Tag: engagement photos

MOLLY + RON • MACEDONIA IOWA ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

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!

July 11, 2022
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! ;)

August 12, 2020
JESSICA + CALLEN • IOWA ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

UGH I am SO SLOW when it comes to blogging and trust me I want to share every single photo from every single session but do not make it a priority and that’s why you only see a post every 6 months from me. Ope. We did their engagement session about a year ago and I am still living through this session. First of all, I love people who have colorful souls and when those beautiful souls color their whole life (or head of hair) – you are my people. Jessica + Callen have such a gentle and peaceful relationship. They come off as best friends, but you know they’re super into each other too ;) We did their engagement photos at the creepy old church on Grand (that they’re going to tear down and I AM SO SAD ABOUT IT) Hint to my summer engagement friends – let’s go exploring. If you’ve never danced in the rose garden at the Des Moines Art Center, you’re also in for a treat. They’re in full bloom right now and will not disappoint. Well anyway, as I always say – less talking and more photo looking.

June 29, 2020
ERIKA + DANNY • COLORADO WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

ERIKA + DANNY had some BOMB.ASS. engagement photos taken at the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado. I’m not even going to excuse my “foul language” because what I really want to say is that place is fucking awesome and so are they. BAM.

This amazingly hilarious and fun couple live in Colorado but are from the Cedar Rapids area and it couldn’t have worked out perfectly that while on vacation in the great CO, we aligned their engagement photos. I’m crossing my fingers that I get plenty more opportunities to take photos there (both anywhere in that state and especially the Sand Dunes because it’s literally one of my favorite places ever ever ever.

One thing you should know if you book me for your wedding photos is that I really want to get to know you and maybe sort of be your friend. Or at least enough so when I’m third wheeling with you at your wedding, you know you’ve got someone who’s a little bit like you and can vouch for you to have the best day while getting some amazing photos. I also like to cuss a little bit (but will be on my best behavior NOT to if need be. I have a toddler so I know when to keep my mouth shut) – Erika + Danny – I CANNOT WAIT to be there for your wedding in May. Which is less than FOUR months away and holy crap that’s coming up! So let me stop talking because we all know my forte is with photos and not with words.

January 15, 2020