A Surprise Pregnancy Announcement | Manhattan, KS Maternity & Newborn Photographer

A couple of weeks ago I had SUCH a pleasure of photographing this adorable couple so they could reveal their wonderful news to their family & friends!  It was even more awesome because I had just photographed this soldier's homecoming ceremony a month or so before, and already their family had more wonderful news!  It is a huge privilege to get to be involved in announcements like this. I absolutely LOVE it, and I cannot wait to follow the story of their growing family!

Thank you SO much to those of you that trust me with your life events.  It is such an honor and so humbling to me that you choose to make me a part of your story, and God Bless this family and the new little Mr. or Miss!

If you would like more information regarding SZP, please contact me at info@staceyzphotography.com or visit my website at http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com !

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

©Stacey Zoll Photography - http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com/ - info@staceyzphotography.com

Maternity Session..Times Two! { Manhattan , Kansas Maternity & Newborn Photographer}

Ready, Set, ..PoseReallyQuickBeforeYouGoIntoLaborAndHaveThatBaby! ;)

Since I am behind in my posts, I thought I would take this opportunity to combine two quick maternity sessions I did recently.  One of them is a wonderful friend of mine, and the other, is now a wonderful client! Both of them were actually due in about 1 week from the time they contacted me about doing a last minute maternity session, so needless to say, I got them in pretty fast since they could have their baby girls any day!  Typically, maternity sessions should be done between 28 to 32 weeks, or even as far as 34 if you are don't feel you are showing much, however the only absolute requirement to scheduling a maternity session, is you still need to be pregnant =) .

The first session took place at 12:30 in the Afternoon (can we say SUNSHINE?!), but I managed to find a nice spot right next to our church that blessed me with a sliver of shade so that we could get some nice images for her.  This session was scheduled about 9 hours beforehand as a fleeting thought before my friend went to bed and we picked the location when we walked out of church that afternoon and I looked around..not bad, huh?!

The second session was done in Manhattan so close to sunset that we almost ended up shooting in the dark! The sun had been enveloped in cloud cover about an hour before our appointment time and hadn't broken free by the time our session started.  Of course every photographer loves a good set of clouds for some diffused light.. but it is more appreciated during the day and not when it is already getting dark anyway! That is ok though, we got this session done nice and quick and the family looks beautiful.  Dad was away for work unfortunately, but at least she could send him a nice photo!

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

©Stacey Zoll Photography - http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com/ - info@staceyzphotography.com

Couple / Engagement Portraits | Manhattan , Kansas Photographer

Fun. Real Beautiful.. always my goal, no matter what.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of working with a quiet, sweet couple.  The Mr. is a soldier in the Army and the Mrs. has a gorgeous accent from the European country she is from.  They haven't had portraits taken of them for about 5 years other than their yearly military ball photo.  My favorite images from their session are the ones where they were able to forget about the camera for a moment and just enjoy being in the company of one another, physically holding onto one another and playing.

I love it when couples can let loose and have fun.  It works out especially well for couples, such as this one, that are a bit more shy and reserved in front of a a camera, because not only are the traditional photos often a bit uncomfortable for them with the lens staring at their face, but a fun, real, AND beautiful photo is often less common as well.  They may have the photo with the nice smile but a little something is missing in the eyes, or they may have the candid shot that isn't in the greatest location and/or you can't really see their love for one another depicted in the image.  I am happy for the opportunity to provide them with an image they may not have many of (if any) at their home, making it that much more precious in the years to come.

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

©Stacey Zoll Photography - http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com/ - info@staceyzphotography.com

Engagement / Save the Date | Manhattan , Kansas Photographer

A Military Marriage to Be!

A few weeks ago this couple and I headed out to snap some photos of them and their engagement for their Save the Date cards.  The sun was blaring even though it was nearly 8pm as the summer sun likes to do!  Mr. Man was a quiet personality and agreed to do his best for his excited fiance.  He is normally not a fan of pictures, but I went easy on him and tried to make it as fun and relaxed as I could.  We kept it short and sweet (just how the guys like it!) and got some awesome images for them to remember this time.  The Mrs. was very happy with the results, which makes me a happy photographer!  Their Save the Date cards should arrive any day now and they are adorable!

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

©Stacey Zoll Photography - staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com - info@staceyzphotography.com

Fort Riley Army Homecoming | Manhattan, Kansas Photographer | Stacey Zoll Photography

A Homecoming Story.. Fort Riley, Kansas Photographer.

One of the most blessed parts of my job is when I am asked to photograph an Army Homecoming for a returning soldier.  There is something about these events that really strikes at the heart.  It doesn't matter how many I go to; everyone has their own story, their own emotions, and their own reaction to the return of their loved one.  Getting to witness it and document it for them to cherish is a true blessing to me.  I love sharing in the happy tears when Toby Keith's "American Soldier" starts blaring over the loud speakers.  Watching children's eyes grow wide as they watch their Daddy (or Mommy!) come home makes it that much more special.  Here are some photos from one of my recent family homecomings.  There have been quite a few the last couple of months, which is great because we have welcomed hundreds, probably thousands of soldiers back to Fort Riley, Kansas!

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

©Stacey Zoll Photography - staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com - info@staceyzphotography.com

 

9 month Portraits / Easter Photos | Manhattan, Kansas Photographer | Stacey Zoll Photography

Here are some photos from a (somewhat!) recent 9 month session.  Due to illness and wardrobe complications we had to reschedule multiple times, but we finally were able to make it happen! This little (big) guy did really well! He was still fighting off an ear infection unfortunately, but he hung in there like a champ and allowed Mommy & myself to get some gorgeous shots of him.  I did his newborn photos as well so it is always fun to get to follow them as they grow.  Unfortunately, Mom & Dad just PCS'd so I probably won't be seeing him again for a while, boo!

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

©Stacey Zoll Photography - staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com - info@staceyzphotography.com