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Read more about sessions, inspiration, behind the scenes footage, and some before and after shots on the blog. You can use the search feature if you are looking some specific content such as 'senior' or 'newborn' or you can just scroll and read all the blog posts!

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

Wow-Your Camera Takes Really Good Pictures

Wow-Your Camera Takes Really Good Pictures

Wow-Your Camera Takes Really Good Pictures

"Wow, your camera takes really good pictures!" is a phrase that most photographers have heard before. And though my Sony A7iii is a great...

Aug 11, 20223 min read

Fiona's Driveway Paint Session

Fiona's Driveway Paint Session

Fiona's Driveway Paint Session

I absolutely love when my clients come to me with out-of-the-box and messy ideas. When Cindy approached me and asked about photographing...

Aug 7, 20222 min read

One Dress - Three Looks

One Dress - Three Looks

One Dress - Three Looks

Are you struggling to find an outfit to wear for photos Let's start by shopping your closet, because I'm betting that you do have...

Aug 4, 20224 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

Violet's Fairy Garden Photos

Violet's Fairy Garden Photos

Violet's Fairy Garden Photos

Have you ever met a child that is so full of life, adventure, and dreams? I have. Her name is Violet Dorothy, and she is an absolute gem...

Jul 22, 20223 min read

Community Over Competition

Community Over Competition

Community Over Competition

"Community over competition" is a saying that I have heard a million times, but never really given much thought to in a professional...

Jul 22, 20222 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

One Sweet Kitchen

One Sweet Kitchen

One Sweet Kitchen

Aside from photography, I absolutely love baking. I love being in the kitchen and teaching my four boys what I’ve learned over the years....

Jul 15, 20222 min read

Francesca & Nightfire

Francesca & Nightfire

Francesca & Nightfire

To anyone that is reading this. I want you to close your eyes and I want you to go back in time to when you were ten years old. Think...

Jun 2, 20222 min read

Pippi Longstocking - Molly's Story

Pippi Longstocking - Molly's Story

Pippi Longstocking - Molly's Story

I have been a voracious reader since I was a young child. I used to devour entire chapter books in an entire weekend and would make near...

Apr 25, 20223 min read

The Post Nobody Asked For

The Post Nobody Asked For

The Post Nobody Asked For

Nobody asked for this post, but I feel like I need to lay down a few hard and fasts about me, my beliefs, and my opinions and how it is...

Apr 6, 20223 min read

Tell Me What YOU Want, What YOU Really, Really Want

Tell Me What YOU Want, What YOU Really, Really Want

Tell Me What YOU Want, What YOU Really, Really Want

I want to know. Tell me what you want, what you really, really want in a portrait session. Do not hold back. Do you want bold colors, do...

Mar 27, 20222 min read

Length of Sessions

Length of Sessions

Length of Sessions

When I get new inquiries, one of the frequently asked questions I get is, "How long is the session?" I feel like that's such a tricky...

Mar 14, 20222 min read

March Nature Walk

March Nature Walk

March Nature Walk

Isn‘t it crazy what one warm, sunny day can do for your psyche? Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous outside, so Boy #2 and I went for a...

Mar 14, 20224 min read

I Want Candy

I Want Candy

I Want Candy

I have been wanting to do a candy photo session for forever. OK, maybe more like a few months. I approached my friend, Shanda, and asked...

Mar 11, 20222 min read

Tiny Cheerleader

Tiny Cheerleader

Tiny Cheerleader

When you think of 'cheerleading' or 'cheerleader' what's the first thing that comes to mind? If you came of age in the late 1990's or...

Mar 10, 20221 min read

Picture Perfect Minis

Picture Perfect Minis

Picture Perfect Minis

I did it! I successfully completed my very first mini sessions. To say I was nervous was an understatement. Photographing several...

Feb 8, 20222 min read

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