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Welcome Class of 2023! | Tips for Senior Pictures

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We help families step outside the box of what they think “family photos” need to be & embrace documenting their family’s moments now, for the future.

MIKE + JULIE | storytellers
We love this image for not just the obvious reason We love this image for not just the obvious reasons... these two are adorable gigglers. 

We also love it because the kiddos got to give their fave toys a cameo in family photos! Just think about the family looking back on this image when the kids are adults and recalling all the memories with their favorite toys at this age! 

Family photos are NOT just for now... they're an insurance policy for memories in the future! 

Does your kiddo have a favorite toy you would love to remember?

We'd love to help with photographing your crew right now. Message us for more info on what that could look like!

#saynotoboringphotos #familyhistorian
Did you know we offer DANCER sessions?!?! Are you Did you know we offer DANCER sessions?!?!

Are you looking to level up from your normal recital photos? Want to make your bestie jealous and your dance rival weep?

This is a great chance for you to get concentrated one-on-one attention to show off your love of dance through photos!

-Personalized locations
-1 on 1 coaching on technique
-show off your dance skills

Check out the link in our bio to learn more!

#dancewithmikeandjulie
So today is a big day!! 20 years ago we were young So today is a big day!! 20 years ago we were young and had no idea what saying “I do” would actually entail in marriage, but are eternally grateful we said those words. God is good!
Happy 20th anniversary babe and here’s to many many more.

#theadventuresofmikeyandjules
☀️MINI SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT☀️ We would ad ☀️MINI SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT☀️

We would adore the chance to capture a slice of your summer this year! We are offering special MINI pricing on these FUN splash sessions!

Think sprinklers, splash tables, pools, anything and everything surrounding fun water shenanigans this summer!

DEETS:
30-45 minutes
40+ digitals
$300
water-based PLAY session, not a portrait session
(limited spots available, m-th til school starts)

HOW TO BOOK: DM us to get your booking started
Yes please!!! Yes please!!!
😍 WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THIS IMAGE 😍 G's tiny 😍 WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THIS IMAGE 😍 

G's tiny little hands holding onto Dad's big, strong hand and that small, but definitely there, smile on G's face. Meaningful moments don't have to be big.

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🎓 Hello Class of 2023! 🎓 You’re SENIORS n 🎓 Hello Class of 2023! 🎓

You’re SENIORS now, yassssssss! It’s FINALLY your turn for all the fun of being a senior and that definitely starts with senior pictures!

Have you started your search for your senior photographer yet? We've put some tips together for finding and booking the best photog for YOU. 

Head to the link in our bio to read the details!
No big deal. Just on a treasure hunt. Why we lov No big deal. Just on a treasure hunt. 

Why we love this image: Grandma and Grandpa only get a short time each summer with all their grandkids under the same roof and they make the most of it! They created the coolest treasure hunt for these kiddos and we got to be there to document it! 

(seriously, how great is our job????)

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First of all... c'mon! Look at that smile and thos First of all... c'mon! Look at that smile and those sweet little teeth!!!!

We love this image and not just because of that perfect little face. 

To us, photo sessions go beyond just posing for the camera. Sessions are built around genuine moments that are natural to each family. If we focused on posed images... this happy nugget of an image would never exist. 

You see... this moment happened when the session was technically over. With little C's older brothers off chasing geese, it was just mom, dad, this little guy, and us happily chatting. Everyone was being themselves when this moment, for lack of a better word, manifested. 

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Mike + Julie Smith

Photographing real life in the Kansas City area including Overland Park, Shawnee, Lenexa, and others in Johnson County!

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ABOUT US

We're MIKE + JULIE, two crazy kids in love, best friends, passionate Christ followers, and lovers of all things coffee. We’re best friends who love to have fun. In fact, it’s a requirement that you do, too. Moment-chasing and storytelling photography is what we’re about. An authentic image, whether sweet or silly, happy or sad, will stir something in you every time you see it. And THAT is what we’re hoping for the opportunity to provide you.

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