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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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Dubuque Iowa newborn photographer, Dubuque Iowa lifestyle photographer, Candid Contrast Photography

I’m so excited to share just a few photos from Vivien’s newborn session! After photographing Stacy & Austin’s engagement, wedding, & maternity photos I could not wait to meet sweet little Vivien! She was certainly worth the wait. I loved spending some time getting to know this sweet little girl & catching up with her […]

July 2, 2015

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

wedding and pregnancy comparison photo, Dubuque iowa wedding photographer, Dubuque Iowa maternity photographer

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 Dubuque IA children's lifestyle photographer, Candid Contrast Photography, cake smash

It’s funny how the smallest moments can be the biggest. After Westyn’s cake smash, Mom took him to rinse off in the bath. It was such a beautiful, everyday moment. I started snapping some photos. Funny that these are some of my favorites from the whole session. <3 I’m making a move toward offering more […]

April 7, 2015

Easter photos with real bunnies Dubuque IA, Candid Contrast Photography, Easter Mini Sessions Dubuque Bellevue IA

With this year’s Easter Mini Sessions coming up I thought it would be a fun time to share some of my favorites from last year. 🙂 I could say a lot about these sweet kiddos. Since I’m technically still on maternity leave and my sweet baby needs cuddling, I’ll keep it short & sweet. These […]

March 10, 2015

fall mini sessions, Dubuque Bellevue IA, family portrait special, Candid Contrast Photography, outdoor fall family photos

I have a special announcement! For one day only we’ll be offering our Fall Mini Sessions! Fall is such a busy time I wasn’t sure whether or not to do these this year, but I’ve had so much interest I decided to do them for one day, Saturday, October 18th. These mini sessions are very […]

October 2, 2014

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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.