library wedding, elegant bride, cathedral veil, cathedral length veil, iowa wedding photographer, elegant wedding, intimate wedding, northern iowa wedding photographer, southern minnesota wedding photographer, mason city wedding photographer, rochester mn, rochester wedding photographer, rochester mn wedding photographer, wedding pillars, iowa, 2018, dubuque iowa, dubuque, carnegie stout public library, carnegie stout library

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 […]

read the post

Weddings

Kristin & Brandon : Elegant Library Wedding

Let’s talk engagement sessions.  Generally, there are two different camps of people who either can’t wait to have their engagement photos taken and then there are the people who honestly don’t see the value in having them taken.  I’ve actually been there – when Stosch and I got married, I had always dreamed of being […]

read the post

Educational, Engagements

Engagement Session : 5 Reasons Why It’s Important!

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 […]

read the post

Weddings

Katie & Andrew : Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Classy Wedding

get inspired with our most popular blog posts!

Hosting overnight guests is our jam!!  We've thought of all the details for what you need for a uber-functional and cozy guest room so you don't have to!  

top 10 guest room essentials

Years of trying, doctor appointments, hospital bills, weird medications, things people shouldn't say, diet changes, functional medicine - hear our infertility journey here!

our infertility story

First look or down the aisle? Our thoughts and why we promote a first look (but love both!)!  Which option is right for you? Check out this popular blog post!

should we have a first look?

fan faves

on the blog

ready to finally have fun at a photo session and have photos of you in real life??

the best service + a session that feels like a date night out + photos that capture the real you --- that's what we're about

yes! I'm ready!