Natalee turns 13 - Lee's Summit teen pictures

As a Lee's Summit teen photographer, I love taking pictures of gorgeous teenage girls.  I met Natalee last spring when I took pictures of 5 teen BFFs.  Natalee was the funniest 11 year old I had ever met.  And her blue eyes are show stopping!!  Natalee turned 13, so we did a photo session for her birthday!!  Here are a few of my favorite teen pictures of Natalee.  These were taken in downtown Lee's Summit. 

Before and After - Editing with Photoshop {Lee's Summit Family Photographer}

These Lee's Summit family photos were taken when things were kind of "dull" and "dreary" outside.  But with a little editing from photoshop, the colors really pop:

Here's the before and after: 

Knox Family Session - Kansas City Family Photographer

I absolutely love the photos from this Kansas City Family Photography session!!!  As a Lee's Summit family photographer, I love taking family pictures... but it's even more fun when I know and love the family I'm taking pictures of!!  I've known Addie since she was 2 months old!!  It's been so fun to see her grow up, and my little girl just adores her.  Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the session.  The creek splashing picture sums up how super fun this family is in real life!!

Kansas City Children's Photographer - Too cute not to share!!

There are some photos that just make  you smile when you look at them.... As a Kansas City Children's Photographer, I love photos like these!!  Children's pictures are the BEST!!

Kansas City Children's Photographer - I dare you not to smile!!

Can you really look at this photo without smiling?

Kansas City Children's Photographer - Two cute boys - Connor and Easton

How cute are these two guys?  I bet you can't look at Connor without smiling?  His smile is contagious!!  As a Kansas City Children's Photographer, I think I captured his personality perfectly.  He's energetic and all boy... but he was so sweet and so polite.  And his little brother was quite the ham for the camera.  Another super fun kids' photography session!!

Kansas City Children Photographer - Wray Family Kids - Lee's Summit

Children should LOVE taking pictures.  Everyone should love taking pictures.  It shouldn't be stressful.  It should be fun.  So I try my hardest to make it fun for them.  I act silly.  I make conversation with the kids as I'm taking their photos.  I'm trying to capture their little personalities... not pose them in to looking like perfect little statutes.  Let's be silly.  There's no rush!!
Of all of the children's photography sessions I've had... the Wray kids, particularly the girls, made me smile more than I can begin express.  They brought their favorite stuffed animals... each had her own "Puppy Surprise"... with multiple puppies... each of which was meticulously posed for the photos.  The girls even took me back to a special fort in the woods.  I loved these girls!!  Meet Hailey, Izzy, and sweet little Lucas.  I hope my girls grow up to be sweethearts like these two dolls!!