FAITH
“Beloved, Jesus didn't die just so you wouldn't have to go to hell, or so you could just hear about all the good things He has done for others. He was crucified on the cross and resurrected three days later to defeat the power of sin and death once and for all, so you could…”
“We can’t. We can’t change ourselves. We can’t change our feelings, or our thoughts, or even our mindsets. We can’t do enough, or say enough, or give enough, or be enough, to ever set right all that’s wrong in us. Culture woos us and tells us we can’t change, but it’s okay. It’s just the way we are. The world shouts…”
We’d discussed the way cooler weather ushers in the change to autumn scenery, but she wanted to know when the shift would be complete.
She understood the concept of the process, but she was ready to see the finished work. Girl, same. How many times have I…”
“It would be easier to say that there aren't days when my rough edges cut the people I love most and that sometimes I forget who I am and to Whom I belong. It would be easier to say that I never lose my temper or speak unkind words or argue…”
WEDDINGS
On your wedding day, you'll spend more time with your photographer than with your new spouse. So how do you make sure you've chosen the right person? These are the questions worth asking before you book - and what a thoughtful photographer's answers should actually sound like.
First look or no first look? It sounds like a simple choice, but it shapes your entire wedding day timeline - and affects your guests more than most couples realize. Kansas City wedding photographer Merry Ohler shares honest perspective, practical tips, and a third option worth considering.
“…while there are a couple of articles and lists that include a handful of “best rooftop wedding venues,” I couldn’t find a complete list of Kansas City rooftop venues anywhere! So, I decided to take a slight detour and…”
“Here’s a little secret: winter and early spring elopements in Kansas City offer an entirely different kind of magic—and it's incredibly underrated.”
“…is one of the most significant moments in your life, and it should reflect who you are as a couple. Whether you choose the elaborate intricacies of a conventional wedding or the romantic…”
"As temperatures drop and trees pull on their fiery finery in preparation for the winter months, Kansas City transforms into a breathtaking..."
MOTHERHOOD
“To say that this photo session felt like an accomplishment is an understatement! 2020 was a doozy of a year, and Andrea and Kev welcomed their sweet youngest to the world in the middle of a pandemic. They had originally scheduled…”
“It’s always such a joy to photograph families, but this sweet family has literally grown up on the other side of my lens. Lacie, Steve and I go way back, and I’ve been taking their family photos since…”
“Beloved, Jesus didn't die just so you wouldn't have to go to hell, or so you could just hear about all the good things He has done for others. He was crucified on the cross and resurrected three days later to defeat the power of sin and death once and for all, so you could…”
“From the way she already has her daddy wrapped around her tiny finger, to the joy and ease with which this…”
“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself, and once for her child. -Sophia Loren”
“I remember those first days, when sleep is in short supply, and everything hurts, but…”
“As I thought about what I could do to help us dispel the distorted truth we so eagerly consume and embrace, I realized that there actually was something I could do.
I could…”
PHOTOGRAPHY
“Anyone who has started their own business knows when you’re first starting out, you honestly have no idea exactly what you’re doing. Running a successful business requires…”
“One thing I hear repeatedly from new photographers who are trying to start a wedding photography business is, “How do I build a wedding portfolio when I’m not a wedding photographer yet?” The struggle is real,”
“Have you ever jumped into something for the express purpose of growing yourself or your skills? I’d…
“This year was a year of many firsts. In February, I said goodbye to the part time job I had worked for over four years. It was hard to part ways, but when…”
“I’m sharing the six life-saving habits I have developed that help me stay organized and productive, without sacrificing…”
“Do you find yourself struggling to get referrals, or find that your customers are not returning time and again? Maybe you’re delivering fantastic product in a timely fashion, but you are struggling to…”
SEO. Search Engine Optimization. We all know it is important, but if you are anything like me, you may have been pushing it to the backburner for months (or, gulp, years) because it seems like it is simply an impossibility at this point in your business. The truth of the matter is that Facebook ads and groups are simply not a marketing plan and are just not enough.
“Listen up, Love. A college degree, title or number of followers on Facebook is not the definition of your success. The only person who defines your measure of success is you. So, how do you define it? As a…”
white frame BE AWESOME TODAYt with succulent in diy concrete pot. Skandinavian style room interior
“When you find your business growth stalling, stop to examine where the gaps lie. Are you struggling to put together content for social media? Do you create content, but lack the time or energy to figure out…”
Can I be transparent with you here? Before I reached the point when actually began to considering hiring help, I always felt that outsourcing was cheating. Yep, I said it. And I'm willing to bet that if you're…
I’m a wedding, senior, family, and newborn photographer based in Kansas City - I’m glad you’re here! I’m a documentary photographer, which means I lean into candid, real-life moments with ease and intention. When I’m not behind a camera, I am usually spending time outdoors with our children or creating something. My husband Jamie is the other half of the team here. He is my second shooter for weddings, and he leads marketing, sales and development.
The most important thing about us is that we serve Jesus. We have been completely, radically changed because of His incredible love, mercy and grace, and our prayer is for you to know just how much He loves you, too.
We have four amazing “arrows” - our oldest daughter, Cadence, who dances with Jesus already, and three here with us: Zai, Elle & Ezzy. They keep us walking the line between feeling absolutely humbled that we get to be their parents… and in a state of somewhat painful shock from the sheer number of Legos we find ourselves tripping over on a nightly basis.
In our day to day lives, we serve and love Jesus and homeschool our children. We also create minimalist art and resources for homeschool and discipling children - you can find those in our Etsy shop, Ever June Co. Sometimes I share about all that here, too. Life is an amazing gift, and we’re so grateful.
Let us know if you can’t find what you’re looking for; it’s our joy to serve you.
