Good day!  I am Heidi Abbott, the sole photographer/editor/administrator/website designer/social networker of Thrive Creative Studio and Thrive Seniors!    I am so thrilled to be heading into my 5^th year in business – woot!   In the past five years, I have been blessed by a “thriving” business and in meeting, photographing and connecting with so many amazing high school seniors and families.  In 2011, I was busy as a bee shooting over 130 senior portrait sessions, as well as several weddings and other portrait opportunities.

On January 1^st of this year, I moved into an amazing studio!  I took over a sweet and charming 2,000 square foot farm home that was converted to a photography studio 11 years ago.  It sits on an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds at 119^th Street and Renner Boulevard and is so convenient to my clients that come from all over Kansas City.    I have some great big plans for making great things happen here!   This brings me to my announcement:

Thrive Creative Studio is looking for an intern to join the fun and creativity!   I know the value of interning.  As a college senior, I interned for Ohio Magazine and learned valuable, life-long lessons in business and design.  I actually ended up being hired by them six months after graduation.   It was worth every minute!    Here are a few details about the what’s and when’s of Thrive’s Intern Position.

What will a Thrive Intern do and learn:

Administrative:

• Data/client entry into client management software
• Filing
• Packaging and preparing client orders
• Making reminder/pick up calls to clients
• Errands
• Other fun stuff!

Creative:

• Assisting on shoots
• Web site and social networks updating
• Some editing

Other:

• Researching new products
• Having a blast!

Start Date:  February 1, 2012
End Date:  April 31, 2012
Location:  At the Studio, 11690 Renner Blvd, Lenexa KS and on location for some shoots.
Hours:  12-15 hours per week, hours and days flexible (Closed on Sundays)

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship, although it can be applied toward school credit if your university or school permits.    The value of an internship cannot be measured.  The running of a photography business consists of so much more than taking pictures and editing them.  You will gain immeasurable insight into the functioning of a successful photography studio.

Qualifications:

Just a couple of things that I am looking for in the right person:

1. Great attitude!  Someone positive and happy.  You should be eager to learn and teachable.
2. Organized!  Someone who has an eye for detail and likes to be organized.
3. Creative!  Someone who has a desire to be creative and work in a creative environment.
4. Committed!   Even though the hours are flexible, you should be someone who can make the internship a priority on your schedule and be committed to being here when expected.

 Ready to Apply?    Email Heidi at heidiabbbot@thrivecreativestudio (dot) com for an application.  Application deadline is January 12, 2012.  Thanks!

We started the day off with the o so handsome groom, Charles, and his groomsmen.

Then they had to wait….for a while.   What did wedding parties do before cell phones with internet?

Meanwhile… Katherine is getting all princessed up!

Are you kidding me with this beauty?  Wow, Katherine, you are a stunning bride!

Good golly what a handsome group!

Katherine’s dad looking in on his girl.

Let the party begin!

 The Wedding Party.

Get ready to be blown away…. this is one beautiful newly-wed couple!

Some of their gorgeous details.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller!

 I can’t help it, I love it when the cake sharing is tender and sweet.

Very beautiful and heartfelt toasts.

First Dance?  O, yes, they rocked it.

 All the single ladies…

 Do you think Charles guessed his bride’s legs?   Maybe you can tell by Katherine’s reaction

I love this couple!  So fun.

 Family + Friends + Wedding = Celebration!

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Thrive Seniors is the Senior Portrait arm of Thrive Creative Studio; specializing in creating unique, vibrant and creative senior portraits of Kansas City’s finest high school seniors. Heidi Abbott, the photographer of Thrive Seniors, is passionate about photographing seniors. She photographs seniors in various locations all over the greater Kansas City area and strives to create a unique and fun experience for each senior that produces portraits that capture their true essence, brings out what makes them unique and offers a finished product that is vibrant, polished, professional and a true reflection of who they are.

Suffice it to say that I am waaaayyyy behind in blogging!   My calendar has been busting at the seams with amazing high school seniors over the past four months and I am feeling the need to multiply myself so that I have the administrative time necessary to keep up with many, many things.   It is definitely on my mind.

So I determined to share something.  I would not recommend holding your breath for my next blog post though..lol!       I picked Olivia’s senior session to share today.  Olivia is a state winning softball player and all those balls surrounding her; those are her homerun balls!   We had a blast shooting this gorgeous country setting senior session.

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It was such a complete honor to be brought close to this couple through capturing their love and excitement during their engagement session; all the way to my bird’s eye view to their beautiful wedding day.    Being a wedding photographer has such incredible blessings attached to it and seeing and photographing all the emotion, love and thrill of this precious and priceless day for this couple.

Thank you Brandon and Katie for inviting me to capture your amazing love for each other.   I could not be more happy for you two and look forward to seeing God continue to bless your lives together!

So…. brace yourself for some beautifulness!  I begin with, actually, The Day After Portraits.  I met up with Katie and Brandon the day after their wedding for some blow you away romantic wedding portraits.    No coaching necessary on these shots; they were caught up in each other entirely.

Now….on to the big day!

The fabulous wedding party!

A beautiful ceremony at St. Thomas Moore Church.

They’re married!!!

The big day’s details.

The reception at Bacchanalia in Overland Park.

Beautiful cake and the fun groom’s cake that Katie made.  That’s Brandon being chased by action figures on the football field.

Once again, Katie and Brandon, I thank you and wish you much love and happiness in your life together!

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Thrive Seniors is the Senior Portrait arm of  Thrive Creative Studio; specializing in creating unique, vibrant and creative senior portraits of Kansas City’s finest high school seniors.  Heidi Abbott, the photographer of  Thrive Seniors, is passionate about photographing  seniors.  She photographs seniors in various locations all over the greater  Kansas City area and strives to create a unique and fun experience for each senior that produces portraits that capture their true essence, brings out what makes them unique and offers a finished product that is vibrant, polished, professional and a true reflection of who they are.

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It was such a huge blessing to be a part of the Coble’s big day.  Thank you for choosing Thrive to be your wedding photographer, Matt and Amanda!

Wedding & Reception Venue: The Crowne Plaza Kansas City
Photographer: Thrive Creative Studio
Flowers: Good Earth Floral Design
Cake: Rebekah Cake Artist
DJ: Pro DJ KC
Photobooth: KC Photobooth
Wedding Party Portraits: The Union Station

Her gorgeous corset wedding dress provided me with lots of time to capture everyone helping her.  What a team effort.

I love this shot below.   Amanda was standing over the air conditioner while everyone helped her finish up.  This truly was Amanda’s day.

Matt and Amanda opted to have a First Look.  It was such a beautiful moment.

Here she comes!

Off to Union Station for family, wedding party and portraits!

Absolutely breathtaking, Amanda!

Now for the amazing Wedding Party….

Again.  Stunning.  Amanda you are a beautiful bride.

Matt’s turn!

Time for the ceremony.  So happy.  So in love.

Some serious bling here and some pretty sweet details.

Introducing…. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Coble!!!!!

Very heartfelt and touching toasts and also some great laughs!   Matt and Amanda didn’t hold back on the cake smash either.

I caught this emotional moment right after the Father/Daughter dance.  There is so much love in this family.

Alrighty then….let the dancing begin…

.  These have to make you smile.

Matt got down rapping Ice Ice Baby.

Thanks again, Cobles!   It was such a blast!

Heidi

Thrive Seniors is the Senior Portrait arm of  Thrive Creative Studio; specializing in creating unique, vibrant and creative senior portraits of Kansas City’s finest high school seniors.  Heidi Abbott, the photographer of  Thrive Seniors, is passionate about photographing  seniors.  She photographs seniors in various locations all over the greater  Kansas City area and strives to create a unique and fun experience for each senior that produces portraits that capture their true essence, brings out what makes them unique and offers a finished product that is vibrant, polished, professional and a true reflection of who they are.

Until next time…

FIND ME AT:

Thrive Seniors is the Senior Portrait arm of  Thrive Creative Studio; specializing in creating unique, vibrant and creative senior portraits of Kansas City’s finest high school seniors.  Heidi Abbott, the photographer of  Thrive Seniors, is passionate about photographing  seniors.  She photographs seniors in various locations all over the greater  Kansas City area and strives to create a unique and fun experience for each senior that produces portraits that capture their true essence, brings out what makes them unique and offers a finished product that is vibrant, polished, professional and a true reflection of who they are.

Until next time…

FIND ME AT:

Thrive Seniors is the Senior Portrait arm of  Thrive Creative Studio; specializing in creating unique, vibrant and creative senior portraits of Kansas City’s finest high school seniors.  Heidi Abbott, the photographer of  Thrive Seniors, is passionate about photographing  seniors.  She photographs seniors in various locations all over the greater  Kansas City area and strives to create a unique and fun experience for each senior that produces portraits that capture their true essence, brings out what makes them unique and offers a finished product that is vibrant, polished, professional and a true reflection of who they are.

Until next time…

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