the West Coast….complete with tropical flowers, a cool pool, and big statues.  Natasha and Brett opted to wait until the ceremony to see each other, so Natasha got ready at her Brett’s lovely Mother’s house (also beautiful!!!).

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Shall we call this “Gown Surfing”?  🙂Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1013Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1014Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1016Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1017Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1015

Well HELLOOOOO HANDSOME!!!Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1018Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1019

Again, this chic is BEAUTIFUL!!!!  I love her hair, her make-up, her dress…it’s all so beautiful, just like her.Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1020Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1021Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1022Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1023

Like I said….best backyard wedding!!!  Love the color and decor!Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1024Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1025Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1026Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1027Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1028Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1029Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1030

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One of my favorite pics!!!  So simple and awesome!Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1036Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1037Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1038Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1039Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1040Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1041Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1042Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1043Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1044Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1045Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1046Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1047Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1048Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1049Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1050Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1051Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1052

One of the best moments of the day…Brett and his Mom’s dance!  They are so fun!Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1053Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1054Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1055Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1056Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1057

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Not gonna lie…i had my finger on the trigger finger JUST in case then fell in.  HAHAHAHAClick-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1060Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1061Click-Photography_kansas-city_wedding_2013_Love-1062

Congrats Natasha & Brett!  You’re day was beautiful and colorful, and I loved capturing it for you.

Kansas City Plaza | Engagement | Tiffany + Nate

Meet Tiffany & Nate…winners of my February 2010 Bridal Show drawing for a free engagement session.  When I first contacted Tiffany to tell her she won the drawing, she asked if they could wait until the summer to schedule since Nate was serving a military tour in Afganistan….I said OF COURSE, of course.  Huge fan of military men and women.  …and as it turns out, they were DEFINITELY worth the wait.

When I think of Tiffany and Nate, I simply think of one amazing word…so I looked it up on Wikipidia:

play·ful
ˈplāfəl/
adjective
  1. 1.
    fond of games and amusement; lighthearted.

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Did I mention they are awesome kissers?  And yes… I realize how creepy I sound.  Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1006Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1007Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1008Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1009Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1010Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1011Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1012

BTW, this is Nate’s “Smolder”.  NAILED IT!!!!Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1013Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1014Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1015Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1016Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1017Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1018Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1019Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1020Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1021Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1022Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1023Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1024Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1025Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1026Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1027Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1028Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1029

He’s totally for the Cowboys.  She’s totally for the Chiefs.  Proof that two sides can come together peacefully. ….sort of….hahahahaClick-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1030Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1031Click-Photography_kansas-city_engagement_2013_Tiffany-Nate-1032

Congratulations Tiffany & Nate!!!!  You guys ROCK!