Who are the sweetest people on earth?  Annette & Tyler. And now they are the sweetest couple on earth. Mr. & Dr. Roberts. I’m going to get straight to the point and say, ever since their wedding day, I’ve been dreaming up reasons to hire dueling pianos for a party.  Our 10 year wedding anniversary?  […]

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Annette & Tyler | North Iowa Fall Wedding

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 […]

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Emily & Dustin | Historic Park Inn Hotel Wedding

My first wedding at the new Winan Creek Barn & Event Venue was knock-you-out drop-dead-gorgeous.  Everything from the bride & groom (obvi), to the reception space, and the sweet details – I had *heart* eyes all day.  I could talk about how fun this wedding was, or how adorable their daughter Lucy is, but honestly, […]

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Megan & Cody | August Iowa Wedding

If it’s true that rain on your wedding day means your marriage will last, then Blake & Taylor’s marriage will last forevvverrrrr – but let’s be honest, it’s going to last forever rain or shine.  It downpoured the first half of their wedding day, which means we had exactly one empty(ish) room for photos the […]

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Blake & Taylor | Rainy North Iowa Wedding

Things of note : Britney has the BEST crinkly nose smile + the BEST ladies surrounding her (look at all that love). A special speech from M’s brother overseas + a mother/daughter dance that will make anyone cry!! We started the day with Matthew telling us he is not an emotional person and crying isn’t […]

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Matthew + Britney | North Iowa Wedding

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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Ben & Kelly | theWit Chicago Wedding

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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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David & Amy : North Iowa Summer Wedding

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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Luke & Bianca : Celebration Farm Wedding

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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Aaron & Courtney June Iowa Wedding

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