Olivia {Kansas City Metro Child Photographer}

I love this picture. We made valentines day cards from some of the images from this shoot. I'm so glad she still hams it up for the camera. It helps when you pay her in lollypops.

Tyler,Quinton,Parker {Kansas City Metro Sports Photographer}

Love these boys. All from the same family but have different personalities. The oldest is reserved and gentle at heart, middle child is funny and a charmer, the youngest...will what can we say about the youngest of any family. They will always have a soft spot in our lives. Their mom Lisa is raising them to be gentlemen. She asked the boys to look at people in the eyes and acknowledge them. Both parents are busy chauffeuring them to and from sports activities.

logan {Kansas City Metro Senior Photographer}

This senior has it all. Logan has such a great personality. He is easy going. Which allowed me to be creative. While chatting during our shoot, Logan shared with me that he is heading to K-State next year to get a degree in business. He hopes to travel abroad because he picks up foreign languages easily. I have no doubt Logan will be successful at anything he wants to do. Good luck at K-State Logan.

Olathe Northwest HS. Choir {Kansas City Photographer}

This was the first time I shot a big group like this. The students were great, which made my job easy. I warned the mom helpers (by the way thank you moms) that it would be a challenge to get the guys to smile for me. I was wrong. They actually challenged each other to take the picture in one shot. They gave each other the knuckle fives when one did. Boys always make every thing a competition. It cracked me up. But I couldn't let them know because then it would not be cool to continue the game.

I was honored to have been part of the Fall Choir Festival. Pam, ONW Choir Director, was chosen to receive an award for "The High School Choir Director Of The Year" by her peers. She is so gifted. One of many things I heard about Pam was that all her students love her. It's a reflection of how much she loves what she does.

Last but not least, I want to thank two people who made this project come together. My mentor Tim Yeaglin, owner and photographer of Yeaglin Portraiture and Imaging. Thank you for your invaluable insight on the steps it took to make this project happen. Thank you for helping me shoot and your technical expertise during the shoot. There is no way I could have done it without you.
The other gentlemen I want to thank is Jim Newell, owner and photographer of
Studio 212 Photography. Thank you for lending me your light and also for giving me advice on how to rock this project out and future projects. You are so awesome.







"We so appreciate the generosity and professionalism of Koko Cooper! Our Olathe Northwest HS. Choir pictures look awesome! She is able to capture the kids personality and does a wonderful job! Thank you Koko!" Pam Williamson

Nicole { Kansas City Metro Senior Photographer}

I was honored to spend the afternoon with Nicole. After talking to her and her mom during our consultation and during the photo shoot, I found out that Nicole has accomplished so much during her high school years. She is the captain of the drill team, math quiz and respected by her teachers and peers. She is off to collage to get a degree in Business Management. I am so excited to see what she will do next. Good luck Nicole.

Red Roses { Kansas City Metro Area Sports Photographer }

What little darlings these girls are. Our shoot was in early morning which left dew on the ground the night before. We laid down the blanket so they would not have their uniforms wet. It's all about comfort and fashion at this age.

Merry Christmas from Koko Photography.

Baby Jack {Kansas City Metro Baby Photographer}

Although most of the images I'm posting of Jack... he is sleeping, he for the most part of the shoot was wide awake. I was amazed at how well his beautiful brown eyes focused, especially on his mommy. Mom said he loves to cuddle so I had to see for myself. Great opportunity to get my baby fix. As I held him in my arms he hung on to my shirt and settled in. Mom was right... I could have held him forever.
First time mom, Brandi is a natural at mothering. Loving and nurturing. I love watching moms and babies interact during the shoots. I get to witness unconditional LOVE.How many times did I mention "love"? Can't get enough love.





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koko Photography: Dawn, Damon, Dani, Dylan, Drew and Delani {Kansas City Metro Family Photographer}

koko Photography: Dawn, Damon, Dani, Dylan, Drew and Delani {Kansas City Metro Family Photographer}

Barnstormers { KOKO Photography Kansas City Metro Area Sports Photographer}

With names like Stitches, Flash, Hammer and Hollywood, these boy scare their opponents. They carry a lot of confidence on the field. When one of the players was asked if he was ready for the game, he replied, BRING IT ON!" Don't let their sweet faces fool you, these boys mean business. Some of them talk and sleep baseball 24/7.

The shoot was so much fun! I was challenged with getting 11 9/10 year old boys to smile for me. It worked when I started a sentence with "(blank ) likes being rocked to sleep by his mommy" and asked them to insert their teammate's name. Soon, they were making up their own sentences, like "(Blank) sleeps with a Pillow Pet." The boys got creative and the sentences got sillier. I saw lots of laughing and smiling for the rest of the shoot.

KOKO Photography Kansas City Metro Area Photographer

KOKO Photography is teaming up with "Upper Echelon Salon". Bring in your receipt from the salon during the month of August or September and receive 25% off your photography session.

The owner and stylist Rachelle Spears, is one of the hippest stylist in town. She attached those bright feathers in my daughters' hair, the same feathers that all the fashion diva are wearing!

Rachelle stays fresh in the hair world by attending fashion shows all over the states. She recently styled the hair of two of the Essence Model winners.

Look her up on face book! Her salon is located in the Cedar Creek subdivision in Olathe Kansas.
Thanks Rachelle for supporting KOKO Photography.

Christmas cards specail { Kansas City Metro Portrait Photographer}

Thank you { Kansas City Portrait Photographer}

I'm paying it forward! To my family and friends(and friends still to meet) who have supported me through past and future journeys. Each of you have inspired me to be who I am. Thank you.

Once a month I will share some type of freebie. So here is your first freebie.

Jello Cake:This recipe is so very easy and cost less than your children:) and is oh so yummy!

1 box of white cake mix
1 container of cool whip
1 box of strawberry jello
fresh strawbwrries

Make cake mix as directed. Let cool for 20 minutes. Make box of jello as directed but do not refridgerate. Punch holes on the cooled cake with the end of wooden spoon.
Pour jello over cake. Make sure to pour in each hole. Then spread cool whip over cake. Lay fresh strawberries about 1/2 apart. Enjoy.

Dave and Debbie { Kansas City Metro Family Photographer}

This good looking group are also Coopers. Yes we claim or out-laws. With everyone going different directions all the time, Debbie was thrilled to have me capture this moment in time. This is why I love my job. Creating family heirlooms is what it is all about.

Naomi {Kansas City Metro Child Photogapher}

I'm posting like there is no tomorrow. Have to work when pain pills don't make me feel loopy.

I had to work my charms (in a form of skittles) on this sweet baby girl. Bribes gets you smiles all the time. It brought out Noami's sweet personality too.

Arsenal {Kansas City Metro Sports Photographer}

Not your Ordinary team photos. KCFC U10 2010 Champions.

Diann {Kansas City Metro Senior Photographer}

What an incredible smile. I was so excited to be able to share these images of the beautiful Diann.

Lauren {Kansas City Metro Senior Phorographer}

This post is overdue but worth the wait. This lady has it together... gorgeous, intelligent, a fashion diva, artistic, has an awesome laugh and loves the outdoors.

Laura, Nicole & Kayla {Kansas City Metro Family Photographer}

We lucked out on the last warm day of November. These ladies were fun to hang out with. I love observing teenagers. They have the whole world in front of them and it is excitng to anticipate what they will accomplish in thier life. These beautiful girls will certaintly wow the world with thier accomplishments.