Besties, Pieper and Hayden, in my studio is exactly what my photographer heart needed. I’m loving having all sorts of sessions in my studio: lifestyle family, newborn, brand photography, boudoir, product photography…you name it! It has been such an integral part of my business this year in being able to grow and streeeetch my limits […]

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Family

Hayden Turns One | Classic Lifestyle Studio Family Session

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.  In home sessions are THE BEST.  You need two things for an in-home session: Windows – give me alllll the natural light, baby. Yourself = Having fun The key to a GREAT in-home lifestyle session is to PLAY.  Don’t be afraid to be silly with your […]

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Family

In-Home Family | Clear Lake

What made this wedding so wonderful??? Everything. The way Nick looks at Brianna. The easy laughter between N & B + every single family member + every single wedding party friend — this was one of the easiest weddings to get those real life loving hugs and those smiles so big your eyes squint moments.   […]

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Weddings

Nick + Brianna | Country View Acres Fall Wedding

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

Dreary day today means lots of editing and behind-the-scenes work for me, which I’m totally okay with when it means I get to look at these beautiful faces! This is THE. SWEETEST. FAMILY.  Matt’s a local dentist in town – at the BEST dental clinic around, Central Park Dentistry, (I get to say that because […]

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Family

The Hansens : Iowa Family of Seven

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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Weddings

Katie & Andrew : Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Classy Wedding

I’m pretty sure we’ve gotten more snow this April than we have the rest of the winter, which has made it really difficult to get some spring photos!  We got snowed out by 18 inches of snow the first time we tried to take Kyle & Jackie’s engagement photos, but we were able to sneak […]

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Engagements

Jackie & Kyle : Engaged

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So what is a First Look, anyway??  A first look is when a specific time is setup on the wedding day for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony!  This is a very sweet and unique moment of your day that you will remember forever!  Now I know the old tradition […]

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Educational, Weddings

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