Photography in Columbia MO - BLOG - Senior Portraits

Drummer, Band, and Books Senior Photograaphy in Columbia, Missouri

JUN

30

2022

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

MAY

24

2018

Dancer + Reader + Bombshell Senior ...

Ahhh, where to start?! Casey is an intelligent, fun, sophisticated young woman who has big dreams and the drive to make them reality. She's committed ...

APR

30

2018

Multi-Sport Athlete - Senior Portraits ...

Being a senior photographer gives me the chance to meet new people every day, make friends, and celebrate milestones with the awesome seniors I work ...

JAN

19

2018

Soccer Senior Portraits - Photographers ...

This girl is one of those people who just make you smile. She has the most energetic personality and is completely herself from the moment you meet ...

NOV

30

2017

Cross Country & Sharply Dressed - ...

Looking good doesn't just happen...Alex is a guy who won't roll out of bed and throw on just anything for the day. His clothes are carefully selected ...

NOV

21

2017

Motorcycle Senior Portraits - ...

Ok, this year has been so crazy with all these amazing senior's incorporating special interests and hobbies into their sessions! Dayton wanted to ...

NOV

15

2017

Welding Senior Portraits - Photographer ...

This kid is a riot. When we met at his outfit consultation, he had his favorite shirt (the Casino Shirt) and a pair of Money Boots. His fun loving ...

OCT

25

2017

Lacrosse Senior Portraits - ...

Mia is a girl who is driven, decisive, and obviously beautiful. We had so much fun at her session, and she was ready to work it. Mia is one of the ...

OCT

20

2017

The Smirk - Photographer Columbia MO

Some guys are really smiley, and some are super serious, and there are some who have the perfect little smirk. The smirk kind of guy is definitely ...

SEP

29

2017

Poseidon of High School - Photographer ...

As soon as I met Rhys, I knew he was going to be SO much fun to shoot with! He has a completely unique style that totally captures his fun ...

AUG

22

2017

Making a Splash - Photographer in ...

Everyone, meet Ryan! Ryan is a fun-loving outdoors-man, athlete, future surgeon, big brother and son. He is PATIENT. That is the quality that stands ...

JUL

06

2017

Swimmer Senior Portraits - Photographer ...

It's summer, so you all are probably spending your days laying out, on vacation, just generally being around a pool. Zach has spent a lot of time at ...

MAY

18

2017

Epic Track & Field Senior Pictures

Graduation is upon us, but that also means it is the final leg of track season! Obviously we need to look at Khristen's senior portraits! This shoot ...

DEC

16

2016

Betsy - Senior Photographer Columbia, ...

This girl...This girl is as sweet as she is beautiful. Betsy and her mom came from over and hour away to have her senior pictures done and I am so ...

DEC

09

2016

Joey - Senior Photographer Columbia ...

Can I just say that guys need awesome senior portraits too??? It seems like too often all we see are girls, girls, girls (now I'm going to have that ...

SEP

01

2016

Olivia - Photographer Columbia Missouri

This girl ya'll......This girl is amazing. She's in a whirlwind senior year packed with golf, dance, college credits, and so much more that I can't ...

JUN

22

2016

Blake F. - Senior Portraits - ...

Everyone, meet Blake! This guy has some big dreams and a matching personality to get him there. Whether its acting, singing, or modeling (I mean look ...

APR

22

2016

Emily - Class of 2016 - Senior Pictures ...

Emily's senior portrait session was all about her classic beauty and style. Once we did her Outfit Consultation before her shoot, I knew she was ...

APR

14

2016

Khristen's Dark Queen Photoshoot ...

When Khristen submitted her senior model application, I knew she HAD to be the Dark Queen! Her gorgeous dark hair and those piercing blue eyes give ...

APR

04

2016

Rockbridge Southpaw Magazine - ...

This month those of you who go to Rockbridge will see something special in Southpaw Magazine! I've spent a few weeks working on the perfect layout to ...

FEB

17

2016

Butterfly Shoot - Photographer ...

My shoot with Karly has been one of the most fun and creative yet! The overwhelming positive response to this session has made me extra excited to ...

JAN

27

2016

Kayley - Class of 2016 - Senior ...

We finally were able to get together and choose Kayley's favorites from her session! It was fabulous to take a break from this dreary January weather ...

JAN

25

2016

Senior Model Team - Columbia MO Senior ...

This year I am so pumped to be revamping the entire Senior Model experience! This year all the seniors selected will have a conceptual photoshoot ...

DEC

14

2015

Ethan - Class of 2016 Senior - Senior ...

Ethan is the kind of guy who is always looking ahead. He's even known what he wanted to do since he was a child. (An astronaut, by the way!) His ...

DEC

03

2015

Brie - Class of 2016 - Photographer ...

Brie's session was perfect for her personality! Deep colors, bold lighting, and perfect outfits combined to give her a session that has the same dark ...

DEC

01

2015

Bryce - Class of 2016 - Senior ...

Like most senior gents, Bryce wasn't over-the-top excited when we began his shoot. However, as we started to make some awesome images with things ...

NOV

27

2015

Taylor - Class of 2015 Senior - ...

This session was so much fun because we were able to work in Taylor's color guard background for some totally unique portraits! I love that she was ...

NOV

24

2015

Adyson - Senior 2015 - Columbia MO ...

Adyson is the perfect girl to rock this session filled with glitz! Her prom dress of gold sequins and beading was so fun to take downtown and make ...

NOV

19

2015

Madi - Class of 2015 - Senior ...

I absolutely love it when seniors are interested in a morning session! It is always so much more calm downtown, which is so refreshing. Generally ...

NOV

16

2015

Magdalena - Class of 2016 - Senior ...

This gorgeous girl had such a fun session! As one of the Senior Models, Maggie had full hair and makeup done by Kaylee before her session. The look ...

NOV

11

2015

Rachel - Class of 2016 - Senior ...

Rachel is the kind of girl who knows exactly what she wants from life. Her senior portrait session was no different. She worked with Kaylee to make ...

NOV

09

2015

Maggie - Senior 2015 - Senior ...

This fun and bubbly high school senior had a fabulous senior session! Maggie went from a soft and natural look, to an fringy rocker look, to her prom ...

NOV

05

2015

Autumn - Senior Photographer Columbia, ...

Fall has been so perfect this year! So many of my sessions have been at the perfect time to take advantage of the colorful leaves and mild weather, ...

NOV

04

2015

Meghan - University of Missouri ...

Meghan was the sweetest person to shoot with! From the second she arrived for her session she was so bubbly and full of smiles! She'll soon be ...

OCT

20

2015

Senior 2016 Micaela - Senior ...

This sassy red head was sooooo much fun to shoot with! Not only is she completely gorgeous, but she is such a amazing person that you can't help but ...

SEP

29

2015

Audrey - Missouri Senior 2015 - ...

Audrey's session was so much fun! Between she and her friend Baylee they had me laughing the whole time over how "saucy" all the poses, looks, and ...

SEP

04

2015

Fairytale Wedding - Columbia Missouri ...

The story that lead up to this magical wedding is straight out of a book of fairytales.Girl goes on an adventure to a foreign country.Girl meets boy. ...

AUG

26

2015

What to Bring to Your Senior Session - ...

Preparing for your session can be especially daunting if you aren't quite sure what to bring. I've compiled a list of items that I believe are ...

AUG

19

2015

Lizzie - Class of 2016 - Senior ...

Ohhhh emmmm geeeeeeee you guys... this session though! Lizzie was so much fun to shoot with! Her session definitely captured her bright and bubbly ...

AUG

05

2015

Samantha - Class of 2016 - Photographer ...

I was completely shocked and pumped to hear that Sam was bringing her mini pig Angel to her senior session! How often will I be able to say that ...

JUL

30

2015

Downtown Photo Walk - Senior ...

Last week, I got up super early (ok, my dog got me up...) and decided to go for a sunrise photo walk in downtown Columbia. Summer has been so hot and ...

JUL

23

2015

Kelly Lynn - Senior Photographer ...

Right from the start Kelly, Diana, and I clicked. These two are so straight-forward, laugh-out-loud honest that I was crippled by side-splitting ...

JUL

21

2015

Karly by Kaylee - Columbia MO Senior & ...

Kaylee's new website is up and running and featuring some of these beautiful images I shot of the lovely Karly! You would never guess that this was ...

JUL

17

2015

Headshots - Columbia Missouri Portrait ...

This lady is setting up her very own business page and needed some amazing headshots for the final touches! Pretty sure we nailed it! This is the ...

JUL

13

2015

Cheyenne - Downtown Senior Session - ...

I am swooning over this peachy-pink dress Cheyenne rocked for her senior session! This shoot started with some laid back portraits inside, then we ...

JUL

10

2015

Perfect for Summer - Columbia MO Senior ...

Envy Columbia has so many perfect looks for summer photo shoots! From crop tops to dresses, everything in the store is $40 or less. My clients have ...

JUL

08

2015

Kelby - Class of 2016 - Senior ...

The day of Kelby's session it was POURING down rain. I'm not going to lie, we were all a little stressed about if we were going to be able to get any ...

JUN

26

2015

Envy's Latest Looks - Portrait & ...

This week at Envy you can find all these perfect summer looks! I love the fact that they have both casual and dressier looks all in one place. Last ...

JUN

15

2015

Summer Fashion - Columbia Missouri ...

This week at Envy you can find all of these summer looks at amzing prices! Did you know that everything in the store is under $40? That's crazy! I ...

JUN

10

2015

Jocelyn's Spring Session - Senior ...

This girl is so full of energy and excitement! We ran around downtown on a perfect spring day capturing these gorgeous images and laughing the entire ...

JUN

08

2015

Fashion Finds at Envy - Columbia ...

This month I've teamed up with Envy in Columbia to offer some amazing shopping sprees to a few lucky ladies! I had so much fun hanging out at the ...

JUN

03

2015

May-hem - Wedding & Portrait ...

Wow! I can't even believe it is already June! May was a whirlwind of amazing shoots, and June is gearing up to be even more awesome! I've been so ...

MAY

09

2015

Kaitlin - MIssouri Senior Photographer ...

Kaitlin, Dilynne and I had the best time shooting these senior portraits! I was so pumped that Kaitlin wanted to incorporate her volleyball ...

MAY

04

2015

Mizzou Grad Session - Missouri Senior ...

Graduate sessions are one of my absolute fave's! It's always a blast meeting people who are on the brink of something new and exciting, and it ...

APR

27

2015

Coleman - Senior Class of 2015 - Senior ...

Sandy and Coleman were so much fun to shoot with! We scheduled this back in early February, and we were so pleased when the spring weather cooperated ...

APR

24

2015

Drake - Senior Columbia, MO - Modern ...

This session was one of my fave's! Drake had these aweseome glasses that he had just gotten and they looked amazing in all the images! There's ...

APR

20

2015

Downtown Senior Guy - Senior ...

For Michael's senior session, we wanted to incorporate both a little bit of laid back natural looks, along with a whole lot of downtown swag. He ...

APR

02

2015

Ustena's Picks - Modern Senior ...

This week Ustena and I were finally able to sit down together so she could choose which images she wanted to use to market her salon! With our hectic ...

MAR

16

2015

Rocking Styled Shoot - Columbia, MO ...

So, yesterday I hosted four lovely ladies here at my home for hair, makeup, and a whole lot of fun! These three models, along with Ustena (Hair and ...

MAR

11

2015

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 ...

MAR

09

2015

Making a Portrait Beau Monde Part 1 - ...

Over the past few weeks, I've been talking a lot about the new Portrait Beau Monde line and how amazing it is. It's a bit hard to understand, without ...

MAR

05

2015

I want YOU! The Senior Model Search - ...

It's that time of year again! If you are a junior in Missouri, I want you to be a Kacey D Photography Senior Model! Applications will be accepted ...

MAR

03

2015

5 Questions to Answer Before Choosing a ...

When you find yourself at the point in your wedding planning, senior year, or family life that it's time to choose someone to capture these fleeting ...

FEB

03

2015

Portrait Beau Monde - An Exclusive Line ...

I am so excited to share what I have been secretly gushing over for the past few months! When creating this line, the goal was to design a process ...

DEC

08

2014

Edgy Senior Session - Columbia Missouri ...

Macy's senior session was a glamorous and fabulous affair! We started with an outfit styling consultation a few days before the shoot, and the ...

DEC

03

2014

Making Tariq Smile - Columbia Missouri ...

If you've met this family, you already know why they are so great to work with. I absolutely love the fact that they joke around with me and each ...

DEC

01

2014

Beautiful Baylee - Columbia Missouri ...

Shooting these portraits with Baylee was so much fun! We were able to shoot in Monroe City, where there was an abundance of urban textures to play ...

OCT

29

2014

A Classically Glam Senior - Columbia ...

My session with Katie was all about classic beauty and glamour. We started with a softer, natural look, then switched things up with Ustena's help to ...