Jessica Ayala - Family, Maternity and Newborn Photographer - Kansas City

Jessica Ayala - Family, Maternity and Newborn Photographer - Kansas City Welcome! I’m a family, maternity, newborn and portrait photographer servicing the Kansas City area.

04/22/2026

Hey guys!

I want to start by saying thank you for your patience with me. I know I’ve been pretty MIA. Slow, or not responding to messages, emails, everything. and I wanted to share a little bit of why.

Over the past couple of months, I was diagnosed with a rare brain disease called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

What followed was 27 days in the hospital, time in the ICU, being intubated and a lot of psychiatric symptoms that were honestly terrifying. For me, but mostly for my family. There were moments where we truly didn’t know if I was going to make it.

It also took weeks to get a diagnosis, which made everything even more confusing and intense.

The hardest part is… I don’t remember most of it.

The video I’m sharing is made up of conversations that happened during that time, many of which were told back to me later.

But the good news is: I’m here. I’m recovering. And I’m doing okay. ❤️‍🩹

Because of everything, we’re now facing about $800,000 in medical expenses. So I’m doing something a little different for the month of May.

I’ll be hosting mini sessions at Shawnee Mission Park from May 13th- 30th:
• 20-minute sessions
• 15 edited images
• Minimum $200 (pay what you can / donate what you’d like)

Every session directly helps support our family as we navigate recovery and these medical bills.

If you’ve been thinking about booking, this would mean more than you know.

Message me to grab a spot ❤️‍🩹

01/14/2026

💕❤️ Valentine’s mini sessions are here!!! ❤️💕
Sunday, January 25th
- Located in Shawnee, Kansas
- These sessions can be families, children, couples or solo
- 15 minute sessions
- 15 high resolution, unmarked digital images with print release
- 1 week photo return time
- $150, due at booking
- Signed contract required

message me for more details and to book your session!

I'm currently offering $50 off January & February newborn sessions as a little love 🤍 to start the year.Let's freeze thi...
12/31/2025

I'm currently offering $50 off January & February newborn sessions as a little love 🤍 to start the year.
Let's freeze this season forever.

Baby number 4, same soft magic. This family just gets sweeter every time they see me. 🥹🩷
11/25/2025

Baby number 4, same soft magic. This family just gets sweeter every time they see me. 🥹🩷

Shot some of the cutest little Christmas promos at the studio yesterday! 🎄My November 30th date is fully booked, but I c...
11/16/2025

Shot some of the cutest little Christmas promos at the studio yesterday! 🎄
My November 30th date is fully booked, but I can open another date for these in December with a 3-day turn-around time!
Let me know if you are interested!

The cutest fall family sesh! I love repeat families you guys, there's not a better compliment! 🥰
11/14/2025

The cutest fall family sesh! I love repeat families you guys, there's not a better compliment! 🥰

11/06/2025

🎄🎅🏼STUDIO CHRISTMAS MINIS 🎅🏼🎄
Sunday, November 30th
- Located in Shawnee, Kansas
- These sessions can be families, children or couples!
- 15 minute sessions
- 10 high resolution, unmarked digital images with print release
-1 week photo return time
- $150, due at booking
- Signed contract required

Times available:
Sunday, November 30th
12:00-
12:15-
12:30-
12:45-
1:00-
1:15-
1:30-

Message me for more details and to book your session!

All the roots and all the branches- together. Extended family sessions hold so dear to my heart. Capturing the love, lau...
11/03/2025

All the roots and all the branches- together.
Extended family sessions hold so dear to my heart.
Capturing the love, laughter and little moments that connect every generation. 💛

What a sweet little in-home session for this beautiful family of 4. 🖤
10/20/2025

What a sweet little in-home session for this beautiful family of 4. 🖤

There's something magical about sunflowers you guys- they follow the sun, always reaching for the light. Watching this l...
09/22/2025

There's something magical about sunflowers you guys- they follow the sun, always reaching for the light.
Watching this little family laugh and explore among the blooms remind me of the same simple truths: growth and happiness thrive when we feel supported and guided.
Dressed in crisp white, glowing in the sunshine, they reflect joy, happiness and the beauty of being present. These are the moments that remind us that love (and sunlight) nourish everything. 💛

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