the CSP blog

I’ve known Courtney since she was a little girl and watched her grow into a beautiful young lady! It was such an honor to photograph her wedding! Courtney and Chad’s day began with the couple getting ready at Courtney’s parents house. Such a fun group of people to be with! We then traveled a short […]

It was a beautiful day for Skyelar and Joseph’s wedding. We began with bride and groom getting ready at the Big Blue Bed and Breakfast, (@bigbluebnbadel) a cute little bed and breakfast located in Adel, Iowa. Skyelar and Joseph spent time with their groomsmen and bridesmaids while getting ready for the day, a time for […]

AMANDA & SCOTT HONEY CREEK STATE PARK WEDDING September is a wonderful month to get married. The days are still warm but there is a hint of the coming of autumn in the cooler evening temperatures.  Little touches of autumn color can be seen peeking out all around. Amanda and Scott picked a beautiful location […]

SAMANTHA & JAC – MARRIED Samantha can still recall the exact night she and Jac first met: March 16, 2019. Samantha could be seen waiting nervously for her first date with Jac when he walked in. The minute Samantha made eye contact with him, she knew he was going to be “the one!” Fast forward: […]

LAUREN & BOBBY MARRIED! Anyone who has ever planned a wedding knows that wedding planning can be a monumental task for any couple, but when you add new regulations stemming from a global pandemic, it goes from challenging to fraught. However, the pandemic did not stop Lauren and Bobby from have the wedding and reception […]

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 […]

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 […]