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Family UNportraits | Wait… What’s That?

01.04.2022 Documentary, The UNportrait Experience 0
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The Cassias Family | Front Yard Shenanigans

07.04.2021 Documentary, The UNportrait Experience 0
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Got Nerves? We Got You! | Johnson County Family Photographer

30.03.2021 Children, Families, The UNportrait Experience 0
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The Collins Family Story

18.03.2021 Documentary, Families, The UNportrait Experience 1
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Here’s How We See Things – Kansas City Photographers

11.02.2021 Children, Documentary, Families, Newborns, Seniors, The UNportrait Experience 1
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2020 – We Are Grateful (A Picture From Every Session)

07.01.2021 Children, Dance, Documentary, Engagement, Families, Newborns, Seniors, The UNportrait Experience, Weddings 0
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Fall Family Photos? Book Early! | Kansas City Family Photographers

16.09.2020 Children, Documentary, Families, The UNportrait Experience, Tips 0
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2020 Can Bite Us! Amirite?!

29.07.2020 Documentary, The UNportrait Experience 0
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We Love Being Your Storytellers | 2019

31.12.2019 Children, Dance, Documentary, Engagement, Families, Mike + Julie, Newborns, Seniors, The UNportrait Experience, Weddings 0
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Don’t Fall for the Digital Trap!!

05.09.2019 Children, Dance, Documentary, Families, Newborns, The UNportrait Experience, Tips 1
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Summer’s here and the time has come…

29.07.2019 Documentary, The UNportrait Experience 0
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Behind the Scenes :: Premier Team

07.03.2019 Dance, Documentary, The UNportrait Experience 0
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Like Father, Like Son

08.02.2019 Documentary, Families, The UNportrait Experience 0
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The UNportrait Experience :: Cassias Family

23.08.2018 Documentary, Families, The UNportrait Experience 0
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Dave + Di :: 50 Years

03.08.2018 Documentary, Families, The UNportrait Experience 0
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Flashback behind the scenes pic of a senior sessio Flashback behind the scenes pic of a senior session on a SUPER HOT tarmac! So much fun and we got some amazing images!PS If you were wondering why I was standing over the reflector, it was because I was kneeling on it and not the molten tarmac!#saynottoboringphotos #seniorpictures #behindthescenes
You mean I’m allowed to hang more than just ‘s You mean I’m allowed to hang more than just ‘smiling at the camera’ photos on my walls?

UMMMM, YES.Dare we even say… candid moments belong in places of prominence on your walls.Why frame a photo that doesn’t stir some emotions in you?For us, it only goes on our walls if it makes us feel insanely happy every time we walk by it. And, images where we’re connecting with each other are wayyyyy more compelling than images where we’re only connecting with the camera.Life’s too short to hang boring photos.#sayNOtoboringphotos #welovetellingyourstory#kansascityfamilyphotographer #overlandparkfamilyphotographer #overlandparkfamily #kansascityfamily #joco #kcmo #familyphotos #reels #photography
Have kids, they said. It'll be great, they said. W Have kids, they said. It'll be great, they said. Who can relate??#fridayfunnies
Round #3 of our favorite #kansascity photo loc Round #3 of our favorite #kansascity photo locations! When it comes to nature, we definitely prefer the less manicured, rustic, raw look for photos. God’s handiwork is beautiful, don’t ya think? All of these photos are from the same park. This is one location where we are sticklers for morning or sunset only. Oh! And this is the place for you if bug spray doesn’t scare you one bit 😂Any guesses?Follow the hashtag #mikeandjulielocations to see more of the places around town we love to shoot at. And, just how unique each session is with each client!#kcphotolocations #kansascityphotolocations #kansascityphotoshoot #kcphotographer #kansascityphotographer #bestkcphotos #kcfamilyphotographer #kansascityfamilyphotographer #kcseniorphotographer #kansascityseniorphotographer #mikeandjuliesenior
When should I book my family's Fall photos?Now i When should I book my family's Fall photos?Now is the time to start thinking about your fall portraits!Fall is the most popular time of year for photos. And, if you have a tight schedule, you'll definitely want to snag your preferred date soon.#saynotoboringphotos #welovetellingyourstory #familyhistorian#fallphotos #fallpictures #kansascityfamilyphotographers #overlandparkfamilyphotographrs #overlandparkfamily #kansascityfamily #joco #kcmo #familyphotos
Round #2 of our favorite #kansascity photo locat Round #2 of our favorite #kansascity photo locations! This one isn’t a spot so much as an extremely versatile part of KC. It’s hugely popular with our seniors, but honestly it makes a great location for families with older kids as well. Just like the last one, this location works nearly any time of day in all seasons.Can you name this spot?Follow the hashtag #mikeandjulielocations to see more of the places around town we love to shoot at. And, just how unique each session is with each client!#kcphotolocations #kansascityphotolocations #kansascityphotoshoot #kcphotographer #kansascityphotographer #bestkcphotos #kcfamilyphotographer #kansascityfamilyphotographer #kcseniorphotographer #kansascityseniorphotographer #mikeandjuliesenior
Hey 👋Did you know we do headshots? One thing Hey 👋Did you know we do headshots? One thing we promise: You'll never get the boring ole' stand in front of the gray backdrop images from us. Pinky promise!Let's work together to come up with a headshot that shouts who you are to the world. Drop us a DM!#headshots #kcheadshots #kansascityheadshots #kcheadshotphotographer #kansascityheadshotphotographer #businesspictures #kcbusinessowner #kcbusiness
Fun new series starting today!We’re sharing o Fun new series starting today!We’re sharing our favorite #kansascity locations for photos. First up is definitely one of our favorites for its versatility. This spot works every time of year and nearly any time of day. We love maximizing one great spot as much as we can. Once a flow is established for our clients the last thing we want to do is mess with it by packing up, hopping in the car, and driving to a new spot.Can you name this spot?Follow the hashtag #mikeandjulielocations to see more of the places around town we love to shoot at. And, just how unique each session is with each client!#kcphotolocations #kansascityphotolocations #kansascityphotoshoot #kcphotographer #kansascityphotographer #bestkcphotos #kcfamilyphotographer #kansascityfamilyphotographer #kcseniorphotographer #kansascityseniorphotographer #mikeandjuliesenior
💎 NEW BLOG ALERT 💎This week we're talking 💎 NEW BLOG ALERT 💎This week we're talking locations. What makes a great one? What are we looking for when we decide on that perfect spot for your location? Welp, for us, there are three critical components. 1️⃣ Great aesthetics. 2️⃣ The right lighting. 3️⃣ Your ability to feel comfortable.For instance, you can have a spot that has incredible lighting plus the coolest backgrounds, but if you feel a little too on display, it's not going to produce great images.Or, if a location is perfect in every way, but it's the wrong time of day and the lighting looks like 💩 , you're not going to love the results.Bottom line, find a photographer whose lighting and style you love and trust them when they advise you on locations.To read the full article, click the link in our bio ⤴️
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Mike + Julie Smith

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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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