CREATIVE PORTRAITS & YOUR STORIES · KANSAS CITY
Hi, I’m Lai, the photographer behind Bokeh Story Photos. Your story has personality. Your photographs should, too.
A bold character. A business with heart. Senior-year excitement, family laughter, a pet’s quirks, or a celebration in full swing. Let’s bring your story to life.
We’ll dream up the details together. I’ll guide you, leave room to play, and help you feel like yourself in front of the camera.
Fashion, runway, and event stories, in print. Open a cover or page for a closer look.
November 2016
Adorn Style Show & Brunch
Event & fashion photography · Page 22
November 2015
Adorn Style Show & Brunch
Event & fashion photography · Page 28
August 2015
Timeless Beauty
Adorn Style Show full-page advertisement · Page 27
November 2016
Adorn Style Show & Brunch
Fashion & runway photography · Pages 26–27
November/December 2015
Adorn Style Show Promotes Local Boutiques
Runway photography · Page 10
“I had a lot of fun, and the pictures turned out great. I would recommend having pictures taken with her to any of my friends, without hesitation.”
Joshua
“Lai made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. She let us do our own thing while periodically posing us as well.”
Sandy
“She treats each session very personally and does fantastic work!”
Tegan
The people, ideas, and moments behind the photographs.
September 2, 2026
When Norterre reached out about their executive portrait series, they were clear about what they did not want. No grey backdrops. No stiff poses. No…
August 10, 2026
Not every portrait session is about a milestone. Sometimes it is about showing up: professionally, confidently, as exactly who you are. I had the pleasure…
July 10, 2026
Some of my favorite work doesn’t happen in a traditional portrait session. Sometimes the story worth telling is about a team: how they think, what…