Molly + Ron had the most whimsical & unique summer engagement photos in Macedonia Iowa, a small southwestern town with a large collection of taxidermy birds. Wait… what? That was my reaction too. When Molly told me that her mom was the mayor and we could take photos there, I said “ABSOLUTELY LET’S DO IT!” Macedonia was a nice escape from 2022 and into the past of a town filled with so much flair and history, especially a lot of family history with Molly’s family. Right across from the museum was an antique shop filled with old medical tools, creepy dolls, an old coffin, and a lot of other creepy-cool things I could go on and on about. We then drove a few blocks away to a family farm, where her family still lives today. Cows, beautiful Iowa scenery, yellow roses, grandma’s dress – truly a DREAM. And the best part was spending that much time with two people who are so obviously an amazing match for each other. Lots of laughing and being silly. I cannot wait for their Halloween wedding this year!! I know I’ll be making my way back down to Macedonia and you should too!
Category: lovers
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SAM + KAITLYN • DES MOINES IOWA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Everyone in Des Moines knows the best time of the year, and that’s when Water Works flowers bloom. The best. It doesn’t last very long, but it’s magical AF. Colorful, dreamy, bright. I love how this session makes me feel. I’m also blogging this on the same night that I’m delivering the gallery, which never happens and will probably never happen again.
If you LOVE flowers and need a romantic date night idea, let’s get in touch!
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ALLISON + ADAM • DOWNTOWN CHICAGO ILLINOIS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Engagement photos on a beautiful fall day in Downtown Chicago Illinois – honestly is anything better? My first time photographing a couple in the big city and hopefully not the last because I felt SO in my element. We started by Lincoln Park and walked around and ended up down by the water on the beach with a beautiful skyline view. OHHHMG. Allison + Adam are so sweet and are definitely pretty into each other ;) They knew all the fun places and gave me their own personal tour while I third wheeled with a camera. Basically how any date should go minus the third wheeling (haha I’m lame). Can’t wait to see what magic we come up with next July for their Iowa river wedding!
I highly highly recommend booking an engagement session with your wedding package – not only do you get more photos and have more memories, but we get a chance to actually work with each other and get to know each other on a more intimate level so when it’s your wedding day, it’s like hanging out with old friends.
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PETER + TAYLOR • IOWA ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Peter + Taylor are getting married this fall at the ever so amazing venue Country Lane Lodge in Adel Iowa, which just so happens where we did their engagement photos last fall. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen these two cuties and am MORE THAN stoked to photograph their whole day – for real heart eyes forever. Just looking at their photos makes me want to snuggle on the couch with a cozy blanket and some hot coffee because I am remembering how CHILLY it was – could use some of that nice weather with these Iowa hot summers ;) Alas, I will never be happy with the weather.
I ALWAYS look forward to working with my wedding couples and meeting them for the first time with an engagement session. Depending on the package you book for your big day, a gifted/complementary engagement session comes with. Gives us a chance to hang out and see how much fun we have and make things that much more exciting for the big day! ;)


























































































