Today we celebrate three years of marriage equality in this country. Three years ago today, the Supreme Court made history with its ruling to legalize same-sex marriage on a federal level. I shot my first same-sex wedding in November of 2012. Nathan & Scott lived in California, but chose Iowa for their wedding. The midwest […]
“Should I include my dog in my engagement photos?” “What about including my dog in my wedding photos?” If you are asking this, then guess what? My answer is always, yes! I think including your dog in your engagement photos and even your wedding photos is a great idea! For so many couples, their dog […]
Kathryn & David were married outside on a sunny August day. They stood under a hand-made altar, with a cornfield, an expansive blue sky, and puffy white clouds as the backdrop. Their closest friends and family surrounded them, including their dog Ben, who was an honorary groomsman. They read handwritten vows, Kathryn’s brother officiated, close […]
Meagan & Nick were married in a morning ceremony at Emmaus Bible College. Meagan’s Dad officiated, and it was the perfect mix of tradition and humor. Nick dipped Meagan during the first kiss, causing their guests to cheer, and me to do a little happy dance from behind my camera. Be sure to check out […]
When it was time for Kasie to buy her wedding dress, she found one on Pinterest. She immediately knew it was the one. That dress was what she’d be married in, no doubt. So she called around the Cedar Rapids area until she found someone who carried it. She made an appointment to go try […]
We missed throwback Thursday again, so we’re going to call this flashback Friday. 😉 Sarah & Steven’s wedding had that beautiful, laid back vibe that I love. The wedding party wore cowboy boots, with the bridesmaids in pink dresses and the groomsmen wearing jeans and vests. The girls got ready at the Baymont Inn in Bellevue, […]