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Meet Natalie: Pembroke Hill Class of 2027 Senior

September 2, 2026

Meet Natalie: Pembroke Hill Class of 2027 SeniorKansas City Senior Portrait Photographer | Sarah Ireland PhotographyEvery once in a while, I meet a senior who makes me rethink what "well-rounded" even means. Natalie is one of those seniors.She's a member of my senior model team this year, and she's a student at Pembroke Hill in the Class of 2027. When she sent me her info, I expected the usual list of activities and interests. What I got instead was a summer spent in Paris, dreams of becoming a ...

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Smiling red-haired high school senior girl standing in a colorful wildflower field on a sunny day

Mill Valley Senior Portraits: Melanee Signs with Baker Volleyball

August 29, 2026

Melanee is an incredible young lady. She's a fun and go-with-the-flow Mill Valley High School senior. As of a few weeks ago, she is also a college volleyball commit, headed to play for Baker University! We got together before school started and right before her volleyball celebration dinner to do her senior portrait session. Spending the afternoon with her and her awesome mom was fun, a little muggy, and at the end... rainy, so we improvised and lucked out on a few ...

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Kansas City Brand Spotlight: Wildflower & Ember

June 8, 2026

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT · BRANDING SESSIONWhere Coffee Meets Creativity:The Story Behind Wildflower & EmberMarsha is building more than a business. She's building a place where everyone belongs.Kansas City Northland·Wildflower & Ember     Some businesses start with a business plan. Wildflower & Ember started with a feeling that Marsha couldn't shake, no matter how many years went by. A feeling that there should be a place where people can come ...

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Yearbook Ad Timelines: When is the best time to book Senior Portraits in Kansas City

May 27, 2026

How Far in Advance Should You Book Your Senior Photos?If you're the parent of a rising senior, or a senior yourself in the Johnson County, KS, or KC Metro area, you've probably got a mile-long to-do list. Senior photos might feel like something you can figure out later. But here's the truth: later comes faster than you think, and waiting too long can mean missing out on your favorite photographer, your dream location, or even your school's yearbook deadline.Here's everything you ...

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Inside the NextStep Kansas City Gala: Night to Stand 2026, The Ultimate Team

May 13, 2026

May 8, 2025 | Location: The Abbott Luxury Wedding & Event VenuePlease CLICK HERE if you would like to download images from the event album, courtesy of NextStep Kansas CityOn the evening of May 8th, the Kansas City community came together for something truly special: the NextStep KC Annual Gala, A Night to Stand, 2026, a night of celebration, gratitude, and unwavering belief in the power of recovery. The energy in the room was a testament to what happens when a ...

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