Fort Dodge || Baby Johnson

It's always so fun to travel for photo sessions—even more so when you get to catch up with friends! Rachel & Nick were friends who asked me to photograph their engagement photos…then their wedding…and now, maternity photos! Little baby girl J is due next month and is going to be so well loved by her parents & Willis. :) Also: is this nursery not the cutest thing?! I love how Rachel has it decorated! Not to mention, this baby crib is Nick's. So sentimental and sweet!

On a personal note, I'm heading down to my new little apartment in Ames for the school year soon & would love to photograph senior photos, engagements, and family/maternity photos in Ames or Des Moines this fall and winter!

Little Lady Emma

I love getting to watch and photograph Miss Emma as she grows! She's got such a sweet, fun personality…which is no surprise if you know her parents! We had so much fun getting some family photos this spring here in Cedar Falls—you'll never regret getting photos taken as your kids grow up. (Especially when they are this adorable!)

The Rowenhorsts || Family Session

This family has always treated me like an extra daughter, and even let me take their family photos when I was just beginning my venture into photography! (I'd like to think I have a better idea of what I'm doing now. ;) Coming home to Cedar Falls and getting asked to photograph a family session or two is always a treat, and this one was extra special for me. It was wonderful to stop by their house & enter the joyous chaos a few weeks ago when, see the little boys so grown up, the two oldest home from college, and be reminded of those days gone by!

The Howes || Geisler Farms || Ames Family Photographer

I've been wanting to explore some pumpkin patches around the Ames & Ankeny area for a while…so when my cousin Sara contacted me about taking some fall photos of her family, I was thrilled! We had the most gorgeous fall afternoon to explore Geisler Farms, and then headed in to town for a few more photos. What I didn't know is that they were also announcing their pregnancy! Our whole extended family is thrilled to help them welcome their second son this spring—Sara has two sisters, so it's kinda fun that she and her sister both have boys! :) Sara & Ben, thanks for coming this way and letting me help you share this exciting news and capture some memories of your family of three.

The Newmasters | Lifestyle Family Session

This family is one of the most genuine and loving families you'll ever meet! Kirsten is warm and inviting, always creating and making a comfortable space for her family and anyone around her. Alex is one of the most passionate and encouraging persons you could know—he loves his family, his job, and people in general. Together, these two are a power couple! God has called them into full time ministry with college students, and together they love, train, and serve students well. I know this from firsthand experience. :) 

Kirsten and Alex met at Iowa State when they both accepted a two year commitment to do campus ministry. They fell in love with ministry and each other during those two years, got married, had Claire, accepted a new position leading the ministry at UNI (Go Panthers!) and just a few short weeks ago, welcomed their newest addition, sweet Nola Mae! 

I am so excited to watch this little family blossom and grow, just as their garden & porch flowers, and even their students in ministry will. Newmasters, it is an honor and blessing to call you friends and co-workers. Thank you for allowing me to take your family & newborn photos!