How to Make the Most of Golden Hour on Your Wedding Day

Golden hour—those last glowing moments before sunset—is hands-down one of the best times for wedding portraits. The light is soft, romantic, and incredibly flattering. In this post, I’ll explain why it’s worth carving out a few minutes for golden hour photos, even after the party’s started, and how to make it work in your timeline.

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Sunflower Mini Sessions at Pride of the Wapsi – Now Booking for 2025

Sunflower Mini Sessions are back at Pride of the Wapsi! Join me in the sunflower fields for quick and fun portraits at golden hour. Perfect for families, couples, seniors, and more — these limited spots go fast.

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The Wedding Day Details Your Photographer Will Thank You For

Want those dreamy photos of your rings, invitation suite, or dress hanging just right? It all starts with a little preparation. In this post, I’m sharing exactly what to set aside for your photographer — from florals to flat lays — so you can relax and know those meaningful details will be beautifully captured.

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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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