Happy birthday, Mr. B

All of my little newborns from last year are turning one. I love watching all of my clients change and grow.  Maybe if we could slow them down just a little bit though? ;)  Happy birthday, "B"!

Free Session Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered the drawing for the free session give-away. I enjoyed reading all of the wonderful comments and look forward to another fun year photographing you and your loved ones.

Two lucky winners were randomly chosen from a total of 88 entries. And the winners are:

1st Place Winner- Free 30 minute session with a disc of digital files

Kindel Baxter

2nd Place Winner- Free 30 minute session with a free 8x10 print

Beth Choate

Congratulations Kindel and Beth!  Please schedule your session with me prior to April 30th.  

2013 Portrait Giveaway

It is a new day in a new year and I am having a new portrait giveaway! I will be giving away two free sessions to two lucky winners. First place will win a 30 minute session with a disc of images. Second place will win a 30 minute session with one free 8x10 print. Follow the entry instructions below for your chance to win. Make sure to answer the question, like Darla Peters Photography on Facebook, leave a blog comment and share this giveaway on FB for extra entries.

Free sessions must take place in the Kansas City metro area. They can be used by you or gifted to a friend but they must be used before April 30, 2013.


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Christmas Cutie

For Christmas, like every year, I traveled out of town and gathered with family.  This time, though, we only spent one day and I only brought one bag of camera gear.  It just goes to show that your setup does not have to be fancy and you do not have to have a lot of props.  I enjoy some fun stuff in my photos but simple is good too.  These photos were all shot with one speed light and my camera.

Love Story

I am a complete sap when it comes to love stories and this wedding was one of the best love stories I have ever photographed.  I am not sure how I got so lucky but I am so glad that I was able to be there for this wonderful occasion.

Tom and Gretchen were high school sweethearts.  They went to church together and went to the prom together.  Life took them in separate directions for many years...  They tied the knot last week in an intimate ceremony in the church that they attended together as kids with only themselves, the pastor, a photographer :) and his 98-year-old mother.  During the entire ceremony, I couldn't help but think that I was witnessing a real life Hallmark movie.  The heart-felt personal vows, the small details and the open sharing of wonderful memories....*sigh*  I will admit that I am still smiling as I remember that day.  Most people think that a wedding needs to be all glitz and glam but don't forget the important things.  All you need is each other, the love of family and friends and a good photographer. ;-)

'Tis the Season

'Tis the season for holiday photos!  Twinkling lights, candy canes, santa and even a reindeer... ;)

"H" and "T"

These little girls are growing so fast.  It seems like I just did newborn photos for little Miss "H" and now she is turning 3.  Little Miss "T" is crawling all over the place and will be turning one by my next visit.  It is such a joy to document milestones and to get the opportunity to watch other people's kids grow through my photos.  Here is just a small selection from our session...