Kirstie & Zaylee's Outdoor Portrait Session


There’s something so special about photographing the bond between a mother and her daughter, and this session with Kirstie and her sweet girl, Zaylee, was no exception. We met near Tuttle Creek Lake in the heart of the Flint Hills—one of my favorite spots for its rolling green views and wide-open skies.


The weather gave us such a unique backdrop that day. With cool winds and moody clouds moving in, it felt almost magical. The breeze caught their hair and dresses, adding movement and drama to the photos. Some moments were playful, as they twirled and hugged, while others slowed down as they wrapped up together in a blanket to stay warm.



A series of panoramic landscape photos with green fields, blue skies, and white clouds forming a seamless banner.
A series of scenic green prairie photographs capturing intimate moments in warm summer light.
Two people in flowing cream and pink dresses embrace while standing in a scenic green meadow under blue skies.
Mother and daughter in flowing white dresses embrace tenderly in a wildflower meadow under cloudy skies.
A child in a light pink ruffled dress poses playfully outdoors against a green natural backdrop.
A dreamy field of white wildflowers and tall grass sways in the breeze against a pastel sunset sky.
A candid moment captured of hands embracing a child wearing a pink dress in a sun-lit outdoor setting.
Rolling green hills covered in wildflowers stretch into the distance on a sunny day with dramatic blue sky overhead.
Beautiful outdoor photoshoot showing a child in a white lace dress with flowers in the background.
Soft afternoon sunlight illuminates a meadow filled with delicate Queen Anne's Lace and wild grasses.
A child wearing a light pink lace dress twirls in a green meadow under blue skies.
A girl in a flowing pink dress spins joyfully in a meadow of wildflowers under cloudy summer skies.
Couple embracing in a sweeping green meadow with white wildflowers under a dramatic cloudy sky.
Two people in flowy white dresses embrace while standing in a scenic green meadow with wildflowers on a sunny day.
Family embraces lovingly in a wildflower meadow wearing white dresses during golden hour at sunset.

What I loved most, though, was capturing their connection. Kirstie is a devoted mama, and it’s clear that Zaylee is her whole world. Whether she was snuggled close in her mom’s arms or joyfully picking wildflowers and dancing in the grass, Zaylee’s sweetness shone through every frame.


Kirstie wore a dress from my client closet, which is always available for outdoor and studio sessions. I love being able to provide wardrobe options that make mamas feel beautiful and allow them to relax and enjoy their time with their kids.


This session was extra special for me because I’ve had the privilege of photographing Kirstie and Zaylee since she was a newborn. Seeing them again while they were back in Manhattan visiting family felt like picking up right where we left off. Their bond has only grown stronger, and it was such an honor to capture this season of their lives.


If you’ve been thinking about booking a session, let this be your sign. These fleeting moments with your little ones deserve to be remembered—the laughter, the cuddles, the in-between moments you never want to forget. I’d love to help you capture them.


A dancer in white dress twirls gracefully on a hilltop meadow overlooking a scenic green valley landscape.
Family posing in white outfits against a lush green field during golden hour outdoor photo session.
A scenic panoramic view of rolling green hills and vibrant wildflowers under a bright blue summer sky.