Click to read more about Andrew & Laura’s winter wedding day at Bien Venue in Cedar Falls, Iowa!
I’ve known these two for years, and actually got to take both Ethan and Maggie’s senior photos. Needless to say, watching them grow into kind & talented adults brings a huge smile to my face! So when Maggie emailed me about photographing their engagement photos, I couldn’t say no. Check out these fun wintery engagement pictures.
You don’t want to miss out on these wedding day portraits from Justin & Amy’s New Year’s Day elopement! They got married to start off 2021 the right way— it was so special to capture their day & the start of their new adventure together! Enjoy this sweet Cedar Falls micro-wedding.
Time spent with friends is never wasted. Time spent with friends, taking photos and making memories, in downtown Kansas City!? Well, that’s time gained!!! I had a blast with Michael and Abbey, romping around in glorious November sunshine in the Crossroads District in KCMO. Check out the blog post for more photos of this cute couple!!
Click to see more of Anyang’s sweet senior session! We caught one of the last warm days in November, and explored all across Iowa State University’s beautiful campus to take these photos. Enjoy!
Check out Kathryn and Adam’s romantic fall engagement photos at Sugar Bottom in Iowa City, Iowa!
It’s been 11 months since I kicked off two months of (almost) straight travel! My birthday returns each December, and as I’ve made my way into the “late 20’s” I choose a way to celebrate life with friends, activities that bring me joy, and usually some good food & drink. :) Last year, in Dec. 2019, I voyaged to Nashville— the city of music! Two concerts by a few of my very top artists drew me there, and I definitely left part of my heart in that sweet city. Enjoy some of my rambling thoughts & sweet memories of Nashville, TN!
Audrey & Jordan knew they wanted to get married in 2020, so nothing (even a pandemic!) could stop their engagement in April. However, like every other couple this year, their wedding plans shifted. Instead of a Chicago wedding, they picked Audrey’s family’s farm near Iowa City as a venue. It was simple and stunning… see for yourself!
Hailey and Landon made my job SO easy. These two are magical together now, and I know they’ll have an even greater impact on the world around them in marriage. We had a chilly but gorgeous fall afternoon for their engagement photos… click through to see more!
View this sweet country-rustic wedding day in Story City! Full of gorgeous laughter, a stunning lace wedding dress, French blue suits, and bridesmaids in flowy burgundy wine gowns… you’ll feel like you’ve been transported into a most celebratory wedding!
Whitney & Daniel snagged the most popular day of 2020 for their wedding… October 10! (Aka 10/10/2020!) They had a fabulous day planned but with Covid-19 changes, they decided to switch to a more intimate day, celebrating with family and close friends in Des Moines. Fall showed up in perfect form, and Whitney and Dan tied the knot under warm October sky. Enjoy some of my favorite photos from their backyard wedding day!
I grew up in Cedar Falls with Laura’s family. I honestly can’t remember a time in Iowa without knowing them! So it was a fun surprise to get an email from Laura, saying that she’d love to have me photograph her wedding to Andrew. Click the post to read more.
Leah goes to school in Humbolt, and our original plan was for her to come down to Des Moines for her senior photos. Well, weather changed plans (as happens in Iowa!) and we rescheduled to a new date with time constraints. So, Ames became our landing spot and did we have THE BEST NIGHT for her seniors or what!? She was so sweet, and I just loved her style & confidence! Check out some of my favorites.
Fall vibes, a golden field of grasses, and changing leaves can only mean one thing… fall engagement photos are HERE! I love this time of year, as nature transitions to what will be winter. It’s the brightest time of year for color! And these bright humans— Geoffrey and Kristie— brought lots of laughter & kisses & sweet moments to their engagement session at Grimes Farm in Marshalltown, Iowa. Click the link for more!
I can’t believe this trip happened. Heather and I almost always plan a trip after one of our friends gets married… last time it was Seattle, this year…. Moab, Utah! This trip cost us less than $500 total apiece (honestly less than that… my flights were $200 so the Utah portion was more like $300) and full of amazing views and great memories. I can’t wait to go back someday!
I’ve had a crazy first month of “fall”… although it hasn’t hardly officially started yet! Seniors are truly some of my very favorite sessions to photograph, and I’ve been so thankful to have loads of incredible high school students ask me to capture this season of life. Check out a few recent highlights from some photoshoots!
Clover Barn has been my dream wedding venue since Kim & her husband built it back in 2017. I even blogged about it when I visited in 2018! However, none of my brides chose it as a venue. It wasn’t until early 2020, when Kim’s younger daughter, Sierra, got engaged, did I even have a chance. And let me tell you… it was worth the wait. This wedding was INCREDIBLE, full of beautiful details, and even kinder people. So much love for this couple and day!
Click to see more of this sweet, intimate elopement at Snus Hill Winery just outside of Des Moines, Iowa.
Click to see more of this stunning wedding at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa!
Emma’s seniors turned out so well! It helps that we’re friends & she seemed at ease in front of the camera. We laughed a lot, and enjoy two wonderful evenings— one downtown Des Moines, the other out at Brenton Arboretum for some gorgeous nature photos. Enjoy!