I was bound and determined that I would have an unmedicated natural childbirth.  I did all the research, I did a million kegels, I mentally prepared myself for the pain of labor and birth and repeated all of the positive affirmations.  But I also knew that things don’t always go as planned.  I was diagnosed […]

Kayla & Matt went through A LOT to finally get to this day!! Their original wedding date was in April, but with the onset of Covid, they had to reschedule.  After so many ups and downs and navigations of alllll the unknowns (including if we’d be able to make it since I’d be 36 weeks […]

Engaged around Christmas?!? I think it should now be a requirement that you need some engagement photos in some Christmas trees to document your wintery, joyful, Christmasy love!!   Plus, Carlson Tree Farm has the cuuuuutest trees to frolic in, don’t you think??  Their wreaths are a staple on my front door and in my home […]

We started off with a few family photos with Megan, Cody, & Little Lucy and I have NEVER seen a two year old do as well as she did in the freezing cold!!!  She was smiling, playing, and running around all while shivering and clattering her little teeth.  We even tried to warm her up […]

Cheers to one of the sweetest and most down-to-earth couples (ummm our favorite kinds of couples)!!  Leslie was stunning in her long-sleeved gown and cathedral length veil (give me allll the long veils!) and Jayden had the best natural smile to match her sweet elegance!!   We photographed Leslie’s older sister’s wedding three-ish years ago, so […]

pumpkins. mums. a greenhouse. an adventure through a grass field. the most perfect dreamy light.  a sleek water backdrop with the most classically elegant outfits.  a naturally romantic + gracefully confident couple. What doesn’t this session have?? I have always always always wanted to photograph a session at Blackmore Nursery in Mason City and it […]

What made this wedding so wonderful??? Everything. The way Nick looks at Brianna. The easy laughter between N & B + every single family member + every single wedding party friend — this was one of the easiest weddings to get those real life loving hugs and those smiles so big your eyes squint moments.   […]

Family sessions with young kids are one of my faaaavorite types of sessions because you never know what you’re going to get!!  I always have a plan, but that doesn’t always mean it’s going to unfold exactly how I had imagined and I LOVE that!!! I understand the stress of a parent trying to coral […]

Things of note : Britney has the BEST crinkly nose smile + the BEST ladies surrounding her (look at all that love). A special speech from M’s brother overseas + a mother/daughter dance that will make anyone cry!! We started the day with Matthew telling us he is not an emotional person and crying isn’t […]