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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.

Come check out what a real wedding day or family session looks like. 

iowa wedding photographer, candid contrast photography

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 […]

April 12, 2017

port of dubuque stone cliff winery wedding, candid contrast photography

Happy Friday everyone! Since we breezed right through Wedding Wednesday & Throwback Thursday, let me just combine them & leave you with this: Audra & Michael’s amazing wedding day! The day started with a traditional ceremony at St. Joes Church in Key West and ended with an outdoor tent wedding at Stone Cliff Winery in […]

August 5, 2016

Dubuque Iowa wedding photographer, Candid Contrast Photography

Kaysha got ready for her wedding day at her Mom’s house, surrounded by family & friends. She laughed with her bridesmaids, skyped with her Dad, & received a beautiful vintage makeup compact from her Mom (her something old). The forecast called for rain, but Kaysha wasn’t worried. She was just shining with excitement about celebrating […]

July 21, 2016

dubuque ia wedding photographer, candid contrast photography

Matt stood in the shade of the buildings in downtown Dubuque, in the Millwork District. He buttoned his jacket and straightened his tie. Christi would be arriving shortly and he’d finally get to see his bride. His Mom came around the corner first to pin on his boutonniere. She gave him a big hug and […]

July 7, 2016

candid contrast photography, bride and groom at dubuque arboretum wedding, dubuque ia

Devon and Ryan love gaming and Disney… and each other of course. It’s impossible not to meet them & immediately feel like you’re a friend. They have such a great lightheartedness & quirky sense of humor between them. I had no doubt their wedding day would be one for the books, and I was right. 🙂 […]

June 29, 2016

classic purple and ivory wedding at the Hotel Julien Dubuque

“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” – Nora Ephron Dana & Derek had a classically gorgeous wedding in Dubuque. We started the day by capturing the bride’s finishing touches. She then did a first look […]

May 28, 2016

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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.