the CSP blog

Katie and Trever met on a dating website and had their first date on Valentine’s Day of 2021 and have been inseparable since. Their go-to activity is spending time with their two dogs. Although rumor has it they have adopted a kitten that they adore just as much! They love spending time with friends and […]

It was my first visit to Thousand Hills State Park and it was a beautiful park. I can see why Abby and Jared love this park so much. I had a great time with Abbie and Jared during their engagement session. These two were full of smiles the entire session. Abbie and Jared had their […]

I had a blast photographing Abby and Gavin and Abby’s parent’s back yard was the perfect setting for the final pictures of their session. The day started out cloudy and we started earlier than we anticipated but the sun came out smiling down on Abby and Gavin and we had a beautiful afternoon for all […]

Christine and Bradley had the best theme for their wedding: LOVE! Love took front row and center at this sweet event. I simply adored Christine and Bradley’s wedding ceremony at the cutest little white church, The Living History Farms – Church of the Land in Urbandale, Iowa, followed by their reception at the Event Center […]

Peyton and Nicholas are the sweetest couple to photograph. They are naturals at posing and our conversations just flowed throughout their engagement session. I had such a great time photographing these two. Peyton and Nicholas met in college whilst Peyton and her roommate toured around campus meeting other students and faculty. Peyton and Nicholas have […]

Love triumphs over stormy weather! Every couple has that concern: what if there is bad wether on my wedding day? For Brooke and Kevin, that was a reality. All day Brooke and Kevin knew rain was in the forecast. Brooke, Kevin, and their family watched diligently out the windows pondering on if they should move […]

For Aubrey and Caden it was a perfect June day for a wedding! Aubrey and Caden’s love for each other shined throughout the entire day! Aubrey and Caden had their ceremony at the Third Church in Pella, Iowa. Such a beautiful church and surrounding area! Weeks leading up to the Ceremony, Aubrey and her family […]

Emily and Caleb had a beautiful wedding at the Westchester E-Free Church in Des Moines, Iowa. When I first met Emily and Caleb, I could see straight away the special bond these two shared. Their big day was the perfect celebration of the two of them. Just an honest celebration of their love for each […]

Madison and Josh had an amazing wedding celebration at the Pella Opera House in Pella, Iowa. The weather was perfect! Sunshine during the day with a slight cooler evening. Madison and Josh could not have asked for a better day to say I do! Madison and Josh wanted their first sight of each other on […]

Emily and Caleb had their engagement shoot in Pella, IA. Everyone that knows me knows I love shooting in this beautiful town. I had an absolute blast photographing Emily and Caleb. This couple is the sweetest! Emily and Caleb were naturals at photographs! Emily and Caleb met at Bible study at Caleb’s church a few […]

Carole and Neil had a beautiful wedding held in Melrose, Iowa on family property. Carole and Neil’s wedding was a beautiful day celebrating the two of them along with family and friends. The couples theme was lots of greenery, beautiful flowers and terracotta colors for the wedding party. The bride wore a beautiful ivory gown […]

Everyone should know by now that I could go on and on about my couples and all the beautiful things that make them AMAZING! Ashlee and Zach are so amazing! I felt instantly connected with Ashlee & Zach throughout their entire wedding planning. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate couples that stay in […]