What a precious, happy family. These sweet friends are some of the most fun humans you can meet. Their little guy was full of smiles and the fall colors were just right.
The Smart Family
An Afternoon with Lindsey
My dear friend Lindsey. She’s a treasure. A delight. She is the Queen of Pie-Making and stewards her home to be a place of warmth, beauty, and hospitality. If you know her, you love her.
We spent an afternoon together and I was able to catch her in her most natural habitat – preparing a pie for some church members to enjoy. What a woman.
October Newborn Session
There is nothing quite like a sweet, blue-eyed newborn baby girl to start off October on the right foot. Daisy was a delight to capture – she has no idea how blessed she is to have these two as her parents.
And she will certainly be blessed with the longest eyelashes in the land (I mean just look at her mom & dad!).
Welcome to the world, Daisy!
The Hext Family
This sweet little family was the start of the Fall photo season. It was so much fun to spend time with them and walk through the early fall beauty.
Sunflower Sessions
I am so grateful to these wonderful people participating in my sunflower mini sessions! It was a blast to do these sessions in such a lovely and unique location. Hope you enjoy these!
First Friday – September
Kansas City is full of beauty and wonder. One of the best displays of this is at First Fridays in the Crossroads. It’s been months since I’ve explored these art studios (thanks to the pandemic), but this is easily my favorite KC activity.
I am so thankful for the opportunity to go and wander through the streets with these dear friends.
The Pulliam Family
I met Mallory & Camden just a few weeks before their first child was born. Almost seven years later and I still can’t believe God gave me the gift of their friendship! I love these people and the ways they have grafted me into their family.
When I decided to come back to photography, I knew I needed them to be my models.
Can we talk about how beautiful this family is? And also talk about how Hudson basically looks like a grown man now!? Not okay. Hallie still has a little kid lisp and I hope it stays forever. And sweet Brooks is the brown-eyed babe everyone is enamored with. Gosh, these kids and their parents are just the best.
I can’t get enough of the Pulliams and I am so grateful they allowed me to capture their family.
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Rocky Mountain National Park, Summer 2021
Cloudy sky, rainy mountain roads, a dog, close friends and family, cool and breezy weather… If asked “What is your perfect day?” These descriptions would have made the list. Give me a good cup of coffee and I believe I would transport to another dimension of bliss.
Our journey through Rocky Mountain National Park was sublime in every way. And what better way is there to practice with a new camera? I’m thankful for this place and this journey and these people.
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month: About Amanda
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and if you know me, you know why I care about this month.
Because if you know me, you know Amanda.
Over the next few weeks, I will share stories, encouragements, and exhortations fueled by my love and care for those with Down Syndrome. Before I start that, though, I want to give you the why.
My sister, Amanda, is three years younger than me, and she has Down Syndrome. Through my forthcoming posts, I’ll weave her in often because any knowledge, passion, or experience I have related to Down Syndrome is entirely because of her existence.
Today, I just want to tell you about her, primarily because she’s awesome. If you ever get the chance, you should be her friend.
First, Amanda has the best laugh in the world. She will start with a higher pitched giggle if she thinks you’re amusing. But then, if the circumstances are extra funny, her laugh will evolve into an uncontrollable cackle. Her whole body is involved when you really get her going, and it is a joy to watch her laugh.
She also enjoys the most simple things in life. Coloring books, writing stories in journals, reading fiction, watching movies (especially ones with superheroes), music, Starbucks, pizza, cheeseburgers, and ice cream. She isn’t difficult to please, and when you do any of these things with her, she won’t forget it.
Amanda loves people. I mean really loves them. If you are nice or take an interest in her, she will be a most loyal friend. Every time I talk to her, she asks how my friends are doing, and eventually they become her friends too. Do you need a friend who will always be excited to see you? Amanda is your girl.
She is the most consistently encouraging person that I know. Every time I take a trip, post an article, or share anything on social media, Amanda is there to tell me that she likes the picture, my trip looked so cool, or that I did great writing an article. She will tell you how cute your baby is, how beautiful she thinks you are, and how everything you do is awesome! Boundless and consistent encouragement – no one I know is better at it!
I could spend all day telling you all the reasons she’s wonderful, so I’ll cut myself off for now.
The most important thing you need to know about Amanda, though, is this:
She is a child of God, a daughter of the Most High, created in His image.
She is a person, and that makes her worthy of love.
This is what her name means, and this is who she is.
Amanda is worthy of love.
Allyson Howell 