Jessica had a pretty great idea for her mother-in-law Diana's 70th birthday: updated family photos! The Werderman family met me at Bickelhaupt Arboretum in Clinton, Iowa, for their first extended family session together, squeezing in some new memories between baseball games and busy family schedules.
Read MoreThe Kremer family gathered at Bickelhaupt Arboretum in Clinton, Iowa, to celebrate Mike and Sally's 40th wedding anniversary! With an adoption to celebrate, a growing grandson, and plenty of family banter, there was a lot of love to capture.
Read MoreThe Hovey family joined me at Bickelhaupt Arboretum in Clinton to celebrate Brystol turning one with family photos, plenty of sweet sister moments, and an adorable watermelon “cake” for the birthday girl. We even fit in a few photos with Bickelhaupt's Thomas Dambo troll along the way!
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 MoreCaragan 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.
Read MoreEmma and Brayden’s February engagement session at Bickelhaupt Arboretum was quick, a little chilly, and full of sweet moments. June 20th can’t come soon enough!
Read MoreCarolyn & Kevin’s family gathered on a summer morning at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum. With kids, grandkids, and lots of laughter, it was a sweet time to capture them all together.
Read MoreExtended family sessions used to overwhelm me, but now they’re some of the most meaningful work I do. Over the years, I’ve developed a process that makes them not only manageable, but genuinely joyful. In this post, I’m sharing how we plan these sessions, why they matter so much, and a sneak peek at a recent session with the wonderful Kissack family. Whether you're celebrating a rare reunion or simply gathering your people in one place, these sessions are all about connection, legacy, and love.
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