Another Wonderful Family! -Overland Park Photographer

I've known this beautiful mother for a few years, we even worked together at one time....seems like eons ago. So when she called about family portraits I was so excited! I love the way they turned out! :)

Sisters~ Olathe Family and Baby Photographer

It's hard to believe that it's nearly been a full year since I've photographed these adorable sisters together for the first time. Time goes by too quickly.

One thing is certain though, this mommy and daddy produce super cute little girls! Add in mom's amazing eye for cute little outfits and it always makes for the sweetest photographs!

Sniff Sniff

My littlest baby went to Kindergarten today. I'm very excited, but also sad. He was so big though, I was so proud of him!!

I'm also proud of these two, even though we can never get out the door without someone getting water all over their shirt from brushing their teeth!!

Taking Better Pics: Part 3 Rule of Thirds

If you've ever taken an art class, you will have heard this term. It is a compositional rule that applies to all mediums of art— Photography, painting, drawing. It is more pleasing to the eye and it can make a good image great. It involves breaking the scene into 9 equal parts and positioning your subject where lines intersect. So, there are 4 sections you can use. This isn't rocket science...it doesn't have to be exact!! (See the chart below.) . This rule also is in place to try to avoid the horizon being in the center of an image. It needs to be in the upper part or the lower part. I won't say I ALWAYS do this. Sometimes it makes sense to break the rule. But often, this creates a more pleasing set up.

If you start looking for it, you will find the rules of thirds everywhere. Advertisements, movies, TV, photography.


So, lets get to some examples shall we?


Here is what most people default to. It will work....but it could be better.

If you Fill the Frame and use the rule of thirds.

It works vertically also, you just flip the graph on it's side.

The rule of thirds also helps to add drama and scale to your photos.

And creates movement.







Now, I don't use this rule in every shot. Especially with children, sometimes they move so fast you take what you can get, but this is a set up I go to automatically all the time. Try it!! I know you'll like the results!

So Fun....Overland Park Senior Photographer

This family was so great to work with. It started out as a senior session (although she graduated in May *wink*) and turned into a fun session with her 3 sisters and brother. Even though it was a SUPER hot day, we had a great time and got some great images! I'm so happy to have met this group, they were the nicest people. I'd almost have two more kids if I could guarantee they'd have a great time together like this.


Okay, maybe not! :)

First off, this lovely lady.









We then met up with the Fam.












It got a little silly!
Then more silly...

Then Mom got pulled in....AWWWW. I actually LOVE this image. When my boys are grown I want one just like it! :)




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Last but not least, they pulled out all the stops when they decided to do the "boy band" pose. So what else could I do but make them an original album cover? Sort of love it!

Taking Better Pics: Part 2 Fill the Frame...Get CLOSE!

This may seem obvious...but often it isn't. Now, there are going to be times that you want some negative space...but don't be afraid to get close. Especially of your children! The close face shots show off their personality and are always favorites! This is also helpful when you've "found the light" but it has an unfavorable background!

Here are some examples of images that wouldn't be the same if I'd been farther away. Don't be afraid to get into their space!! :) ( Or zoom in...if possible)