no boring allowed

Super fun family photos

for super fun families

Six diverse friends lying in a circle on grass, laughing and smiling together.

Sears Portrait Studio closed in 2013. Remember the shut down? (Me either.) Did anyone actually want to squeeze their whole family onto a bench in front of a fake autumn backdrop anyway? People just didn't know there was another option yet. Let your kids chase me down through a park while I capture all the laughter. That's the good stuff right there. Come ready to play and leave with photos that actually feel like your season of life.


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10+

 

Years behind

the lens

 

40+

 

Weddings

documented

 

300+

 

Families

served

 

∞

 

No photo cap

on any session

A woman holds her young daughter while walking with a man along a seaside promenade at dusk.
Triptych of energetic young girl in pink unicorn sweater and jeans posing expressively outdoors.
Six diverse friends lying in a circle on grass, laughing and smiling together.
Blurred motion shot of a couple holding hands and running through a wildflower field on an overcast day.
Mother and three children leaning on a wooden table smiling together outside a rustic building.
Large family with six children walking together through a sunny golden field at sunset.
Elderly woman smiling joyfully with clasped hands wearing a wrist corsage at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Family of four in white outfits holding hands and walking along a sunny urban sidewalk.
Intimate outdoor wedding ceremony at waterside rustic wooden arch with small wedding party and officiant.
Happy family of three standing in ocean waves, father and pregnant mother holding young daughter.
Father tossing his laughing young daughter high into the air against a bright blue sky.
Newlywed couple walking through joyful sparkler exit tunnel surrounded by cheering guests at night wedding.
Two young sisters in purple dresses share a warm hug surrounded by family members outdoors.
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing at wedding reception, groom wearing cowboy hat.
Joyful bride surrounded by laughing bridesmaids in rust and orange dresses holding greenery bouquets.
Five young adults smiling and laughing together outdoors in a group photo.
Three smiling teens lying on their backs on a patterned rug indoors.
Joyful bride and groom walk back down the aisle after wedding ceremony in outdoor garden setting.
A family of four walking hand-in-hand through an open grassy field at dusk.
A diverse family of six smiling and hugging together outside their home.
Fun family of six striking playful poses in front of a large dark brown garage door.
Four children helping each other climb a large rock surrounded by lush green foliage outdoors.
Smiling young boy with bright blue eyes being hugged by his father during an outdoor family session.
Sweet black and white photo of a toddler gently holding hands with a newborn baby sibling.
Father joyfully lifting his young child high into the air outdoors among trees.
Black and white photo of a joyful family of five hugging outdoors.
Father carrying young son on his back in a tender outdoor embrace from behind.
Family of four holding hands by a scenic mountain lake surrounded by dry brush in autumn.
A happy family with five children shares a joyful group hug in an outdoor mountain setting.
A young child holds an adult's hand while walking on a sandy beach path.
A woman with curly hair holds a baby outdoors in warm golden sunset light.
your photographer

Howdy! I'm KJ and

I can't wait to meet y'all.

Smiling woman photographer holding camera outdoors near modern building with lush trees.

When I'm not chasing the best shot of your little ones, I'm a mom myself which means I know how fast it all goes. Photos outlive us, and someday your great grandkids will look at these images to piece together who you were, how you loved, and what your life actually felt like. That weight is not lost on me, even when (especially when) we're laughing and being ridiculous together!

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Documenting families

at every stage

The surprise engagement. The epic wedding celebration. The newborn who hasn't learned to laugh yet. The toddler who absolutely will not sit still. Families are my favorite thing to photograph, and I love catching them at every single stage.

Three smiling teens sit together in front of a fireplace, sharing a joyful moment of friendship.

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Bride raises bouquet while kissing groom in colorful wildflower field during outdoor wedding.

Wedding →

 

Smiling young woman in a brown sleeveless dress sitting on a bench outdoors in warm natural light.

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the people have spoken

She felt like another friend who happened to be invited, while also capturing the day seamlessly.

M + Z

She made us both so comfortable, and the photos reflect our joy on our magical day.

S + C

She made our pictures such a fun experience, where it felt more like a family outing than a stressful photo session!

Rachael

the people have spoken

She worked quickly knowing my kids only had so much patience and yet she never compromised on the quality of shots!

Sami

It was very helpful when KJ gave me different poses to try and made me feel comfortable and confident in my own skin.

Megan

These are really sweet. Thank you again!!

Kirsten

the people have spoken

They are so beautiful. This is so special to us. You are fantastic at what you do!

Dejah

Amazing!!! You are so talented! I’ll gladly shout from the rooftops about our experience with you!

katy

I 100% felt your passion for what you do while you took our family photos.

melissa

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The family that almost canceled. The kid who couldn't stop laughing. The parents shooting family photos in the park with an iPhone and tripod. These are a few of my favorite shoots, and the real people who made them unforgettable.

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