Kristin and Chad's wedding IV

Giving Back: Sheffield Place

Glow Imagery is pleased to announce its support of Sheffield Place. This is a wonderful agency located in northeast Kansas City which strives to help mothers with children to break out of the cycles of homelessness and poverty to become self sufficient. Their efforts help women achieve greater self-determination, respect and happiness in their lives.

On June 25, Sheffield Place will host its second annual HopSnobs event at the Boulevard Brewing Company.

In addition to enjoying fabulous beers from Boulevard (I'm an unfiltered-wheat guy myself) and appetizers from wonderful restaurants, participants will help raise much-needed funding that will provide shelter and services to more than 30 homeless mothers and their children this year. More than 300 people are expected at the event.

Restaurant sponsors include the Capital Grill, Reverse, Mango Room, Nara, Thai Place, The Drop and Christoper Elbows. Entertainment will be provided by KC Rausch, The Konza Swamp, and Ricki Brothers.

Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 the night of the event and include beer, heavy appetizers, live music and silent auction. Glow Imagery has donated a portrait sitting for the silent auction. Come join us!

Kelly and Dave engagement I

Meghan and Chris engagement shoot IV

Meghan and Chris engagement shoot III

Meghan and Chris engagement shoot II

Meghan and Chris engagement shoot I

Shelly and Jeff at Loose Park

To heck with the snow and cold!!! The engagement session season will soon be in full swing. Honoring the forthcoming Spring, here's another favorite from a 2007 engagement session with Shelly and Jeff at Loose Park. These two were about as cool as a couple could be. There are certain couples you meet in which you know instantaneously they were made for one another and that describes Shelly and Jeff.

Nicole and Dave at Union Station

This is an engagement shoot from last year I thought was a lot of fun. We did them at Union Station in Kansas City. Those who have worked with me before know I'm big on being creative with these sessions, we'll get the pretty flowers and scenery but then work in some more atypical stuff and have fun with it.

Looking back 2007 - Sarah and Darren

Sarah and Darren were among 2007's many highlights. When I first met Sarah, she carefully explained the wedding as a Halloween theme in which everyone was going to be in costume.

She welcomed my donning a costume. Knowing how involved my shooting and equipment can be, I was afraid of a burdensome hassle from a costume so I politely declined the idea of a costume.

Boy was it a costume bash! Her wedding party, family and guests took it to the hilt. What a complete blast.

Yes, I did feel a little out of place. But, as is always the case, I really knew I wanted to get really awesome pictures and the best way to get those was to be in my comfort zone. The fun ensued... so did some memorable pictures.

Lacy and Josh part 4

Lacy and Josh part 3

Lacy and Josh part 2

Lacy and Josh engagement pictures

Engagement sessions are an excellent time to let your hair down... or in some cases, let your hair up. When Josh and Lacy met me at the park, I was greeted by Josh's ambitious mohawk. The photos flowed easily as we played with autumn surroundings and urban. I can't wait to shoot their wedding in April, Lacy will be a real room-stopping bride. I'll admit the urban surroundings were the most fun with Josh's coif setting the tone.