There really was one word that kept going through my mind as I captured these next images.

Transformation.

I’d never seen his “before” images prior to losing weight, but I was absolutely intrigued by the prospect of crafting a session for a guy that wasn’t a high school senior, wasn’t looking for business head shots, and wasn’t a commercial client. It was a session “just because” he wanted to mark this important milestone in his life. Over the course of our planning, his story came together.

And I left that morning hoping that he walked away not only knowing – but, through pictures that truly showcase his personality – seeing - just how amazing he is inside and out.

(And, in case you’re wondering, girls: he’s single. Wink.)

She was a true nature baby. And not surprising as mom and dad are surrounded by it on their farm. I fell in love with her name the minute I got their text message from the hospital.

And just a week later, I fell in love with her.

Meet Journee June.

I’m trying out a new blog “frame” (I promise to eventually settle on one … this one might just be it) and who better to showcase than one of my recent Kansas City high school seniors: Gretchen. After back-to-back newborns, I was loving the time I got to spend with her and her mom on a beautiful Saturday morning. I love fashion, love fashion photography even more and definitely get excited for the seniors. While I will shoot as many outfits as we can work in, I’ve found the perfect number seems to be about 4 or 5 for the girls and 2-3 for the guys. Gretchen and her mom did a fabulous job creating both variety, color and “texture” in her different outfits – all in a way that reflects Gretchen’s own personal style. After all, that’s what senior sessions are all about – showcasing your personal style and showing off your personality.

Thank you Kathleen and Gretchen for wonderful time well spent – I enjoyed every minute of our session!

Some of my favorites:

I remember being incredibly humbled when – after seeing multiple friends’ photography sessions through the years and buying a baby shower session gift for yet another of her friends – his mom wrote to me to let me know she was pregnant and said, “I’m so excited – finally I get my own Kami Brady photos.”  I swear I had a cheesy grin on my face for a week over that. Not the over-the-top-I-am-’all that and a bag o’ chips’ kind of grin. Just a truly happy smile and a sense of gratitude. Immediately followed by the feeling that I’d better knock these out of the park. LOL.

I can report that when Sam finally made his arrival, he didn’t disappoint one bit during his newborn session. He slept like a dream. Here are some of my favorites: