While 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 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 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 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 MoreSpring 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.
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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