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College Grad | Kirsten Doeding

Kyla Phillips • April 20, 2021

Mizzou college grad full session with kyla taylor photography

Truly felt like I had known Kirsten and her sister for years during this session! Kirsten is a Mizzou senior graduating in May with an Accounting Degree. After college, she plans on working at KPMG in St. Louis. My favorite part of her session was watching her make her sister crack up doing "candid" laughing shots. Kirsten wanted to capture the close of this chapter in her life with these photos! Check out some of the session highlights below.

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First couple of weeks of grad photos have been so fun so here’s a few highlights from the past week(ish)!!! @mizzou your campus makes it easy!

The best news that changes everything!!! Thank you, Jesus! Happy Easter from our family 💙

What a wedding! Not going to be over this day for a while! Riley & Jack’s wedding was filled with so much love, laughter, and happy tears—plus a little extra wind for dramatic veil moments (thank you, nature). From start to finish, it was one of those days where you could feel the joy buzzing in the air. These two are genuinely kind, thoughtful, and just so fun to be around—and they’re clearly crazy about each other! Cheers to The Kavanaughs!!! Vendors ⬇️ Photography: @kyla.taylor.photography Planner: @dzinesweddings Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Bridal Gown: @breezebridal Alterations: @designsxnadine Bridesmaid Attire: @parkandfifthco Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @josabank Jeweler: @betzjewelers Hair: @designsbyannac Makeup: @makeupbymaggie727 Transportation: Good Guys Shuttle Florist: @mutigergarden Catering: @raspberrys_bbq Dessert: @cakesbykristina19 DJ: @topsoundmobile Rentals: @a.b.heltonfinelinenrentals Harpist: @maria_duhova_trevor_harp

Today is the day 💗💕 Riley & Jack, let’s get you guys married!!! Todays vendors ⬇️ Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Planning: @dzinesweddings Bridal Gown: @breezebridal Alterations: @designsxnadine Bridesmaid Attire: @parkandfifthco Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @josabank Hair: @designsbyannac Makeup: @makeupbymaggie727 Florist: @mutigergarden Catering: @raspberrys_bbq Dessert: @cakesbykristina19 DJ: @topsoundmobile Rentals: @a.b.heltonfinelinenrentals Harpist: @maria_duhova_trevor_harp

IT’S SPRINGTIME BABY! Kicking off my spring weddings today at the one, the only @emersonfieldsvenue 🩵 Truly a venue that does it all - can’t wait to capture photos in so many of my fave spots! And a little spring throwback to Elizabeth & Jake’s beautiful wedding day at EF last year 🌸

Absolutely loving all the COLOR being incorporated into my weddings lately! It brings so much energy, joy, and personality into all the photos and just makes me so dang happy! Pro fun, colorful bouquets & wedding details always!!!! 🌸🌺🌼

Five more family spring mini sessions remaining and then my books are CLOSED until September 💗 I have such a fun, stacked spring ahead and am so excited to get into the swing of things! Book a spring mini @ kylataylor.com/spring-minis Email me at contact@kylataylor.com to get on the fall mini waitlist (Sept-Nov!)

Take it from a mom who now has a 2 year old & baby - capturing in-home newborn photos with a toddler can be a little unpredictable! It will 1000% look different than taking newborn photos with your first baby! My best tips to you: 1️⃣ Embrace the Chaos - Not every shot will be picture-perfect, and that’s okay! They will absolutely capture YOUR fam the way you are in this season! That is what I aim my newborn sessions to be! And trust me, it will create the photos that give you the best memories!!! 2️⃣ Trust you photog!!! - I can’t tell you how many times I leave a session where parents are worried they don’t get one “good” photo (and are surprised when they get back a full gallery of them!) We know how to get the in between moments - relax, soak in the time with you little kids & know that your photog is directing you in the best way!

One year ago today we were eating pizza on the steps of the capitol 🍕 and celebrating the marriage of the very best & goofiest couple! Happy anni Syd & Carson!!!

Our Case Monkey is TWO!!!! The time has gone by incredibly fast. We are in awe of the kid God is shaping Case to be. He is happy, silly, caring & creative. He loves getting to the bottom of how things work and is so much fun to be around! He has fallen right into the big brother role this year and is all about giving Logan constant hugs & kisses. He’s talking more and more and is really starting to tell us exactly what he is thinking! Our house is always messy, busy & loud thanks to Case! We wouldn’t trade this time for anything. We thank God that we get to be his parents!!! “He’s just the best” is a phrase we say to each other daily! I wanted to capture some of Case’s favorite things to remember this season! Legos, markers, trucks, dinosaurs & books are the things we live by in this household!

Senior photo tip of the day: 👏Bring 👏The 👏Props 👏 Truly I think props get SUCH a bad rep with senior photos. And I get it!! You think props and think super cheesy, over posed & awkward photos 🫣 But take it from Tillie! Just three props brought so much personality & variety to 15 minute field photos. In her bag of tricks: 💐 Flowers!!! I think every kind of session could benefit from some fresh blooms 🪑A vintage chair! Obsessed with this & it added so much variety to the poses we could do! 🎉 Confetti!!! Always a hit. Just make sure to get biodegradable versions if you want to pop it outside! Senior photo bookings for this spring open up on Tuesday!! Can’t wait to meet you all this year!

Margot wants you to know SPRING MINIS ARE OPEN!!!! Book now @ kylataylor.com/spring-minis This year they will be hosted at shelter, grindstone & forum. Can’t wait to capture all of my favorite families 🌸💗

IT’S SPRING TIME BABY!!!! Aka my fave season of them all! Give me all the colorful blooms, longer days, perfect temps and best photoshoots! And if the wind & rain can chill out a little this year that would be great too!!!!

Only 3 remaining grad mini sessions for spring 25 and then my grad books are CLOSED! - Thursday 4/3 from 7-7:30 AM - Tuesday 4/15 from 7-7:30 AM - Thursday 4/24 from 7-7:30 AM You can book directly at kylataylor.com/mizzou-grads So excited to see all of you guys this spring! Sessions start this week 🐯

Family spring mini bookings were sent out to those on the waitlist today! They will be open to the everyone on Wednesday 📸 Can’t wait to see you guys at Forum, Grindstone & Shelter this spring!!

Rost Wedding Part 2! To know Maddie & Brendan is to instantly love them! They are just the most full hearted, caring, wonderful people! One of my favorite parts of their day was Maddie’s excitement over EVERY. LITTLE. DETAIL. Her slogan of the day was, “It’s happening!!!” Venue: @stonehousevilla Photography: @kyla.taylor.photography Day of Coordination: @stonehousevilla Videography: @cloudcraftstudios Jeweler: @betzjewelers Florist: Kismet Florals Dried Florals: @waldenfloral Catering: @maudiestexmexcatering DJ: @atxdjaaron

Rost wedding part 1! It is not lost on me how precious it is that I get to be alongside so many of you on your best day! So often I get to be the one by your side calming nerves, laughing & celebrating with you! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for choosing me to capture all your favorite memories!!! Venue: @stonehousevilla Photography: @kyla.taylor.photography Day of Coordination: @stonehousevilla Videography: @cloudcraftstudios Jeweler: @betzjewelers Florist: Kismet Florals Dried Florals: @waldenfloral Catering: @maudiestexmexcatering DJ: @atxdjaaron

2025 Spring grad photo spots are over halfway booked! Head over to the link in my bio to book yours 🐯🎓🍾 Can’t wait for all the mems we’ll create this year!!! See yall on the quad!

Spring mini photo bookings will open soon, so make sure you’re on the waitlist if you want a spot! These are truly some of my favorite sessions and the perfect opportunity to update your family photos 📸 Message me or email me to join the list!

💎 THE BUXMANS 💎 A faith & fun filled day celebrating Gavin & Gabby at The Jewel! Truly a golden retriever couple!!! Cheers to the very best wedding 🥂 Venue: @thecallawayjewel Wedding Planner: Taunia Rau Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Videographer: @jamessmithfilms Florist: @carleyjeansfloral Catering: Come to the Table Catering DJ: @djsharkattackcomo Hair Stylist: @upliftedbride , @beautybypaigecreasy Makeup Artist: @msmakeupartistry_ Lighting: @swprodesigns Rentals: @pretty.lil.things Esthetician: presleyskincarellc.lesley Wedding Dress: @breezebridal Alterations: @designsxnadine Bridesmaid Dresses: @azazieofficial Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @themoderngroom_ Bride’s Rings: @bridgetchristiandesigns Groom’s Ring: @buchroeders Couple’s Cake: @nashcakesandbakes Dessert: Coldstone Creamery Jefferson City

Could not be more excited to celebrate Gabby & Gavin tomorrow! It’s going to be the very best day 💎 And so excited to photograph the first wedding at @thecallawayjewel !! If you know the family behind the venue, you know this has been a 30 year in the making dream!! Rockstar vendors for the day ⬇️ Venue: @thecallawayjewel Wedding Planner: Taunia Rau Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Videographer: @jamessmithfilms Florist: @carleyjeansfloral Catering: Come to the Table Catering DJ: @djsharkattackcomo Hair Stylist: @upliftedbride , @beautybypaigecreasy Makeup Artist: @msmakeupartistry_ Lighting: @swprodesigns Rentals: @pretty.lil.things Esthetician: presleyskincarellc.lesley Wedding Dress: @breezebridal Alterations: @designsxnadine Bridesmaid Dresses: @azazieofficial Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @themoderngroom_ Bride’s Rings: @bridgetchristiandesigns Groom’s Ring: @buchroeders Couple’s Cake: @nashcakesandbakes Dessert: Coldstone Creamery Jefferson City

MIZ grad photo spots open up to everyone tomorrow!! Message me if you want to be emailed when the link goes live 🐯🎉 Meet ya @ the quad!!!

Hey Spring 2025 Mizzou grads!!! This info is for YOU! ⬇ KTP will be taking on a limited number of college grads this year! If you want to be added to the waitlist to be the first to know when spots are open, email me at contact@kylataylor.com! 🐯

Love this fam (and their big, fun personalities) a little more every year! These three kiddos bring the energy every time and it’s such an honor to capture it all 🤍

All in the details! Photography: @kyla.taylor.photography Coordinator: @theweddingconcierge_midmo Venue: @sunset_bluffs Catering: @mosaicwashmo Bridal Gown: @breezebridal Jeweler: @buchroeders DJ: Mike Casey Bridesmaids: @birdygrey Makeup: @_makeupbytaylorj_

When your friends are as picture-perfect as your day!!! Obsessed with this color combo and this group of pals 💕🩵🌸💘🦋 This photo is an ode to what happens when you bring so many passionate vendors into your planning process and your day! Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Videographer: @moonandbackvideoco Event Management: @wrightproweddings Florist: @barerootsllc Bridal Gown & Alterations: @ivorylacebridal Groom/Groomsmen Attire: @michaelsclothingkc Bridesmaid Attire: @azazieofficial Baker: @cakesbykristina19 Catering: @raspberrys_bbq DJ: @weddingdjnicholas Couple: @e.ernsting @j2ke.o

What a day!!! Spent my last wedding day of the year laughing alongside @maggie__anderson & @alexanderson_15 🤍 Their day was beautiful and SO fun! Just love these two!!! And a shoutout to all the amazing vendors ⬇️ Event Management: @planitterra Hair: @kyla_thatstylist @studioflaircomo Make-Up Artist: @jaylynae_beauty Baker: @hyveecolumbia Florist: @mutigergarden DJ: @completeweddingstl Photography: @kyla.taylor.photography Transportation: @moxdocandnorm Venue + Catering: @theblufftop Bridal Jewelry: @buchroeders Bridal Attire: @designsxnadine @breezebridal Bridesmaid Attire: @azazieofficial Menswear: @menswearhouse

The Sheas 🕊️💍☁️ Everything about these two and their day was an absolute dream and I am still swooning over everything we captured! Stay tuned for more highlights 👀 Photography: @kyla.taylor.photography Coordinator: @anderson514 Venue: @sunset_bluffs Tan: @bronze_bydesign Catering: @mosaicwashmo Bridal Gown: @breezebridal Jeweler: @buchroeders DJ: Mike Casey Bridesmaids: @birdygrey Makeup: @_makeupbytaylorj_

Oh it’s just going to be the very best day! Sun is shining, spirits are high & MAGGIE & ALEX ARE GETTING MARRIED!!! 💍💒 And it’s my last wedding before baby #2! So pumped to celebrate with a stacked group of vendors ⬇️ Event Management: @planitterra Hair: @kyla_thatstylist @studioflaircomo Make-Up Artist: @jaylynae_beauty Baker: @hyveecolumbia Florist: @mutigergarden DJ: @completeweddingstl Photography: @kyla.taylor.photography Transportation: @moxdocandnorm Venue + Catering: @theblufftop Bridal Jewelry: @buchroeders Bridal Attire: @designsxnadine @breezebridal Bridesmaid Attire: @azazieofficial Menswear: @menswearhouse

Starting a family of our own has given me all the more passion for capturing these moments for other fams!!! Your crew, exactly as you are ☀️ I’m fully booked for the remainder of the year, but make sure to get on my spring mini waitlist for your own family session! Also yearly announcement that I just really love the Wright fam!!!

“I’m envisioning classy engagement photos, but also would like to end the session with tacos at El Oso... I know it might sound a little odd, but I think it will be fun!” ⬆️ A quick little flashback to Milaynie’s email a couple of months ago. And OF COURSE we made her dream a reality and night capped our engagement session with tacos & a big ol marg! 🎉

Y’ALL. My seniors this year have just been out here killing the game! The hair. The makeup. The outfits. The confidence! 👏 My girl Campbell absolutely perfected the dress twirl in the early morning golden lighting ☀️ (very arguably my favorite time to take photos!!!)

Hi friends!! A quick little note that I am fully booked for the remainder of the year! I am so grateful for all my clients and cannot believe I had to close my books at the end of July this year!!! You guys show me so much love and support and my business would be nothing without you ❤️ 2024 has been one for the books! That being said my maternity leave is right around the corner! We cannot wait to meet Baby #2 in November! I will be taking on regular sessions starting back in March so feel free to email me to get on the books or get on a waitlist for family minis/grads/senior sessions in 2025! Weekend weddings for 2025 are booked as well - but I still have availability for a few weekday weddings & elopements! That’s it for the little update - stay tuned for some session highlights still being posted this year! (Ya know - if ya girl can keep up with her socials 🤦‍♀️) ✨ Photo from The Renaissance Revival Styled Shoot ✨ Vendors below ⬇️ Planning and Design | @wrightproweddings Photography: | @kyla.taylor.photography Venue | @emersonfieldsvenue Floral Design | @barerootsllc Rentals | Linens, Place Settings, Dance Floor, Draping | @a1partyeventrentalcomo Vintage Rentals | @pretty.lil.things Specialty Draping | @dzinesweddings Baker | @cakesbykristina19 Live Painting | @cindyscottartistry Bridal Attire | @breezebridal Bridal Shoes | @bellabelleshoes Groom Attire | @savviweddingsandprom Bridal HMUA | @upliftedbride Paper Goods | @forgetnotpaper Uplighting | @weddingdjnicholas Gown Designer | @maggiesotterodesigns

Just here to prove once again that the Shouman sisters are the actual COOLEST humans & that Jentry absolutely killed her senior photos 🌊

A couple of my faves got ENGAGED(!!!) last month! 💍Bellin & Jordan are two of the most genuine people you’ll meet and when Jordan messaged me about making their family session a surprise proposal session you know I couldn’t say no!!! So excited for this little fam and that sweet baby Kai gets to continue to see his parent’s love story unfold!

Just the essentials 💁‍♀️ Also a PSA!! 2025 Saturday wedding slots are FULLY BOOKED! Still accepting a couple weekday or Sunday dates also - just inquire through my site! BEYOND excited for my wonderful couples this upcoming year! Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Videographer: @moonandbackvideoco Event Management: @wrightproweddings Florist: @barerootsllc Bridal Gown & Alterations: @ivorylacebridal Groom/Groomsmen Attire: @michaelsclothingkc Bridesmaid Attire: @azazieofficial Baker: @cakesbykristina19 Catering: @raspberrys_bbq DJ: @weddingdjnicholas

That big brother feeling!!! Babes with new babes will forever be one of my favorite things to capture in my newborn sessions. And Jace & Hallie are truly just the cutest!

Giving these golden hour shots of Taylor & Chase a permanent spot on the feed ☀️ Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Coordination: @delighteventsmo DJ: @djsharkattackcomo Hair: @upliftedsalon Makeup: @alisomerbeauty Harpist: @maria_duhova_trevor_harp Bar: @vertigoeventservices Florist: @mutigergardenevents Rentals: @a.b.heltonfinelinenrentals Catering: @raspberrys_bbq

Just over a year ago we celebrated with a sparkler exit in the rain and man was it fun 🤩 Just as we set everyone up the sprinkles started and almost immediately turned into a downpour, but it created some of the most unique exit photos!!! Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Planner: @dzinesweddings Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Videographer: @bylermedia DJ: @topsoundmobile Florals: @dzinesweddings Caterer: @nolandscateringofmacon

THE WARDS 🫶🏻🥹 Truly I say this about all of my weddings but it’s because it’s true!!! Yesterday was just the best day. Madison & Shane are the kindest, most genuine and fun people you can know and every part of their celebration proved that! Shoutout to all the vendors that made the day so wonderful! ⬇️ Planner: @chloeandcompanyevents Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Florals: @bloominbuckets Catering: @orlandobanquets Reception: @wildcarrot.stl Dueling Pianos: @felixandfingers

Fall family minis are OPEN to the waitlist! Check your emails 🎉 Minis will open up to everyone next Friday, so make sure to have your instagram notifications turned on if you’re wanting to get on the books before my maternity leave! So excited to see all my favorite families in the next few months 🫶🏻

Snippets from the BEST week with my guys! Port Angeles & Seattle felt like the most perfect getaway and we just had day after day of quality time together. Case smiled at every single person we met along the way! I love this family of mine!!!!

The most kind, selfless, fun & patient man I know! Happy Father’s Day to the best dad to our kids I ever could have wished for. Case is so lucky to have you as his role model ❤️ I love you, Noah!

McDonald family fan club 🙋‍♀️ The cutest babies & the sweetest fam! Welcome to the world, Marlee!

Yesterday felt like a crossover episode where all your favorite characters are together for one special moment!!! Not only did I get to spend the day celebrating big time with Avery & Grant, but I got to see so many past & upcoming KTP wedding couples 🫶🏻 Avery & Grant’s love is absolutely one of a kind. They are the type of couple you can just tell are meant for each other within seconds of meeting them. I was reliving all the emotions going back through their sneak peaks! Cannot WAIT to go through this gallery! And a huge shoutout to the amazing vendors that made the day possible: Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Final Stages Planning: @delighteventsmo Videographer: @kaitlin.higginss Reception Venue: @atriumcomo Ceremony Venue: @missouri_umc Florals: @carleyjeansfloral Catering: @eclipsecateringandevents Cake: Hy-Vee Nifong Hair: @stylesbysidk Makeup: @confidentbeautibyerica Gown: @kleinfeldbridal Gown Alterations: @designsxnadine DJ: @djsharkattackcomo Rentals: @pretty.lil.things Transportation: @anyevent.luxtransport Photobooth: @bluediamondeventsweddings Bride: @avery_snider73 Groom: @grantpaten33

It’s WEDDING WEEKEND!!! Cannot wait to celebrate with Avery & Grant and some of my favorite vendors 🫶🏻 It’ll be one for the books! Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Reception Venue: @atriumcomo Ceremony Venue: @missouri_umc Final Stages Planning: @delighteventsmo Videographer: @kaitlin.higgins Florals: @carleyjeansfloral Catering: @eclipsecateringandevents Cake: Hy-Vee Nifong Hair: @stylesbysidk Makeup: @confidentbeautibyerica Gown: @kleinfeldbridal Gown Alterations: @designsxnadine DJ: @djsharkattackcomo Rentals: @pretty.lil.things Transportation: @anyevent.luxtransport Photobooth: @bluediamondeventsweddings Bride: @avery_snider73 Groom: @grantpaten33

Had the best double header wedding weekend celebrating the Horns and the Freemans!!!! And no better way to have ended it than a sunset on the cliffs with Madison & Noah 🌅 Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Venue: @hermannhillweddings Personal & Reception flowers: @barerootsllc Bridesmaids: @davidsbridal Groomsmen: @generationtux Hair & makeup: @studiobride Cake: @littlebaycakes DJ: @completeweddingstl Wedding dress alterations: @designsxnadine

You already know I’m a sucker for a good sunset!!! Give me those cotton candy clouds any day 🤩 Cannot wait to get these two hitched on Friday! It’s going to be the best day @wildflowerridgeweddings

Could not let the sun set before sharing sneaks of THE SMITHS (!!!)☀️💫✨ Dani & Brayden are two of the most genuine, happy, sunshiney people you will ever meet! Their whole day was a testament to Jesus & His love for us. Every detail & every moment was so intentional! I just adore them and can’t wait to live this day again going through their photos!!!

So many lovely newborns in the books this summer and I couldn’t be more excited! All I can say is keep em coming!!! I just adore my in home sessions with parents and their new babes and it’s so fun to see so many past clients & friends growing their families ✨

IT’S WEDDING DAY!!!! And boy I’m feeling emotional over this one! I first met Dani in 2018 to take her high school senior photos. She found me right when I was starting out! Since then I’ve captured her college graduation, engagement & family photos! She is truly just a gem and her & Brayden are just MADE for each other! This is by far my favorite part of my job and what I have always envisioned for KTP - being your photog for life! I am so pumped to celebrate alongside these two today and cannot wait to see their life together! 🥂

Big brother Case making his debut this November!!! 🎉✨ We couldn’t be more excited for our growing family! Praising God for blessing us with Baby #2! . . . . . A HUGE shoutout to our very, very talented friend Liz (@majorfilmsmidmo) who captured the sweetest videos of our family of three! I am truly always blown away by her work & the care she puts into it! And another big ol’ shoutout to @kileyannphotography for the cover photo & making our announcement shoot amazing even while Case was literally pulling down curtains in her studio 😅 She is a gem & so talented at her craft! Forever grateful for the friends that photography has brought to me!

MR & MRS ROTHWELL 🦋 The most relaxed & sweet day! Truly one where I felt like everyone soaked it up from start to finish. Caprice & Riley are gems and their love was so fun to put into pictures!!!! Vendors: Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Venue: @bluebellfarmmo Florist: @hyveecolumbia Makeup: @makeupbymaggie727 DJ: @set2music.comodj Caterer: @argylecatering Cake: @chocolatedippery Dress: @breezebridal

The best Mother’s Day with my favorite guys! I thank God everyday that He’s made me a mom to our Case Monkey 🫶🏻

It’s! Wedding! Week! So excited to celebrate Caprice & Riley at Blue Bell on Saturday 💙

The sweetest lil downtown family session & a baby girl who loved the camera 📸 What more could you ask for!!!!

I have just had the best time on the quad with my grads!! There is something pretty magical about Mizzou’s campus in the spring 🌸 Grateful to you all for trusting me to capture these keepsakes!!! 🫶🏻

Make sure you are on my fall mini waitlist if you are hoping to book a family or couple mini session in August–October! (These are typically Christmas card photos for many families!) 🍁 I will be taking a limited number of fall sessions this year and can only guarantee spaces for those on my waitlists! Those on my waitlist will be the first to know when these sessions officially open. Email me at contact@kylataylor.com with your name, email and phone number to be added!

ELIZABETH & JAKE 🌷🩵🌸 A little sneak peak of yesterday coming to ya! Obsessed with their vision of the day & their story - they are all things sweet & kind!!! Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Videographer: @moonandbackvideoco Event Management: @wrightproweddings Florist: @barerootsllc Bridal Gown & Alterations: @ivorylacebridal Groom/Groomsmen Attire: @michaelsclothingkc Bridesmaid Attire: @azazieofficial Baker: @cakesbykristina19 Catering: @raspberrys_bbq DJ: @weddingdjnicholas

HECK YEAH IT’S WEDDING DAY!!! Elizabeth & Jake tie the knot today @emersonfieldsvenue and I could t be more pumped to spend the day by their side!!!! See yall soon 🫶🏻 Todays Vendor Team ⬇️ Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Videographer: @moonandbackvideoco Event Management: @wrightproweddings Florist: @barerootsllc Bridal Gown & Alterations: @ivorylacebridal Groom/Groomsmen Attire: @michaelsclothingkc Bridesmaid Attire: @azazieofficial Baker: @cakesbykristina19 Catering: @raspberrys_bbq DJ: @weddingdjnicholas

A MIZ proposal with the sweetest couple! I met Payton & Bennett from a grad photo session last year and they’ve been stuck with me ever since!! Cannot WAIT for their winter 2025 celebration 💍❄️

Welcome to Wonderland AKA the beautiful Callaway Jewel! 💎 An actual photographer’s playground & easily a dream venue for any couple! I cannot wait to see all the magic created here in 2025! Vendors: Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Venue: @thecallawayjewel Flowers & Coordination: @carleyjeansfloral Videography: @majorfilmsmidmo Hair & Makeup: @theivorystandard Rentals: @pretty.lil.things Gowns: @houseofcouturebridal Models: @faithmerss @joeomer11 @yoursavingrace

A quick reminder that KTP is fully booked for spring grad photos! 🎓 Email me if you would like to get on the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 waitlist!

THE RIDGEWAYS!!! And some of my favorite snapshots of their day. The goofiest, kindest, most genuine people you will ever meet 🩵 Their day was a celebration from start to finish (just like their lives together will be!!!)

THE CALLAWAY JEWEL 💎 A few takeaways from this photo: 1. @faithmerss jumped into this pool voluntarily and doesn’t know how to swim 2. The water was an absolute ice bath 3. @carleyjeanflorals sacrificed her wedding dress for the shot because we had a DREAM of making this happen But truly, this venue is one of a kind, has so much character and is a dream 25 years in the making! I had such a blast working with so many talented vendors (well, really I should just say friends!) Today was truly just AMAZING and I cannot wait to share more! The dream team ⬇️ Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Venue: @thecallawayjewel Flowers & Coordination: @carleyjeansfloral Videography: @majorfilmsmidmo Hair & Makeup: @theivorystandard Rentals: @pretty.lil.things Gowns: @houseofcouturebridal Models: @faithmerss @joeomer11 @yoursavingrace

2024 Spring grads! I am FULLY BOOKED for the semester 🍾 But there are sooo many awesome photographers that are still taking on spring grad sessions! Photogs, if you have spots still open drop a 👋🏻 in the comments!

One thing I do with all my wedding couples is a fun “get to know you (& your relationship)” survey! My wedding couples are so much more than just a day to me and this is my absolute favorite way to reset and make sure I’m intentional about capturing THEIR relationship on their day! I get to know a lot about them through the process, but I always find myself going back to their words about each other! One of my favorite questions is “What are 3 words you would use to describe your future spouse?” Here is what Taylor & Chase had to say about each other ⬇️ “Chase is funny, smart & thoughtful. We are always joking and laughing together and he never fails to crack jokes! He is also getting his PHD and loves learning, he is always teaching me about new things he has learned! He is one of the most thoughtful people I know. He always remembers little things I mention that most people wouldn’t remember and he gives the most thoughtful gifts!” - Taylor “Taylor is caring, sassy, and well organized! She is always the one to make sure I am doing alright and taking care of me whenever needed. On the contrary, she is super sassy, but in a good way! She is always the one to know everything. I’ll always ask her if we have anything planned and she will respond “”We have... on ...””. She always keeps me on track and is always there to pick up my slack.” - Chase Photography @kyla.taylor.photography Event Management @delighteventsmo Venue @emersonfieldsvenue Florals @mutigergardenevents Catering @raspberrys_bbq DJ @djsharkattackcomo Bar Service @vertigoeventservices Live Music @maria_duhova_trevor_harp Bridal Gown @rebeccasweddings Designer @maggiesotterodesigns Bridesmaids @azazieofficial Menswear @menswearhouse Hair @upliftedbride Makeup @alisomerbeauty Rentals @a.b.heltonfinelinenrentals Couple @taylornheim & Chase Heim

I think one of the most stressful parts of getting ready for family photos is coordinating outfits! Before you go unloading your whole family’s dressers and drawers, you can simplify this process with a solid plan – pick a palette. Start by selecting about three neutral and nearly neutral colors and base most outfits using those colors. From there, you can add one or two accent colors! Swipe through to see some color palette & outfit info! Which is your fave? 🤩

Give me all the feel good, giggly, lovey dovey photos!!! Bellin & Jordan are just each other’s perfect match and I could not be more excited for their growing family (so soon!!!) We chose to start their announcement photos at Acola coffee because Bellin had mom & dad mugs she wanted to use for the announcement! From there we headed to some of my favorite downtown spots together. It was truly the happiest shoot!

The dreamiest surprise engagement from February!!! If anyone remembers the last minute addition to my giveaway (AKA an additional February mini) just know that the mastermind @brendan_roast was behind it! He reached out to me in January to see if we could make Maddie a “fake” winner of a mini session so that he could propose... with a photographer... without her having a clue! Maddie actually set the date and time and everything! In fact, she told me she wanted “Photos of her and her dogs, and then a few with her boyfriend” – HA! The best part of surprising her was that after the initial shock (and easy yes!), she put the pieces together and said, “Wait... so I’m not a winner???” Brendan knows her well and told me beforehand that those exact words would come out of her mouth after the proposal 💍 Here’s to the future Rosts! Another fun fact: These two are responsible for us getting a second pup – they gave us the two dog fever!!!

Case Monkey is ONE!!! We love this kid so dang much and watching him grow this year has been the greatest joy of our lives! Happy birthday to our little baby 🩵

Only 5 more mini session left for Spring 2024 grads! After this, spring grad books will be officially closed! Book your session directly at kylataylor.com/mizzou-grads 🎓🍾

How do you make sure you ENJOY your wedding day?⬇ Schedule in breaks!! This is something I will always add to my timelines! Not only does it give us great buffer time throughout the day, but it also let’s you have the ability to sit back, relax, and truly take in and enjoy all the hard work that’s gone into your day! Over anything else, I want you to be PRESENT on your wedding day! Vendors: Photography: @kyla.taylor.photography Ceremony: Cathedral of St. Joseph Reception: West Ridge Event Center Rentals: @a1partyeventrentalcomo Jeweler: @kayjewelers Makeup: @riversongjc Florist: @rivercityflorist Caterer: Argyle Catering Invitations: @zazzle Bridesmaid’s Attire: @azazieofficial

Our family grew by 4 paws today!!!! Introducing Copper 🐶 (and no, we had no intention of getting a puppy this morning when we woke up)

How do you make your wedding design one to remember? 👏Intentional👏Details👏 Getting a planner like Madyson with @wrightproweddings is one of the easiest way to make this happen! She pulled together so many talented vendors to create a dreamy wedding experience complete with carefully curated touches! Whether it was a hand-painted bottle of wine from @cindyscottartistry featuring a beautiful scene of the one and only @emersonfieldsvenue or a whole bouquet of colorful flowers from @barerootsllc on top of a detailed (and always delicious!) cake from @cakesbykristina19, this day had intentional details running through every part of it! Vendor Team: Planning and Design | @wrightproweddings Venue | @emersonfieldsvenue Floral Design | @barerootsllc Rentals | Linens, Place Settings, Dance Floor, Draping | @a1partyeventrentalcomo Vintage Rentals | @pretty.lil.things Specialty Draping | @dzinesweddings Baker | @cakesbykristina19 Live Painting | @cindyscottartistry Bridal Attire | @breezebridal Bridal Shoes | @bellabelleshoes Groom Attire | @savviweddingsandprom Bridal HMUA | @upliftedbride Paper Goods | @forgetnotpaper Uplighting | @weddingdjnicholas Gown Designer | @maggiesotterodesigns Model | @eco_emmaep & @tyjack_4

It’s about that time of the year where spring sessions become very limited! Scroll through to see what I still have open through June 🌸 Once these are booked, I am fully booked! No additional sessions will be open before July! Email me at contact@kylataylor.com or fill out an inquiry form on my site to snag one!

Six years ago, I hosted family mini sessions for the first time. Honestly, at that time it was just a way for me to get more family photo practice. Now, it is one of my absolute favorite facets of KTP. I get to see so many growing families year after year and have so much fun knowing and loving on the couples, parents & kiddos in Como! Even though the sessions are shorter, I truly feel like I get to know my clients so well during them. It’s not lost on me that I have the privilege to capture so many milestone moments for you guys! Thank you all for coming back year after year and trusting me with your yearly highlights! 🫶🏻 Spring minis are open and over half of them are already booked! You can find my availability, all the details and book directly at kylataylor.com/spring-minis

See you Sunday at the Emerson Fields Open Venue Experience! 😁 And when I say experience, I mean EXPERIENCE! The venue will be styled to showcase upcoming wedding trends and so many of my very favorite vendor friends will be there! Here’s all the details: WHEN: Sunday, March 3, 2–4 PM WHERE: Emerson Fields FOR: Couples booked at EF & newly engaged couples looking for inspiration and vendors! RSVP: emersonfields.com/rsvp Hope to see you there!

My people 🥹 2024 MIZ grads - my spring spots are 80% filled. I will not be taking any more grad sessions after the final ones are snagged! Go to kylataylor.com/mizzou-grads to view my packages and book a spot! To all those who have already booked - I’m SO EXCITED!!!! Meet you on the quad 😉

All about those bridal details 💅

It’s the week of love!!! 💕🫶🏻💓Here are a few simple ways to tell your people that you love them this week! I know Valentine’s Day is sometimes kind of a cheesy Hallmark holiday, but I’ll always take the excuse to show my people gratitude! How are you showing love this week? ⬇️

Always aiming to create photos you want to frame 🤩 It’s always such an honor to capture The Blackman’s (and oh so special to now be able to include little EmmyLou!)

And let me just say it again for the people in the back 📣📣📣 Trends come and go. It’s great to take inspiration from trends if it is something you truly love, but make sure the heart of your wedding is still based on YOU! Joslyn LOVES pink. And I mean I’ve truly never met a girl who loves pink more! I was not shocked when she told me that her & Bradley started their relationship after Bradley complimented her pink rain boots ☔️ (which of course were paired with a pink rain jacket) The pink engagement ring, bridal shoes and flowers just made sense! @wrightproweddings made all her pink dreams come true and it made the day so uniquely her 💕🌸🌷 Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Videographer: @majorfilmsmidmo Coordinator: @wrightproweddings Hair: Nikki Cool Makeup: @makeupbymaggie727 Bridal Gown: @mimisbridaltandc Groom Attire: @menswearhouse Florals: Jennifer Polcek Catering: @nolandscateringofmacon Rentals: @dzinesweddings Vintage lounge: @pretty.lil.things Marquee Letters: @alphalitmidmo Desserts: @cakesbykristina19 Linens: @a.b.heltonfinelinenrentals DJ: @topsoundmobile

This is always the goal when I’m behind the lens! I want to capture YOUR love - not just the trends, not just posed photos - your genuine, unique love!!!! Photos with your person should always feel like HOME 🤍

Our Brooke girl – or should I say officially Brooke Lemen RN, BSN!!! 👩‍🎓 Brooke was the biggest blessing to our family last semester – she babysat Case and loved on him so well! & boy did he love her! It was such an honor to take her grad photos and we are just so excited for what her future holds 🤍

A quick guide to choosing your wedding photographer 📸 I know the process can feel truly overwhelming, so here’s some tips on where to start!

This gallery gives me all the bright, happy, sunshiney vibes!!! ☀️ Always smile big when I look back at this one! I first met Madyson when she won my mini giveaway a couple years ago. Since then I’ve gotten to know her as not only a fellow wedding vendor (check her out @wrightproweddings), but a friend as well! Last year I had the privilege to capture her sweet family and boy are they just a joy to be around!

So many inquires for newborns recently and nothing makes me happier! I really, truly love capturing this transition for my families 🫶🏻 Wondering what an in home newborn session looks like? Fill out a portrait inquiry form on my site! I’ll send you all the details and some examples of sessions!

Big ol fan of these two!!! Counting down the days until March 23rd 🤩

📸 PHOTOGRAPHY GIVEAWAY 📸 Whether you are a client of mine, have recommended me to others or just follow along – I am so grateful for the support you give me so I can do what I love for a living! To celebrate all of you guys, I am offering a ✨ free spring mini session ✨ (valued at $275) to one lucky winner! The winner of this giveaway will receive a code to sign up for a 2023 spring mini session free of charge! These sessions will take place March–July of this year. This can be a family session, engagement session, senior session, couples session or any other mini session you want!! Available to anyone in the Columbia area or willing to travel to the Columbia area 😊 To enter: ✨ Like this photo ✨ Follow this account ✨ Tag your friends! (1 tag=1 entry, unlimited entires allowed) ✨ For extra entries, share this to your story and tag this account (+5 entries – Make sure to tag @kyla.taylor.photography The winner will be chosen through a random generator and announced on Saturday, 1/27. The session will be redeemable for one spring mini session only. This contest is not associated with Instagram. Want to help spread the word about this giveaway?? Send this post to your Columbia friends so they can enter to win too! * * * #midmophotographer #columbiamophotographer #missouriphotographer #missouriengagementphotographer #missouriweddingphotographer #columbiamogiveaway #columbiamo #ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏɢɪᴠᴇᴀᴡᴀʏ

✨ NOW BOOKING ✨ Spring mini sessions are OPEN! Scroll through to see all the details & check out the link in my bio to book your session!

Want to know the one necessity for getting beautiful detail photos? ➡️ TIME!! While an experienced photographer can easily create a beautiful flat lay in 20-30 minutes, more time allows for more creativity! Devoting closer to 45 minutes - 1 hour of your timeline to detail shots allows your photographer to get multiple set-ups, focus on each detail and overall add more variety to your detail gallery ✨ Vendors: Venue: @emersonfieldsvenue Photographer: @kyla.taylor.photography Coordination: @delighteventsmo DJ: @djsharkattackcomo Hair: @upliftedsalon Makeup: @alisomerbeauty Harpist: @maria_duhova_trevor_harp Bar: @vertigoeventservices Florist: @mutigergardenevents Rentals: @a.b.heltonfinelinenrentals Catering: @raspberrys_bbq

Pretty in pink 💕🌸🎀 One of the biggest reasons I LOVE in-home newborn sessions is because they are completely based around your place. Your photos end up looking as unique as the spaces you’ve worked so hard to create 💗

Talk about a unique location choice! Olivia wanted something a little different for her senior photos and dreamed of an Italy-inspired backdrop. There was no better place than the winery in Rocheport. When we rolled up that morning, there was a crazy thick fog that made her photos that much more special! And I had such a blast playing with the golden hour fog and getting creative for this session to capture Olivia’s vision! To all my seniors – bookings for this year are now live on my site!

Here to warm up this chilly week and let you know that spring minis are officially OPEN for booking!!! Head on over to kylataylor.com/spring-minis to book a session! These will be the only minis I open until fall, so grab one before they’re gone! 🌸🌷

Cannot wait to capture my 2024 Mizzou grads! Grad photos have been one of my favorite types of sessions since I started them as a freshman in college (and I’ve been able to capture over 550 of them so far!) 💫 Grad photos are being offered weekday mornings March–May. Book a slot now on my website!

One whole year since the most epic Sunday dance party I have ever been a part of 💃🏼🕺 This day was simply the best! Every detail was so thought out, the love for Caroline & Jack was tangible in every aspect of the day and man was it just fun! Vendors: Photographer: @kyla.taylor.vphotography Video: @momentsbykait Venue: @stone_house_of_st_charles Hair: @radiencefromrachel Makeup: @kamcobeauty_ Florals: @carleyjeansfloral Cake: sarahscakeshop

It is absolutely crazy to me to look back on how this all started 😳 In 2016, I made a New Year’s resolution to take a photo on my camera every day for the entire year (and document it on my first photography account @kydrophotos). I had never been one for New Year’s resolutions and there was no rhyme or reason for it - I was in no way planning for photography to turn into my career. I truly had no kind of end goal in mind. Honestly, I think I was feeling a little lost in all the change going on around me (aka moving to a new state and going to a college where I didn’t know a single person) and needed something to focus some creative energy on. It was not easy and there were really many times I wanted to throw in the towel. I carried my camera along with me wherever I went and didn’t always capture images I was super proud to show off. If you knew me during that time, you probably heard me on more than one occasion say “Shoot! My photo of the day!” near the end of the night. But this will forever be one of my favorite resolutions. I learned SO much simply by forcing myself to document things. Some days were less glamorous, and some days I really got my creative juices flowing and played with light, color, photoshop and more elaborate ideas. Through it all I found my footing and my camera became a part of me! Photo of the day helped me experiment and go outside my normal photography comfort zone, and ultimately gave me my first clients! Not to over simplify it, but my hobby turned into a side job which turned into my real, big-girl full time job 🫶🏻😁 My style took a 180, the day to day tasks & goals are new, the kinds of photos I take are different, but my heart for it still the same! (And honestly has probably grown even bigger) So thank you all for sticking around and trusting me to capture your memories! And especially thank you if you’ve been around since the @kydrophoto days!!! 📸

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