the rainkite blog: because your life is art.

{let's catch up} | kansas city child photographer

It seem just plain crazy to post these "cool" images on a hot, steamy midwestern day...but we are getting caught up on a few sessions from May that were never blogged (due to end-of-the-school-year-nuttiness-fieldtrips-and-general-insanity.) And it's hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago in May, it was chilly enough to necessitate a knit hat and sweater. But that's the truth. The weather is crazy these days. We almost froze our tushies off this fine spring morning with the Jenkins family...but sweet little Miss T's spunky attitidue and vast stick/rock collection kept us moving fast. This has turned into one of our favorite locations to shoot at on overcast days...love us some old downtown Indpendence!

enjoy-

k&j

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{twice as nice} | kansas city newborn photographer

If good things come in small packages, well, then GREAT things must come in "doubles." Right? Oh how we love working with twins! Two little babies, with twenty little toes. It's twice as nice!  

And earlier this summer, Janelle travelled all the way to the Big D to capture these little southern belles. We held off on posting, because we wanted the proud mama to share the images first via her newborn announcements. But here they are, finally ready for their RainKite introductions: the cutest little girls in Texas! Introducing the gorgeous Schneider twins and their sassy big sister Miss L. 

Congratulations to Leslie and Jason! Wishing you many years of pink sparkles and shoe shopping. 

xoxo-

k&j

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{fall fun...in July?} | kansas city child photographer

It's seems blasphemous to post these cozy fall images on the hottest day of the year...but we just had to share a favorite session from autumn 2010. Yes, despite the heat: it's time to start planning for your Fall Session. Schedule today! Call Kim at 816.560.9047 for session details.

stay cool-

k&j

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{love is in the details} | kansas city child photographer

It's one of my favorite sayings...I learned it from Oprah many years ago. She would always say on her show that "Love is in the details." For a long time, I didn't completely understand what that meant...but as I get older, I live by this mantra. I appreciate when people do the small, unexpected things to make life just a little bit better. That is "the details." You know, the lady at the coffee shop who offers your crying kid a free cookie. The handyman who goes out of his way to offer service with a smile. Your child's teacher who is genuinely invested in their lives. People who cross their "t's" and dot their "i's." People who make this world a better place.

In this age of capitalism and corporations who want to make the most money for the least amount of effort...it's refreshing to see businesses that are having fun, loving life and exceeding expecations. Case in point:

Last weekend my daughter received a new "Life is Good" shirt, and I was pleasently suprised to find this inscription printed inside. A perfect example of "love in the details." I'm sure printing this took extra time and money...but it made me smile. And I feel more connected to the company now. I want to buy more from them. (Forgive the mediocre image...taken with a point and shoot at the lake.)

 
Another great example is the Celestial Seasonings company. I could stand in the supermarket for hours and read the quotes and stories on the sides of the boxes. For each box of tea, they commission an original work of art, that is both printed on the tea box and displayed in an art gallery in Colorado. I'm sure that's not the most cost-effective way to create their packaging. But it shows heart. It shows that they are invested in their customers and employees. And it truly makes all the difference in the world.

Create a good life. Focus on the details. Because people notice!

peace and popsicles,

kim

 

{the savvy interview} | kansas city child photographer

Hi friends!

We are thrilled to share our interview that was published today on the The Savvy Photographer Blog. Last year, we attended a fabulous workshop in beautiful Maryland hosted by Marsha Misfud, the moderator of the Savvy Photographer. (This is an acclaimed blog that is followed by thousands of professional photographers.) We attended the Savvy Workshop seeking inspiration, and left with much more. Thank you Marsha for working to elevate the industry. We appreciate you and your hard work. Thank you for including us in your fabulous blog.

Read our interview here:

The Savvy Photographer: Introducing the RainKite Girls