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Katie & Nick chose the beautiful Brenton Arboretum for their engagement shoot. The weather was great and Katie and Nick were absolutely the greatest! Brenton Arboretum was a busy place during their shoot but we were able to capture some great photos. Katie and Nick will be married on October 15, 2021. I am excited […]

Aly & James had their heart set on Brown’s Woods for their engagement session as it was a special place to them. We walked about a mile or so to find a bridge that made for some great photos. Aly forgot her comfy shoes and was an absolute champ walking the distance in her heels, […]

Courtney and Chad met at the Iowa State Fair in 2017 while meeting up with a mutual friend at Stockman’s. Courtney spilled Chad’s drink and offered to buy him a new one, but Chad being the great guy that he is bought Courtney a drink instead. From that moment on it was an instant attraction […]

Elisa and Mitchel live in Colorado so initially we conversed back and forth through email. Pursuant our emails back and forth, I knew this couple was going to be the sweetest couple and we would hit it off great! One of our favorite places to vacation is Colorado and we were running out of places […]

Some people are lucky enough to meet their soulmate in high school and Skyelar and Joseph are that lucky couple. Skyelar and Joseph met through a mutual friend in high school and have been together ever since. THE PROPOSAL Joseph’s family planned a trip to Pensacola, Florida and Skyelar and Joseph went along for the […]

Katie has a sentimental place in her heart for the country and the farms in Moulton, Iowa belonging to family. My husband is from Moulton and so it is very easy to navigate the beautiful country side with him driving to specific areas that are dear to Katie. Katie and Dakota have been dating since […]

Amanda & Scott Engaged I met up with Amanda and Scott at their wedding venue at Honey Creek Resort. Amanda, Scott and I had chatted a few times via email but I especially love talking with my couples about their big day during their engagement session. It gives me such great opportunity to discuss their […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]