Get to Know The Photographer
Hey there! I’m Kyla Phillips, the girl behind the lens of Kyla Taylor Photography. One of my favorite parts about being a photographer is getting to know my clients and the stories behind what I’m documenting. So, I figured it’s only fair for my clients to have an opportunity to get to know me too! Without further ado, here are 10 fast facts about me:
1. Where I’ve Called Home
I’m a Kentucky gal at my roots. I grew up in Louisville but decided to pack up and move to Columbia, MO for college. I fell in love with the town and the people and made it my home for five years. This past year, my husband’s job ended up taking us on an adventure to the great Kansas City. But, Columbia still has our hearts and we’re determined to come back one day!
2. My Favorite Food
Hands down, every day, without a doubt, I choose Ice Cream. If you don’t believe me, just ask my gramma who consistently sent me $5 in the mail throughout college to feed my obsession.
3. My Happy Place
Give me outdoors and sunshine and I’m a happy camper! Noah and I love to travel, and our most consistently-visited place is Ponca, Arkansas. It’s close, it’s beautiful, and overall the perfect weekend trip!
4. My Love Story
Oh man, it’s a cringe-worthy one. Noah and I were each other's first boyfriend/girlfriends (which came with all the built-in awkwardness of a middle-school relationship). Somehow we made it through and had our dream wedding in 2019! We’re the very best of friends and never have a dull moment together.
5. My Family
I am the oldest out of five siblings and they are all just the coolest! Our family situation hasn’t been the most normal, and circumstances kept us apart for about seven years. BUT this past year we got to reconnect and it was like no time had passed at all. Now you can find them driving up to KC at every chance they get to make up for lost time!
6. You'll Hear Me Blasting...
2010’s greatest hits!!! AKA our entire wedding playlist. Gimme happy throwback music all day everyday!
7. Something most people don't know about me
I get WAY too into costumes. My high school was known for outrageous spirit weeks, and I totally carried that energy into my adulthood.
8. My faith
I became a Christian in college, and it is at the core of who I am and everything I do! Noah and I are lucky enough to be a part of a startup church in KC now!
9. Coolest place I've Traveled
GREECE! Photography has taken me to so many cool places, but without a doubt Greece has been the coolest. Noah and I traveled there a couple summers ago to photograph a dreamy wedding on the beach. From there, we ate and sight-saw our way across Parga, Athens, Meteora, Corinth, Zagori and Mount Pelion. It was an experience we will never forget and we’re determined to go back!
10. When I'm Not Taking Photos I MIGHT BE...
Walking our golden pup, Winston, dreaming up our next vaca, facetiming with friends, binging Lost episodes with Noah, hiking or exploring the town!
Now that you know a little more about my story, let me help you tell yours! I’d love to get to know more about your story and document it in the most authentic way. And man oh man will we have a fun time doing it! If you’re looking for a natural light photographer in the mid-missouri area, say hello below and let’s make it happen!