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The blog is where I give you the lowdown on love stories, and brag on the badass couples & families that I have the honor of working with.

Come check out what a real wedding day or family session looks like. 

Becca + Korey They met through mutual friends at Romper Room Rally, the annual motorcycle meetup they never miss. Korey stole Becca’s koozie, but it was all good things from there on out. 😂 “”I realized how loyal we were to each other and how much each of us valued one another. I always want […]

July 18, 2024

Britney + Kaleb A spring wedding in Bellevue, Iowa. Britney and Kaleb had a gorgeous spring wedding in Bellevue, Iowa. Their ceremony took place at St Joseph’s Catholic church, and the reception was held at Horizon Hall. For portraits, we visited Bellevue State Park and later took advantage of the beautiful view of the Mississippi […]

July 5, 2024

Jessica + Ryan I’m sure neither Jessica or Ryan could have guessed that a normal night at an unassuming barn party would be the night they’d meet their future spouse. However, some friends introduced them, and the rest is history. “Home started being where he was.” – Jess Ryan had been wanting to propose for […]

June 3, 2024

Britney + Kaleb Britney and Kaleb met online, and then totally hit it off during their first date. They went ax throwing, which sounds like such a fun idea for a date! Fast forward to a family vacation in St Pete, Florida; Kaleb popped the question. When asked to recall the proposal, he said, “I […]

May 10, 2024

//From the Archives// showcasing favorites from years past. Amanda + Justin We met in a bar, in a ballroom, at someone else’s wedding. We locked eyes, and I asked her… “Hey, would you ever want to second shoot a wedding with me?” That was 12 years ago, and since then Amanda and I have shot […]

February 29, 2024

Emilia + Jacob Emi and Jacob met during their freshman year at the University of Iowa. They both lived on the same floor of the same residence hall. For the second half of their engagement session, we took a stroll right by that residence hall, and got photos with it. I LOVE a couple that’s […]

September 29, 2023

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Modern wedding photography & family documentary sessions in Dubuque Iowa, the Quad Cities, and beyond. Located in Bellevue. Documenting love stories in the everyday moments & the life changing ones. Focused on creating honest images.