Kansas City

Here is a picture I shot of downtown Kansas City. I love the bold colors from city shots.. it may be one of my favorites!

Just being able to walk around and capture every small moment of life with diversity is awesome!

Direction

Everyday we are faced with challenges but how we hadle those challanges is what makes us who we are. As I am growing as a photographer I have noticed where I have grown and which direction I want to grow towards. Hearing the amazing news that I have been approved for my studio space I feel that I will be even closer to growing in that direction. Are you ready for the amazing photography that is about to drop your jaw?!

Follow Focus Photography don't get left behind! ;)

Here are some shots from the wedding I shot at the Longview Mansion. It was a great time with an amazing family! It was a very windy day but the sun glistened off everyone's smile!

Photography Workshop

On Saturday I attended a photography workshop and I am so thankful for everyone who helped put it on! It was very informational and gave me tips that I hope will further me in the photography world.

First thing I need to focus on is my 'Why' followed by my 'How' and 'What'.. it really got me thinking about my photography and the direction I want it to grow.

Wedding!

As I am editing Holly & Kurt's pictures I could not help but put this one up! I absolutely LOVE it! More pictures to come..

Holly & Kurt:e-session

I absolutely loved this e-session with Holly and Kurt. They were referred to me by Holly's older sister who is a really good friend of mine. We had an amazing location for such a fun easy going couple as we stomped through brush and trees on a cool fall evening. Thank you guys! I cant wait for the wedding!

Score!

Emery played his last game of the season with a great game! He put all he had in the game as his family stood on the side lines cheering him on. The could not have been anymore perfect with the sun warming the skin in the early morning breeze.

The first image is Emery running across the field with the soccer ball to score another goal. The next image is Emery's father Tim giving him a father son pep talk on the field. The words that were said will stay between them :)

Thanks Emery for a great game!

Left Field

Pentax announced its 645D medium format digital camera just recently on their website. They plan for it to start shipping globally December 2010. The suggested retail price is $10,000.00 for the kit. The 645D is said to produce extra-sharp, super-high-resolution images because of its approximately 40 effective megapixels.
Just like the new release of the K5 the 645D is fully weather resistant. I was really starting to debate to stay with Pentax with their lack of more top performing cameras. But this has really changed the playing field. Out of left field Pentax has shocked me and decided to play hard ball.

Texture?

With the rainy weather keeping me indoors the last couple of days the editing process has got me trying new things. I have been playing with the idea of textures. What do you think? Too much, too little? Is it distracting from the subject? This is the first image I have tried it out on and I think it is starting to grown on me.

Birthday Fun!

Emery's 5th Birthday was a monster truck theme celebrated with family and friends! The day was sunny and warm but that didn't stop all the fun! It started with monster truck racing, on to other games gifts and then the cake to end the party perfectly! The first shot is Emery blowing out his candles, while the second shows the detail of his birthday cake.

On Sunday 10.03.2010 Darla and John celebrated their day of marriage! The day could not have been any more perfect, the weather was just right with a slight breeze and the sun to warm the skin. They are an amazing couple and I am so glad I got to share their beautiful day with them! The first image shows the detail on her dress which was so stunning I just had to capture its beauty. I love the second shot as Darla rests her eyes and takes in the moment that she is now a married women. Congratulations to the Bride and Groom!!

Is it time for a change?

Just recently Pentax announced thier new DSLR camera. Pentax K5 has a lot more features compared to what the company has offered in the past. It is being compared to the Nikon D7000 which is in comparison quite a bit cheaper. Pentax has listed the K5 at a starting price of $1600.00 where Nikon has the D7000 listed for $1200.00. The K5 is 16.3 MP while Nikon is right there with 16.2 MP. Both offer a 3 inch LCD screen and full HD 1080p video qualities. The D7000 has 39 AF points while the K5 falls short with only 11 AF points. But the K5 does take a step above because of the magnesium alloy body which is completely weather sealed and ISO 100-12800, expandable to 80 and 512oo. Should I check into getting into the Nikon family or should I stick with the trusty Pentax? So far Pentax has been a great camera but will they offer room for growth in the future?

Wedding Season!

It is for sure the time of weddings! The time of year where being booked is totally expected..and loving every minute. Today I have an appointment with a lovely bride-to-be! Sneak peeks to come!

Juniors- now is the time to book your senior session with Focus Photography! Call now spots are booking fast!

Next!

I ordered studio lights to take a step in a different direction! The sun will always be my favorite when it comes to lighting though. It will be a new adventure to learn the techniques of lighting but I am excited to jump right in. Stay tuned for pictures and updates and I take the journey :)

Ryan & Laci's Wedding

Here is a sneak peak from a beautiful Saturday wedding! The wedding was breath taking and the couple pushed it over the top! I had a blast working with Kyle Rivas and his assistant Melissa! Congrats guys!

Engagement session with Darla and John!

Such a fun couple to shoot with! The
fall colors in the leaves were just amazing! I have known Darla for years from college and was so privileged to meet John for their journey together in marriage.

Thanks guys!

Crystal

I was playing around with colors and crystal. I really love how the light reflects off each cut in the crystal!

The top one was shot with a 35mm at f/6.7 and the bottom one is f/2.8, each one was shot with natural sunlight.

Guitar

I was playing around with my new lens, the Pentax 35mm macro and love the turn out! I love how the lens really brings out different characters of the body.

As I shot the guitar I really was amazed of the detail in each shot!

Kirk Family

Kirk Family Shoot!

What a lovely family! We ran around in downtown LS and had a blast doing it! Thanks guys!