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There's not enough time for me to unload all of my creativity and ramblings in blog form, but I doubt you have enough time to read them, anyway! So, I'll do my absolute best to only share what is most likely to benefit you, and help you get to know me a little better personally and as a photographer.
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The Sobela Ocean Aquarium is a world-class masterpiece tucked right inside the Kansas City Zoo. When I first stepped inside, I didn’t just see fish; I saw a playground of light, shadows, and immersive color. It is a photographer’s dream, but it can be a parent’s technical nightmare. How do you capture that look of […]
The Best Kind of Chaos: A Photographer’s Guide to the Kansas City Zoo If you have kids, you know the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium isn’t just an attraction; it is a rite of passage. It is where tiny hands press against glass and whispers of ‘look, a lion!’ turn into excited shouts. As a […]
The Soul of New Orleans: A Visual Guide to Jazz Fest & Beyond There is a specific kind of magic that happens in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. It is loud, it is dusty, and it is vibrantly, unapologetically alive. As I look back on my trip from last year, I am reminded that NOLA […]
I have spent my recent weeks getting to know the rhythm of Lawrence. While the architecture and murals are what brought me here for photography, the food is what made me want to stay. Downtown Lawrence has a culinary energy that is unapologetically local and fiercely independent. I’m excited to share photos from the best […]
I know the struggle of a Kansas winter. The grass is dormant, the trees are bare, and the landscape can feel a bit bland. However, as a photographer who documents the true colors of my clients, I have found that the winter is actually the best time to lean into urban textures. When the nature […]
Kansas City has a way of making the grand feel intimate. It’s a city built on a symphony of old-world brick and soaring glass, where the light doesn’t just shine. It dances across the murals of the Crossroads and settles into the quiet, sun-drenched corners of the Westside. Over the years, I’ve returned to these […]
Update (March 31, 2026): With a heavy heart, I’ve learned that two of my favorite Mass Street staples—Jungle House and Squishington’s—are closing their doors. I am keeping their stories in this guide as a tribute to the joy they brought to Lawrence and as a reminder of why I document these spaces. They may be […]
Exactly one year ago, I was deep in the heart of my first major session for family travel photography in Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita, Mexico. My heart is heavy today as I watch the news of the unrest in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding areas. It is a city that, just twelve months ago, gave us […]
I have always believed that photography is about capturing connection. Usually, I am looking for the spark between a parent and a child or the quiet bond of a couple, but yesterday I found a different kind of magic at Espurresso Cat Cafe Lawrence KS. I spent an hour visiting the cafe, and I am […]
We are on to Finals of the 2025 Image of the Year Contest! Little Leapling Photography and TEKimages has nominated one AMAZING photograph from each photo session in 2025. You, as an audience, will vote on your favorite photograph below. The images with the most votes will receive some fantastic prizes! ROUND 3How Do I […]
