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Spring Photos for the Lakatos in Bolivar, MO
Every time we get the Lakaytos fam in the studio we are absolutely thrilled.
These are the kind of people that spread nothing but the brightest joy and are such a pleasure to be around.
Taylor Sisters | Spring Photos Mini Session Bolivar MO
The Taylor sisters came into JB Photography Studio holding flowers. Makenzie hosted the spring mini session in Bolivar, MO — a floral setup with soft colors, fresh blooms, and two girls who clearly knew how to have fun together.
Spring Photos with Harlee | Bolivar MO Photographer
Harlee Neal is six and she walked into the studio already excited about the flower tower setup for the spring photo minis. Eisley got to photograph her spring mini session at the studio this week.
Ayden | Portrait Session in Bolivar, MO
Hey there! It’s Emma today, and I have the pleasure to tell you guys about Ayden! I’ve known Ayden for a long time now. We have ran together on the same cross country team for four years, and she was someone that I looked up to then, and still do today. She has been like the older sister that I never had. I hope that as we go about this, you can see the beauty that Ayden shows on the outside, and know that it is matched on the inside.
Spring Mini with Evie | Bolivar MO Baby Photographer
Welcome back to the studio, baby Evie! This time for a fun spring mini hosted by Makenzie. Buckets of pink and white tulips, lavender florals on the gold stand, the team mascot bear, a stack of wooden alphabet blocks on a soft ivory rug.
Toby + Bekah | Engagement Session Bolivar MO
Bekah wore a blue floral midi skirt and a white crop halter to her engagement session with Toby and the two of them spun around and had so much fun! Emma shot this engagement session at a wooded trail in Bolivar, Missouri and brought out all of their personality.
Ellie Portrait Session in the 417
When it comes to a portrait session, it's all about bringing out your personality. Ellie did a fantastic job showing off her fun, funny, confident personality with these photos.
Studio Session with Hannah
I love studio sessions because with a blank background, all the focus is on the subject. Sessions like these have so much room for creativity and can be so fun!
417 Studio Black & White Photo Session
I had so much fun getting to photograph such an amazing person like my sister!
I really wanted to capture her young, free-spirited personality, and I feel like I did just that through these pictures.
Vintage Editorial with Ellaina Porter in the 417
What do you think of when you hear the word “vintage”? For me, vintage meant fashion, old money, dramatic poses and stylistic photos, and I wanted to truly capture the essence of that word.
Happy Spring with Hannah Painter
With springtime finally here, I was so excited to be able to capture the joy that comes with this season of new beginnings and growth.
Hannah did a perfect job of showing that essence of happiness!
Studio Session with Kayla in the 417
We had Kayla over to the studio for a brand shoot!
After that shoot, we did a fun spring mini. I loved getting to use some of the new backdrop colors! (This cream color is one of my favs.)
Mollie Stimpson Studio Session
One thing I love about studio sessions is that the focus is on you and it's up to you to make them yourself.
Mollie truly did that and I love how how much personality she showed through these photos.
Morgan & Baby Anaiyah Valentine Mini
This session was so fun! Despite babies doing baby things, we were able to get some really cute shots!
Baby Rachel’s 6 Month Session
Baby Rachel is almost 6 months and we had to celebrate with a studio session!
Her whole family is so sweet and her mom and sister came to make sure she was doted on the whole time. They even FaceTimed dad in!
Mini Galentines
These girls were so so fun to have at the studio! They were laughing, brought ideas for posing and it’s just so good to celebrate friendship.
Eisley hosted this session at the studio and did an amazing job creating a fun space for these friends.
Makenzie and Savannah Galentines
I have known Savannah since we were kids! We grew up together, ended up rooming together before I got married in college and have done so much life together.
And Makenzie started babysitting my kids a couple summer ago and then I ended up hiring her in my business.
Kim & Jeremy Valentine Mini
Jeremy and Kim are always ready to laugh and have fun and that is only elevated when their daughter is the one taking the photos.
Snow Day Photos: Stephens Boys
What is it about a band of brothers running across the snow together that makes you feel like you’re witnessing greatness? Haha!
Noelle’s Valentine Mini
Noelle’s at that amazing age where she’s discovering more hobbies, making deeper friendships and stepping into being 100% her so we had to celebrate that with her.