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

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

These two are one of the most energetic couples I’ve ever met!  Keeping up with their spirit and giggles was such a joy!  They chose to take their engagement photos at Exile Brewery in Des Moines, IA, which has some of the best windows and the cutest nooks and crannies!  My creative juices were flowing […]

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Engagements

Laura & Paul are engaged! Exile Brewery : Des Moines, IA : Engagement Photography

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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