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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!

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

White Sheet Session

White Sheet Session

White Sheet Session

If you're anything like me, you've spent hours scrolling Pinterest while procrastinating doing the laundry. I love looking at out of the...

Aug 10, 20232 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

Just Like Dad

Just Like Dad

Just Like Dad

I've had Jameson's blog post sitting in my drafts for months. I was so excited to share his photos, but I was drawing a blank on what...

May 25, 20231 min read

Cuddly and Cute Newborn Boy

Cuddly and Cute Newborn Boy

Cuddly and Cute Newborn Boy

I have mentioned before that in the late summer, I accepted a position as an in-hospital photographer for a national company that offers...

May 7, 20232 min read

Welcome New Baby

Welcome New Baby

Welcome New Baby

Right before the Christmas holiday, my second son and I visited our local camera store, Christian Photo. I was having issues with my...

Dec 29, 20222 min read

January Glitter Mini Sessions

January Glitter Mini Sessions

January Glitter Mini Sessions

Words cannot describe how excited I am to be offering glitter sessions at my studio this winter! For several years, my husband and I have...

Dec 8, 20222 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

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

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

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

Rowan & Riggs - Circus Edition

Rowan & Riggs - Circus Edition

Rowan & Riggs - Circus Edition

I have collaborated with Ashley, the mastermind between Rowan's Heart, several times, resulting in some of my favorite photos to date....

Jan 12, 20222 min read

Hat Trick Renovation

Hat Trick Renovation

Hat Trick Renovation

Before my husband and I bought our first home, my ideal home was a large Victorian house. I had huge plans on home restoration and...

Dec 27, 20214 min read

Sully's Transformation into The Mandalorian

Sully's Transformation into The Mandalorian

Sully's Transformation into The Mandalorian

At the beginning of November, I was approached by my friend Missy, asking about my experience with Photoshop. It seemed like a loaded...

Dec 8, 20212 min read

Spotlight: Kitchen Corner Knitting

Spotlight: Kitchen Corner Knitting

Spotlight: Kitchen Corner Knitting

I'd like to introduce you to one of my very favorite humans on the planet. No, probably the entire universe. Helen. I meet up with Helen...

Oct 9, 20213 min read

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