Tag: iowa engagement photographer

  • MOLLY + RON • MACEDONIA IOWA 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!

  • ELLE + NATE • GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN • IOWA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

    ELLE + NATE • GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN • IOWA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

    Elle + Nate. A gorgeous summer wedding in Hawaii – I mean – at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Might as well have been there with the beautiful plant scenery and the added touch of colorful lei necklaces for everyone. Intimate, colorful, and romantic. Surrounded by just the closest of their people followed by dinner and drinks. I love weddings with a small guest list and more time to focus on the private love between two people. Getting to third wheel with a couple while making pretty photos is my absolute favorite.

  • BRENNAN FAMILY • IOWA CITY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER • LAKE MACBRIDE

    BRENNAN FAMILY • IOWA CITY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER • LAKE MACBRIDE

    Families dancing in the sun, doing their thing, maybe a little bit of chaos. I LOVE THAT. An outdoor family session out by the lake – sometimes Iowa can be really beautiful, but a sweet family and a sunset – perfection. The Brennan family and I met way back last year for their really super hot extended family session – like HOT as in we were melting, but they’re a pretty fire family too! I absolutely love when families come back year after year (I’ve only been doing this a few years, but stiiiilll.) A perfect first day of fall session – we met at Lake Macbride and the five-o errr quint family and I just hung out and played. I have one child, but I’d like to think that I know generally how kids will behave during sessions. I will tell you, 8/10 they’re not going to just sit and smile and do what you say. The stakes are high, folks. Come ready to play and cuddle and DO – we gotta figure out what sweet & unique ways your family smiles together. Come as you are and I will capture that.