Some families don’t fit into an “adventure in the field” kind of session-and that’s completely okay.

This one-year session wasn’t about sitting still, smiling on cue, or doing what we’re “supposed” to do for photos.

It was about movement. Curiosity. Play. A tiny human obsessed with a skateboard and parents were fully along for the ride.

And that’s exactly why it worked.

Why Unconventional Sessions Matter:

When families tell me they want something different, what they usually mean is, “We want this to feel like us.”

Unconventional sessions take the pressure off. They give kids something to do. They let parents relax. And instead of forcing moments, we document what’s already there.

This skateboard session wasn’t a prop-it was part of the child’s world. And that’s what made the images feel honest, playful, and full of life.

What “Out of the Box” Can Actually Look Like:

Your session doesn’t need to be wild or elaborate- it just needs to be meaningful to you.

Here are a few ways families have made sessions their own:

• A picnic with snacks your kids really enjoy
• Kicking a soccer ball around the field you actually play on
• Riding bikes, scooters, and skateboards at your favorite local park
• Building a brand new favorite home? Let’s eat pizza and chill for the evening while documenting these special memories of the build process
• A backyard movie night with blankets and popcorn
• Sharing ice cream at your favorite ice cream shop in Kansas City
• Fishing at your favorite quiet spot

How I Help You Choose Something Meaningful:

If you’re reading this and thinking, “I love this idea, but I don’t even know what we’d do..”

That’s where I come in.

I help you:

• Talk through what your family actually enjoys
• Choose something that works well visually and emotionally
• Style it in a way that still feels cohesive without feeling forced

You don’t need a Pinterest plan. You just need a starting point.

If traditional sessions have never felt quite right-there’s probably a reason.

Your family already has a rhythm, interest, and moments worth remembering exactly as they are.

Sometimes the best sessions happen when we stop trying to make them look like everyone else’s.

If you’re dreaming up something a little different, I’d love to hear about it.

Serving Kansas City families who want relaxed, candid, and unconventional maternity, newborn, and family photography.