Rebecca Earley:

"I am writing to thank you for providing excellent wedding photography for Bobbie and Robert's August 1 Powell Gardens wedding. The albums and photographs are absolutely beautiful!

Some photographers do portraits well, and some photographers do landscapes well. Heartland Images combines both to perfectly 'capture the moment' surrounded by the beauty of nature there at Powell Gardens. We were quite impressed with your familiarity of the grounds and your flexibility to ensure beautiful photography despite soaring temperatures. We appreciate how you provided a very detailed photography agenda for the wedding day and adjusted the photograph locations to prevent the wedding party from experiencing too much heat. Thanks to you, the sessions went smoothly and the wedding party was kept cool and refreshed for the wedding. Regardless of the changes made due to the heat, our photgraphs were numerous, abounding in the beauty of the gardens, and completed within the time alotted by Powell Gardens. The chapel photographs, as well, are beautiful.

You have a rare ability to put the wedding party, family and guests at ease as you photograph wedding events. Because of this ability, our wedding albums are full of photographs of the natural expressions of people truly enjoying the day's events. Your ability to enhance the event, rather than detract from it as some photographers do, is evident in your work. Due to your professionalism and relaxed manner, the photographer becomes a natural and welcome part of the event -- you made the photographs fun! Several of Bobbie's friends also had summer 2003 weddings and she has enjoyed sharing her photographs with the other brides. Bobbie claims that none of the other photographs compare to yours. One of her friends even commented that she wished she had Heartland Images take her wedding photographs.

In short, I highly recommend Heartland Images' wedding photography for any bride or groom's special day, especially at Powell Gardens. Thanks, Nancy!

Melissa Ostermann:

"When we reserved the chapel [at Powell Gardens] over a year ago, we previewed the photo albums of several photographers. We were most impressed by the work of Nancy Kerr. Nancy was the only photographer we visited with; her work spoke for itself.

We have seen the proofs of our wedding ceremony and reception and realize that deciding on 40 pictures to fill our album is going to be a challenge as they are all wonderful. Nancy did an excellent job capturing all those special moments that Joseph and I will remember with fondness for years to come.

Joseph and I would like to express our pleasure with Nancy's professionalism and talent. Her years of experience photographing at Powell Gardens are evident in each picture. Nancy will surely make many other brides and grooms happy with the service she provides."

Geoffrey Willmoth and Fang Shen:

"My wife and I had our wedding on August 3, 2002 at Powell Gardens. Nancy has been very professional in everything she has done for us, and we could not be more satisfied with the quality of photographs she has produced for our wedding.

We chose Nancy after careful consideration. We wanted someone who had taken wedding pictures at the Powell Gardens chapel before. The chapel is beautiful and has many windows, which would create a challenge for photographers that had not been there before. We looked at several different photographers, and decided on Nancy because of the quality and style of the photographs she had taken at Powell Gardens and elsewhere. The quality was better than most, her style was exactly what we were looking for and her prices were very reasonable.

We highly recommend Nancy and Heartland Images for any future weddings at Powell Gardens."

Karen Keirsey and Alex Gomez:

"Heartland Images took our pictures at the wedding and ceremony. Nancy Kerr is very experienced with the landscape of Powell Gardens and it showed in her work. The shots inside the chapel were well done even with the sun coming through. The outdoor shots with greenery were wonderful. We were very pleased. I would highly recommend them to any couples coming to Powell Gardens."

Betsy Johnson:

"I was recently wed in the beautiful chapel at Powell Gardens. I particularly liked the way the glass walls give the effect that everyone is outside, sitting in the garden. I also knew it would be difficult for photographers to capture the beauty inside, and not dark shadows caused by the sunlight beaming in. After finding [Heartland Images'] site on the Internet, I saw a number of photographs taken of the chapel. I knew that this was a photographer who knew what she was doing!

I contacted Heartland Images and spoke with Nancy Kerr. She was very friendly and helpful. I hired her for my wedding without speaking to any more photographers. She was receptive to my needs, and did not try to push any extras she knew I did not need or could not afford. On the day of the wedding, Nancy was at the chapel before me!

After the wedding, we received our proofs in a timely manner. Each photograph was wonderful! Some of the shots looked as if they had come right out of a fairy tale. Nancy knew that each of our parents lived some distance away, and in four different directions. She allowed us to keep the proofs long enough for everyone in the family to see them.

I would recommend Nancy Kerr and Heartland Images to anyone planning a wedding, especially for a wedding at Powell Gardens, I truly believe she knows how each shot will turn out before she even takes the picture."

Boras and Shaliesa Rosser:

"We'd like to express our thanks to you for capturing our special day in such a nice way. You've given us almost too many nice shots to choose from. We really enjoyed working with you and wish you much success in the future."

Chris Fuller:

"We just saw the pictures of Amy and Mike's wedding on Oct. 19 at Powell Gardens and it brought back some very happy memories of that special day. Our photographer, Nancy Kerr, was able to capture all the different moods of the bride and groom in the loveliest of settings. From the late afternoon photographs she took of Amy and Mike by the water garden and on the terrace, to the photographs taken during the ceremony, the pictures are consistently exceptional.

During the reception, she took many pictures of the wedding party and our guests and so that she was able to provide both families with a variety of photographs. I was very impressed with Nancy's efficiency, organization and professionalism during the wedding and reception and feel very comfortable in recommending her to anyone planning a wedding at Powell Gardens."

Weyana Hughes:

"After visiting a bridal show and working closely with a small photography studio on some enagagement pictures, I thought I would never find someone who had shot a wedding at Powell Gardens. When Powell referred me to Nancy, I was afraid that they may have just collected listings to refer brides to, but I thought I would give her a try.

When we met to talk about my plans and what I was hoping for, Nancy told me that not only had she done many weddings at Powell, but she had the proofs from a wedding that was on my same weekend from the year before! She let me look through them and I felt I could just paste my fiancee and myself into the pictures and it would be just how I wanted it.

When I got my proofs back after my own wedding, everyone I showed them to told me they were the best wedding photos they had ever seen! I will be framing a few enlargements to keep displayed in our home, because everything left us with such wonderful memories."

Ashley K. Richards:

"No matter how much one prepares, there is always something the bride and groom will forget. I was expecting that, but I was not expecting the wonderful support and initiative of our photographer, Nancy Kerr. When we decided on Powell Gardens for our wedding, I wanted to make sure that our photographer was familiar with the grounds and the many Powell Gardens' rules and that she could capture the natural beauty of the gardens. Nancy surpassed all of my expectations.

First, she was able to capture an abundance of pictures even in the short time we had at Powell Gardens. Because of her experience and expertise there, we were able to get every single picture we wanted. We had several pictures of family that we wanted and I was so worried that we would not have time. She was able to get all of those pictures and also some that we had not thought of and she did it all in the short picture time allowed by Powell Gardens.

Furthermore, her familiarity with the gardens introduced us to pictures and areas that we had not even considered. She was able to take advantage of different lighting schemes and angles. She was also able to find several different areas in which to shoot photos so that we truly have an all-encompassing photo album.

Her experience with wedding photography helped ensure that we captured every moment of the evening. I had never thought of the actual strategy to cake cutting and bouquet and garter tossing. I'm sure if I left it to myself it would not have been the success it was. She was able to help us consider our plan for those events. It allowed for great pictures and great moments that everyone in the room was a part of.

Finally, she was flexible with our difficult schedules. My husband and I were living in different states during our engagement and Nancy was willing to bear with us and our weird schedules. Then, soon after the wedding we moved overseas and she was still so understanding and helpful. It took us a long time to review the proofs and send our order, and she was extremely accommodating. I cannot imagine where we would be now without that.

Photographs and videos are one of the most important things when it comes to weddings. They outlast the DJ, the food, and the sermon. Nancy made sure those wedding memories are forever preserved and I feel so fortunate to have worked with her."

Janda & Brian:

"Heartland Images photographer Nancy Kerr, has the talent and experience to capture some of the most astonishing images at Powell Gardens. From the moment I viewed her portraits at a bridal show, I sought after her as my photographer. I immediately noted what made Heartland Images different than all the others. Not only is the photography great, her professional advice, charisma and entertaining personality make couples feel at ease in her company and reassures them that they are getting one of the best photography services offered.

Each image recaptured numerous special moments and conveyed what words cannot. Her breathtaking portraits allowed us to relive that special day all over again! We took pleasure in working with Nancy. We highly recommend heartland Images to anyone, especially those considering getting married at Powell Gardens."

Ronette and Brian Schaller:

"My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting with Nancy Kerr of Heartland Images in April. We had visited her website and wanted to discuss our wedding photography plans with her. We knew immediately that we wanted her to be our wedding photographer. Just by looking at her previous work displayed throughout her studio, specifically of Powell Gardens, we knew she would capture our emotions and the importance of the day and the beautiful and serene setting of Powell Gardens. Her personality is one that projects professionalism and passion in her work.

The day of the wedding, prior to the ceremony, Nancy was there, camera in hand - she made us feel comfortable and encouraged natural shots - not 'posed.' We were just expressing our love and enjoying our day and Nancy was there with just the right amount of directions and 'encouragement.' And the neat part - with the digital camera, we got to sneak previews of a few shots! The end results - perfect!

Nancy is one photographer who KNOWS her passion and definitely has the experience of capturing the beauty of Powell Gardens and the essence of the chapel. My husband and I knew the moment we stepped into the chapel that it was where we wanted to exchange our vows and now when we look at the photos - they are truly breathtaking. And the outdoor photos are just as wonderful.

If you select Powell Gardens as your wedding location, the only photographer to choose is Heartland Images. In fact, no matter where you choose to be married if you want photos and images you will cherish for a lifetime, Nancy Kerr and Heartland Images will give you just that!"

Susan Malone:

"After visiting a bridal show and working closely with a small photography studio on some engagement pictures, I thought I would never find someone who had shot a wedding at Powell Gardens. When Powell referred me to Nancy, I was afraid that they may have just collected listings to refer brides to, but I thought I would give her a try.

When we met to talk about my plans and what I was hoping for, Nancy told me that not only had she done many weddings at Powell, but she had the proofs from a wedding that was on my same weekend from the year before! She let me look through them and I felt I could just paste my fiancee and myself into the pictures and it would be just how I wanted it.

When I got my proofs back after my own wedding, everyone I showed them to told me they were the best wedding photos they had ever seen! I will be framing a few enlargements to keep displayed in our home, because everything left us with such wonderful memories."

Peter and Tricia Johnson:

"We would like to thank you and the entire staff that worked during our June 1st wedding for making it a dream come true. The chapel was the perfect location for our ceremony. It made us feel like we were in another time and place, unlike any other location in the Kansas City area could. Café Thyme set-up the reception tables beautifully and exactly how we requested. The food and service we received were outstanding! All of our guests were so impressed with the pristine gardens and friendly staff. They are excited to visit Powell Gardens again. We have already recommended Powell Gardens to two other couples who are looking for a wedding location. We will continue to recommend Powell Gardens in the future! We can't imagine having gotten married anywhere else! Thank you for helping us have our dream wedding!!

We especially wanted to thank you for recommending the wedding photographer, Nancy Kerr of Heartland Photography. It was very important to us that we have a good photographer who knew how to work with the location. Because of your recommendation, we were able to get the photographs that captured all the best moments of our wedding. Nancy made us feel relaxed through a very chaotic day and was able to organize over two dozen family members in order to get all the photos taken in time, despite loosing an hour due to a tardy groomsman. Nancy is a great photographer who knows exactly how to get the best picture in any kind of light or setting. Thank you again for a great recommendation!"