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Hannah + Nathan had a tropical, dreamy beach wedding this spring. We experienced going out of the country for the first time together and it was QUITE the adventure. I brought along team member Chelsea, we woke up extremely early to get to the airport and we had issues with our flight. We got a […]

A Tropical Beach Wedding at the RIU Naiboa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Weddings

punta cana dominican republic destination wedding

8/24/21

Wedding photographers are typically one of the first vendors booked in the wedding planning process. We book up quickly, especially in this crazy season of COVID and reschedules. I’ve talked before about why I believe photographing your wedding is a big deal. I didn’t hire a photographer for my wedding and to this day I […]

Top Videographers in Iowa

Tips for Clients

top wedding videographers in iowa

1/15/21

The first time I was going to meet Michelle + Jon was during my Christmas tree mini sessions, last year. Michelle shot me a message a few days beforehand and Jon had taken a big fall, which landed them in the ER. He had some knee injuries, but all in all, ended up okay! While […]

Michelle + Jon | A New Home Celebration

Couples

1/20/20

  I don’t know if now more than ever in my life I’ve dealt with more imposter syndrome. I’m afraid that at any second someone could call me out for being a fauxtographer or not doing things how “professionals should”. The thing is every where I turn other people feel the same way, degree, experience […]

Own Your You + Imposter Syndrome

Personal

9/12/19

Bekah + Derek tied the knot on June 1, 2019. The first time I sat down at Panera with these two plus Bekah’s son Lincoln, just a few weeks before their wedding (I was nervous to make sure we clicked well given not having much time to get to know them) but once we met […]

Bekah + Derek | Wedding in Janesville, Iowa

Weddings

6/21/19

Did you know wedding photographers have a different way of doing things? We aren’t one size fits all and there is beauty in that! There are so many things to consider before going through with booking your dream photog for your big day. I know , I know you’re super excited to get the ball rolling but here are some things to consider..

Things to Consider About A Wedding Photographer

Tips for Clients

4/01/19

Let’s talk about Natalie and Adam. Natalie has incredible fashion sense, and let’s be real, is absolutely beautiful. Did you know Adam was not super thrilled to be having his photos taken? I mean most guys aren’t. My goal by the end of my sessions it’s my goal to make the couple feel like they’ve been my lifelong friend, make them feel comfortable, and well to make the guy think “Hey, I guess that wasn’t so bad”..

Natalie + Adam

Couples

9/17/18

Guys, I went from 20K monthly views to almost HALF A MILLION in just a few weeks and I want to spill all the beans on how this was even possible. I had no idea Pinterest could draw so much traffic to not only my business profile but my website and blog and literally QUADRUPLE my website views. 

How to Boost Your Pinterest Game

Education

8/04/18

This guide includes 5 of our favorite wedding day and couples poses!

Grab the free posing guide!