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ERIN AND RYAN Des Moines Summer Wedding On June 13, 2020, I had the pleasure of second-shooting with Kirstie Veatch.  A little about Kirstie: we happened to meet by pure chance with me inquiring about her need of a second photographer and then happily accepting, only to find we clicked even more than I had […]

A “Lake Darling” Engagement Shoot There’s always a bit of a struggle when it comes to shooting engagement sessions in this early-spring time in Iowa. The weather can be so unpredictable and we never really know what the temperature will be! We can have 70 and sunny in early March and then cold and windy […]

Elizabeth and Gage are married! Elizabeth and Gage booked their wedding at the Valley View Event Center in Moulton, Iowa many months ago. Their plan was to have an outside wedding on April 11, 2020, which would include all of their family and friends and end with a glorious reception to celebrate. With the date inching […]

Have you ever attended an outside wedding or elopement in the winter? Well I can tell you, Greg and Ashly’s elopement in the country was one of the most charming weddings I have had the pleasure of photographing. This wonderful couple chose to elope off the beaten path in a snow covered area under a […]

Courtney & Ben met in October of 2017, just when the leaves were starting to change color and the air could be felt with the perfect crisp bite to it. Their love for each other quickly grew through their mutual passion of fun road trips, fishing, family time, and a shared project on Courtney’s new […]

Treyten & Gabrielle’s day began with a blessing of rain! As we all know if it rains on your wedding day, it’s supposed to mean good luck and a blessing. We thought it would be impossible to get any outside photos but this beautiful bride and groom challenged the rain and had their first look […]

Wow…I have to say, I think I love shooting in Downtwon Des Moines. Had the opportunity to second shoot for this couple and had such a blast. Enjoy a few shots I captured from this beautiful couple and their day!

TESSA & BJ’S COUNTRY LANE LODGE WEDDING! When I first met Tessa & BJ at their engagement session, I could instantly tell that this was going to be a super fun couple. They laughed, joked, and kept me laughing throughout the entire shoot! I also know this couple was all about the love that they […]

When I met this couple in a small coffee shop in Des Moines, I knew we were a great fit!  Courtney & Ben are the sweetest couple ever! We had a great laugh because I am completely non directional and actually passed the small coffee shop where we were to have our meeting. However, I […]

I am ever so lucky to have great couples like Tessa and BJ.  I can’t explain how hot it was outside and this couple kept going.  Tessa & BJ have the kind of love for each other that will last forever and you can see it in every photo. I had so much fun with […]

Logan and Kensington were married at Honey Creek in a beautiful outside ceremony. Logan and Kensington looked stunning as they stood before their family and friends, and to make the moment even sweeter they had their little boy, Liam, to hold their hands and be a part of their day. Little Liam was a little […]

Gabrielle and Treyten started their shoot at a location called the White Breast, a little beach located at Red Rock.  We ended our session in the beautiful town of Pella where they have the most amazing tulips blooming. Meeting couples like Gabrielle and Treyten make my day.  This couple is the sweetest ever!  Gabrielle and […]