Celebrate Tradition

We recently had the opportunity to help a family celebrate a special day in the Japanese culture. Shichi-Go-San is recognized on November 15th and is a day of prayer for the healthy growth of kids. Seven year old, Sayaka, and her family invited us to share in their celebration by photographing this important day.  


The festival is for three and five-year old boys and three and seven year-old girls. On this day, the children dress up in traditional kimonos or dresses and their parents take them to a shrine and have a prayer. Children may also be given toys and candies to celebrate.  


Sayaka and her mother, Emi, wore beautiful, hand-made kimonos. Emi's was passed down from her mother and is over 50 years old. Sayaka's kimono was also worn by Emi's sister. Dad and little sister were dressed in their best for the celebration too. 


This day was a wonderful experience for us and we were thrilled to help capture this special time in Sayaka's life. Thank you Emi, Kazuma, Sayaka, and little Ayano.  

Oh baby!

A new baby in our own family reminds me that there is nothing more joyous than the arrival of a little one. One of the best parts of our job is capturing a child over the first year of life. Our baby plan offers four sessions within the first year for $100. From the first few days to the first smiles and steps, we love seeing how much a little one grows and changes over the first year.  


Our baby package is unique and easy for parents because we come to you! We can take photos inside or outside your home where you and baby are most comfortable. Clients often choose the home visit for their first session and then choose other locations for the remaining three. We also allow you to bring other siblings or other immediate family members to the sessions without an additional charge.  


This baby girl was a joy to follow through her first year. We first met when she was just a month old. Her beautiful bright blue eyes and her facial expressions are priceless. Big brother was a part of several of the sessions as well.  


Two unique items that Red Bicycle offers are custom designed baby announcements and mini brag books. For this client, we designed the announcement around the baby's nursery bringing in color and design elements from the room. We also designed a mini accordian brag book showcasing several favorite photos. You get a set of three, keep one for yourself and give the other two as a gift to grandparents!   


The Baby Plan is a wonderful gift for new parents or to purchase for yourself. We even have Baby Plan gift cards if you would like to purchase as a gift. Contact us for more information. Now off to photograph Ashley's brand new little miracle, Beckett Dale.  -Lindsay

Three Chairs and Four Kids

It is always amazes us how sometimes during a shoot it may feel like complete mayhem but everything always turns out just fine. We recently had the chance to photograph our dear friend Adrienne's four children. We come from a family with four kids too so we know first-hand what life is like with four kids. It is non-stop but we love it and would not change it for anything.  


Adrienne and her husband Miles have three handsome boys and one sweet little girl. The youngest boy and girl are twins. We had fun chasing them around and watching their daughter keep up with all the boys and believe me she did! These crazy moments at photo sessions often reflect life just the way it really is. Sometimes it's nuts, especially with four, but just when you think it is overwhelming or complete chaos, a simple photograph can remind you that everything really is just fine. This is just the way they are-beautiful, real, chaotic. Thanks Adrienne and Miles.    

Free Session Winner Announced

We have a winner! Kara Cowie, you have won a free weekday session! We will contact you soon to discuss the details and get you on the schedule. Thanks to all who entered.

A little bit of Heaven

For those that live in the Kansas City area I recommend a visit to Johnson Farms this fall. It is one of my very favorite places to visit with or without children. It truly is a little piece of heaven right here in Kansas City.  


My family has visited numerous pumpkin patches in the area and Johnson Farms tops our list every year. One of things I love most, it is actually a working farm in addition to a pumpkin patch. You will find crops, baby animals, entertainment, mums and of course, pumpkins!  


The Johnson's have been farming here for 10 years and offer fall fun and a full green house for your spring planting as well. I suggest getting there early or going just before closing time - it's breathtaking to catch the sun rising or setting over the fields.  


If you visit, I suggest the tractor ride out to the pumpkin patch, so you can search for unique pumpkins or gourds. Your kids will love the adventure! You can even step out into the fields to pick your own veggies or flowers. Take in the calmness of the 140 acres away from the kid areas. Breathe in the smells of the farm, fresh flowers and apple cider.  


We had the chance to meet Jorge in his cowboy hat while we were there harvesting fresh beans. He has been working with the Johnson's for many years and you might also catch him on a tractor during your visit. He allowed us to get a few photos of him working the land and we must say he looks like he was put on earth to work in this beautiful spot.  


Visiting the farm reminds me to slow down in my usually hectic life and appreciate everything around me even more.  I hope you will find some time to visit this fall. The Johnson's are an amazing family and we encourage you to support their local business. Enjoy! -Lindsay


Click here to visit the Johnson Farms website for more information on planning your visit. You can also find them on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/johnsonfarmsplantsandpumpkins

Photo Party

Recently we worked with a client that wanted to get several of her friends and family members together for food and photos. The client provided the place and arranged for all of her guests to come and eat a wonderful picnic lunch and have their kids photographed.  It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun working with each of these families. Plus, the kids had a great time making each other laugh for the photos. We can customize a group session for you. Call us today to learn more about how we can work with your group.  


Don't forget to sign up to follow our blog for a chance to win a free session. The drawing is at the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, October 7th.  Here are some of favorites from the party.  Enjoy!

Hole in One

Fabulous fall is here! We spent the evening with the Markham family at their home on a beautiful golf course. Jen and Tyson's little guy, Jackson, had us running all over the place as he checked out the greens. We also got off the course for some fun shots in the natural landscape nearby. Jackson is only one and a half, but already looking like he is going to follow in his daddy's footsteps with a love for golf. The session ended with an amazing sunset which made for some great shots! Thanks Jen and Tyson for sharing Jackson with us and your beautiful home.  

Don't forget to sign up to follow our blog!  This Friday, October 7th, we are giving away a free weekday session to one of the first 20 people to sign up.  

Fields of Gold

Thank you to all of the families that have joined us in the sunflowers. It is such a beautiful setting and we have had a lot of fun.  Here are some of our favorites from last weekend.  We still have a few sessions available for this weekend and next week if you are interested. Contact us at 913.220.3949 or message us on facebook for more information.  

Senior 2012-Liz

A beautiful girl both inside and out. It was a pleasure working with this talented and sweet girl. Thanks Liz. To see all of the photos from Liz's session click here to see the slideshow.

Join us in the sunflowers!

Looking for a unique family photo this fall? We have the perfect spot! Join us September 10th & 11th as we venture to a beautiful sunflower field for our fall special. Book now to schedule a 30-minute mini session for only $50. Sessions are filling up fast, so message us on facebook, comment on this post or call us at 913-220-3949 and get your spot booked today!

One Special Bride-To-Be

We celebrated a very special bride-to-be at her bridal shower over the weekend, our dear friend Christine. True to fashion, we couldn't resist taking a few pics! Our photos were incorporated into the shower table decorations which was fun to see our work on display! We had the privilege of taking Christine and Bayler's engagement pictures earlier this year, which are posted on our facebook page in two albums, so check them out! Christine and Bayler requested a "country meets the city" shoot so we photographed them in two locations. Christine is a city girl transported here from Buffalo, NY that made her way to Kansas City and Bayler is a small-town country boy from Butler, MO. We had a great time exploring old barns in Butler and the busy streets of downtown KC to find the perfect picture spots! After the engagement session they requested one of our favorite products we offer - a custom made wedding guest book! It's a fun and unique way for all their guests to see their pictures, which we highly recommend as a special touch on your big day!  

Welcome friends!

Greetings RBP friends! We are so happy you decided to follow us, thank you! As we are gearing up for the "busy season" we thought this would be a good time to unveil our new blog. We are so excited to share with our clients and friends a more personal side of RBP. We hope our blog can show you all a little more about the two girls behind the camera and why we love our job.  It is also a place where we will announce specials and other offers so that is another reason to follow because you will find it here first.

As we gear up for our busiest time of the year, we are already booking into the end of October so contact us now if you want to get on our calendar for fall sessions. An added bonus for you special blog followers, be one of the first 20 to sign up to follow our blog and you will be entered into a drawing to win a free fall weekday session!

If you are new to RBP, make sure to check out our website redbicyclephotos.com and also become a fan on our facebook page!

We thank you for your support!

Lindsay & Ashley