The forecast said “abundant sun” and it did not lie, haha. While the temperatures were warm in the mid-80s (and no clouds!), we were thankful it was cooler than a few days before when the heat index was well over 100 degrees. We also utilized as much shade as we could for pictures to keep […]

Who would’ve thought that a mid-August wedding in Iowa would be so comfortable? There was a lovely breeze and a lot of cloud coverage during the hottest part of the day so we had no issues walking around the lawns of The Conrad Mansion. Nicolette and Casey met ten years ago (a fact that their […]

They were living in Ames when they first met and they soon began going on regular walks through the cross country course. They had stopped at a bench one night and “we were just sitting on a bench together looking at the stars. He was so kind and so sweet and I just felt so […]

We had such a gorgeous June day for Lauren and Conner’s wedding! They both love being outside and “everything outdoors!” So the lodge at Eagle Point Park in Clinton, Iowa was a perfect choice for them. It’s in the forest, overlooking the Mississippi River, and the park has a gorgeous old limestone bridge and castle. It […]

When I first met Amanda and Magnus at their engagement session, I knew we were going to have the easiest portraits on their wedding day. Add in that they allowed for extra portrait time (the best!!!) and we had the most fun together, exploring the land at Koru Berry Farm. The way these two interact […]

If you want to speak my color language, look no further than Lauren and Matthew’s wedding. These shades of pinks and corals were absolutely perfect and so bright and fun for a spring wedding! The variety in the ladies’ dresses pulled everything together for the exact vision Lauren had. The evening before, I met Lauren, […]