Weddings

beautiful backyard wedding in dyersville ia, candid contrast photography

“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” – Emily Bronte Jackie & Drew were married in a backyard wedding surrounded by their loved ones. The first look was in front of a big pine tree where Jackie had stood for a first communion photo years before. Officiated by a good friend, […]

May 18, 2016

Dubuque wedding photographer, Dubuque Arboretum, Candid Contrast Photography, first look

Just one… OK two from Devon & Ryan’s first look. <3 Ohhh how I love witnessing these moments.

June 16, 2015

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First came love, then came marriage, & I can’t wait to meet the little baby in the carriage! What a difference a year can make! These photos were taken almost exactly a year apart. A year and two weeks if we’re being precise. 😉 It was a complete accident that these two shots look so […]

May 12, 2015

Bellevue Oasis Salon, Bellevue Iowa wedding photographer, Dubuque Iowa wedding photographer, Candid Contrast Photography

Chelsey & Matt celebrated their first anniversary this weekend! Time to blog their beautiful day? I think so! I was so happy when they chose me to document their wedding. I have known both of them for awhile & was so honored to be their photographer. Fast forward to late September, I found out I […]

May 27, 2014

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I don’t always hide in the bushes with my telephoto lens, but when I do… I’m photographing a romantic outdoor proposal! One of my very favorite things about my job is capturing moments as they happen. Candid moments that only happen once, they can’t be repeated but they can be frozen and memorialized forever by […]

September 18, 2013

Galena IL wedding photographer, Eagles Nest Galena IL, Galena wedding, Dubuque IA wedding photographer

Jamie & Pete are a fun and laid back couple, and their wedding totally matched their personality 🙂  They met on the job, Jamie is a police officer and Pete is a US Marshall. They decided to have a small ceremony & reception at The Eagles Nest in Galena, IL. The day was a blast […]

July 12, 2013

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Located in Bellevue, Iowa
Serving Eastern Iowa +
Madison, WI + Galena, IL

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.