I've photographed the Richards family through weddings, childhood, senior pictures, and now the next generation too. Their latest session at Rockwood State Park gave me another chance to catch up with this crew, see how much Liam has grown, and document this stage of their family.
Read MoreThe Mueller family finally got everyone together for a long-awaited stay in Elizabeth, Illinois, with family photos as a special gift for Mom. Between three little grandsons, plenty of personality, and a family that wasn't afraid to be themselves, this was such a fun crew to photograph.
Read MoreWhile Erica was back in Iowa for the summer, we squeezed in a quick engagement session at Eagle Point Park in Clinton. After knowing Erica for years, it was so much fun catching up, meeting her fiance, and documenting this next chapter for the two of them.
Read MoreA hot July evening, Rockwood State Park, and matching Jordan Love #10 jerseys made Kyrsten and Isaak's engagement session perfectly them. The jerseys were especially fitting since these two will officially become husband and wife on 10/10!
Read MoreShannon + Shannon gathered their crew at an Airbnb along the Wapsipinicon River for a summer family session. With beautiful evening light, everyone together, and little Dalliah celebrating her first birthday, it was the perfect opportunity for some updated family photos.
Read MoreSeven years after I first photographed Ellery at age four, we got the chance to do it all over again during another summer in Iowa. This time we wandered Bickelhaupt Arboretum, talked theater, fantasy and D&D, and captured eleven-year-old Ellery exactly as she is right now.
Read MoreFrom engagement photos to life as a family of four, I've loved getting to document the Daniels family through so many chapters. This time, we kept things close to home with a sweet backyard session featuring their two little girls.
Read MoreEmma and Brayden celebrated their summer wedding at Grace Lutheran Bible Camp in DeWitt, Iowa, the same place where Brayden proposed by the pond. From a sunny outdoor ceremony to their reception in Calamus, it was a classic small-town Iowa wedding surrounded by family and friends.
Read MoreLiving 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.
Read MoreBrittnay 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.
Read MoreWhat does a Content Suite session actually look like? Join me behind the scenes of my first session with Moonlight Beauty as we turned questionnaires, ideas, products, and everyday moments into a content library designed to last for months.
Read MoreJayden + Julio brought the sweetest energy to their engagement session at Rockwood State Park. Between the lakeside views, perfect weather, and the way these two naturally interacted together, this session felt effortless from start to finish.
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