This "Pull Yourself Together" photoshoot was such a fun full-circle moment for me. The model and I actually met in college, so getting to work with her again years later in the Kansas City studio felt extra special. Right from the start, the energy was collaborative and natural, and we were both excited to bring this surreal concept to life.


We shot in the West Bottoms studio, which gave us the perfect moody space to play with lighting. The concept centered around a surreal illusion where the model was reattaching herself or "pulling herself together". With creative posing, direction, and post-production magic, the final images turned out eerie, bold, and unlike anything else I've done.


This session really reminded me how photography can stretch beyond traditional portraits into full storytelling. Having that personal connection with the model made it even more rewarding, and together we created something imaginative and unforgettable. Kansas City is full of opportunities for creative studio work like this, and I love helping people explore bold concepts that push the boundaries of portrait photography.


Want your own creative session in Kansas City? Whether you're dreaming of something spooky, surreal, or totally unique, I'd love to bring your vision to life. Contact me to start planning.

A fashion portrait against turquoise backdrop featuring red fabric and black stiletto heels in a dramatic pose.
Artistic photo with cardboard box and polka dot dress against turquoise backdrop.
A stylish polka dot blazer look against a teal background with a retro telephone accessory.
Moody fashion portrait with polka dot pattern clothing against deep teal background in low light.
Conceptual photo with red strings against turquoise background showing suspended motion.
Artistic fashion photo with legs and red fabric emerging from cardboard boxes against teal backdrop.
Painted fingernails gripping the edge of a cardboard box against dark teal background.
Creative portrait series showing someone peeking out from inside a cardboard box.
Fashion photo with polka dot blouse and red stool against turquoise background.
Fashion portrait with polka dot dress against teal backdrop in moody lighting.
Fashion shot featuring black polka dot blazer and stockings with dramatic lighting.
Stylish polka dot outfit photographed against turquoise background in studio setting.
Artistic portrait series against teal backdrop showing figure in polka dot blouse with dramatic string movement.
Vintage-inspired photo featuring retro pink telephone with polka dot styling.
Fashion model in polka dot dress plays with red yarn against teal background in creative photo series.
Stylized photo with model holding red yarn against teal background.
Model in black and white polka dot dress poses dramatically with red yarn on teal backdrop.
Creative wide angle shot showing hands reaching toward camera with teal background.
Artistic fashion photo with overlaid black scribble designs against dark teal backdrop.
Artistic photo sequence showing hands reaching toward camera against turquoise background.
Fashion shoot featuring polka dot dress and red string props against vibrant teal wall.
Creative fashion portraits with red string props and polka dot styling against turquoise backdrop.
Fashion portrait with polka dot dress and cords against turquoise backdrop.
Fashion portrait with polka dot blazer against dramatic red curtain backdrop.
Stylized portrait session against deep red velvet curtain backdrop with polka dot fashion.
Dramatic portrait series with polka dot outfit against rich red curtain background.
Dramatic photo sequence against red curtain showing figure in spotted shirt performing expressive poses.
Dramatic portrait with polka dot outfit against red velvet curtain backdrop.
Moody portrait series with red backdrop featuring polka dot clothing and artistic hand gestures.
Stylish black high heels against red curtain and turquoise background.