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Newborn Photographer; Tricks of the Trade

How to create Artistic Newborn Photographs Newborn photographs are easy, right?  The baby just curls up and sleeps the entire time while the photographer snaps away. The photographer props their tiny head on their hands and the magic just happens…. but the truth is newborn babies can’t actually support their heads by themselves. The neck...

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Lyme Disease Awareness : What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease, is quickly becoming more prevalent throughout our country. Recent winters in the Midwest never provide 3 weeks of freezing weather. This would kill the existing tick population; therefore as our climate continues to change, so must we. Empower yourself with Lyme disease awareness and teach...

In Memory of My Grandfather

Life changes in an instant, for better or for worse… The day before his death, my grandfather drove himself to the dermatologist for his annual checkup. He spent his last evening at home, content dinning on left-overs, enjoying a Hallmark movie (one he’d already seen 17 times) with his grand daughter and her eldest girl....

Want to win Professional Photography for your small business?

Do you know a small business that would benefit from a personal branding session with a professional photographer? (Update: this competition is now closed.) Well, here’s YOUR chance to help a local business! We all know 2020 was a difficult year. More than 400,000 businesses closed their doors nationwide!? I’m astounded when I hear that...

Valentine’s Day, A Short History

My grandparents were married on Valentines Day in 1947 before it was the ‘cool’ thing to do. They remained committed to one another until her death in 2019. It’s surprising to find that kind of commitment in today’s fast paced society. Valentines Day always reminds me of their commitment to one another and it’s also...

Covid Kills… Indiscriminately

While inspiration and insight are typically my jam… there are days where my thoughts are dark and deep. A man named George died this morning. Today I’ve been stumped by this thought: Covid kills, indiscriminately… without malice, reason, or judgement. At the end of the day, we’ll once again hear the numbers of deaths resulting...

Master Camera Interviews and Make a Lasting Impression

My first job interview after college was with an advertising company in Atlanta. I wasn’t qualified for the job but my cover letter got the attention of the CEO and I was invited to interview in person The week before I spent rehearsing my lines and practicing in front of the mirror. I wanted to...

A Kansas City Photographer who LOVES capturing weddings

After a week of phone tag, I dialed Anna’s number preparing to leave another voicemail. Instead this time I hear an anxious voice speaking as if she were mid-sentence…’Oh! Adrienne!! I’m finally talking to you! Please tell me you are available ..’

Preparing for your Newborn Photography

How do I prepare when I’ve never had a newborn photography session? ‘Oh no.. it’s happening!’ The new mom exclaims frantically as she uses her hand to shield mustard yellow poop from running onto my spotless, ivory couch.  It’s only spotless because it frequently gets cleaned by me & my good friend Oxy-Clean.  I’ve removed...

COVID Policies

We understand our planned activities are potentially dangerous and involve the risk of serious illness, injury and/or death. We acknowledge  the Covid-19 virus and its ability to be transferred from person to person contact. We are also aware that any person may carry the virus and be asymptomatic. We understand that Adrienne Maples PhotoStudios (hereinafter...

About

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Adrienne Maples

 

Kansas City photographer, Adrienne Maples, weaves together powerful narratives with her photographs to create mood and evoke emotion.

 

She's an AI enthusiast, passionate about teaching others how to use technology responsibly for the greater good. Known for her 'spunk & pizazz', she directs from behind her camera, finding impromptu designing to transform mediocrity into the extraordinary.

 

She a board member of AIGA and KCAC. As a committee member of KCDW, she organized the 2024 talks: The A.I. Asset, Creator as Curator.

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About

the Photographer

Adrienne Maples

 

Kansas City photographer, Adrienne Maples, weaves together powerful narratives with her photographs to create mood and evoke emotion.

 

She's an AI enthusiast, passionate about teaching others how to use technology responsibly for the greater good. Known for her 'spunk & pizazz', she directs from behind her camera, finding impromptu designing to transform mediocrity into the extraordinary.

 

She a board member of AIGA and KCAC. As a committee member of KCDW, she organized the 2024 talks: The A.I. Asset, Creator as Curator.

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