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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.

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Rachel + Brad Rachel played volleyball with both of Brad’s sisters but didn’t end up meeting him until a graduation party. They hit it off right away, and now, about 7 years later they are tying the knot! “We both love having fun and goofing around together.” – Rachel What Rachel thought was an impromptu […]

October 6, 2022

Rachel + Isaac Rachel & Isaac met during a church retreat while they were both Freshmen at Iowa State University. After a few weeks of studying together and building a friendship, they made it official. “I realized that he is the one person in life that can truly make me feel at peace.” – Rachel […]

September 23, 2022

Emily + Paul Paul had seen Emily before and officially met her during a mutual friend’s birthday party. As Paul was standing on the rooftop bar at Social House, a friend “dragged Emily” up to him and said, “Hey, this is Emily. You should buy her a drink.” He did just that. They talked that […]

September 9, 2022

Hannah + Connor Hannah & Connor met at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, where they were both RAs. They instantly connected as friends and then became a couple. After college, they both knew this relationship was one they wanted to hold onto. Hannah followed Connor to Minnesota for his work, and then Connor followed […]

February 22, 2022

Heather + Matt Heather first knew Matt as her best friend’s brother. Matt would often see Heather at their family functions, and as time went on, the two of them formed a friendship of their own.   After about 12 years of knowing each other, they began dating. It was important to both Heather and Matt […]

September 25, 2021

Morgan + Jake Morgan & Jake started as friends in their Freshman year of high school, and it didn’t take them long to realize there was something more there. They began dating in their Sophomore year. “Morgz and I met in high school. We had a large group of friends and I always liked her […]

September 4, 2021

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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.