Senior Photos at English Landing Park

I don't do many senior photos but a friend asked me if I would photograph her son.  We were about 6 months past due for the photos session for many reasons but were able to take advantage of the beautiful and unseasonably warm late November day in Kansas City.  My friend's son is now a university of Kansas Jayhawk and was wearing his team's colors.  We had a blast.

Overland Park Arboretum Luminary Walk 2010

Today was the first of four nights for the holiday luminary walk at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.  Despite a winter chill in the air, the event was well attended by families who bundled up, including lots of little ones in their strollers.  I heard more than one family saying they have made this a tradition.  I've been photographing the event for three years now and it gets more and more beautiful each year.

There is a lot for "big ones" and "little ones" to enjoy - including a lit maze and tunnel, a gingerbread house, hot apple cider and caroling in front of a bon fire.  As you walk through the lighted woods, you may hear the melodic sounds of the flute player and the carolers.  

Come on out - the event will be held tomorrow night, November 27th and next Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th  from 5:00 - 8:30.

Also, for you photographers, you can get the beautiful cobalt blue sky by using a tripod and shooting within the first half hour after sunset (about 5:00-5:30).

Cute, cute, cute!

We've had an unseasonably late fall in Kansas City.  Here it is mid-November and we still have beautiful fall foliage.  What a surprise and delight!

I've known this little boy since his birth -  literally, since I had the privilege of photographing his birth.  I can't believe how much time has flown.  He's nearly 19 months old and cute as a button.  A daredevil too - he climbed to the top of the slide and was fearless!

His sister is such a cutie too.  Her curls are all natural and just beautiful.  Plus, her smile lights up the room.  What sweet kids!