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 […]

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Children, Family

North Iowa Family of 5

So I think I need to hire Candace to style us for our family photos – I ALLLLWAYS love their outfits!!  Aren’t they just the most adorable family you’ve ever seen?!? I LOVE that I get to document this family multiple times a year as their family grows and the seasons change – it never […]

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Children, Family

Iowa Family in the Willows

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It has been such a joy to photograph this sweet family as they grow and I will for sure be sad to see them go!  They are currently in the middle of a transition of moving to a new town, which we are so sad about, but also excited for them as they take on […]

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Children, Newborn

Lucy : Spring Newborn

This beautiful family braved a pretty dynamic thunderstorm for these family photos back in my home of Clinton, IA!  The kiddos played in the rain, jumped in some puddles, and we got some pretty memorable photos through it all! And let’s be real…Samantha’s hair has the most perfect curls through rain and some dense humidity…every […]

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Children, Family

McFarland Family – Rainy Day Photography

I love getting to visit this sweet boy!  Baby Jack is already 6 months!  He has fantastic expressions and his smile lights up the whole room!  Enjoy this sweet boy’s adorable baby rolls and gleeful smiles! 🙂  

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Children

Jack: 6 Months

2016 was our best year yet and we have no one else to thank but YOU wonderful people for believing in us and trusting us with your precious moments! Please take a few minutes to take a look at our “Best of 2016: Families”! Turn your sound on and cherish the moments we shared! Be […]

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Children, Engagements, Family, Maternity, Newborn

Best of 2016: Families

Was it freezing cold this day?  Yes.  Was it muddy?  Yes.  Did little Miss Evy do amazing anyway?  Yes, yes and YES!  PLUS we had some amazing fall sunlight, which makes these images seem like the day was that much warmer!  I’ll take it! My style of family photography is a little more candid, a […]

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Children, Family

Engels Family: Mason City, IA Fall Photography

I am always quiet about politics, but this is one thing we can all agree on…Sassy Stella having input on our daily snacks.  Miss Stella decided she was going to be the next president and give everyone Goldfish and lemonade everyday!  Sounds like a yummy plan to me!  Jon & Tia are incredibly fun to […]

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Children, Family

Prebeck Fall Family Photos – Mason City, IA

Baby Girl Micah Lynne was just three days old when she had her first photo shoot! 🙂  She did absolutely fantastic…slept some, awake some, cute always.  Blue eyes, long fingers, the best squishy lips, and such perfect skin!  Babies are such a miracle, aren’t they? “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. […]

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Children, Family, Newborn

Miss Micah – Clinton, IA, Newborn Photographer

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