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!
Click through to see some images from our studio styled shoot titled “Art in Motion”
This sweet gal traveled to Des Moines just to have me take her senior portraits! It was an honor— and SO MUCH FUN! I think we went over our time (the sun definitely set on us!) but it was worth the end photos we got. Amber is a blast to hang out with, and her East Village senior pictures are some of the highlights of my career!!
You all know that my favorite thing is taking outdoor photos… but when it’s below freezing here in Iowa, a studio is the next best option! Thankfully, my studio in East Village has great light and is quiet on weekdays. So we picked it for our maternity session location!
Do you remember Kathryn + Adam from this fall’s engagement photos in Iowa City!? WELL THEY GOT MARRIED! And it was the perfect intimate wedding day, with family and close friends celebrating the new couple. Snow had fallen the previous week, setting the state for lovely wintery nuptials. I’m so excited for you to enjoy this micro-wedding!
Nontraditional elopement photos in Hawaii!? Sign me up! Check out Topher and Shianne’s incredible and intimate elopement photos, above the clouds at Waimea Canyon on the island of Kauai. Also, take me back! I’m now offering wedding and elopement photography for Kauai, Oahu, and Maui in Hawaii! Email me for details.
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!
