Fun in the Sun - Shawnee Lake Beach Mini Sessions - Topeka, KS Professional Children's Portrait Photographers

 Recently, we had lots of fun with our mini sessions hanging out at the beach at Shawnee Lake. What a great spot for kids! It's beautiful and they love it because they can play in the sand and get their toes wet! Here's a few of our favorites with the Villeda family! Enjoy!!



To book your own session, please call Tommy or Holly at 785.793.2492 or 785.213.0812 or email us at tommy@thpetersonphoto.com


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