When we started this blog, we did so with plans to keep you updated on Expressions KC news and promotions, to let you know what was going on with us, and to share some of our new products. What we realized is that we've done a lot better with news & promotions and what's going on with us than we have with products.

Christmas came early for today's family when the newest addition to their family made an early arrival. This little guy was quick to steal his daddy's heart and big sister's attention. After the on-location portion of the session, we headed back to the studio where it was her turn to shine. In a dress that was made for spinning and dancing, this little girl just lit up in front of the camera. Here's a quick peak for the family.

We're going to backtrack a little for today's post. The Welhoff shoot was done about a month ago as a Christmas surprise for their grandma and grandpa. Despite the cold weather and huge wind gusts, it was a success. Now that Christmas is over and the secret can't be ruined, it's time to share some of our favorites from the session.

Every once in a while we're fortunate enough to be presented with the opportunity to give back. Sometimes it's a fundraiser auction, or something like our recent Christmas giveaway. Each of these times, we're rewarded with a warm feeling inside and several thank yous. Often, in fact, another reward shows up later in the form of bookings or sudden good fortune. I think that's what they call paying it forward.

As our church is redecorating the foyer, we were recently approached about providing pictures of the Pastors and their families. The reward for the Skeen's family pictures was instantaneous as we were blessed enough to come away with some fantastic pictures of this beautiful family for our portfolio (not to mention the McDonalds).

I had the opportunity to take family pictures of a sorority sister and her beautiful family. We've never had a baby as cooperative as baby 'N'. He shared his bright, shining eyes with us almost the entire session. Here are a few of our favorites:

This week, we did a Christmas shot for one of Expressions' favorite subjects - my nephew, Carter. We may be a little partial, but have you ever seen a cuter Santa?




Yes, this next one is exactly what it looks like...we are training him for the 2026 Kansas Jayhawks...wait, did that make anyone else feel old?
These next three illustrate why we chose our name...Expressions... During every shoot we really try to let your baby (or child, or family) be who they really are...because you don't want to look back at a picture 10 years from now and see one just like the one every one has...you want to see your child...and their expressions...

It's been awhile since we've had a new posting. Things are going great at Expressions KC and we have been busy with both business and fun. While we've been fortunate enough to be able to work with some amazing people and are excited about the two families we get to photograph this week this posting is not about business. We'll spend the next couple of days recounting some of our favorite photos from the very best week of our lives...our Blode? (Blog Ode) to a week of love and laughter:

With new iPods loaded up with new music and playlists specially designed for a 34 hour road trip halfway across the country and back, we woke up early, filled the car with everything needed for a week of fun and adventures and headed off for the best week ever.


Some of the highlights:
Tennessee: A stop at Sun Studio in Memphis to tour the place where Johnny Cash, Elvis and others recorded some of their best music.



And in Nashville, tours of Willie Nelson General Store and Cooter's Place - a museum dedicated all things Dukes of Hazard.



A trip to the Frist Center for Visual Arts followed by a fancy dinner at Sambuca: complete with our very own table in the corner, a show by Peter Moon and a specialized dessert.



A very special wedding in Aiken SC...


...followed by an amazing three days in Charleston where we had some of the best food of our lives courtesy of The Mellow Mushroom, Charleston Crab House, Sticky Fingers Rib House, and Cupcake.


Stay tuned during the next day or two for more pictures and stories from our trip.