family: chris+stephanie+ella

It was their smiles that put me at ease in the first five seconds when we met them! The kind of smiles that say we-are-here-to-have-fun-and-go-with-the-flow. And, let me come out and admit it. When I see those smiles, my heart rate slows down. Way down. I wish I were kidding.

This family is full of personality, spirit and let me come out and say it style! No joke. Just wait until you meet Miss Ella. She is someone who has style written all over her body language, her face and the way she composes herself. I should also mention, Miss Ella is five years old. But, style is not the only thing she rocks out. She has a gorgeous smile, a heart full of kindness and love pouring out of her very soul. Miss Ella inherits all of this from her AH-MAZING parents, Chris and Stephanie. Chris is one HARD working dad. I'm talking, he spends four days working in St. Joseph to help provide and to me this shows an absurd amount of character of what kind of husband and father he is. All I can say is he is hard-working. And very patient and loving towards his family. As for Stephanie, she is working at my DREAM company. Ever since I can remember, I have been obsessed with Hallmark cards. I actually worked one summer in college at one of their stores, I find myself reading their cards for fun and in college I thought of quitting the whole engineering thing to become a graphic designer for Hallmark! All I can say is Stephanie is awesome. She juggles working a full-time job and helping in raising her beautiful Ella, and I think she rocks at both! I think the thing I LOVE most about this family is their smiles. It says everything about who they as a family!

Chris and Stephanie, hope these rock both your worlds and you love them! Thank you for giving me the opportunity that beautiful Sunday and capture some wonderful memories. And, I think you have Bryan convinced on visiting the museum! He kept mentioning it all day Sunday!

Here is beautiful, beautiful Ella (the second one is one of my favorites)!



Love this photo.



Rocking her Burberry purse. Told you she has style!



Some of KC's finest views...



Ella, I hope you know just how fabulous you truly are!



Stephanie, you are gorgeous. Just gorgeous!!!



Another favorite.



LOVE LOVE LOVE this shot!



Oh Fall, I would greatly appreciate it if you turn your beautiful leaves' colors. I know many others would appreciate it as well!



Ella, what I would give to be five, fabulous and fun like you!



Chris, Stephanie and Ella, thank you so much! Thank you for giving us a taste of beautiful KC! And thank you for giving me the opportunity to photograph your beautiful family!