Small business brand photos + food (okay, drink) photography = hey-ooooo!! This put me right in my element – bring me all the small business branding & food/drink photography! If you haven’t checked out Fizz Co. in Clear Lake, IA, yet, get over there! They have some yummmmmmy drinks and delicious candies!! Plus, they partner […]

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.

Something I always recommend? Eating donuts at your session! Okay, okay, it doesn’t HAVE to be donuts, but I do recommend doing an activity as a family during your photo session! Photos in your home bring a special type comfort to your session that make your kiddos feel more at ease and excited to show […]

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 […]

This day felt like hanging out with friends while oozing creative juices.  That sounds creepy.  But I could photograph this day 1000 times.  The intimate nature of Emily & Dustin’s wedding party, mixed with the most epic party imaginable made for the best of both worlds.  Word to the wise – keep the wedding party […]

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 […]

Family sessions with young kids are one of my faaaavorite types of sessions because you never know what you’re going to get!!  I always have a plan, but that doesn’t always mean it’s going to unfold exactly how I had imagined and I LOVE that!!! I understand the stress of a parent trying to coral […]

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 […]

We believe that everyone has the right to feel loved, cared for, and important.  That right there is the purpose for my new business adventures! For years I have dreamed about being able to host beautiful, encouraging, and inspiring events for women.  It’s something I always put off as, “one day” or “when I have […]