Engagement: Ben & Melissa - 4/1/2011

Ben was referred to me through a business relationship, and when I heard what he wanted me to take photos of, it was hard for me to sit still for the rest of the day. Ben wanted me to take photos of him and his soon to be fiancee right after he proposed to her. Talk about hoping she says yes... sheesh! This was no April Fools joke, and thankfully so. The weather was perfect. As instructed, I showed up to Kauffman Memorial Gardens fifteen minutes before Ben's planned arrival. The mission: act like I'm only there to take pictures of flowers. Easy. Ben and Melissa arrived pretty much right on time and walked around for a little bit before journeying into the little greenhouse in the middle of the garden. I started slowly walking away and bent down near some flowers, seriously taking their picture. I heard the door open, followed shortly by joyful laughter that filled the courtyard. Good, she said yes. Ben and Melissa walked by me and I nodded to Ben as they kept walking for a couple more paces. I stood up and said congratulations. Ben turned around, shook my hand, grinning, and introduced me to Melissa. She was floored. Not two minutes later, a group of the couple's closets friends (directed by Ben) showed up to congratulate them. It was awesome. Check below for some shots from the day!

Engagement: Mike & Tricia - 5/8/2010

Ah, beautiful springtime. What could be more enjoyable than shooting an engagement session in early May? Below are a couple of pictures from my latest e-session with Mike & Tricia.

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#2 - A beautiful day at the Nelson

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#5 - dramatic posing abound!

#6 - I love ring shots.

#7 - down near City Market...

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We toured Kauffman Gardens, the Nelson-Atkins, City Market, and Chateau Avalon. I find that switching up the environment multiple times keeps the ideas fresh and exciting. I was very pleased with the outcome from the shoot and so was the couple! I look forward to photographing their wedding in June of 2011!

Engagement: John & Maddie - 8/2/2009

My closest friend, John, approached me about a month ago and told me that he was preparing to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Maddie. He had it all planned out and it sounded beautiful; I couldn't have been more happy for the two of them. Naturally, I offered to take their engagement photos! John, knowing how I'm hoping to expand upon this passion willingly obliged. Here are a couple of shots from that incredibly hot day in August.

John also asked me to be a groomsman in his wedding, so no photographing the wedding for me. However, being in the wedding is much more of an honor... and I still get to take pictures at the reception. Win-win.

Engagement: Blaise & Kate - 6/14/2009

I had the honor of being able to take engagement photos for two dear friends of mine, Kate & Blaise. The weather was a bit troublesome with poorly timed overcast halfway through the shoot, but nothing too hard to handle.

Here are a couple of shots from session:

Here's to a happy couple!