Last night I had a dream that I went to dinner with all of my wedding couples that we’ve photographed.  I introduced them to one another and was so excited to create new friendships between these people.  I think this should become a reality, don’t you??? Each year I’m amazed at how BLESSED I am […]

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Weddings

Best of 2019 | WEDDINGS

theWit couldn’t have been more aptly named for Ben & Kelly’s wedding!! Kelly is hilariously witty and Ben has the best laugh to go with it!!  They are seriously one of the kindest, funniest, and most rave-tastic couples ever!! Did I just make up a word??  YES.  Yes, I did.  Spending K & B’s wedding […]

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Weddings

Ben & Kelly | theWit Chicago Wedding

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

We have been extreeeemely blessed with gorgeous weather for all of our spring and summer weddings so far!! I swear at a week out, it ALWAYS says rain, but never trust it until the day of!  Seriously!!  Luke & Bianca got married on a gorgeous June day in Iowa City! L & B are an […]

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Weddings

Luke & Bianca : Celebration Farm Wedding

Angie & Travis are the most relaxed, down-to-earth couple!  They are adorably sweet on each other and their little cutie, Tenley!  Their wedding day turned out to be a super sweaty August day, but they couldn’t have been better sports about it!  One thing I always keep in my camera bag is tissues – and […]

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Weddings

Angela & Travis Marzen : Late Summer Iowa Wedding

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

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