Fall hasn’t “officially” started, but it has officially started in my heart! ;p  I got out my fall decor and hit up every flower market to find the perfect mini pumpkins and mums for our home!  Mitch & Ashley kicked off our season for those coveted fall sessions!  We found the first hints of fall color […]

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Sweetheart

Mitch + Ashley : North Iowa Fall Anniversary Session

Dreary day today means lots of editing and behind-the-scenes work for me, which I’m totally okay with when it means I get to look at these beautiful faces! This is THE. SWEETEST. FAMILY.  Matt’s a local dentist in town – at the BEST dental clinic around, Central Park Dentistry, (I get to say that because […]

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Family

The Hansens : Iowa Family of Seven

Angie & Travis are the most relaxed, down-to-earth couple!  They are adorably sweet on each other and their little cutie, Tenley!  Their wedding day turned out to be a super sweaty August day, but they couldn’t have been better sports about it!  One thing I always keep in my camera bag is tissues – and […]

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Weddings

Angela & Travis Marzen : Late Summer Iowa Wedding

Kylie is a Texas sweetheart, y’all! 😉 She came to her session all dolled up and full of confidence!  Confidence is key when getting your photos taken – everyone starts a little nervous, but if you just trust me and be confident in who you are, the rest will fall into place and your photos […]

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Maternity

Kylie : Maternity : North Iowa & Southern Minnesota Photographer

Let’s talk engagement sessions.  Generally, there are two different camps of people who either can’t wait to have their engagement photos taken and then there are the people who honestly don’t see the value in having them taken.  I’ve actually been there – when Stosch and I got married, I had always dreamed of being […]

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Educational, Engagements

Engagement Session : 5 Reasons Why It’s Important!

If you think I’m prone to oversharing, you might be right.  I may have gone a *bit* overboard this time…but how can I say no to all of these beautiful details and incredibly sweet moments??  I just can’t!!  As a wedding photographer, I am a complete fool for the details and the little moments and […]

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Weddings

Katie & Andrew : Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Classy Wedding

Jackie & Kyle’s wedding day was full of style and grace.  They were married at the epic St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des moines.  Jackie looked absolutely STUNNING in her long-sleeved lace gown and perfect flowers in her hair!  If you follow me at all you know I’m a sucker for some good details, and her […]

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Weddings

Jackie & Kyle Faaborg : Des Moines, Iowa Wildflower Wedding

This was one of the most fun engagement sessions ever!  Marci spinned & twirled into the perfect poses with the perfect smile and Joe supported her the whole way through. Their chemistry is undeniable and their joy & laughter is contagious! As always, I am incredibly honored to be able to capture their sweet love!  […]

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Engagements

Joe & Marci : A Sweet Engagement

Jessica & Johnny’s relationship started with a ring – a boxing ring, that is.  Jessica started attending a kickboxing class at Johnny’s gym, where they soon began a meaningful friendship that would bud into love.  The gym holds special significance for their relationship, so Johnny decided to take their relationship to the next level at […]

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Engagements

Johnny & Jessica : Summertime Engagements : Mason City, IA

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