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 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 […]
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 […]
For a few years now, with an empty nest in sight, my goal has been to become a family travel photographer. Imagine having a super fun and energetic professional photographer traveling with your family on your next vacation. We are going to get such incredible pictures of your adventures! Over the next five years, I’ll […]
There are many hidden treasures in Kansas. But, if you haven’t been to Wilson State Park, you are depriving yourself of some of the most amazing landscapes not just in Kansas, but in the entire country. When I found out I was moving to Kansas from California in 2011, I pictured endless fields of corn […]
The first thing I noticed upon my arrival to Mexico was the abundance of murals and other street art. Roaming the streets is like walking through a giant art gallery. First stop is Sayulita and its stunning street art. There are gorgeous paintings on homes, business…pretty much everywhere you look in Sayulita. Frida Kahlo’s likeness […]
There are so many ways to explore Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay. There are hikes, whale watching cruises, snorkeling trips, water sports, and plenty more, but my daughter and I were most excited for a jungle hike! I ended up booking our jungle excursion through Viator 4 days in advance for just $35USD per […]
Cat Island is an endearing term for Isla Cuale, which is located at the mouth of the Cuale River in Puerto Vallarta‘s Romantic Zone. This is surprisingly quiet and peaceful area in the southern part of Puerto Vallarta’s downtown area, described as an “enchanting island oasis” and a “traffic-free stroll among the trees”. This small […]
