Diandra + Austin | Clinton, Iowa Engagement Celebration

Living in California with family in both Des Moines and Chicago, Diandra and Austin chose Clinton as the perfect place to bring everyone together for their engagement celebration. Before the party at 7 Hills, we explored downtown for portraits by the river and around some of my favorite local spots.

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Brittnay + Nick | Olathea Creek Vineyard & Murphy's Event Center Wedding

Brittnay and Nick's wedding day was the perfect blend of thoughtful details, happy tears, beloved dogs, and a whole lot of celebration. From their ceremony at Olathea Creek Vineyard to being the very first couple to celebrate at Murphy's Event Center, their day was filled with meaningful moments, great people, and plenty of reasons to smile.

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Caragan + Joe | An Evening at the Arboretum and Riverfront

Caragan and Joe’s engagement session took us from the trees at Bickelhaupt Arboretum to the Mississippi River just in time for an incredible sunset. Between the river views, a quick outfit change, and a few appearances from their dog Winston, the whole evening felt relaxed, playful, and genuinely fun from start to finish.

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Spring Bloom Mini Sessions at Vander Veer in Davenport

Spring shows up fast in the Midwest, and for a few weeks Vander Veer Botanical Park is full of color—tulips, flowering trees, and garden paths that feel like they were designed for photos.

This year I’m hosting my Spring Bloom Mini Sessions there for the first time. These quick 15-minute sessions are perfect for families, couples, maternity, or anyone wanting fresh photos while everything outside finally looks like spring again.

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French Family | Late November at Eagle Point Park

A crisp late-November afternoon at Eagle Point Park made the perfect backdrop for the French family’s session. With their two college kids home and their dog stealing a few frames, the whole shoot felt relaxed, warm, and genuinely connected. A simple, meaningful hour together before winter arrived.

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Morgan & Colton | A Church Ceremony and Snow-Kissed Reception

Morgan and Colton’s November wedding gave us a little bit of everything—rain, snow, and pure magic. From their emotional back-to-back private vows to a dance floor packed with high-energy joy, their day at Andover Lutheran Church and the Goose Lake Millennium Ballroom was unforgettable. The first snowfall of the season was just the perfect finishing touch.

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