Beyond The Click

I didn't set out to be a photographer... ...it just kinda happened. I had a professor in college (the college where I went to become a teacher) tell me to find something I love doing and the...

2016 Mini Sessions June:: {Summer Mini Sessions} ::10 minute session with 3 digital images; June 21st from 6-7:30 at Smithville Lake and June 23rd from 6-7:30 at Liberty Square June:: {Beach Mini Sessions} ::June 24th at 9am at Smithville Lake; 10 minute ...

On-Location Choices

Let me start out by saying that most of the time, the location doesn't matter... You don't have to choose an enormous location or a park with lots of different options. I've found that I can get great shots in small pockets with great lighting; that's really ...

Welcome to only.young.once!

Hi there! I'm glad you found me. :) I'm assuming you're already a client and you're here to grab a peek at your latest session, or you're looking for a photographer and stumbled upon this page. Either way, I'm glad you're here!! If you're a looker, please take a few minutes to look around. Choosing a photographer is an important decision; one that shouldn't be chosen based on a few images, but an overall impression of the photographer and her images. With over 10 years in the field of photography, choosing just a few images to display as a sampling of my work is hard!! If you have a particular style or idea that you want done, just ask me!...

The Schrivener Family | Kansas City Family Photography

Most days I have sessions planned out and they go perfectly... who am I kidding? No session EVER goes perfectly, which is what makes each session perfectly perfect! I actually prefer the unscripted, no expectat...

Welcome, Baby Johnny!! | Kansas City Newborn Photography

I chose a few more than normal for this sneak peek, not only because Johnny is so stinkin' cute, but also because he's not a traditional newborn age for photographs. At just a day shy of 7 weeks old, he's past ...

Welcome Charlie and Madelyn!! | Kansas City Newborn Photography

I had the privilege of photographing two adorable babies this morning! Charlie and Madelyn are 3 weeks old and did fabulous during their session. Such sweet little babes! Thank you Jeni and Jeff, for another gr...

The Gregory/Williams Family | Kansas City Family Photography

One of the best parts of my job is getting to catch up with clients whom I've known for years and years. Kristin and I, although she is a few years younger than I am, went to high school together. It's always f...

The Haverland Family | Kansas City Family Photography

I met another super cute and sweet family last week! Miss Addie wasn't quite sure about having her picture taken at first but that changed really quickly and was all smiles the rest of the time. Thanks Keri and...

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Testimonials

Kayla does an amazing job! She is incredibly patient and understanding of all the different temperaments and phases kids go through. She's a...

Love, love Kayla's work. She is always professional and she has never left us disappointed. We truly cherish every picture we have that Kayl...

We love Kayla! :) She takes great pictures and is awesome to work with. She is so patient and good with our baby. She has done our newborn a...

We LOVE them!!!!! So excited to see the rest! Thank you so much! ~Molly Dixon

Thanks so much, again! You were so fun, and patient with us…dog included ; ) ~Natalie Moenkhoff

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