Ridenhour Family Session

It feels like just yesterday we were gently swaddling Baby Birdy during her newborn session, her tiny fingers wrapping around mom’s hand, the quiet joy of new beginnings filling the room. Fast forward a couple of years, and here we are again—with Birdy now full of energy and curiosity, running through her own home alongside her big brother Henry, who has grown into the sweetest, most protective brother.

We returned to this family's Overland Park neighborhood to document the next chapter in their story. This time, we are outside, free to roam, and full of love from mom and dad.

Life, in Motion

There’s something really special about returning to the same family year after year. It’s not just a session—it’s a story unfolding. This Kansas City family chose to capture their life again, not because it was “picture perfect,” but because they know how fast everything changes. And they understand that these in-between years—where your kids are still little, but growing more independent by the minute—are just as important as the big milestones.

We spent the session simply letting life happen. Henry was climbing trees, Birdy was playing with leaves and watching her big brother run around, and their parents looked on—smiling as their children just enjoyed being outside exploring.

This is what we aim to document: the real moments that somehow feel more timeless than anything posed ever could.

For Families Who Know That Style and Sentiment Can Go Hand in Hand

We get it. You want more than just a nice picture for the holiday card. You want your family to be photographed in a way that feels effortless, beautiful, and completely true to who you are. You want images and films that make your friends say, “Wait, who did this for you?” because they can feel the emotion and see the art in it.

That’s the energy we bring to every session.

Our clients are families who value storytelling, quality, and legacy. They’re the kind of people who appreciate aesthetics but care even more about meaning. And they come back to us year after year because they want a visual time capsule—a record of their children growing up in real time, not just staged snapshots.

Family Photography and Video for Kansas City & Kansas Suburbs

We specialize in natural, lifestyle family photo and video sessions across Kansas City, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Leawood, Olathe, and the surrounding areas. Whether it’s a cozy in-home session or golden hour portraits in your favorite park, we approach each session with intention, calm energy, and a deep understanding that these moments don’t come back.

Yes, we capture the beauty of your family. But more than that, we preserve the feeling. The way your daughter looks up at you. The way your son still holds your hand. The laughter between siblings, the quiet in-between glances, the messy, magical realness of life right now.

Our Why

We do this because we’re parents, too. We know the days are long but the years are lightning fast. Our kids are growing up in front of our eyes, and every time we look back at old photos or videos, we’re reminded of how much we’ve already forgotten. That’s why we believe so deeply in creating art that preserves not just faces, but connection.

You deserve to see your family’s story—every year, every season—as a beautiful, evolving masterpiece. Not because it’s trendy, but because it’s the legacy you’ll hand down. And because, let’s be honest, there’s no better feeling than seeing your life captured so well that even your friends are asking how to get the same thing for their own family.

Ready to book your family session in Kansas City or the surrounding Kansas suburbs?

We’d love to get to know your crew. Whether it’s your first family session or part of a yearly tradition, we’re here to document what matters.

Let’s create something beautiful together—something your future self (and your kids someday) will be so glad you did.