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Des Moines, Iowa couples and wedding photographer - a man with curly hair and a white t-shirt kisses a woman with red hair wearing a blue shirt outside during sunset with a river and trees in the background.

Des Moines, Iowa couples and wedding photographer - a man with curly hair and a white t-shirt kisses a woman with red hair wearing a blue shirt outside during sunset with a river and trees in the background.

Cole & Emily - Surprise Proposal

Way back in July, Cole reached out to me saying he wanted to propose to his girlfriend, Emily, and wanted the proposal to be...

Sep 303 min read

Des Moines, Iowa wedding photographer - bride and groom outdoors at golden hour during their fall wedding.

Des Moines, Iowa wedding photographer - bride and groom outdoors at golden hour during their fall wedding.

Getting Married? Consider Having Two Photographers

Are you getting married and planning your wedding? You're quickly {or not so quickly} crossing things off your to-do list from securing a...

Sep 183 min read

Instead of Posed Photos...

Instead of Posed Photos...

Instead of Posed Photos...

When we think of family photos, so many of us think of the stuffy posed photos from the 1990's. The unnatural poses and plastic smiles.

Sep 23, 20242 min read

Camera Basics & Exposure Triangle

Camera Basics & Exposure Triangle

Camera Basics & Exposure Triangle

There's more to photography than simply clicking a button, but most people are unaware of the relationship between light

Aug 22, 20243 min read

A Decade Down and a Lifetime to Go - 10 Year Anniversary Photo Shoot

A Decade Down and a Lifetime to Go - 10 Year Anniversary Photo Shoot

A Decade Down and a Lifetime to Go - 10 Year Anniversary Photo Shoot

Maridith went on to state that her and Jeff would be celebrating at the gorgeous Surety Hotel in Downtown Des Moines. The hotel provided the

Aug 4, 20242 min read

Sweater Weather - Boudoir Session

Sweater Weather - Boudoir Session

Sweater Weather - Boudoir Session

In early February I hosted my first annual Sweater Weather sessions. I wanted to create a cozy, playful, sexy space for women that wanted...

Feb 29, 20242 min read

Changing it Up - Sunset Session

Changing it Up - Sunset Session

Changing it Up - Sunset Session

I've mentioned a time or two (or a million) that I am such a lover of learning. I would be a full-time college student if college courses...

May 31, 20233 min read

Moiré Effect

Moiré Effect

Moiré Effect

Have you ever been in a Facebook group primarily made up of moms? Oh yeah, I have. Aside from my least favorite topic of "Name that...

Feb 7, 20231 min read

Shh, We're in a Library!

Shh, We're in a Library!

Shh, We're in a Library!

I have known the Severe family for six or seven years--ever since their oldest son was a pre-verbal toddler that communicated through...

Dec 5, 20222 min read

Why do Photos in YOUR Home?

Why do Photos in YOUR Home?

Why do Photos in YOUR Home?

Have you ever considered having a professional photographer come to your family home to do a lifestyle session? I want to quickly go over...

Nov 12, 20223 min read

The Addams Family Maternity Session

The Addams Family Maternity Session

The Addams Family Maternity Session

Were you a 90's kid, like me? If so, you probably remember the 1991 movie The Addams Family. At the end of the film, the family's...

Nov 12, 20222 min read

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

I am the mom of four rambunctious boys ages 2-10 so I did not bat an eye when the Jordan family scheduled their session with their three...

Sep 29, 20222 min read

What's the Deal with Bokeh?

What's the Deal with Bokeh?

What's the Deal with Bokeh?

Have you ever seen a photo that had a creamy, almost blurry background, but the subject was sharp and in focus? Did you know that there's...

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Can you Feel the Love?

Can you Feel the Love?

Can you Feel the Love?

I don't know what is in the air around Central Iowa this late summer, but man, I am feeling the love between my clients. From the...

Aug 28, 20222 min read

How it All Began

How it All Began

How it All Began

I've mentioned before that my family did not take many photos when my sister and I were growing up in the 90's. We would maybe get a...

Jul 29, 20223 min read

Mike, Darla, and the Bike

Mike, Darla, and the Bike

Mike, Darla, and the Bike

I received the best compliment ever from Darla after she booked a session with me. I got her on the phone, and I asked her how she heard...

Jul 20, 20222 min read

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