Stewart Kay Photography


Award-winning photographer from PhotoSpiva

Professional Photography Serving Joplin, Carl Junction, Webb City, Carthage, and Nevada, Missouri

Stewart Kay Photography provides professional senior portraits, sports photography, family portraits, and drone photography throughout Southwest Missouri. Based in the Joplin area, we work with clients in Carl Junction, Webb City, Carthage, Nevada, and surrounding communities to create images that capture real moments and lasting memories.


Whether you are celebrating a senior year, documenting a sports season, capturing family milestones, or showcasing property with aerial photography, our goal is to deliver images that feel authentic and meaningful. Every session is approached with attention to detail, natural lighting, and an artistic eye to ensure your photos stand out while still feeling timeless.

Photography Services Include:


Senior Photography

Sports Photography

Family & Portrait Sessions

Drone & Aerial Photography

Event Photography


If you are looking for a photographer in Joplin or the surrounding communities, Stewart Kay Photography is here to help capture the moments that matter most.

Hi, I'm Colby, a photographer based in Carl Junction, Missouri

Let’s get to know each other

I shoot seniors, families, couples, and everything in between, with a focus on natural light, real moments, and images that actually look like you. I'm also FAA certified for drone work, which means I can bring a perspective to your session that most photographers around here can't.

Stewart Kay Photography is a one-person operation, which means you work directly with me from inquiry to gallery delivery. No handoffs, no surprises.

Actually, it’s nature itself that creates the most beautiful pictures, I’m only choosing the perspective.

— Katja Michael
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