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Sam and Mike | Engagement Photos in Bolivar, MO
See Sam and Mike's golden-hour engagement photos in Bolivar, MO, with wildflowers, tall grass, casual outfits, and late-summer light.
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The Stephens family's studio photos in Bolivar, MO included a pink backdrop, bright outfits, four boys, dinosaurs, LEGO dragons, and a monster truck.
Jaren and Josh Photo Session in the 417
This session with my brother and his friend was so much fun!! We were laughing pretty much the whole time and having the best time! We started in the studio first and took some simple pictures in front of the white backdrop.
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Cora and Ethan | Wedding in Bolivar MO
Cora and Ethan got married on a warm evening out in the country near Bolivar. A field, their people, and a lot of wildflowers. They said their vows under a big tree, white folding chairs set out in the grass with their friends and family gathered around them.
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.
Baby Evie 6 Month Session
In case you were wondering, no there are not enough photos in the world for this sweet girl! Her expressions are endless, she’s constantly on the move and we celebrated all of that with her 6 month session in the studio.
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!
Spring Mini with Ivy
Picture this: it’s the first day of spring, you get to pick out your favorite dresses, its 80 degrees out, and you get the spend the afternoon with Makenzie capturing the joys of the season.