Not only did we get to duck into my studio while it rained for some classy, timeless portraits, but we also got to play in the rain with Janae’s dog AND explore Mason City at sunset. More classic, timeless senior portraits, please! <3.

Something I always recommend? Eating donuts at your session! Okay, okay, it doesn’t HAVE to be donuts, but I do recommend doing an activity as a family during your photo session! Photos in your home bring a special type comfort to your session that make your kiddos feel more at ease and excited to show […]

Besties, Pieper and Hayden, in my studio is exactly what my photographer heart needed. I’m loving having all sorts of sessions in my studio: lifestyle family, newborn, brand photography, boudoir, product photography…you name it! It has been such an integral part of my business this year in being able to grow and streeeetch my limits […]

What do I call this session? Bestie session.Cousin session.Senior session.Mom & Daughter session.Sisters session.Friends session. No matter what you call it, it’s one that just by looking at the images, you think, “Oh that’s a sweet keepsake to hold onto.” Ana & Elli’s moms are sisters. Ana & Elli are cousins born on the same […]

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a foodie. Why do you get together with people? Good food.Why do you travel? Good food.Why research new recipes to try at home? Good food.Why workout? Good food.Why do I need to buy bigger clothes? Good food. So when Jenn reached out about branding photos for her new business […]

Why is photographing brands so much fun? I get to connect with another small business owner – I would do it just for that alone! Each one is so unique – when taking on a brand client, I ask them to describe their brand’s aesthetic in a couple of words and then together we get […]

Being gluten free doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice delicious pizza!! No pre-packaged cauliflower crust here. I’ve been asked for this recipe too many times to count! Number one requested meal from my friends and family? Our homemade margherita pizza. This was a coveted staple since before I was gluten free and I only gave […]

These monster cookies turn our family into cookie monsters. Naturally gluten free, these are great cookies to make for your gluten free friends! These are a staple at our house! Our favorite hack? Make a batch, roll them into balls, freeze them on a cookie sheet, then transfer to a ziploc bag when fully frozen. […]

I believe your guests should *almost* feel like they are at home when staying overnight…or at least staying in a place they would be okay with calling home.  I’ve stayed in many hotel rooms, Airbnbs, guest rooms at friends’ & families’ homes and have been inspired by what I found in both good and bad […]