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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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couple drinking at table inside backpocket brewing during dubuque engagement session

While scrolling on Match.com, Mike was instantly drawn to Taylor. She liked anime, he was intrigued. During their first date, they talked for over 3 hours. Taylor describes it as “we made fools of ourselves”. I believe when you meet someone who instantly makes you feel comfortable enough to let that goofy side of yourself […]

April 2, 2021

iowa couple holds hands on a bail of hay during engagement session

Wade proposed to Maci in a cabana on the beach in Punta Cana. So yeah, I’m 100% sure that scene was just as romantic and beautiful as you’re picturing it as. Definitely the perfect start to their engagement. 😍 On a normal everyday basis though, you’re much more likely to find these two at a […]

September 18, 2020

ICP Awareness Month June is ICP awareness month. ICP stands for Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy AKA Cholestasis. I’m taking this opportunity to tell my story of being diagnosed with this condition, and my experience with it so far. I’m not a Doctor, so I’m not giving medical advice with this article. At 29 weeks pregnant, […]

June 26, 2020

iowa city in home engagement session

When Abby Met Zack Zack and Abby met as co-workers at Dairy Queen. After much time spent together and more than a few hints, a bet was made. If Zack won, he’d take Abby on a date. As luck would have it, he did win. They went on that first date to the Riverwalk in […]

May 14, 2019

iowa city sunset engagement session

Welcome to part 2 of Abby & Zack’s engagement session! If you haven’t seen part 1, check that out here. We were so excited to catch a beautiful sunset at the end of this session. These two suggested Lake MacBride, in Solon, Iowa, and I’m so glad they did! It was a gorgeous way to […]

May 7, 2019

Decisions, Decisions One of the many decisions you’ll make when planning your wedding is whether or not to do a first look. I always ask my couples this early in the planning process, because it makes a big difference on how your day will flow. What Is A First Look? A first look is when […]

April 24, 2019

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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.