Beal Family / Warm, Easy, and All About Boaz at Linen & Light

Bailey and I have worked together for years in the wedding world, but this time I got to photograph her with the people she loves most. Four-month-old Boaz may not have been completely sold on my big camera, but we still caught every sweet smile, curious glance, and even his perfectly pouty moments during their cozy studio session at Linen & Light in Eldridge, Iowa.

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National Honey Bee Day: Let's Help Them Thrive

Bees are vital to our environment… and our gardens. In Iowa, you can help protect pollinators and fight colony collapse disorder by planting native flowers like purple coneflowers, milkweed, and bee balm. These blooms not only support local ecosystems, they add beauty to your outdoor space (and make gorgeous backdrops for family portraits).

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RAW vs. Edited: Why Photographers Only Deliver Finished Photos

Professional photography is more than taking a picture. For me, it’s capturing the highest quality image data in RAW, then refining every detail in editing. From color tones to contrast, each choice shapes my signature style. That’s why I deliver only fully edited images: the art is in both how I shoot and how I finish.

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My Boudoir Session Packages

Boudoir is about more than photos. It’s about confidence, beauty, and celebrating yourself. My Belle, Babe, and Bombshell sessions scale to your comfort level and vision, whether you’re looking for a quick confidence boost or the full luxury experience.

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Ceremony Timing: Why it Matters and How to Decide

Your ceremony start time sets the tone (and the light) for your entire day. In this seasonal guide, you’ll find my favorite “Goldilocks” windows, plus advice on portrait scheduling, cocktail hours, and dinner timing to make your wedding timeline effortless and beautiful.

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