jan & marco simonelli» Portrait and wedding photographers in Kansas City

Sarah & Adam’s Napa Valley, California Wedding

Marco — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:38:41 +0000

Sarah and Adam are from LA but chose romantic Napa Valley as the place to exchange their vows. This extremely cool couple had a spectaular three-day wedding and we soon fell in love with them and both of their families! Ryan Seacrest (Adam’s boss and good friend) was among the guest list along with many “beautiful people” but none as beautiful as this bride and groom who really and truly enjoyed their own wedding!! It was perfect in every way (thanks to careful planning by Suzi Summers of Always RSVP who was so fun to work with). While we were busy shooting stills, Alex Kon and his team from IQ Videography were getting the sound and motion of the day. Click on his link to see the awesome highlights video that he put together for them. This wedding was such a pleasure to shoot!

The rehearsal dinner shown in the first two shots was quite the event at the private residence of a close friend. The outdoor feast overlooked the Napa Valley and was something out of a storybook. Many hilarious and heart-felt toasts were given by friends and family into the night.

The day after the wedding, family and friends gathered for a gourmet breakfast and a leisurely game of croquet. We didn’t want to leave!!

Michelle & Jason’s wedding in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine

Marco — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:23:49 +0000

What a privilege to have our coolest wedding from last year published in the fall/winter Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine! Grace herself spoke with Marco on the phone and told him that these were some of the most beautiful wedding photos she had seen. Can you believe that!!! Jason and Michelle are from LA and have become our dear friends. Their wedding was in Barnes Kansas (the population doubled the night of their wedding)! Megan from Soiree Event Designs did a spectacular job pulling it all together. Here is a link to Grace Ormonde’s website

Jacqueline & Joe wedding, Kansas City

Marco — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:03:23 +0000

Lizz, senior photography at Unity Village, Lees Summit

Marco — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:33:15 +0000

We shot Lizz’s senior photography session at Unity Village, in Lees Summit. Some images instead are from a creek very close to our portrait studio.

Matt, senior photography at the west bottome, Kansas City

Marco — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:31:52 +0000

Here are some of our favorites form Matt’s senior photography session, shot at the west bottoms, downtown Kansas City.

Jena and Conor video teaser

Marco — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:19:30 +0000

jena and Conor’s wedding at the Hobbs Building. But again, this is just a little teaser. The real thing is coming soon.

Kelly’s senior photography session

Marco — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:45:25 +0000

Kelly goes to school at Pembroke Hill, in Kansas City, but she didn’t mind driving to our studio for her senior photography. Anyway, we nailed a awesome sunny fall day and had some fun at a local park in Lees Summit.

Here is a modern classic: “color of dusk” and vintage border. I love how Jan’s presets and some well known Photoshop actions can make my photos pop this much.

Here is a classic “classic”. No toning, no photoshop, vintage pose. I cannot help but love it.

Aimee, Jesse and Sam’s first family portrait session.

Marco — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:03:54 +0000

We shot Aimee and Jesse’s wedding last year and now we are shooting their first family portrait session. I love this! It’s a relationship that was born a year ago and keeps on going. Fact is, we rocked at their wedding. I do believe though we did a great job with the little one too. Here are few of our favorite images.

Tiffany & Mike video teaser.

Marco — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:15:51 +0000

Here is a fun video we created in stop action during the wedding day of Tiffany and Mike. Just a teaser, the images will come soon.

Jacqueline & Joe’s wedding – stop motion teaser.

Marco — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:15:52 +0000