Tag Archives: documentary style family photography

Extended family shoot with the Leftwich fam! Shawnee mission park

May 22, 2025

As the rain passed and the last of daylight dipped below the tree line, we experienced the most amazing honey glow, perfect for extended family photos. This is my absolute favorite time to photograph. With the weather and sunset showing off, all I was left to do was capture the fun-loving and sweet-natured Leftwich family!

My favorite part of capturing extended family photos is when I get to document the connection between kids and grandparents as well. It’s a complete joy to work with generations and document the moments between them. Allowing everyone to be themselves and also to let a little chaos unfold is when the magic happens.

I think people assume that I orchestrate all these moments. However, all I do is make sure everyone is comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. This comfort allows me to capture genuine moments. 🙂 Contact me and let’s make magic too! Capturing extended families are the best! Reach out with inquiries – www.andreanigh.com.

One of my favorite spots is – https://www.jocogov.org/contact-us/all-locations/shawnee-mission-park

Spring family portraits at Meadowbrook park

March 13, 2025

I could feel the winter blues slip away during this spring family session with the Patzkowsky family! Meadowbrook park was the perfect Kansas backdrop for our early spring session and I really loved capturing their young and energetic connection.

The last of the sunlight drenched the tall grasses and rolling hills and created the most beautiful soft light for our shoot! I love spring sessions as you see the earth come alive again and signal a fresh start! Spring family portraits are an excellent way to capture these moments. If you think fall is the best time for family photos, don’t sleep on Spring and Summer! Often times, you have the location to yourself, the temps are still cool in the spring. The flowers start to bloom quickly so consider booking spring family portraits to avoid the crowds. Thank you Patzkowsky family for a lovely session, I truly enjoyed getting to know your sweet family and capturing your spring family portraits!

Spring family portraits at Meadowbrook park in Prairie Village

Family photography session at Meadowbrook park in Prairie Village

Mother and son pictures at Meadowbrook park

Kansas wildflower session at Heritage park – The Sweeney family

October 2, 2024

Late summer shoots filled with wild sunflowers and the most laid back, adorable family…yes please! I loved getting to capture this lovely family of 5 during their Kansas wildflower session. These 3 boys made things interesting but they were so captivated by all the buzzing insects around the flowers and I loved capturing their curiosity.

These might be some of my favorite sun drenched photos with all the flowers and genuine connections shared between this family. It’s not always easy for parents to just let their kids run, play with bugs and be free during a photo shoot because you have an idea in your mind about how a shoot should look. However, when families can allow themselves the space and freedom to play and have fun during a session, like this one, it always generates the most genuine and heartfelt images.

I especially love the sun drenched photos with the youngest son and his mom and or the 2 older boys running through the sunflowers. These are the moments you will remember and the facial expressions you want to engraved in your memory. Thank you Sweeney family for a wonderful Kansas wildflower session, I truly loved getting to capture your family!

family portrait session in a Kansas Field full of wildflowers

Kansas City family photography at Shawnee Mission park – Embree family

July 10, 2024

The Embree family was such a joy to capture and I was in love with the white wildflowers we found at Shawnee Mission Park. Alex surprised Connor with a session for Father’s day. It was clear after a few minutes that he and his son share a very sweet and special connection! Since Connor is also a coach for the Chiefs, it was also important to Alex that they capture their time here in KC! I love family photography and the delicate dance between myself and my clients to capture genuine moments! In order to achieve real captures, I need my clients to trust me, and be in the moment. It is my job to make them feel comfortable and relaxed so I can capture who they really are. The Embree family did just that! They trusted my process and as a result, we have the sweetest, most amazing images! We also could not have asked for better weather that morning and I really love the images we captured for their session.

Family portrait session among the White Wildflowers at Shawn Mission Park

Father and son portraits among White Wildflowers

Mother and Son portraits among white wildflowers

Toddler portrait session among white wildflowers

Love this location if you are looking for open fields, wildflowers, water, trees and more! https://www.jocogov.org/contact-us/all-locations/shawnee-mission-park

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Kansas City family photographer – Hughes family

November 15, 2023

As a Kansas City family photographer, it is my goal and purpose to document and capture families in a timeliness yet authentic way. Not sure who had more fun, the kids or mom and dad! This amazing mama is a pediatrician with Bloom Pediatrics…if you don’t follow her on insta you should, she gives great advice but also a hoot! https://bloomdpc.com

I adored the energy this family shared and their bond with one another! Also, the dog is pretty darn cute, too 🙂 You can view more family sessions here – https://andreanigh.com/kansas-city-family-photography-diamantis-family/