Amy & David were married on a gorgeous June day under some amazing oak trees. Country View Acres is a new-ish venue to North Iowa, they opened about a year ago, and I’d go so far as to say it is definitely one of the best! It has a perfect mix of rustic and elegant […]
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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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Courtney & Aaron got married on the perrrrrfect June day!! 72 degrees, sunny, with the slightest breeze to cool you from the sun! The perfect weather was just a reflection of the perfect love between Aaron & Courtney. You can tell by the way they look at each other and hold each other that they […]
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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 […]
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It’s November. It’s STILL FALL. So why doesn’t it feel like it?!?! These poor lovebirds had to brave this unbearably frigid temp to get some fall engagement photos!! I LOVE fall!! What happened?!?! Either way, we still ended up with some pretty gorgeous engagement photos!! We started with a fall-looking feel (our front yard!) and […]
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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 […]
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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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This was one of the most fun engagement sessions ever! Marci spinned & twirled into the perfect poses with the perfect smile and Joe supported her the whole way through. Their chemistry is undeniable and their joy & laughter is contagious! As always, I am incredibly honored to be able to capture their sweet love! […]
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A + M were married at the Historic Park Inn in Mason City, and although we live here, we’d never really explored its details! The straight lines, moody lighting, short ceilings (good thing we’re short!), and speak easy bar in the basement take you back to another era! If you haven’t been – you definitely […]
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