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Jennifer and Sean got married at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna, Iowa. This church was immaculate.. When I pulled into the parking lot I was amazed at how gorgeous it was. When I stepped inside I was even more blown away by the details, the light, everything was perfect. Jennifer and Sean’s wedding […]

Classic Cathedral Wedding at St. Boniface in New Vienna, Iowa

Weddings

iowa and midwest wedding photography

6/26/20

You’re engaged!! YAS! CON-FREAKING-GRATS!! – but now what? After you’ve shared the news, celebrated, pinned/Pinterest-ed all the things (which, let’s be real you’ve probably been doing for years. I still do it and I’m MARRIED.) You’re probably wondering when do I book or plan certain things? Is it too soon to pick a cake, book […]

You’re Engaged Now What? (Wedding Planning Timeline)

Tips for Clients

iowa midwest wedding proposal and engagement session

2/18/20

Weddings can get hecka expensive, real fast. There are a bunch of ways to cut some of your wedding costs, without sacrificing your vision for your day. Let’s dig into the 6 ways to save money on your wedding day.   #1. WEDDING WEBSITE Instead of including all the extra prints and invites for rehearsal […]

6 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

Tips for Clients

wedding food and drink ideas wedding planning

1/28/20

Ethan + Emily secretly noticed each other during college at the gym and throughout the campus. Once these two were formally introduced at a bar a couple days before halloween, they hit it off. Since then, these two love hiking together in Arizona, going on walks, in Iowa, where they call home and hanging out […]

Emily + Ethan | Love On Campus

Couples

iowa state university engagement session couples photography

1/28/20

In most modern weddings, you’ll witness a unity ceremony. This symbolizes the joining of “two becoming one” or “two families becoming one”. This started with the unity candle. One partner taking a candle and together, lighting a new one. Unity Candle Here are some more fun ideas for your unity ceremony during your wedding! 2. […]

Unity Ceremony Ideas

Tips for Clients

1/21/20

There is both something special about having a first look and having your partner see you walk down the aisle in your dress for the first time.  When I got married I always thought the first look down the aisle was the only way to go. Now looking back and knowing I had more options […]

First Look VS. First Look Down The Aisle

Tips for Clients

11/16/19

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

I think this is single handedly one of the hardest parts to planning a wedding! Will I hurt their feelings if I don’t invite them? Do they expect an invite? Will my parents get upset if I don’t invite them? I need extra room, this person will understand, right?

How to Make Your Wedding Guest List

Tips for Clients

3/18/19

I know it’s in uncle Bob’s best intentions when he grabs a photo of you at an upward angle walking down the aisle, but please Bob. Don’t. Even Beyonce has bad angles. As photographers we know learn how to flatter every body type and bring out your best features to show you how dang good you look. All. The. Time. #IAmBeyonceAlways

5 Reasons to Reconsider A Wedding Photographer

Tips for Clients

11/26/18

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

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