Senior Photographer Kansas City
Hi, I’m Merry. I’m a modern, emotive senior photographer in Kansas City.
Merry Ohler Photography provides modern, emotive senior photography for “present over perfect” graduating seniors in: Kansas City, Lawrence, Leawood, Lenexa, Overland Park, Mission, Parkville, Smithville, Liberty, Kearney, Lathrop, Weston, St. Joseph, Lawrence, Raymore, Excelsior Springs, Blue Springs, Lees Summit, Grandview, Sedalia, Raymore and more.
So you’re looking for a senior photographer. I’m glad you found your way here. Google is a little overwhelming when you’re looking up “Kansas City senior photographers,” isn’t it? There’s so much that goes into planning your senior photo session. Photographer, location, attire, makeup… It can all be a lot.
Senior Photographer Kansas City
You need a senior photographer who gets you, and who can help translate your personality into photos you love.
That’s where I come in. I’m here to find out what makes you “you,” help you relax in front of my camera, and to work with you to create a magical expression of photos that you can be proud to share with your family and friends.
When you book me for your senior photos, I'll do everything I can to help you relax and be you. You’ll fill out my “quiz” to share a little about you and your life, your likes and dislikes, passions, hobbies and future plans, and a snapshot of your life, and I’ll study it. Together, we’ll choose the perfect location, and you have full access to all my knowledge about attire, props, and more.
Kansas City Senior Photographer
You need a photographer who puts you at ease…and will tell you where to put your hands.
Look, I get it. Even as a professional photographer, when I step in front of a camera I forget where to put my hands. You don’t have to worry about that with me.
I’ll give you specific direction to ensure we capture the most flattering photos possible. I’ll tell you how to stand, where to put your hands, and even give you prompts to elicit real smiles and laughs. Trust me, I don’t want fake smiles in your photos any more than you do.
Senior Portraits Kansas City
You need a senior photographer who will give you freedom to have fun.
Your senior photos should be fun! Yes, there are some shots we “have” to get for your parents and family, but I work hard to make sure you have an enjoyable time, too.
In my opinion, there’s nothing worse than “getting through” your senior photos. Ugh. May it never be! I promise that if you open up and engage with me, you will enjoy your senior photo session - and that will translate directly to your photos.
What do you think? Does what I’ve shared make you a little more excited for your senior portraits? Or, your senior’s portraits? If so, fill out this handy form today [read: right this very minute!] to check availability and snag your session on my calendar! Senior sessions book FAST, and I don’t want you to miss your spot!
I’m a documentary photographer based in Kansas City - I’m glad you’re here! 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.