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Antioch Park
44 acres with two fishing lakes and paved walking trails. The South Lake has fountains, stepping stones, and a boardwalk.
Merriam Photographer
Antioch Park: two lakes, a rose garden, and an accredited arboretum.
Family, wedding, senior, maternity, proposal, event, and headshot photography in Merriam, KS.
Merriam, KS
Photography in Merriam
Merriam is home to Antioch Park, a 44-acre Johnson County park established in 1958. It has two fishing lakes, the Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden, and the Dodge Town play area that small children love. In October 2025 it became the first Johnson County park accredited as an arboretum. That much variety in a short walk makes it a strong choice for families with young children.
Kichdimna Photography photographs families, newborns, weddings, engagements, senior and graduation portraits, maternity sessions, proposals, birthdays, events, and corporate headshots in Merriam, KS, with sessions at locations like Antioch Park, Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden, and Dodge Town. Travel within 40 miles of Kansas City is included, portrait galleries are delivered within 5–7 business days, and sessions start at $175.
Where We'll Shoot
Favorite spots in Merriam
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Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden
A rose garden inside Antioch Park, designed in 1974 and named for a lifelong garden-club volunteer.
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Dodge Town
Antioch Park's Wild West-themed play area — a way to keep small children happy between portraits.
Timing & Travel
When to Book
Seasons in Merriam
The lakes are calmest in the last hour of light. Kansas City fall color typically peaks from the last week of October into early November.
Getting There
Merriam is within the 40 miles of travel included in every package.
Sessions
Every session, in Merriam
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Wedding Photography
Candid, cinematic wedding photography across Kansas City — from four hours to a full day with two photographers.
Starting at $1,500
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Graduation Portraits
High school, college, and graduate-degree portraits at iconic Kansas City locations.
Starting at $175
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Maternity Sessions
Golden-hour outdoor or studio maternity sessions, plus a maternity and newborn bundle.
Starting at $225
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Proposal Photography
Discreet, perfectly timed proposal coverage — with an engagement session if you want to keep celebrating.
Starting at $225
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Events Coverage
Birthdays, galas, non-profits, community and corporate events across Kansas City.
Starting at $350
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Corporate Photography
Company headshots, team portraits, and brand photography — on site at your office, across Kansas City.
Starting at $225
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Fall Photo Sessions
Golden-hour fall portraits across Kansas City — families, couples, seniors, and maternity.
Starting at $185
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Fall Mini Sessions
Short golden-hour sessions at peak color — enough for holiday cards, without a full session's time or cost.
Starting at $185
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Family Sessions
Relaxed family photography across Kansas City — toddlers, grandparents, and everyone in between.
Starting at $185
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Birthdays & Cake Smash
First-birthday cake smashes and kids' party coverage across Kansas City — so the parents can be in the photos too.
Starting at $250
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Christmas Minis
Twenty-minute holiday sessions for Kansas City families — at your home with the tree up, or outdoors.
Starting at $185
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Newborn
Relaxed newborn sessions at your own home across the Kansas City metro — no studio, no props, nobody has to go anywhere.
Starting at $275
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Engagement
Golden-hour engagement sessions across Kansas City — for save-the-dates, the wedding website, and the wall.
Starting at $250
FAQ
Merriam Questions
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Is Antioch Park good for family photos?
Yes. Antioch Park has two lakes, a boardwalk, a rose garden, and the Dodge Town play area within 44 acres, so a session gets several different backdrops in a short, paved walk.
Is there a travel fee for Merriam sessions?
No. Merriam is within the 40 miles of travel included in every Kichdimna Photography package, so there's no added travel fee.
Is there a photographer near me in Merriam, KS?
Yes. Kichdimna Photography is a Kansas City-area photographer who travels to Merriam for every session. There is no studio to drive to, so we meet at a location near you, such as Antioch Park, and Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden. Call or text (913) 490-6888 to check a date.
What photography sessions do you offer in Merriam?
Kichdimna Photography offers weddings from $1,500; senior pictures from $175; maternity from $225; proposals & engagements from $225; events from $350; corporate from $225; fall sessions from $185; fall minis from $185; families from $185; birthdays from $250; holiday minis from $185; newborn from $275; engagement from $250 in Merriam and across the Kansas City metro, with portrait galleries delivered within 5–7 business days.
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