KANSAS CITY AREA
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

HI, I'M MORGAN

Photographer, Writer, Creative

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Meet your photographer

Heirloom-quality photographs

emotion / connection / authenticity

Timeless imagery that looks the way life feels

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Photos that reflect your family

As your photographer, I strive to take photos that reflect the reality that is uniquely yours. Your family photos are precious not because of perfectly coordinated outfits or perfectly 'well behaved' children. They're precious because they serve as tangible reminders of what life is like right now.

Let go of expectations

I do it, too. I come to my own family's photo sessions with an idea in my head of what I want them to be, or what they 'should' be. But when children are involved, even the most well thought out plans can change in an instant. That is ok. Take a deep breath and let the session be what it will be. I promise we will capture really beautiful, timeless images together.

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I want to work with you

I want to work with you. It's a deeply held belief of mine that all families deserve to have professional family photos taken. I understand that cost can be a significant barrier, and I want to help remove that barrier. I offer payment plans and sliding scales to help ensure that I can serve any family who wants to work with me. Let's figure out a solution together.

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INVESTMENT

Photography Services

Family Documentary Photo Session

$1,200

A half day of coverage of a day in the life. — your life.

Extended Family Photo Session

800

Grab the grandmas, papas, aunties, uncles, cousins, and let's capture some beautiful chaos!

Signature Photo Session

$650

The OG photo session. Maternity, families, couples, professionals. This is the one hour session for you.

First Year Milestones Photo Sessions Package

2750

A package deal! 5 session for each of the major milestones of your baby's first year of life.

Graduation Photo Session

1000

Calling all high school and college graduates — this one's for you (and your mama)!

Mini Photo Session

$350

The quick and easy one — offered seasonally.

LET'S CONNECT

on Instagram

I share the real-life stuff — the big feelings, the little feelings, my life as a mother to twin toddlers, life before and after Trikafta (cystic fibrosis) — weaving in some humor, and sharing about the many joys and lessons learned through gardening.

I love connecting with people through Instagram — join me in that space.

Delivered this sweet album today 💌

I’ve had the privilege of photographing Opal & her momma on/around Opal’s birthday for three years now. 🥹

They are such a special duo, and there are always little reminders of Dale in our sessions. Since these photos were taken at their home, Opal pulled out her daddy book to show me & we included pictures of pictures of the three of them from when Opal was a baby.

I hope everyone who is missing their father/father figure was able to find some comfort yesterday. ❤️‍🩹

#fathersday #inhomesession #documentarystylephotography #documentaryfamilyphotography #documentaryfamilyphotographer #kcfamilyphotographer

Ahhh it was so hard to narrow this gallery down to just a few images to share here.

The more I settle in to documentary style family photography the deeper in love with it I fall.

I first photographed the Nolans in 2021 before their daughter Greta’s Autism diagnosis. Now that they know she is Autistic, they’re able to make more informed decisions about how they want to approach a family photo shoot.

In my client questionnaire, Camille shared that she wanted to keep the shoot very low demand to make it comfortable for their daughter. We opted take photos at their home, and, as documentary shoots go, it was very laid back and go-with-the-flow. No forced poses; nothing really out of the ordinary (except having me present, of course).

Greta was smiley during the time I was at their house, dancing, jumping off the couch — very clearly at ease.

We talked about life, played, and drew with chalk, and Greta’s service dog, Truffle, paraded her baby (an old stuffy ☺️) around the backyard.

And we got some really beautiful, authentic images out of our time together. ☀️

#documentaryfamilyphotography #documentaryfamilyphotographer #kcphotographer #kansascityfamilyphotographer #kcfamilyphotographer #inhomesession

This is what a documentary session can look like — Following the toddler’s lead, not forcing moments, going with the flow.

Jack loves it when his dad “shoots” his bubble container out of the leaf blower. 😂 He was having a tough time at the beginning of our session, so Trenton got out the leaf blower & bubbles and we had a time. ☺️

Taking this approach to our session put Jack at ease, and—on his own—he went over to mama to help feed baby sister. Which resulted in some really sweet, candid photos. 🥹

Allowing for play made our session enjoyable instead of stressful. 🤍 How do you think this approach would change family photos for your family?

#documentaryfamilyphotography #kcfamilyphotographer #kansascityfamilyphotographer #documentarystylephotography

Here to advocate for doing photo sessions at your favorite playground! 🙋🏼‍♀️

Engaging your kiddo(s) in an activity is sooo helpful during a photo shoot, no matter their age.

When they’re NOT focused on the lady with the camera, their personalities really shine; they relax, they play, they interact with you. All the things that result in really beautiful photos that actually represent who they are.

Let’s go play!!

#kcfamilyphotographer #kansascityfamilyphotographer #documentaryfamilyphotography #playground #documentaryfamilyphotographer

A few snaps from our cool & rainy Easter Day at home. 🐣 Great-grandma & great-grandpa came for a visit.

Grandma always has her camera on her, so I had to document that. 🖤

Alder shows grandpa his “construction site” by the Jeep in the carport. Winslow keeps her baby doll in her jacket to keep her warm while daddy pushes her on the tire swing.

The songbirds are loving this rain, and I have high hopes for the seeds I’ve planted in the garden.

Hope your weekend has been as cozy as ours has been.

#kcphotographer #kcfamilyphotographer #multigenerational #documentaryfamilyphotographer

Portraits on the Prairie 🌾 Now Booking

Come summertime, the Milkweed and Yarrow are in full bloom. The Gray Headed Coneflowers dance like little ballerinas in the wind, and you simply cannot top the sunsets in rural northeastern Kansas under the open sky.

One day only! Join me for Portraits on the Prairie on Sunday, June 22, 2025 on our 5 acre native prairie restoration just southeast of Lawrence, KS. Book your preferred time slot at morganbarrett.co/portraits or via the link in my bio.

#portraitsontheprairie #kcfamilyphotographer #kcphotographer #kansascityphotographer #lawrenceksphotographer #lfk #kansasphotographer #kansasfamilyphotographer #minisession #familyminisession

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KANSAS CITY AREA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER