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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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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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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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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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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Random fact you may not know about us : we lived in Houston, Texas, for a brief amount of time when we were first married! We craved an adventure and wanted to find out if we are city people or small town people. Turns out we are small town people, but we got to know […]
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A + M were married at the Historic Park Inn in Mason City, and although we live here, we’d never really explored its details! The straight lines, moody lighting, short ceilings (good thing we’re short!), and speak easy bar in the basement take you back to another era! If you haven’t been – you definitely […]
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Romance. Myriah was specific in that she wanted romantic engagement photos, and boy did they bring their romance game! How can it not be romantic with a marine uniform and a long black dress?? It just screams Nicholas Sparks novel! I also got to use our front yard as a backdrop for the first time!! […]
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August 21, 2017, an event occurred that whole the whole world watching – Mat & Emma got engaged…oh, and a solar eclipse happened! Mat took Emma on a road trip to experience the totality of the solar eclipse and proposed to her while it was happening!!! How AWESOME is that!?!! Oh, and it gets better!! […]
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