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Thanks for stopping by and checkin out my blog. As you can see it's not just about my photography, it's about my life and everything that goes with it which is JUST AS IMPORTANT as my photography because when you hire me as your photographer - you aren't just getting a photographer, you're getting a friend and most likely...for a LONG TIME. :) So - it's important I learn all about you and you learn all about me.

Speaking of me...here's a few things you might not know about me..

* I'm five foot (but this "natural blonde" Italian can pack a lot of punch)
* I married my high school sweetheart (14 years later, I'm still MADLY in love).
* I'm a mom of two amazing girls, Olivia and Jillian
* I'm addicted to chocolate chip cookies....wanna win my heart - that's how.
* Some of my closest friends were my previous clients now, they're just family. :) Hope you like spaghetti - cause every once in a while - I might invite you over for a home cooked meal...hmm...I'm hungry now. :)

Interested in finding out more about me or my photography? Head on over to the tab called "CONTACT ME" and drop me a line! I'll holla right back. :)

Can't wait to hear from you!

Heather

Fact: Elizabeth is the kind of girl that just GETS me. She talks just like me, has a personality just like me…I guess you could say – I’ve officially adopted her as a sister. MAYBE IT’S BECAUSE WE ARE BOTH ITALIAN….. WINK WINK

Fact: When Elizabeth’s dad saw her for the first time it made me tear up. 1) I miss my daddy 2) Made me think about the time when one day Jake will have this same moment with both of our girls.

Fact: HANDS DOWN her bouquet ROCKED MY SOCKS OFF.

Fact: I’m obsessed with all of these bridesmaids dresses.

Fact: When editing through these photos what I loved the most is the DEEP love I see between Elizabeth and Brian. Remember that love EVERYDAY you two..hold on to it..and never let it go.

Fact: Brian’s brother Jason was one of THE FUNNIEST PEOPLE I have ever met (see images below)

Fact: Elizabeth’s Dad CAN DANCE. At one point in the evening there was a “DANCE OFF” from each side of the family. It was AWESOME (see images below)

Elizabeth and Brian,

If you can’t tell by the last two images, I’m sort of in love with BOTH OF YOU! Thank you, THANK YOU TTHHHAANK YOOOUU for allowing me to share in the most important day of your life. I know I say this all the time but I TRULY MEAN IT…I love you guys.

Hugs,

Heather

Ceremony – Unity Temple

Reception – Embassy Suites

DJ – Complete Music

FLOWERS – GETTING THIS INFO TONIGHT AND UPDATING TOMORROW

Photographer – Heather Cole Photography

Posted in Weddings Tags: Brian, Complete Music, elizabeth, Elizabeth and Brian, garage portraits, outdoor wedding portraits, Wedding

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Alison - Heather, you are easy to love:) These are beautiful and this group looks like so much fun!!!!! My favorites are the parking garage- just gorgeous!

Fact: Jennifer and Scott are two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. I love how smitten Scott is with Jennifer. He doesn’t know I notice…but I do.

Fact: Jennifer’s bridesmaids dresses – probably my favorite of ALL TIME. I wish I had one and I was in the wedding party.

Fact: Jennifer’s wedding flowers were RIDIC (I’m a sucker for hot pink in case you didn’t know)

Fact: If I had to do it all over again, I’d want my wedding hair to look like Jennifer’s. I was a bit obsessed.

Fact: Jennifer and Scott got married on his birthday. HOW COOL IS THAT!!

Fact: The two people singing at their wedding were hands down some of the most amazing singers I’ve ever heard. For a moment I thought I was in Madison Square Garden attending a concert. WOWZA…wish I had video so I could share….

Fact: Their reception hall, The Sawyer Room, was amazing – the owners of that place REALLY know their stuff.

Jennifer and Scott -

It was a honor being a part of your wedding day. You WITHOUT A DOUBT made me feel like I was just another guest and a friend for life. I wish you both nothing but love and happiness for life, you DESERVE IT!

Hugs,

Heather

Ceremony – Visitation Catholic Church

Reception – The Sawyer Room

Hair – Beauty Brands

Photography – Heather Cole Photography

Posted in Weddings Tags: Jennifer, Jennifer and Scott's wedding, outdoor wedding portraits, scott, The Sawyer Room

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Alison - Killer ring shot and I LOVE the two of them in the sun in front of the brick wall!

Fact: Lynsay is one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. She has a laugh and smile that will leave an impression on your heart for life.

Fact: Every single kid in this wedding party were some of the cutest little kids I’ve ever seen. This family DOES NOT MAKE UGLY KIDDOS!! Tee hee

Fact: Despite a few sprinkles in the afternoon and the constant rolling of Thunder as we took portraits outside, God was kind and it never rained during the ceremony or during all the outdoor portraits we had to take after (THANK YOU LORD – YOU ARE TOO KIND).

Fact: I love it when guys wear something other than a black tux – these suits were to DIE FOR!!

Fact: I ALSO love how all the bridesmaids were wearing different dresses in different colors. SOOO CUTE

Fact: One of my favorite wedding day gifts ever was when Stephan gave Lynsay dresses for their honeymoon to Hawaii. Yep – he picked them out ALL BY HIMSELF – and girls – HE DID GOOD!

Fact: The Marching Cobras are SUPER AMAZING

Fact: Lynsay is a photographer herself so the pressure was on this day….I hope from one photographer to the other – she loves them as much as I do.

Lynsay and Stephan,

It’s hard to put into words the love I have for you two. I SOOO enjoyed getting to know you through this process and I’m truly blessed and honored I got to be a part of your special day.
Love you,

Heather

Ceremony – Longview Mansion

DJ – Jeff Holmes

Photography – Heather Cole Photography

Posted in Weddings Tags: different color bridesmaids dresses, kansas city wedding photographer, Longview Mansion, lynsay, lynsay and stephan, Marching Cobras, stephan

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Josh - Lovely images of awesome people! Way to kill it Heather!

Alison - Yep, gorgeous kids, gorgeous bride and groom, gorgeous photographs- awesome:)

Claire just so happens to be an amazing photographer herself so when she asked me to photograph her and her handsome hubby Paul, I’m not going to lie I was honored and nervous.

Needless to say – after the shoot started, my nerves settled down and I think we got some awesome shots.

Claire and Paul -

Thank you for asking ME out of the sea of photographers, ME to photograph you. I’m so honored. I hope you love them as much as I do. I think it’s always important to take pictures with the one you love, EVEN AFTER THE WEDDING!!! I hope we do this year after year.

Love you,

Heather

Special Thanks to AVA Modern for doing such a knock out job on Claire’s make up.

Posted in Engagements, Portraits Tags: chalkboards, Claire, Fall portraits, Outdoor portraits, paul, sunflowers

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Jessica Strom - Gorgeous!! Daniel and I are next as soon as we can afford you! You are fabulous!!

Claire and Paul - RIDICULOUS OUT OF CONTROL AMAZING!!! OOOOH MY GOD! I LOVE THEM SO SO SO MUCH! Paul and I have looked at them a million times and just LOVE every single one of them! You are so my favorite person in the world. Thank you for capturing US and WHO WE ARE – we will love these photos FOREVER AND EVER and so will our kids and grand kids and great grand kids! AHHH! I’m so beyond in love with these photos. Thank you a MILLION times over!
XOXO
Claire & Paul

Julie Blanner - Beautiful session for a beautiful couple. Love it!

Michelle Farber - I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, you are on AMAZING photographer!! I swear you just keep getting better and better! And I went to HS with Claire, and she just looks beautiful!! I hope I get married sometime in the next 100 years so you can take my pics Loveeee ya HC!!

Heather - Jessica – you say the word – and I’m on it.

Claire – I’m so glad you asked me to photograph you and Paul – I love you guys very much. I can’t wait to see these in your HOUSE!!

Michelle – I love you, I miss you and girl – WHEN you DO get married – I’ll be there to capture it – don’t you worry.