On a very, very hot day in July, we had the pleasure of witnessing the marriage celebration of Tai and Randy at the Berg Event Space in Kansas City. One of the great things about Tai and Randy is how down to earth they are. They are best friends and chose to spend most of their day together: laughing, crying & having fun before and after the ceremony. Another cool thing about the ceremony– Randy’s brother-in-law had the honor of being the officiant. It is apparent they make family and friends front and center in their lives in so many ways.  Downs & Hyink families, we were honored to be a part of your day. Without further adieu:

Corinne, Erin, Brandon and I spent a warm summer afternoon taking their engagement photos in near north Kansas City (all of us Northlanders at heart). We started out with coffee at LatteLand and ended up in the amazing selection of wines at Red-X. It was a blast and found it was appropriate because they are going to Napa for their honeymoon. Can’t wait until October, thanks for a fun afternoon!

One story; a small town girl and a city boy at the end of an aisle.
One song; playing as she walked down that aisle on her father’s arm.
One life together; the newest chapter, being written before our eyes.

Without further adieu, Lana and Ryan’s one song edit.

Lana and Ryan are in love. We had the pleasure of shooting their wedding film last Saturday, and are excited to finally be able to share their engagement film. We took Lana and Ryan, documented and listened to the story of their love, engagement and excitement as their wedding day approached. We captured their engagement shoot w/their photographer (Becca of Wirken Photo) and we gave them something that they were able to share at their wedding. Lana and Ryan showed this film to their loved ones just prior to walking down the aisle. They were able to give a view of their love story as the newest chapter was just about to be written.

This film is the beginning of our launch into a new era of documentary photography and cinema; a new era of sharing the life and love we have the pleasure to witness. To say the least we are excited about what is to come. Enjoy!

When we photographed the Kansas City engagement of Jen & Erik  in Westport last fall, we knew we were in for a great day when their wedding came around this spring. Much like themseves, their day was a mix of classic and modern style: a morning ceremony at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and a laid back reception at the Boulevard Brewery in the evening. Jen and Erik are local food & drink connoisseurs, and planned their fête with care. From personal touches like personalized pint glasses and a Boulevard beer bottle groom’s cake, to a secret handshake and a ride in a KCFD ladder basket (to greet their guests in mid-air!), their day was an expression of their love for each other, their family & friends. Jen & Erik, it was truly a pleasure to get to know you and your loved ones, on this special day.

Stephen and Ashley are up for anything, and we did just that on an unseasonably warm day in late November. They are the kind of couple that has a ton of fun together, no matter what they are doing, and it shows. Thanks for the opportunity to get to know you.. can’t wait until the wedding in October!