Blog : The Journal

Boudoir, editorial portraiture, personal stories, and the art of being seen... created in Jefferson City and throughout Mid-Missouri.

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Framed family portrait photo print hanging on a living room wall above a cozy sofa with decorative pillows.

September 28th, 2026

Family Photography That Belongs on Your Walls

Family Photography
Family portrait with couple and child near capitol building, woman in white dress, and couple posing outdoors in fall.

September 24th, 2026

12 Photoshoot Locations in Missouri

Family Photography, Seniors + Graduates, Editorial, Branding + Headshots
Two smiling people review printed photos together at a desk with a camera nearby in a bright studio.

September 22nd, 2026

Why a Photography Session Styling Consultation Matters

Boudoir, Editorial, Family Photography, Seniors + Graduates
Photographer capturing a smiling family of four posing outdoors by a lake on a sunny day.

August 10th, 2026

Choosing a Family Photographer in Missouri

Family Photography
Two people pose dramatically against a wall, one shirtless standing, one seated in a suit jacket on tiled floor.

June 21st, 2026

What Is Editorial Photography? (And Why You Don't Need to Be a Model to Experience It)

Editorial
Three friends pose for a photo in a studio, with one holding a camera, against a decorative dark door backdrop.

June 19th, 2026

Hi, I'm Ali. And This Is Why I Photograph People.

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