Newborn Baby Boy + Family

Party of five- and it’s always a party with these enthusiastic siblings. Photographed in the studio.

Class of 2021: Senior Boy

Three outfits, photographed in or around the studio.

Class of 2021: Senior Boy

Location: downtown Neosho, two blocks from the studio. Ending with some studio shots. One outfit, but the senior took the outer shirt off for a different look.

Class of 2021: Senior Girl

Location: the fire station, and a field personally scouted by the mom who knew exactly what she wanted. Photographed the first week of April, right before trees were leafy but when the spring wildflowers were starting to show. Time was between 6-7 PM so the Session ran right into twilight.

Family of Four With Two Girls

Photographed outside in the studio courtyard, with the second outfit inside the studio.

I have been photographing these clients since dad was a senior in high school! Then came a wedding, and a daughter- and another daughter… There’s at least one hilarious, true-life image- can you find it?

Class of 2021: Senior Girl

Three outfits, all in studio. Some formal, some fun, and some that make you feel good :)

Class of 2021: Senior Boy

Photographed at the falls in Joplin and in the studio, mid-March.

FYI- most senior boys do 1-2 outfits. It depends on the person, but I suggest something casual, something nice, and (if they’re willing to invest the attention) something related to their current interests. A Senior Session can last an hour, or only 20 minutes if they want to dash and go. When you call me, tell me a little about the senior’s personality so we can decide what approach works best.

Senior pictures are something you don’t want to miss out on.

One Year Birthday Portraits: Girl

Celebrate surviving your first year of parenting! They’re only this little once. Bring them in so you can remember how precious they are at this stage.

Plus, at this age they let YOU choose their outfits. Parents of older kids know what I mean.

DID YOU KNOW: If you book a Portrait Session during the month of the child’s birthday, I have a special gift for you? Just ask me when you call!

Anniversary Portrait Session in the Studio

Father/Daughter Portraits

Double the trouble with two daughters…! Wish this dad some luck and enjoy these images from their Father/Daughter Portrait Session.

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Some Sentences About My Email List

My favorite (most effective) way to communicate with people is in real life- in person or by phone.

Second- my email list! It’s how I do model searches and studio specials, and occasionally it’s used for gathering opinions as I plan for future Calotype events. I LOVE asking people what they want and figuring out how to do it! I do use Instagram occasionally, but I’m better at communicating my thoughts by typing on a horizontal screen (my laptop). Is this because I was born in 1981? Using my thumbs on a tiny vertical screen leaves me… underwhelmed. Social media is usually the last place to know about what I’m doing at Calotype, which is supposedly a big NO NO according to *SoCiAl MeDiA ExPeRtS* but we shall see. I like to do what I like to do, and today Julie says the email list gets my attention. Sign up so we can discuss- I always respond back to your emails!

Father/Daughter Portraits

Time spent with our children is never a loss.

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One Year Birthday Portraits

…but it didn’t take him long to warm up for the camera

Warm up complete!

Timeless black and white

Somebody just saw his Mommy looking through the window :)

This little guy’s face may look familiar on my journal. His parents are in our First Year Baby Club, and they have graciously allowed us to share many of his images. Their favorites from all six of his Sessions- newborn, six weeks, three, six, nine and twelve months will be collected onto one piece of canvas wall art for their wall. Keeping a heritage like this for your child is a precious gift to yourself and them. Call me and I’m happy to discuss our exclusive Baby Club options!

Six Year Old Girl In Studio

Are you looking for a way to let your daughter know how special she is? A Birthday Portrait Session at Calotype might be just what she needs!

Many little girls love the experience and attention they receive during a photoshoot, plus you have the photographs themselves to keep as a memory.

Did you know: I have a special gift for you, if you bring your child during the month of their birthday?

CALL ME- it’s too good to post online!

If you want to make her birthday special this year, book a Session today! Call the studio at 417-658-8865. And look at these happy images of this six-year-old beauty, loving every moment of her photoshoot.

How To Contain Small Children With Roaming Tendencies

Box them in- with a bench! It gave me a good fifteen seconds of their attention.

Ages are six, four and two. Do you have little ones this age? Look what we can do in a few moments!

Scroll to the last to see how it ended. 🙈

Little Girl Photographed in B&W and With Bright Colors

Fresh and wholesome color- or B&W to show off her dark, dark eyes…

Which do you like better- color or black and white? You can always email me and leave a comment!

This custom Signature Canvas Montage was mom’s favorite- all of her expressions tell a story!

Eleven Year Old Girl In Studio

Dark blue background

Light blue background

Or black and white…

Which one do you like best?

Brother/Sister Photographed In Studio: Bright Spring Colors

What’s more colorful than this new spring backdrop? Their personalities. :)

Big sister had some pose ideas of her own. I had some folded canvas backgrounds draped over this chair I wasn’t using. She crawled inside to make a little nest. :)

Little brother, who was very curious, came over to investigate. I love the look on his face!

Are you on our email list? It’s where I send out specials and SOLICIT OPINIONS. Even though I welcome followers on Instagram, my email list is special and gets MY FOCUS. You can find out about creative things we’re doing AFTERWARDS on Insta *WHEN I REMEMBER TO POST* but my email friends hear about it first!

Four Boys Photographed In Studio: Fall/Winter/Seasonless

You call it chaos, we call it art. Enjoy these meaningful, real portraits of four brothers that share a special bond.

Group hug!

My favorite- if you don’t have ninja kicks in your family photos, you might be missing out. :)

Five Year Old Girl In The Studio

Bright, colorful, full of fun and silly faces: these are portraits that make you feel good inside!

ARE YOU ON OUR EMAIL LIST? IT’S WHERE I SEND OUT SPECIALS AND SOLICIT OPINIONS. EVEN THOUGH I WELCOME FOLLOWERS ON INSTAGRAM, MY EMAIL LIST IS SPECIAL AND GETS MY FOCUS. YOU CAN FIND OUT ABOUT CREATIVE THINGS WE’RE DOING AFTERWARDS ON INSTA *WHEN I REMEMBER TO POST* BUT MY EMAIL FRIENDS HEAR ABOUT IT FIRST!

Family of Three In-Studio/Winter

Right before Christmas, I photographed this family of three. Missionaries to Myanmar, they are home on furlough and I am honored they chose Calotype for professional family portraits. You can read more about their missions adventures here.

It’s something that lurks inside a seven-year-old! It just comes out in front of a camera!