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It was just shy of my twelve year mark in Manhattan, KS that a client told me to go check out Roger Schultz Park just up the road. It’s hard to believe I’ve been a photographer for 10 years in Manhattan and had never heard of this park. Roger Schultz Community Park, formerly known as […]

Roger Schultz Park | Manhattan, KS

Manhattan KS

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Check out this list of must see hidden gems in Kansas. Whether you are new to Kansas or a native, you won’t want to skip this! I was living in Bay Area California when I found out that my family would be moving to Kansas. After a year in San Diego, 5 years in Santa […]

Hidden Gems in Kansas

Manhattan KS, Travel

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The instructor of a very expensive course I took said photographers should never feature sunset silhouette photos on their website. The main reason for that is because it doesn’t take any real skill to create beautiful silhouettes. I followed his recommendation for my website, but I get a great reaction on Facebook and Instagram every […]

Sunset Silhouettes | Photography Tips

Kansas Photography, Photography Tips

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When I decided to become a professional photographer, I had no idea just how many specialties I’d have to master. Marketing and accounting are obvious ones. But, in addition to becoming a master of light, I was forced to become proficient in everything from newborn health/safety and customer relations to contractual law and meteorology. And […]

Kansas Weather | NE Kansas Photographer

Kansas Photography, Manhattan KS, Photography Tips

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Please read this list of foods to avoid before your newborn photo session if you are breastfeeding your baby!

Foods to Avoid When You Are Nursing

Newborn, Nursing

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Did you know that February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day? No? Yeah, me either until I saw someone else post about it on Facebook. But, I love any and every opportunity to highlight the fabulous furbabies I get to photograph! And no, they aren’t always furry, but naturally cats and dogs are my […]

National Love Your Pet Day – February 20

Pet Portraits

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Please read these tips before including pets in your newborn photo session.

Tips for including Pets in Newborn Session

Newborn, Photography Tips

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It’s hard to believe this self-portrait is two years old. I took it a month after my 7th and final surgery on my chest 3 years after going flat in 2017. Today is International Flat Day and time for me to make some noise. I LOVE MY FLAT CHEST. I love the way it feels, […]

International Flat Day

Personal

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From maternity to family, it is such an honor to be chosen as the motherhood photographer to document the love and growth. There are endless benefits to a long-term relationship with your family photographer. Not only do I know what those real smiles look like before we even get started, but my clients know what […]

Motherhood Photographer

Birth, Clients, Family, Maternity, Newborn

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Your favorite Manhattan, KS photographer has some prime time tips for you! This National Dog Day I’m spilling the beans on the best props for your teen’s senior photos. [Hint hint, it’s your dog.] Obviously, the whole session doesn’t need to include your special senior’s furry pal. Even just a few minutes of that beautiful […]

Senior Photos | Best Props

Pet Portraits, Seniors, TEKimages