imijfoto.com | Kyle & Jessica Blake:: MARRIED

All I can say about this wedding is what an emotional and fun experience....

I had a blast shooting this with Mike Varel (he's a blast to shoot with and a terrific photographer too). Also, special thanks to Holly Davidson wedding planner and magician. If you need a planner she is definitely your lady.

Kyle and Jessica thank you so much for choosing me to be a part of your wedding. I had an absolute fabulous time!! You guys are AMAZING and i'm so glad to call you friends.

kyle + jessica | engaged

These two people could possibly be some of the coolest people I know. Kyle is a musician and Jess is a nurse. They are getting married on March 26th and I can't be anymore excited to shoot their wedding. Here is a slideshow from their engagement session that got snowed in.. it was the second attempt at the session. The first attempt I locked my keys and camera in my office. They are such troopers (they even tried to figure out ways to break in the office) they came back a second day and I just captured them being them.. take a look and leave them some love.

love tru love

I absolutely had a blast hanging with these fine folks. We had a blast shooting Lindsey and Justin's sweet wedding at the Arts Incubator this fall. We just got around to shooting their UN-session (not quite engagement,but all fun times). We did it right before the snow and uber cold hit us!! I love it when I shoot someones wedding and we end up becoming friends. LOVE IT!!!

sweet little lila | kansas city newborn baby:: imijfoto.com

Sweet Lila Josephine is here..I love when I get to photograph the new babies of couples that I had the chance of photographing their weddings..
Kelsey and Eric have been sweet friends of mine for years and I just screamed when I had the chance to photograph their sweet new Lila. She is beautiful and I love the way her parents look at her..take a gander at some of the pictures from their session.

100 things I am so thankful for..

I am thankful for these things... in no particular order..but still important nonetheless

1. life
2.Doug
3.Stella
4.My house
5.My parents
6.My brothers
7.My extended family
8.My faith:God has shown me mercy
9.Great clients-that show me that I can do it
10.great clients- that show me where I could do better
11.my hands:so glad I can use them to create
12.my eyes:there is no one who sees what I see
13.my experiences-there was a point in my life where I was a little ashamed of where I came from but then I realized that is what makes me ,well,me.
14.late night television
15.learning experiences
16.lost jobs
17.new jobs
18.folks who encourage me to pursue my passions
19.the W hug:a hug my lil fam does
20.egg nog
21.stove top stuffing:because there is nothing better no matter what my husband says
22.music:more specifically good music
23.my car: because I used to own a geo prism and now I don't
24.my cameras: I realized that I can have my own business because of my camera
25.hoodies
26.costco
27.a sound mind
28.love
29.rum
30.my grandmothers and the memories of them
31.soap operas -abc (don't judge)
32.oreos and cream ice cream
34.the movie: imitation of life
35.julie
36.holly
38.amy
39.jordanne
40.jen
41.the west indies
42.rice and beans
43.neutrogena face wash
44.the food channel (better not judge me)
45.people who love my kid
46.people who love my husband
47.the radio
48.cream of wheat
49.oprah: she showed black girls that anything is possible and that we don't have to cuss and be crass to get ahead or be respected
50.pain: without it I wouldn't be reminded that I am alive and able to feel
51.isaac anderson: I have learned so much and I will always be so blessed because I know him
52.chinese food-mainly panda express and kin lin( by umkc) I can eat chinese food every night..I'm not even kidding
53.flip flops
54.facebook and twitter: changed the way we all communicate
55.all things apple: I appreciate steve jobs
56.my voice
57.italy
58.new york
59.art
60.sunglasses
61.peanut butter and jelly sammich
62.bacon
63.snow (because its coming and I need to psych myself out)
64.sunshine on a day when the weather guy says its gonna rain
65.cheese
66.hard drives
67.bludomain.com
68.my neighbors: anne and george,eleni and elexi
69.email: I have 3000 in my inbox (hoping most is junk mail) someone thinks enough of me to send me mail
70.clean water: not a lot of people have it
71.strength
72.my bed: it really is my favorite place to be
73.my dentist
74.mail: I love getting mail even though I'm so awful at sending it
75.the ocean and being able to visit it
76.knowing the difference
77.zicam
78.the movie:dirty dancing (love me anyways)
79.tv remotes
80.lightroom
81.digitallabrador.com
82.farmers: we are trying to be more conscious of where we get our food..and the best food is from local farmers
83.my daughter's dancing and singing: so glad she is here..she really makes so proud..she could totally do nothing and I would be proud just because she's breathing
84,houlihans
85.the new year: it's always a way to start fresh and new
86.socks
87.high heels
88.so glad someone loves and cares about me so much to give me the last bite
89.being woken up at 2am (so glad I'm able to help)
90.doug's snoring..I know he's still breathing
91.my blackberry
92.gum..orbitz bubblemint gum to be exact.- I have an addiction

93. the macy's day parade

94. christmas music: the good,the bad and the ugly

95.my job

96. my community

97. for thanksgiving: no gifts,no guilt.. just folks being thankful and lots of food

98. simple joys: like a breeze on warm day or my favorite song on the radio

99. good light

100. you!

and because every post needs a picture here is a sweet one..

the stetlers

These folks are some of my favorite people...I had the privilege of photographing some of the coolest milestones in their lives.. They are doing some wonderful things in the community too!! Check it out and support what they are doing!! http://thestetlers.org

But for now here are some sweet pictures of little Anna. She is the one of the sweetest people I know!! She is always smiling and laughing what a happy baby.

corinn + jake...wedding

Corinn & Jake are like a breath of fresh air!! Their wedding was at the Intercontinental on the Plaza. It was an absolutely beautiful and perfect day. Take a peek at how much fun we had!

brooke and david in love

love brooke and david.. this artsy and talented couple had one of the most beautiful weddings I've seen.. so excited to share their special day with you..http://imijgallery.blogspot.com

Justin + Lindsey.. in love and married

Justin & Lindsey are some of the coolest people I know... Here's a quick snapshot from their day

imij media:: the hope center in kansas city

Every once in a while there is a project that comes along that grabs your heart and really pulls you in. One of the things that we do along with photos is produce videos for non-profits that are doing amazing things in their communities. Usually don't share this side of Imij as much as I probably should. This project is pretty special to me. Please take a chance to watch it and let me know what you think!
Much thanks to Nicholaus James, Matt White and Matt Nagel for all their hard work too. If you feel like supporting the Hope Center just know that they really practice what they preach and really give back!! http://hopecenterkc.org

The Hope Center from Matt Nagel on Vimeo.

under the weather

I've been sick with Bronchitis this week and counting, so I haven't had a chance to blog some fun events and people I've been working with.. So my plan is to do that this week..but of course no post is complete without a picture or video so here you go! Happy Monday!


this is from a wedding last week I helped shoot with Mike Varel This is our fun fotobooth and it was so crazy!!

how to make a baby

this has nothing to do with photography other than it is funny.. and creative

Coming soon!!!

Gonna post more of these delicious weddings soon and very soon..

Brooke and David at Circle S Ranch in Lawrence, Kansas

hope is here

I love it when there is a true love story behind the pictures I get to take. Rob and Amy and Hope just found each other just four short months ago. Hope was waiting for them and their lives are forever changed by a sweet and pure little one. The one thing that I noticed and loved was seeing how much Rob loves his little angel. He looks at her like she is the only one in the room. And Amy is the best Mom always anticipating what Hope needs before Hope knows she wants it. I get to be there for moments like these!!I LOVE my job!!

the August Mix

This picture sums up my August (yep that's my fashionista-no one can tell her she can't wear a headband and armbands and use a pacifier)...and so does this mix..enjoy

the everyday mundane

Art is everywhere even in the most normal of places...like webcams. don't worry it's cool! Enjoy and be inspired to find art in your everyday mundane..

lindsey +justin | imijfoto kansas city wedding

Lindsey and Justin got married this past Saturday at the Arts Incubator in Kansas City. I've never met a couple who planned their whole ceremony around their reception celebration. They chose to have their friends choose the music they played during the party. They put itunes on and everybody played DJ and EVERYBODY danced! It was awesome. The other thing that was awesome is that they are absolutely in love. Lindsey and Justin thank you for choosing me to be part of this very cool day!

imijfoto:: Katie and James

Katie and James are some of my favorite people. I love the way they love each other. This wedding was one of my favorites. Their whole family was involved in all of the details.. even James' father married them and Katie's Dad was responsible for the disco ball. It was a very good day.