Photography in Columbia MO - BLOG - Senior Portraits

Senior Session Scheduling: Navigating the Seasons for the Perfect Photoshoot

SEP

03

2025

Senior Session Scheduling: Navigating ...

Are you a high school senior ready to capture your unique story through stunning photos? At Kacey D Photography, I understand that choosing the ...

JUN

20

2025

☀️ Just 5 Summer Sessions Left — Is One ...

Summer is in full swing, and my heart is so full from the incredible sessions already captured! June is now completely booked, and I’m so ...

JUL

01

2022

Fitness and Dance Spring Senior Photos ...

Oh my gosh, how gorgeous is Hanna?!This girl is one of the sweetest, most bubbly girls I know and I have shot with her so many times and I cannot get ...

JUN

30

2022

Drummer, Band, and Books Senior ...

We had talked a lot prior to Arren's senior session about how we were going to incorporate his interests. His mom really wanted to make sure we ...

JUN

15

2022

Theater Senior Portraits in Columbia, ...

Ahh, the lovely Lily! She loves music and theater. Her prom her junior year ended up getting canceled because of COVID, so she had this beautiful red ...

JUN

14

2022

Fall Rainy Day Senior Pictures in ...

The day of Maddi's shoot there was about a 50/50 chance of rain. We weighed the benefits of going forward and options with rescheduling, and Maddie ...

JUN

02

2022

Fall Downtown Senior Boy Portraits in ...

Okay everybody, this is Leyton! He is actually the second senior I have shot for his family. His older sister Taylor came to me a couple of years ...

JUN

01

2022

Downtown Fall Senior Portraits in ...

Take a guess at when you think this session was. I'll give you a hint... It was one of my last sessions of the year. I shot this session two ...

MAY

25

2022

Fall Wrestling and Golden Retriever ...

It seems like I have at least one wrestler a year and let me tell you they are some of my favorite sessions! These guys are tough as nails and also ...

MAY

24

2022

Baseball and Weight-Lifting Senior ...

You know how you always want a senior guy who is up for anything? Funny, having a good time, not afraid to smile, and ready to rock his shoot. That ...

MAY

20

2022

Fall Senior Portraits with a Horse and ...

If you needed more proof that Colombia is just a big small town, take a look at this session! Avery's dad is actually from the same small town that I ...

APR

14

2022

Basketball, Softball, and Fall Senior ...

Every so often I get a senior from my own hometown Monroe City, home of the Panthers, #Pantherpride! It just makes my heart so happy!This is Riley ...

APR

13

2022

Humanize Your Brand - Photographer ...

You probably already know that people buy people, they don't buy things. As service providers and primarily "one-man-shows," photographers are in a ...

APR

13

2022

Urban Downtown Senior Photos in ...

Sometimes you get a senior guy and he is totally happy to be at his shoot. Fun personality, great outfits, up for anything. Enter Will. For his ...

APR

07

2022

Reading, Music, and Wildflower Senior ...

This girl and her mom are the kind of people that you meet and you just instantly click with! The minute we got on the phone I knew we were going to ...

APR

06

2022

Basketball, Softball, and Track Senior ...

All right everyone, this is Olivia!! She is the sweetest little thing! She is actually the second senior I've shot in her family. Her older sister ...

APR

05

2022

Ad Copy 101 - Photography Business Tips

Need help writing copy that converts? Try this EASY three step system to show your clients what you offer and how that benefits them! FEATURE - ...

MAR

29

2022

Soccer & Suit Senior Pictures in ...

This was another one of my seniors who came all the way from Texas for his senior portraits. Clay and his mom had been following me for a long time, ...

MAR

28

2022

Dance & Ballet Senior Portraits in ...

Oh Grayson!! This girl is absolutely one of my favorites!!She is the kind of girl who will do anything for a friend, but does not love being the ...

MAR

25

2022

Senior Photos for Guys Who Hate Senior ...

Aidan is your typical senior guy, not super thrilled about photos. He was doing portriats for his mom, but when we finally got to the session, he was ...

MAR

25

2022

Try this to 3X your Organic Reach

Something to try for your Friday social media post! This week I shared this “1, 2, 3” post on my feeds. On Instagram the engagement ...

MAR

24

2022

Skateboard Senior Pictures in Missouri ...

If there was one person that you would describe as a firecracker, it is Miss Avory! If you've met her and her family, you know she gets it from her ...

MAR

23

2022

Country Senior Pictures in Columbia, ...

Brooke is the sweetest little thing. She came all the way up from Iowa (I guess down from Iowa), for her senior session. They got up super early and ...

MAR

22

2022

Cheerleader Senior Photos in Missouri - ...

I love my cheerleader seniors! They are a different breed, and I mean that in the best way possible. These girls are so talented, so strong, such ...

MAR

21

2022

Soccer Senior Photos in Columbia MO - ...

When a senior travels from a different state to have you to shoot their senior photos, the pressure is on! There is no stress it. That feeling of "I ...

MAR

18

2022

Weird Locations and Prom Dress Senior ...

Oh sweet, sweet Lainie!! This gorgeous girl has the sweetest personality. You would love hanging out with her. She always has something funny to say ...

MAR

17

2022

Showing Up for Your Business... ...

For most of us, it's really easy to not show our faces on our social media, especially because we are in the business of showcasing other people. ...

MAR

17

2022

Cross Country Runner Senior Photos in ...

This is Jared, he is a super sweet and seriously funny guy. He is actually the second senior in his family that I have shot. I shot his older brother ...

MAR

16

2022

Dealing with Bad Weather for Senior ...

Okay, so you know how you're planning your shoot and you expect it to be this beautiful, amazing day and everything's gonna be perfect? Yeah, well, ...

MAR

15

2022

Hate Blogging? One easy way to change ...

Here's something helpful if you're like me and you HATE blogging... It used to take me days to finally sit down and write a blog. Then when I ...

MAR

15

2022

Trap Shooting Senior Pictures in ...

Oh Taylen! This guy is the sweetest but just like every other senior guy (or almost every other senior guy I should say), he was not super excited ...

MAR

14

2022

Summer Senior Portraits with Dogs & ...

Oh my gosh you guys this girl is so fun! I had an absolute blast with her. She is the sweetest thing and let me tell you she will have you cracking ...

DEC

11

2020

5 Reasons to Add Pro Hair and Makeup

Struggling to decide if you should have your hair and makeup done the day of the shoot? Let's talk! Here are 5 Reasons to Add Pro Hair and Makeup!1. ...

JUL

15

2020

Only FOUR Summer Sessions remain!

Sending out THREE more Welcome Packets today! Are you ready for a party in your mailbox?! In your Welcome Packet you'll find: - Tips for Choosing ...

JUN

22

2020

Payment Plans - Photographer Columbia, ...

Did you know we offer payment plans to help our clients have every image and product they love? After your session, we will meet up to view your ...

JUN

18

2020

Need outfit help?

Worried about what you'll wear for senior portraits? Let's face it, it's stressful to think about what makes the perfect outfit that you won't regret ...

JUN

15

2020

Have a son who needs senior portraits?

Do you have a son and don't know where to start with senior portraits? The outfits, the locations, getting them to show up??? Where do you start?! It ...

JUN

11

2020

Girl's Swim Senior Photos Columbia, MO

Introducing the most bubbly, charming, sweet ray-of-sunshine Miss Ansley! This girl has the best laugh and just being around her makes you happy too! ...

JUN

11

2020

Home Decor and Wall Art

So in LOVE with the new wall art we chose for our own home! We chose three of our favorite images from our newborn session and went with a three ...

JUN

10

2020

Headshots and Hair and Makeup - ...

Everyone, meet Melody! She's the talent behind the hair and makeup looks for our senior portraits! This amazing woman is SO sweet, funny, and ...

JUN

01

2020

Class of 2020 Send-Off and 2021 ...

Class of 2020 is going out with a bang! Many more graduate and prom portraits coming in the next few days! 2020 wrapping things up also means that ...

MAY

19

2020

Concert Lover Senior Photos in ...

This girl is one of the most vivacious senior's I've had! No surprise that she's a redhead, right?! :P One thing you would never know from her ...

MAY

15

2020

FaceTime Photoshoots in Columbia MO

FaceTime saved me...When COVID-19 hit, I was scared. Not only for the health implications, but also the fact that it meant I couldn't work. As a ...

MAY

13

2020

Horses in Senior Pictures - Columbia, ...

Those lashes though! I’ve always loved horses, but I grew up around cattle so I never learned how to handle them. Let’s be honest, the ...

MAY

12

2020

Drummer Senior Photos in Columbia ...

I have waited SO long to get to shoot senior photos for a drummer! I knew there would be so may exciting options for the action shots while playing, ...

MAY

11

2020

Three Questions to Get Started on ...

Whenever I start working with a new client, I always ask these three questions: What do you do in your free time? Hobbies, Sports, etc.? This helps ...

MAY

07

2020

Fall Senior Pictures - Photographer ...

Oh my gosh you guys this session was SO much fun! From the pumpkin "patch" to the hype girls downtown we had nonstop excitement the entire ...

MAY

05

2020

Triathlete Senior Pictures in Columbia ...

By now you guys know that I LOVE my sports senior picture sessions. I mean, what could top working with an athlete to create senior portraits that ...

MAY

04

2020

CLASS OF 2021 SENIORS BOOKING NOW

I wasn’t sure when we would be able to get back to work… With everything going on, I’d pressed pause on taking new sessions. There ...

APR

29

2020

FaceTime/Zoom Tips - Photographer ...

Girl, that highlight is on point! Have you seen the FaceTime Photoshoots we've been doing? I've gotten a ton of questions about lighting and ...

APR

28

2020

COVID-19 Update

I am SO excited to get back to work, and might be able to as soon as next week! With that in mind, let's talk about what to expect as we all adjust ...

APR

16

2020

Someday soon...

With all the chaos in the world, it can be hard to remember that soon it will be fall and we'll be enjoying the gorgeous colors and be busy as ever ...

APR

06

2020

I flip my hair back and forth...

I love that this girl was willing to flip that hair and shoot a few casual shots in the grass at her session! We had a summery day for her shoot, and ...

APR

03

2020

How to Rock a Hat for Senior Pictures

The most under-utilized accessory for senior portraits?? HATS! If you have a cute beanie, ball cap, cowboy hat, etc. that you love let's plan to ...

APR

02

2020

Epic Detail Shot - Columbia, MO ...

Don't be shy, zoom in and check out these crisp details! Funny story behind this shot; we had to use a water bottle to get the mist, and I felt kind ...

MAR

31

2020

Mizzou Graduate Portraits - Columbia, ...

This crazy year has made the Class of 2020 Seniors (high school and college) have to quickly adjust to the new reality of online school, no prom, ...

NOV

25

2019

Motocross Senior Portraits - ...

"Seriously, you'd do that??" It's a question I get all the time, and the reason is that even if your senior has a sport or hobby that seems like it ...

OCT

17

2019

Right Outside The Studio

Shot this gorgeous girl right outside the studio! So lucky to have some amazing natural locations steps outside the door! Who doesn't love some ...

OCT

15

2019

Football Guys - Photographer Columbia ...

GUYS... Aren't you tired of the football shots where you stand awkwardly in your street clothes on the field? Let's make something EPIC! In YOUR ...

AUG

01

2019

Show me your senior photos!

“Show me your portraits!”Sharing your images should be fun and easy, and that’s where your Custom Mobile App comes in! Just pull ...

JUN

20

2019

Tick, Tick, Tick... Photographer ...

Tick, tick, tick...The clock is running out to get your Class of 2020 Senior Session booked! If you've been watching as senior portraits come across ...

JUN

19

2019

Are Senior Guys Scarred? - Photographer ...

Are senior guys scarred when it comes to photos?It seems like so many guys think they are going to have to do cheesy stiff poses, wear boring outfits ...

JUN

18

2019

BREAKING NEWS: Skin Has Texture - ...

Breaking News: Skin has texture.While I love snapchat filters as much as the next girl, your senior's portraits should be timeless, and that means ...

JUN

12

2019

Fall Senior Sessions - Yes or No? - ...

Let's play a game...Guess what month Lizzy's session was.Here in mid-MO fall colors are the MOST requested portrait look. Our homes are filled with ...

JUN

11

2019

Hockey Senior Montage - Photographer ...

With all the excitement over the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it seems like a perfect time to share Peyton's Montage! I wonder what the pro player's senior ...

JUN

10

2019

Senior Year Lasts - Photographers ...

She sat on the bleachers, and counted the number of players before hers would be up. It was humid and sticky, but there was no where else she'd ...

JUN

05

2019

Gorgeous Album for a Beautiful Mizzou ...

This album is to die for!!! Seriously obsessed with it from top to bottom, front to back! ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is our most popular album, the 8x8 ...

JUN

04

2019

Tennis Senior Photos - Senior ...

Ladies and gentlemen we have officially reached the halfway point in 2019! If you're like me, that makes you both excited and a little nervous. Where ...

MAY

31

2019

Why We do Outfit Consultations

A big part of prepping for your session is the outfits. Thank you Captain Obvious, right? It can be super stressful to think about what outfits are ...

MAY

29

2019

How do I book my session?

So you’re interested in booking your senior session, but you need more info to move forward.. What’s next?After receiving your message, ...

APR

19

2019

Why Pro Hair & Makeup is Essential - ...

You've probably noticed that the Senior Model Team will receive Professional Hair and Makeup for their shoots. This is so important and I definitely ...

MAR

11

2019

10 Things You Might Not Know About Me

Today I think it's time we get up close and personal... So I'm going to share some fun and silly facts about myself. The real me.1. I L-O-V-E high ...

FEB

21

2019

Downtown Senior Photos - Photographer ...

Does being the oldest child in your family make you a go-getter? In Grace's case, I think so! She's a bubbly girl who is also tenacious when it comes ...

FEB

12

2019

Golf Senior Portraits - Columbia MO ...

When we started planning Olivia's session, she was right at the tail end of her golf season. We waited to set a solid date for her session because ...

FEB

01

2019

5 Books Every Senior Should Read Before ...

When I was a senior, my reading list was comprised of piles on piles of fiction. I'm hesitant to actually admit that the Twilight Series was big when ...

JAN

29

2019

Glam and Gorgeous Senior Portraits - ...

Everyone, meet Lizzy! If you already know her, you know she is a fashion queen who is achieving her dreams. This beauty is busy at Stephen's College ...

JAN

28

2019

Girls who Swim - Columbia MO ...

And now I bring you one amazing athlete who is also stunningly beautiful...... drumroll..... Lauren! This girl is a total rockstar! I've ...

JAN

25

2019

Hunting Senior Photos with Dogs - ...

Here in Mid Missouri, hunting is kind of a big deal. A lot of the seniors I work with have been hunting with their fathers and grandfathers since ...

JAN

24

2019

Cheerleader Senior Pictures - ...

Ok this girl, you guys.... THIS girl!! She is a bubbly sweetheart with energy to spare! If you know her, I'm sure that you know she's the kind of ...

JAN

23

2019

Cross Country + Swimmer + Cello Senior ...

If you have been following me for awhile, you have probably noticed that I am a pretty high energy person. I'm almost always excited and smiling, ...

JAN

22

2019

Soccer - Basketball - Baseball Senior ...

One question I get all the time is: "What if my senior is a multisport athlete?" The answer: Perfect! I've got just the thing for you. For a ...

JAN

18

2019

Track and Pole Vault Senior Pictures - ...

Moms, are you worried about what to dress your son in for senior portraits? Worried that he might not be open to wearing what you'd like him to? Well ...

JAN

17

2019

Curls & Overalls - Photographers ...

Rain. Misting, drizzling, foggy rain. That's how it was the original day we scheduled for Emily's shoot. When it was clear that it wasn't going to ...

JAN

16

2019

Canvas for Your Home - Photographer in ...

Looking for something modern for your senior portraits? Look no further! Our Canvas Wall Art are perfect for any home looking for a sleek and modern ...

JAN

15

2019

Swim Senior Portraits

It seems like ages ago that we were shooting Luke's senior pictures on a sunny day at the pool. As it is now, we are swimming in snow here in ...

JAN

15

2019

Lacrosse Senior Pictures & Hunting ...

How many sports and/or hobbies can we fit into your senior portrait session you ask? All of them! Braden is a very active senior has played multiple ...

JAN

14

2019

Track, Softball, Basketball, and ...

Ok, this girl though! Sydney is one amazing athlete as well as a drop-dead gorgeous sweetheart! When we went over her choices at the Outfit ...

JAN

12

2019

Class of 2020 Early Booking Now Open

The Class of 2020 calendar is open now! To ring in the new year we are offering an exclusive bonus for all of our Early Booking clients. All ...

JAN

10

2019

Softball Senior Pictures - Columbia ...

They say blondes have more fun, and in Ali's case, I think that is true! She is one bubbly girl who you cannot help but have fun with! Her family ...

JAN

09

2019

Welding Senior Portraits - ...

Here's a prime example of an amazing hobby that most people might think would be difficult or impossible to incorporate into your senior photo shoot: ...

JAN

08

2019

Hockey Senior Portraits

In case you didn't know already, I LOVE my sessions with senior athletes. I get swimmers, baseball players, runners, dancers, basketball players, ...

JAN

07

2019

Your baby is a senior, now what??

It seems like a lot of photographers focus more on senior ladies than senior guys. Why though?! Senior guys are so much fun to work with. Take Eric ...

JAN

04

2019

Soccer and Sunflower Senior Portraits - ...

Today we are reminiscing about the warm sunshine and the beautiful Claire! Her session was perfectly timed to take advantage of the warm weather and ...

JAN

03

2019

Marching Band & Trumpet Player Senior ...

Can I get a drum roll please..... If you know Jackson, you already know how awesome he is. He's one of those guys that you can joke with, but ...

JAN

03

2019

Graduation Portraits - University of ...

Look out world, Nikki is coming for ya! This Boston girl came all the way to Missouri for her college experience, and now that it is done she is ...

JAN

03

2019

Downtown All American Soccer Portraits ...

Lauren is the sweetest and most bubbly girl EVER! We had a warm summer day for her session, and it couldn't have been better. We spent the first part ...

SEP

15

2018

Swimmer Senior Portraits - Columbia, MO

#swimteamsaturday, anyone? Fall is in full swing for me, and that means that I'm a bit behind on the blog, but I'm going to try to get caught up ...

SEP

07

2018

Tennis & Soccer Senior Portraits - ...

Bennett was one of the first Class of 2019 seniors I got to work with this year, and what a way to kick off the season! He is a multi-sport athlete, ...

JUL

25

2018

Musical Theater Senior Pictures - ...

Ryan's session was completely unique because his mom was able to get access to Missouri Theatre! We knew he wanted to incorporate his musical theater ...

JUN

22

2018

Gorgeous Gracie - Photographer Columbia ...

When I first chatted with Gracie's mom Carolyn, I knew we were going to be fast friends! She caught me driving back from a photography workshop, and ...