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 […]

Nick & Brooklyn Hanna  —  kind, sweet, easy-going, lovers of Jesus. I love photographing these two – they have easy smiles and are playful & sweet in their love for each other!  Brooklyn looked absolutely STUNNING in her dress and is that not the most EPIC wedding bouquet you’ve ever seen?!  Good golly, The Red […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]