This wedding day was absolutely lovely, from start to finish! Logan and Hailey bring out the best in each other, and their marriage started on a beautiful spring day in Norwalk, Iowa… click through to see more!
Some ideas of things to do this summer in Des Moines, Iowa!!
This day was full of sweet moments & joyful celebration after being postponed from May 2020. David and Olivia have walked through a lot of life adjustments in the past year, but I’m sure they’d say one of the best was getting married! I’m so glad we were still able to celebrate with family & friends in the luscious DSM Botanical Gardens!
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Zoe’s senior photos took place on a humid Iowa evening, but you wouldn’t even know how hot it was outside by her calm smiles! She graduates this year from Valley High School in West Des Moines, and will be on to new adventures this fall at university. Enjoy a few favorites from my time with this sweet dancer!
Diana booked a session with me to celebrate her relationship with her grandmother, and in memory of her grandfather, who they lost too soon last year.
Just my best friend modeling in the Arizona desert… nothing better!
What could be better than celebrating graduating from Vet Med school (with honors!!) at Iowa State, than by a grad photo session!? I can’t think of anything. Monique and I snapped some great photos for her to show off to family and friends… see more in the blog post!
Ada and James invited me out to Boston, to take engagement photos before they marry in Iowa this summer. Ada & I’ve known each other for years, both going to Iowa State University and then living in the Ames area after college working our first “real” jobs! James & Ada met then, and now are preparing for married life. I’m so excited for them!
My time in Palm Springs!
There’s literally nothing more perfect than maternity photos in the spring! Hope blooms afresh in the flowers, nesting birds, and baby bellies alike. Enjoy this precious session with Simon and Carolina!
Words can’t describe how special this session was to me! We took these on the outskirts of Palm Springs, and the California light had me drooling. These two are pretty cute, too! ;)
Meet sweet babe Macie. She’s the cutest little one… and I loved capturing her first days at home with mom, dad and proud big sister!
Join me and take a peek into one of the most fun engagement sessions you’ve EVER seen! Abbie + Ben met me downtown Des Moines for some urban and rooftop photos. It was the perfect evening + I wish I could relive it over and over again!!
I can’t begin to tell you how much this wedding day means to me. It was a story completely unique to itself, and an honor to capture through the ups and downs. From Sierra’s first look with her dad, to the “second kiss” she and Dalton shared just after being pronounced husband + wife, to the emotional toasts given by her sister and his brother… this day will forever remain close to my heart. Enjoy this boho barn wedding at Irishman Acres in Bondurant! <3
Cierra jumped in front of my camera with the ease of a gal familiar with modeling. She did so well, and we had fun (despite the humidity!) taking photos around the Des Moines Art Center and downtown. This session had a good mix of nature + city vibes, and I can’t wait to see which ones her mom hangs up on the wall!
I’m all about the LIGHT. You know this if you’ve read my posts for any amount of time. After all, light makes photography happen. And I’m learning that desert light may be my FAAAAVORITE kind!!! Click through to see this sweet couple’s session in Arizona evening sunshine!
You’ve never seen an early morning session quite like this! The sun slowly popped over the Tonto National Forest. Soft sunlight woke both us and the desert up in a golden bath of light. And Tina shone most brightly, a stunning soul reflecting Light into the world around her. Click to see more from this fashion session in the desert of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Some work, some play, all sun for two days! This whirlwind trip to the Phoenix, Arizona area was a lovely break from winter. I’m starting to think this girl was made for warmer climates + very possibly the desert! Read more to hear about some highlights from this quick few days.
Check out Sophia’s sweet downtown senior photo session from last summer! We started out in the heart of downtown Des Moines, and ended up in Ankeny in a field of wildflowers— the best kind of evening. :) Follow along to see more!