Best Smash Cake Photographer Kansas City Near Me

Madison Killeen: Susy was amazing to work with! She made our wedding day photos go so smoothly and they turned out better than I could have imagined. She was there every step of the way from the moment we booked her and she is so fairly priced as well. She is absolutely a hidden gem in the KC wedding industry. I can’t say enough good things about her!

James Mourning Jr: Susy is a GEM! From the very beginning we meshed very well with her! She guided us through everything & made sure everything went smoothly! From the engagement session all the way to the wedding day, she was there to answer any & all questions that we had & made sure our timeline was perfect for the day of to make sure we got all of the photos we wanted. We wanted all of the details to be captured the day of & Susy DID NOT disappoint. She captures EVERYTHING & we LOVE that. She shows you how to pose & captures a lot of candid moments which we love! She’s just an all around amazing photographer & you’d be lucky to have her shoot your special day! OH! A few of our friends had to wait months to get their photos back…NOT WITH SUSY! She got our photos back to us in 2-3 weeks!! & she sent us a few photos here & there during the 2-3 weeks! She’s just perfect!! Book her!!

Jeremy & Cari Meyer: We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Susy! First off her new studio is beautiful- she has all the props you could ever imagine. She was so organized and easy to work with. She also was a pro with handling our newborn and making sure the experience was calming and fun! Lastly her photos speak for themselves but truly beautiful work!!! Can’t wait to use Susy for all our future family photos!

Saige Peters: Transformative experience! Susy is absolutely amazing about making you feel comfortable with her team and most importantly yourself no matter what your appointment is for! She had a great choice of outfits and accessories available if you are needing anything for your photo session. Susy was incredibly thorough with all the information prior to your photo session and above all else made you comfortable. I would highly recommend and I look forward to future work with her!

Meghan D: Susy was wonderful from the start. She paid attention to every detail. I don’t think my wedding photos could be any more perfect. I feel super lucky to have her as my wedding photographer!

Kayla Borum: Susy did our “mommy and me” photo shoot and we absolutely loved the photos. We also tossed in a cake smash with my one year old. She was phenomenal with her, keeping her engaged and capturing that young energy! I highly recommend!

Shania Camper: I could not of picked a better photographer to do my daughters cake smash pictures! Susy is so sweet and was great with my daughter. We absolutely are in love with the beautiful pictures she captured of our girl turning one. Definitely will be using in the future! :)

Ali Erickson: Great experience with such a fun and professional photographer

Tracy Taylor: Hiring Susy as our photographer is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. She will be our family photographer for now on! Not only is she an incredibly talented photographer, she was a blast to work with. I’m not very photogenic and tend to look unnatural in pictures. She made me feel so comfortable and taught us how to pose correctly. Our pictures were amazing and the entire experience was wonderful. I highly recommend making Susy your wedding photographer. You won’t regret it!!

Amber Termini: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueAt our last minute maternity session Susy made me feel beautiful and got genuine smiles from my boys! She’s incredibly talented and makes being in front of the camera feel a lot less intimidating! ❤️

Brooke Ottley: Susy was so great with our newborn! She truly is a baby whisperer! Our little one was content the whole shoot and the pictures turned out amazing! Susy was able to schedule us last minute and provided a great client experience! Highly recommend!

Tiffany Miller: I did a boudoir shoot with Susy and it was so fun and stress free. She works hard to pose you flattering which is a huge deal with boudoir. Her studio is clean and pretty, so girly. It was a really fun experience and the photos are amazing!!! Highly recommend!

Mariccia Spearman: I used her for wedding photos. They were beautiful.

Sally Buzzard: When we had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID, it caused us to have to find a new photographer. It was an easy decision once I found Susy. She has such a bright, fun and supportive personality. She was so easy to work with, and our pictures were absolutely stunning!! I would highly recommend Susy when looking for someone to capture your forever memories! 😊

Katherine Gehrlein: Susy is super fun and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her images are beautiful and don't disappoint! Definitely recommend!

Jasmine Kerns: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueSusy was so sweet and motivating the whole time! And to top it off the pictures came out incredible! I highly recommend her!

Andrew & Niki Schaltenbrand: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ResponsivenessSusy was very professional and knowledgeable! She’s an expert in her field and has amazing editing skills. Her attention to detail is very evident. Take advantage when hair and makeup are offered, her team did a great job! I used Susy for maternity photos but check out her work, she’s very talented in many areas!

Allison Hoover: Susy does an excellent job of capturing your family’s personality!! Added bonus — she gets great candid shots of children that don’t behave, lol.

Kayla Williams: Ohh my!! I met Susy through a friend as I fell in love with all of the friends family pictures, then I met her at the friends wedding and the way this girl bubbles around and hangs out with the guests she's like a guest herself and makes you feel so comfortable while she's taking your picture. So I scheduled my family pictures with her and my gosh! Her open, warm welcoming personality really helps you feel so comfortable about yourself! My girls felt so relaxed and hand fun with the shoot too!! She really listens to what you're looking for!

Stephanie P: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueWe hired Susy to do our baby’s cake smash photos. I was blown away at not only her creativity and quality of work, but also how comfortable she made our shy 11 month old feel throughout the whole shoot. We will definitely be using Susy in the future!

Marie Tracy: I have a reactive dog and we never go to new places, but I’ve followed the Elly May Moments Instagram for a long time and I felt comfortable bringing Laila in due to the care and individualized approach Angie brings to every session. Laila had a BLAST at our night out getting photos and that is completely due to the spectacular service and professionalism we encountered at Elly May Moments. Angie even brought personalized props to the session based on my personal interests! Thank you for the amazing professional photos that I never thought we’d be able to get! I treasure them.

U-Wash Puppy: Positive:Professionalism,QualityAngie has photographed all of my dogs and done a fantastic job! She is so patient with them and the quality of her work is outstanding!

Katie Russell: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueAngie is simply the best! Our dog was a bit camera shy and skittish at first, but Angie knew exactly how to relax her and get some great shots! Love how the photos turned out and we are so happy to have these memories of our girl forever!

Scott Turk: Y'all, I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Angie, the owner of this studio.She is a true animal lover and will work to ensure that everything is perfect. Her studio is conveniently located downtown and she has a big heart for animals. In her free time, she fosters animals. This isn't just a business for her, it's a passion. That passion shows through her work ethic and through her finished product.We rescued one of the puppies she fostered and through that, have become enthusiastic customers. Thank you, Angie! Your one of a kind.

Sydney Hersckowitz: Angie is amazing!!! I am obsessed with all of the photos! She was able to capture my dog’s personality perfectly in them. She was incredibly responsive when I sent the request to book a session and very helpful when it came to deciding on colors/options for backgrounds, cake, and balloons for the shoot. The studio was the perfect size. It was very clean and animal friendly. She was so patient with me and my dog during our shoot and made sure to get plenty of options! I am so impressed and will definitely be back!

Claire Renfro: Angie is a pro. I was so nervous that my bird dogs would be too much for a studio session. But Id seen her photos on Instagram and had such high hopes! My expectations were blown out of the water. Im so so so thrilled. So professional, timely, wonderful with my dogs. Just thrilled!

Sarah D: Angie captured our two pups and their personalities incredibly well. Her and her boyfriend were wonderful in the studio, and so patient and skilled at wrangling the crazy ones. We cannot wait to book another session in the future. Just overly obsessed with the how the photos turned out!

Kaylee Sundeen: Elly May Moments is absolutely amazing!!! Her photos are incredible and I don't know how she can capture pets so perfectly. She was so patient with my dog, Ollie, when we visited the studio (he was a little too excited and had trouble focusing!) and made sure that I was happy with my photos. I will cherish the photos I have forever and would recommend Elly May to everyone!

Heather Jackson: Angie is a literal rockstar. I have two very opposite personality puppers, and she was able to capture them perfectly in under 30mins! We did a mini session for our Christmas photos and I instantly fell in love. We cannot wait to go back soon for many more elly may moment photos. We have even been considering gifting a session to a family member whose beloved pup is getting older and we worry his time left on earth is limited. So do yourself a favor and get these fantastic photos done, you won't regret it. Plus a picture lasts a lifetime!

Bonnie L: I signed up for one of Angie’s back to school pop up photos. It was such a good way to see how my pup would do with a photo session since it was only 20 minutes. Plus part of the cost went to a local shelter - win-win! Angie was so patient and got the cutest pic of my girl!

Katie DelaCruz: We had pictures of our dogs taken, and she was super amazing to work with! We can’t wait to keep coming back each year! ❤️

Kathryn Antonopoulos: Biscuit and I had so much fun visiting the studio for his first birthday photos! Angie was so great with Biscuit and captured him looking his best. It was so nice to be in a small comfortable studio where Biscuit could feel at home and act himself. In the end the quality of the photos was top notch and such a fun memory to have!

Taylor LaRue: I was incredibly impressed with Angie and the rest of the crew at Elly May Moments. Everyone was GREAT with making my pup comfortable during the photo shoot. Not to mention the wonderful pics she snapped! We will definitely be back!

Meredith Haas: Oh my goodness, how have I not left a review for this incredible business yet?! Elly May Moments has photographed our pup twice now & I plan on using their talents a dozen more times. Angie is so easy to work with, from scheduling & knowing what to expect, to showing patience & charm with the animals, to providing the images & offering assistance with prints. Every step of the way as a consumer is easy. And the finished product is just the best quality. Cherished, precious images of your furry family! If you have been debating photos of your pet, let me assure you an experience with Elly Man Moments is worth every penny & more importantly, the memories.

Molly Boyer: Angie is an incredibly talented photographer that puts out amazing work. Not only does she have an artful eye behind the camera she has a team that goes above and beyond for each and every client. We have been able to watch her grow her small business over the years and we couldn’t be more proud her and her team. I love my photos and get compliments on them all the time! We are true childless millennials that are obsessed with our fur-babies and we can’t wait for our next session!

Jennifer Brace: Positive:Professionalism,QualityAngie is the best! She and her boyfriend were so kind and patient with my dogs when I brought them in for their first photo shoot. The pictures turned out so great I went back and had a second photo shoot for holiday cards! Honestly can't wait to go back for a third shoot! Would recommend over and over again!

Rachel: Angie is the best at what she does!! She is beyond accommodating and has all of the patience in the world. Have an anxious or stubborn dog? Don’t worry. Angie will work magic and make your baby comfortable in front of the camera! Her and everyone at Elly May go above and beyond to make sure your loved ones are captured perfectly and that you have a wonderful experience throughout the entire process, from making an appointment until you receive your photos. My two dogs now have annual photoshoots thanks to Elly May and I couldn’t be happier to have such high quality photos of them!!!

Megan: Angie with Elly May Moments is the best! I have gone for two photo sessions in the past year and can't wait to take my dogs again. The photos always turn out amazing and she's great with my dogs. Highly recommend!

Abigail Williams: My dog Dash won a contest with Elly May and received the CUTEST photo shoot I could have ever dreamed. Her and her boyfriend were so kind and loving towards Dash (even when he went crazy for a toy donut). The pictures turned out adorable and makes my heart melt every time I look at a picture of my Dasher that Angie took. If anyone is looking to get pictures of done their animal(s), please go see Angie at Elly May. You won't be disappointed.

Jena Newman (Newman's Dog Training): Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,ValueAngie did such an amazing job capturing our two chocolate labs personalities. She was so patient and kind while taking the pictures. I will treasure them forever. I highly recommend you use Elly May Moments!

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Timmy Gibson: I have worked with Kara Payton at many events, including weddings and she is extremely friendly, professional and best of all she has a serious gift of an eye for photography. She is definitely one of the very best in Kansas City! I have hired her for personal photoshoots as well and has given me great photos to use for my social media and website. You'd be lucky to get her. She is among the very best there is, book her today before she is taken.

Christy Monoian: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueKara has been taking our family photos for a few years now. She’s the only photographer that can get my daughter to smile, a real smile!!! She captured their true personality and I am soo appreciative! Her style is real and not over exposed, but natural and beautiful. We will keep going to her for all our pics!

Hannah Bruno: Kara took my maternity photos for me and they turned out BEAUTIFUL!!! Worth every penny. The only reason I’m giving 3 stars instead of 5 is bc I scheduled my session about 2 months in advance, I had never got professional photos done before so I wasn’t sure how the whole process worked... the whole process before the shoot was extremely stressful.. paid invoices had gotten messed up, I got an email saying my session was canceled, I had to contact her a handful of times bc I kept thinking something went wrong bc of all of the emails I was being sent. I was also told that I would get a 10 day and 2 day confirmation to be reminded of my shoot.. I didn’t get either, which made me extremely nervous bc I was worried my shoot was canceled. Finally, I had to contact her to confirm my shoot! I honestly felt like I was being annoying BUT I’m about to drop a whole lot of money on an important photo shoot.. so do you blame me?? The day of the shoot I was 30 mins early and she was 10 min late.. not a big deal, but still slightly irritating. Kara was very good at making us feel comfortable and again, the photos turned out great. After the shoot was over and we said our good byes we got our photos within 2 weeks which was the correct time frame. However, I did email a question regarding the photos on how I could print them... no response. Also, on her social media accounts she post tons of her sessions... maybe she didn’t like ours bc she had never posted a photo. Great photos, but the communication part could use some work!

Stephanie Ingels: I bought some wraps and backdrops from Kara a while back and she was the sweetest! Not to mention her immense photography talent!

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Nathaniel Greenwood: This review is WAY overdue... I'm so sorry, Kara! My wife and I had the privilege of teaming up with Kara as the lead photographer for our wedding and she was amazing to work with from start to finish. She made the entire experience so fun and the least stressful it could possibly be. We also booked an engagement photo shoot with her (HIGHLY recommend doing this, by the way!) and I had no idea it was going to be as fun as it turned out to be! AND, we are so thankful we did it because we love the photos as much as we love the ones from our wedding - which were INCREDIBLE! We also purchased a wedding photo album from her and due to a delay in manufacturing (which was beyond her control), she even went above and beyond and gave us a gift to "apologize" for something that wasn't even her fault! Kara is just simply amazing at what she does; you can tell she truly cares about her couples and has a deep passion for her work. We cannot say enough good things about Kara and please, if you're deciding between photographers, GO WITH KARA!

Lacey J: Gorgeous studio space! Rates are VERY reasonable and you can't beat working with the owner, Kara! I've attended workshops hosted here and will be booking the space this spring for some minis. Safe street entrance and delicious coffee and tacos near by!

Katrina McKinnis (Wilson): I used Kara’s beautiful studio for our daughters first birthday pictures and we will cherish those pictures forever! I loved her studio space so much that I’ve booked 2 other clients in February for their sessions at her studio! Kara’s done an amazing job of creating such a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere! ❤️

Christy Hall: KCM is awesome to work with. The studio was super easy to rent and instructions were very clear. My clients were very happy with it and love their pictures so much. Beautiful space. Thank you for renting your space out and bringing joy to so many!

Melanie Soltz: I hired Kara for a mentor session and am so glad I did! She is super thorough in preparing for the session, which I appreciated, to make the best use of our time together. Her knowledge is incredible, and her willingness to share and support other photographers is something you don't see every day! I would absolutely book another session with her.

Sara Olberding: I have had the pleasure of working with Kara on two separate occasions. Both times she blew it out of the water!!!! Her attention to detail with each image is incredible. If you are looking for a photographer to capture an important moment(s) in your life, Kara is your only option.

Renee Tay: Obsessed with Kara and her gorgeous studio!! Her space is clean and beautifully decorated. I had a blast getting my headshots done in this beautiful space. 10/10 highly recommended!

michaela perrella: I can not even begin to explain how obsessed I am with KCM Studios.I have been renting her studio space regularly since November of this past year (2018), and I have yet to have a single complaint.This studio space is kept clean, well organized, and don’t even get me started on the AMAZING rental rates. As a photographer still very early off in my journey, this has offered me such a beautiful place to work, at such an amazing price. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to shoot there.Every single client I have had in the studio has been amazed by her keen eye for design as well. Everything is so modern, and tasteful. Definitely uniquely stunning. I have messaged the owner multiple times before with questions, and she was always been prompt and polite. Making my experiences there just that much more enjoyable. The website as well has always been maintained excellently. Very informative, and very user friendly.I could seriously go on;Thank you KCM Studios!💕

kristina vance: I have rented Kara's studio for sessions and not only is the space gorgeous and well kept, she also runs it professionally with very clear instructions and updated information on the studio. It was the easiest rental experience I've ever had with a studio. My clients appreciated how easy it was to find and get to as well as how clean and impeccably decorated it was.

Heather Christopher: Kara is hands down one of the best around. She is genuine. Her talent and passion for what she does shows in the beautiful memories she creates.

Cierra Fortner: Beautiful studio! Great to work with!

Michelle Alexander: Beautiful studio, wonderful heart and amazing vision! KCM studio is FANTABULOUS to work with! 3

Tayanna Nelson: Kara is organized, professional, and provides prompt responses. During the winter she was even kind enough to lower rental prices, making sure everyone knew when they would be raised again. Most places to rent from in the area are double her prices, so I was so pleased to have found it. The decor and tidiness of the studio was above and beyond what I was expecting. My clients were incredibly pleased. I would definitely rent from her over and over again.

Jessica Cavin: Simply put, Kara is amazing. She's a very kind, down to earth person with a great heart. She is also a rockstar photographer and if you hire her (which you should) there is NO CHANCE you will be even remotely disappointed. Her studio is also very well maintained, clean, and very welcoming. KCM Studios is the real deal. ❤

Melissa Normile: Love Love Itsy Bitsy ImagesVery patient with shy children. Photos turned out beautiful. I have pictures taken twice so far and will be booking 2 more times this year.

garland rankine: A great photographer

Cheryl: The princess experience photo shoot with Manda was the best experience. My daughter who has ASD was a little confused, but Manda was very patient with her and managed to get the most breathtaking photos I ever have seen. Yes, I am a bit biased, but if I didn’t truly believe it, I wouldn’t post my recommendation here and I most definitely do recommend Manda.She captured my daughter’s true essence perfectly.My best friend describes the photos as “LIKE A DREAM”. I say like a dream, but no sleeping necessary.To bad she doesn’t offer “The Queen Experience” for mom. I would book in a heartbeat.

Alexandra Tweedy: Manda took amazing photos of our newborn. She had a ton of headbands, swaddles, and props that were adorable on our little girl. I highly recommend Itsy Bitsy Images!

Meredith Mazza: Manda was awesome! We had a marathon 3 month session with her. She was so patient and was able to get tons of smiles out of my little one. I was very pleased with the amount of really great pictures we ended up with. And the cost was very reasonable, especially for how long she spent with him and how many outfit changes we did.

Brietta Forbes: I was very impressed with Manda's work all around. She got us in on short notice, did a great job with both of my kids, and completed the photo edits extremely fast. The finished product was amazing! I would definitely recommend her to friends.

JP Richardson: Manda provides amazingly customized photography for my little ones, she was very accommodating and spent so much time making sure that we got the right shots for what we wanted, I could not recommend her highly enough.

Paula Goins: Manda donated her talent and services to a charity raffle; I was the INCREDIBLY lucky recipient. Manda was very easy to work with and she brought her creativity to the table while planning for the shoot. She was incredibly patient dealing with my BUSY baby and was able to capture stunning photos we will cherish always.

Brooke Chonko: I had a fussy baby during the shoot and Manda was calm and collected and put me at ease. Manda was wonderful to work with and even went back to edit more when I had a few more requests. I LOVE the photos and I am so thankful for her helping me try to 'cement' these times with our girls via photo. These photos are displayed around our house and make me smile each time I look at them.

Courtney Vallecillos: Manda is an excellent photographer. She listened to what I envisioned for my daughter's first birthday photos and completely brought those ideas to life with her own added creativity. The end product I received from her will be photos of my daughter that I will truly treasure for my whole life.

Beckie Holst: Manda did a great shoot for my 10 month old son and our family. It was our first time working with a photographer and I was very pleased with how easy she made everything. Her communication leading up to the shoot was great and the location she scouted was very cool. I appreciated that during the session, she already knew exactly where we were going with each location change and what the plan was once we got there. The results were everything I wanted and more.... literally... I have more great pictures of my kid than I know what to do with.I definitely feel like I got the same experience and results you get with MUCH more expensive photographers. Excellent value!

Lauren Kongs: Manda does amazing with newborns! She worked very hard to personalize our photos to what we like and our nursery theme. She got amazing photos with our dogs and son. She had so much patience with our baby boy as well. You can tell she loves what she does!

Ashley Hawkins: Photographer is very professional and understanding, especially when it comes to the nuances of newborn photography. Lots of props and backgrounds that made for a fun, creative mix of photos for our new little one!

Joan Petersen Rond: Absolutely blown away by the artistic photos on Itsy Bitsy Images! Manda has a way of capturing the cutest moments ever! The props are clever and unique.

Nikki Polzin: Manda was patient, passionate, and creative while doing our newborn photos. Her experience helped us come up with ideas when we needed a little help coming up with positions and props. I love how our pictures turned out!

Wade Walker: Spectacular photos with toddlers takes patience. She does a great job balancing quality pictures with kids tolerance and safety for infants.

Lynn Morris: I LOVE Manda s creativity and originality! She has the cutest ideas and really captures the child's personality! Exceptional high quality photos that you will love! I highly recommend her.

Julie Richardson: Manda Prinds did a wonderful job with my grandbabies. The pictures are so original and fun; they exceeded my expectations. She captured their little personalities! The quality is super too. They are the softest, sweetest pictures, like I had seen on Pinterest. Lighting is excellent. Professional portraits... unlike anything you could do at home! Also, Manda is personable and patient with crying babies.