Tag: family

Terhune Family • Iowa Family Photographer

Giggling little girls, weeping willows, and two parents in love – all the makins for a perfect night. in APRIL. I got a little bit behind on blogging (again. such is life), but I have made some 2019 half year goals and some new strategies to share MORE photos and some oldies. This session feels like years ago. It was one of those first new nights of spring where it was just starting to get a little bit more warmer outside. You know, the perfect weather that we don’t get near enough of here in Iowa. Now it’s almost unbearably hot and I’m waiting for this weather again! I so so enjoy working with this family. I first photographed them when Brooke, their youngest, was just a little one barely sitting up. My favorite thing about photographing Leah & Brooke is how different they are from each other. Leah comes forth with confidence and joyous energy and is the life of the party, while younger sister is a little bit harder to open up – but when she does – just the most contagious little laugh. Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!

July 8, 2019
NICKI + PAT • Iowa Engagement & Wedding Photographer

I have been waiting to post this session just so I can brag about how amazing their wedding is going to be. Which is TOMORROW!! :) And 150% can guarantee that these two, Nicki & Pat, are going to have THEEE wedding. Maybe I’m biased. Boho, lights, love, greenery, a victorian home (THEIR HOME!), and the cutest wedding attendants (Probably gonna get shown up by their cutie son, Otto, NBD) – can you say perfect?

Nicki & Pat are both personal friends of me and my family’s and to be able to help capture such special moments, with special attributes like their home & a bar they fell in love with – makes my heart explode. Seeing two strong people in love who are more powerful together as a couple is what this world needs. These photos were taken way back in FEB and to see how far I’ve come even with my own personal photography grown since then is also amazing. Enjoy a little mix of some family & engagement photos with my favorite family.

May 30, 2019
Chappell Family • Iowa Family Photographer

THIS is exactly the type of family session that I am living for. You’ll see why once you scroll down ;) But a family that can play and just pretend that some weird lady isn’t in their face with a camera – pinch me. I would like to humble brag and go on about how naturally gifted I am at making people feel comfortable, but it also takes a little bit of chill & the willingness to let loose a little bit. You’ll want those moments in your family session – Just give in and have a little bit of fun ;)

ANYWAY. The Chappell family and I go pretty far back, and it’s one of those funny situations where “we met online and it’s hard to remember who friended who, but we’ve always just REALLY clicked and vibed really well” type things. maybe you have it. As an introvert, I’ve found that social media and the ability to break the ice online has helped me form some really great friendships. Momma Ren is one of those. This session was the first time I *finally* got to meet her and her two boys for the first time, and I surely hope it won’t be the last. MAYBE, just maybe… keep on the look out for some future puppet shots. If you’re a lover of the arts & pure creativity, check out her husband Seth’s business – Foam Foolery! But in the mean time, enjoy this purely joyous family that I love a whole lot!

April 10, 2019
Maggie’s Family • Iowa Pet Photographer

Earlier this year, I was met with a request to photograph miss Maggie loving on her family as she might not be around much longer. Maggie is an 11 year-old Vizsla who was diagnosed with Cushings and was declining in health. Before their photo session, I wanted to get to know her a little bit an hear about what kind of dog she is and how special she is to her family. Her momma sent me this little snippet:

Before her mobility started to decline, Maggie used to love swimming and was an impressive frisbee catcher! She still loves car rides and has always been the best snuggler. I have pictures of her snuggling with both our kids over the years when they have been sick. She’s always reminded me of the nurse dog from Peter Pan when one of us is sick because she will always snuggle right up and keep a close eye on us. She’s slowed down a lot in the last few months, but before that she has definitely always been a crazy vizsla! She loves any treat involving peanut butter—especially just licking the last bits out of an empty PB jar. This is a picture of her with my son earlier this year

Now, any animal person knows that as a *general* rule, Vizsla’s are crazy in all aspects – crazy with their energy, their personalities, and of course *and the most* their love. I’ve seen a lot of them in my animal career and they’re definitely one of the best. Unfortunately, Maggie has since passed away. My heart goes out to her four people – she was certainly loved beyond measure and I hope each time they see these photos, they remember her sweet spirit.

March 10, 2019