Kristol Kumar Photography

06/01/2026

Pedro would want you to vote for me.

Kristol Kumar Photography has been nominated for two categories in this year's Best of Lawrence — Services: Photographer and Artist: Photography/Digital Media. Voting is open daily through June 7th.

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Thank you Lawrence!

Vote daily through June 7

05/04/2026

Trey.

Confident. Effortless. His own.

The kind of presence that makes a session come together naturally without forcing anything.

Wishing him the best in his next chapter.

04/30/2026

Graduation weekend = the whole family in one place… which doesn’t happen nearly often enough.

Even if your session is focused on your senior, it’s the perfect opportunity to include a few photos with the people who have been part of the journey. No pressure, no big production—just a chance to capture everyone together while you’re already there.

These are the moments that don’t come around all the time, and they’re always worth holding onto.

Spring sessions are filling up, especially around graduation weekends. If your crew will be in town, let’s make it happen.

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04/17/2026

This senior session with Tristan was such a meaningful one.

I’ve known him and his family for several years, and it was really cool to see him step into this season of life with such confidence and ease. There’s something really special about getting to photograph someone when they’ve come into their own like that.

I’m always drawn to those in-between moments in a session, the real expressions, the way someone carries themselves when they’re not thinking too hard about it. That’s where the good stuff is.

Grateful to get to do this kind of work, especially with seniors like Tristan.

Wishing him the best as he heads into this next chapter.

There are still a few spots left for spring grad sessions. I would love to capture your senior in this season of life.
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03/22/2026

For the parents who have supported their children through every step of the journey, graduation is a moment worth remembering.

These are the photos that become part of your family’s story for years to come.

Spring graduation sessions are almost full, with just a few spots remaining.

If this milestone is coming up for your family, I would love to help you celebrate it.

03/14/2026

Another one that I got to photograph that is near and dear to my heart! Our families are close so he naturally feels like one of the boys ;) We were able to pick locations that were not only important to Ethan as a fun spot but also the Lawrence Country Club where his great grandfather was a founding member. Ethan I am so excited to see where you end up and hope we continue to be apart of all your big moments!

03/02/2026

High schoolers are one of my favorite (and most unpredictable!) groups to photograph.

Some walk in ready to shine, others are a little more reserved; and you truly never know what you’re going to get. But that’s the fun part! My goal is always the same: create a space where they feel comfortable enough to just be themselves.

02/23/2026

People will always be my favorite thing to photograph. But every once in a while, I need to step outside and point my lens toward something quieter.

There’s something incredibly therapeutic about capturing close-ups of nature; the textures, the light, the tiny details most people walk right past. I love thinking that I might be the only person who will ever notice that exact leaf in that exact light at that exact moment.

It’s fleeting. It’s quiet. It’s beautiful.

02/15/2026

These temps have me feeling like Kansas Spring is right around the corner! Who needs a cold treat!?

02/10/2026

Photographing families is always special… but photographing friends as their families grow? That hits differently.

There’s something so meaningful about watching kids grow taller each year, seeing personalities develop, and getting to document those chapters along the way. I always aim to bring out authenticity in every session, but when it’s a family of friends, there’s an added layer of trust and connection that makes it even sweeter.

Thanks, John and Sarah, for letting me capture your beautiful family!

John Durino