You know how you sometimes meet people and just instantly know they are the kindest, most genuine souls? That’s how I felt when I first met Andrea & James. It was further confirmed during the toasts at their reception that they are loyal and gracious, both with each other and with their friends. It makes me so […]

One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is working with families more than once. Last summer, I photographed James & Skylar’s wedding and this year, I was honored to be asked to shoot James’ sister Kelly’s wedding. I had met Kelly & Walt last year, of course, and then again earlier this […]

Here’s one of the many things I love about Corrie: she cheerfully declared that a little rain wasn’t going to ruin her day. And you know the cool thing about her declaration? Shortly after stating that, the rain that was scheduled to pour all day long dissipated and didn’t make an appearance again. It was […]

As an Buckeye-loving Iowan, it’s rare to come across many others who can sing Carmen Ohio while simultaneously living in Hawkeye country. So you can imagine my delight when I first met Trevor & Emily and found out that Trevor (and his family) are avid Buckeye fans! Cue the start of my adoration for this beautiful […]

Old Brick is a corner church in downtown Iowa City. I love how small, but timeless it is. The steps (lots of steps!), the brick, and the steeple make you feel like you’re walking into a bit of history, which I suppose you are! One of the things I loved most about Kristen & Tim’s […]

She was in the hotel room. Comfortable, but fidgety. Her hair and makeup were done, she had eaten lunch, and she had carefully laid out everything she would be wearing that day. There was nothing left to do but get into her gown. As I began photographing, she softly moved about, busying herself with any last minute […]