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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: I’ve known Sarah for 23 years

Fact: This is Sarah and Cory’s first baby, her name is Taylor

Fact: Taylor has some of the most beautiful eyelashes I’ve ever seen on a baby

Fact: Taylor’s nickname is “da tates”

Fact: She lives in the Lu (St. Louis) which makes me kinda sad I never get to see her

Fact: Sarah is probably one of the most beautiful after baby mom’s I’ve ever photographed. Talk about GLOW!!!

Cory – your hotness is overwhelming.

Sarah – AYKM?? YOU ARE SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! BLECHH!!!

FAV FAV FAV!! Please print and put GYNORMOUS in your house.K?K.

This picture brings so much happiness to me. After all these years…us holding our baby girls together…VERY AWESOME (VERY AWESOME)

*This picture was taken almost 7 weeks ago and I can’t believe how much Jillian has changed.

Sarah and Cory – Congrats on your beautiful baby girl. I just love Taylor so much and love that I was able to photograph her so small. Can’t wait to see you guys again and the next round of pictures.

LOVE YOU!

Heather

Posted in Children, Family, Portraits Tags: Cory, Family, Sarah, St. Louis children photographer, Tates, Taylor

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bobbi - I’m going to give a big ol “HELL YEAH” to the comment about Sarah being one of the most beautiful “after baby mom’s” you’ve photographed…. she’s even MORE beautiful today than she was on her wedding day… HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?! And Taylor?! mellllllt!!!!! Love these Heather

Fact: When Josh looks at Jenna – you can see the love and it gives me goosebumps

Fact: Jenna intimidates me with her beauty…this girl is seriously WOWZA

Fact: Their wedding party was in my top ten fun wedding parties…yeah – they all pretty much kicked ass!!!

Fact: Their reception was SOOO much fun and let me tell you – they had some people that could GET DOWN!! I was also super excited to see the parents of both Jami and Derek (both weddings were in 2006) It’s like getting reunited with FAMILY!!!

Okay – let’s just say it…DAMN JENNA!!!!

Are you kidding me with this hottness?? GEEZ!!!

Josh….if looks could kill…I’d be dead.

These girls…ROCKED MY WORLD!!

I wanna be in this WEDDING PARTY!!!

A friend of Jenna’s brought her oldest stuffed animal to the wedding. He even put a bow tie on for the occasion.

THEY ARE now Mrs. & Mrs.(sign by Nana – aren’t they amazing)

I met a local celebrity!! It’s Rachelle from CARPET CORNER!!

I love the look in her eyes as she dances with her dad.

How adorable is Josh’s mom???

Jenna and Josh -

Thank you so much for asking me to be a part of your amazing day. I’m so lucky you walked into my studio that day.

Love you guys,

Heather

Posted in Weddings Tags: Jenna, Josh, kansas city wedding photographer, Nelson atkins museum, Wedding photography

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bobbi - HOT BRIDE ALERT!!!!!! You worked this OUT Heather Cole!

Fact: Brie and Scott are two of the sweetest people I know.

Fact: Scott is from New Zealand and has one of the coolest accents EVER!!!

Fact: I met Brie while she was doing her bridesmaids duties for another amazing bride of mine, Lindsay.

Fact: They met at a Happy Hour

Fact: BRIWI is the nickname given them from their friends (kinda like TomKat)

I just shot their wedding a week ago and I can’t wait to share those images. You think these are fun….WATCH OUT!!!

Brie and Scott – thanks for asking me to be a part of your special day.

I love you both very much.

xoxoxoxo

Heather

Posted in Engagements Tags: Brie, BRIWI, Lindsay, New Zealand, scott

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Brie Gerding - Hello to a fellow Brie! There aren’t too many of us out there with this spelling. ) Beautiful pictures!

I bet you all were wondering where I’ve been. I mean – it’s been A LONG time since I’ve last posted. So what’s been going on?? Well…let’s see…

First – my husband who had been training for 9 months, climbed Mt. Rainer. Yeah…I said, MOUNT RAINER!!! My husband is beyond amazing. His dedication to the training and the CLIMB ITSELF- it’s remarkable. Here are a few pictures from his trip that I LOOOVE!!

Baby – you are as hot as they come!! WOW to that!!!

Hiking as the sun was coming up…isn’t it beautiful!!

LOOOVE this one.

The SUMMIT!!

As Jake was climbing his mountain, Olivia just finished her first ever trip (eight days) without mom or dad. I had a family reunion take place in Wyoming and since I had a wedding I couldn’t attend. My mom asked if she could take her by herself and after thinking about it for a while, I thought it would be a great experience for Olivia. She came home completely grown up. I think she grew 4 inches and aged a year.

Olivia and Nana (my mom)

Olivia and her cousin (and new BFF) Hayley Jo

Jillian is also changing in front of my eyes!! In a blink of an eye, my daughter has gone from a baby – to an EIGHT MONTH OLD. She has five teeth now, and is crawling!! Holy Cow – how is the possible?? Here are some updated pictures of her at 7 1/2 months.

Okay seriously?? How cute are they??

Last but not least…me. Well I’ve been shooting A LOT. Engagements, families, weddings, it’s awesome!! I’ve also been working hard at my goal to lose some weight. I’ve lost a total of 17.6 so far. My good friend, Kassia, came over to visit and took some pictures of me and my girls for the first time since Jillian was 9 days old. Needless to say – it was the FIRST time I’ve felt good enough to be in front of a camera. The hard work is PAYING OFF.

Keep checking back for updates. I promise – it won’t be as long next time.

Hugs,

Heather

Posted in Announcements Tags: 8 months old, heather Cole, Jake, jillian, Kassia, Mount Rainer, Olivia, Reunion, Trip to Wyoming

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bobbi - MT RAINER, OLIVIA ON VACAY, JILLIAN CRAWLING AND MOMMA LOSIN’ WEIGHT, OH MY!!!!! Could NOT be more proud of both you and Jake. Seriously… I get chills just THINKING about your accomplishments.

Miss my KC family…

Stacey Alexander - Love the updates, and the pics!!! You look beautiful, and you’re family is just adorable. Lots of love from Kevin and I… (we will always be BIG FANS of H. Cole).

(some day, when we have little ones, we will be giving you a call to snap some photos of them!)

Lots of love…

Heather Morrow - Gorgeous pics, as always. Congrats to you on your weight loss-you look amazing. And to your husband as well-Mt. Ranier, dude! So inspiring!!!

kelley woods - Heather,
You are a beautiful, strong and lucky women! You should be SO proud of your successful career, amazing girls, loving husband and positive outlook on life. You are a joy to have in my life.
I am so proud of your hard work with the 17 lbs. Keep up the great work!

Maria - I love everything about this post! Dean and I are so happy for you all…and hope to see you soon. Much love. BTW…you look amazing!!!

Amanda Davis - How come your family is so beautiful??!! I think Jillian already knows how to pose. You look fab, Jake is a freaking rock star, Olivia is the most wonderful 2nd grader I know, and Jillian is so adorable I could just squeeze her all day.

On an extraordinarily beautiful day I had the wonderful opportunity to shoot Kristin and Anthony, AMAZING doesn’t even describe it. Let’s just say I fell in love with not only these two but also a man called Christian Louboutin.

Meet Kristin (AKA HOLY HOTNESS BATMAN)

Meet Anthony (AKA my brother from another mother who happens to be VERY easy on the eyes. EEEW..can I even say that about my brother?)

Meet Christian (AKA a man ONLY in my dreams)

I love this next series….

RIDIC. One of my favs (warning there are a lot)

SEXAY SEXAY!!! OW OW!

I mean really??? Sorry ladies…as much as you want to hate her cause she’s so RIDICULOUS beautiful, her heart is just as beautiful. There is no getting around it, you have to love her.

Another fav.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

I was having a “vertical” day and LOVING it.

Kristin and Anthony,

Thank you for having me be a part of your lives and your upcoming wedding. To say I’m excited is the understatement of the year.

Love you both very much,

Heather

Posted in Engagements Tags: Anthony, christian louboutin, cute pink shoes, Engagement session, Kristin, outdoor engagement sessions

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Shauna Renee - Love, love, love this session! Heather, you’re amazing!

Kristin - Heather,

Can’t even begin to tell you how much FUN we had with you! You are so AMAZING & Talented. LOVE the pics & everything about the day, but the best part is we found YOU! Thank you so much!

Love you!
Kristin & Anthony

Karie McLain - Um … holy hotness! I LOOOOOOVE everything about this shoot – but I really really love the shoes Awesome Stuff! xxoo

Michelle - Um can I say I am 100% jealous of those shoes??? Seriously!! Awesome pics by the way Heather…as always

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