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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 […]

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Engagements

Dustin & Emily | Dreamy Fall Engagement

Steph’s strikingly gorgeous blue eyes represent Nathan & Steph’s relationship well : chill.  It is obvious they are naturally themselves around each other & complement one other well.  PLUS they  have the cutest pup that is one of the most well-trained dogs we’ve seen (and he has his own ISU jersey!!!).   Steph grew up going […]

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Engagements

Nathan + Steph | Cloudy Clear Lake Engagements

When Cassie first called me to tell me she was engaged and wanted us to photograph her wedding, I was ECSTATIC.  I first met Cassie & her girls at the gym and immediately fell in love with her little family.  I dreamed of photographing these adorable girls while visions of sugar plums danced in my […]

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Engagements, Family

Cassie & Tom | Engaged + Cutest Sis Twins Cali & Cora

Bianca has some amazing friends!  How do I know this?  Because we have multiple friends in common from college!  Even though we’re all spread out now, I still sure miss those gals!   A few years ago we were blessed with the opportunity to photograph one of those friends’ weddings (Hey, Stacie!) and Bianca was a […]

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Engagements, Sweetheart

Bianca & Luke : Engaged

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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Engagements

Joe & Marci : A Sweet Engagement

It was a B-E-A-UTIFUL Sunday evening as we drove to Aaron’s parents’ farm to take Aaron & Courtney’s engagement photos.  Our windows were down, the pheasants were playing in the grasses near the road, and the sun was shining in through our open sunroof.  Then suddenly, a looming, daunting storm cloud came into sight and […]

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Engagements

Aaron & Courtney : Iowa Country Engagements

Courtney & Kevin : ridiculously sweet, kind, fun, easy-going, + adorable Before Courtney & Kevin’s engagement session we got to know them over a couple ciders at Fat Hill Brewing downtown!  Our ciders warmed us up for the chilly night of gorgeous engagement photos and laughter.  The whole evening was simply a fun double date with […]

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Engagements

Courtney & Kevin : Mason City, IA Engagement Session

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