Weddings

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

//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

Taylor + Mike I’m continuing on my mission to blog the huge backlog of past work that I love! Today I’m super excited to share Mike & Taylor’s downtown Davenport wedding. Mike & Taylor got married on 4-3-21, so not only did they have a super fun wedding date, but Mother Nature also showed off […]

June 20, 2023

wedding day portraits at convivium urban farmstead in dubuque

Jenni + Kyle What to Wear for Your First Look Couples often ask my advice about a first look. I always say, “Wear the pancake shirt.” Kidding! I cannot take any credit for this, BUT in the future, that’s my advice. Jenni emailed me before our final meeting to let me know she was planning […]

June 30, 2021

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

bride and groom by field at Rockcut Events Wisconsin

A Beautiful Fall Wedding Lauren & Derrick got married in a gorgeous barn ceremony at RockCut Events in Dickeyville. Lauren’s dress was so uniquely beautiful and the flowers were bright and vibrant. However that was only the first layer of what I was excited to capture on their big day. A Blended Family Since I […]

February 20, 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.