Not only did we get to duck into my studio while it rained for some classy, timeless portraits, but we also got to play in the rain with Janae’s dog AND explore Mason City at sunset. More classic, timeless senior portraits, please! <3.

What do I call this session? Bestie session.Cousin session.Senior session.Mom & Daughter session.Sisters session.Friends session. No matter what you call it, it’s one that just by looking at the images, you think, “Oh that’s a sweet keepsake to hold onto.” Ana & Elli’s moms are sisters. Ana & Elli are cousins born on the same […]

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a foodie. Why do you get together with people? Good food.Why do you travel? Good food.Why research new recipes to try at home? Good food.Why workout? Good food.Why do I need to buy bigger clothes? Good food. So when Jenn reached out about branding photos for her new business […]

Why is photographing brands so much fun? I get to connect with another small business owner – I would do it just for that alone! Each one is so unique – when taking on a brand client, I ask them to describe their brand’s aesthetic in a couple of words and then together we get […]

One of the BIGGEST reasons I love photography and what makes my style my style, is that I LOVE to capture the relationship and love between people.  This is why I love weddings (and those in-between moments that you might miss), families (even the messy, crazy parts), and lifestyle newborns (especially when they include Gordon […]

Mr. Thielen has a smile that lights up the world!  He also has a crowd of family that love him dearly (that you can’t see behind the camera making him smile)! :p   It is allllllways such an honor to be trusted to take another photographer’s family photos and Brittany is one of the sweetest!  The […]

I’ve come to learn that in business, not everything that comes your way is a fit for your business.  Sometimes you have to say, “No” to someone simply because your styles don’t resonate (and with photography it’s SO important because it’s SO personal).  As Rachel Hollis would say, “If it’s not a HE** YES then […]

Kylie is a Texas sweetheart, y’all! 😉 She came to her session all dolled up and full of confidence!  Confidence is key when getting your photos taken – everyone starts a little nervous, but if you just trust me and be confident in who you are, the rest will fall into place and your photos […]