This golden-hour session with the Juelsgaard family in Washington, Iowa, was everything I love about photographing families—unposed moments, playful laughter, and genuine connection. The Juelsgaards showed up ready to simply be themselves, and that made all the difference. We wandered through tall grass, chased the last bit of sunset, and let the kids lead the […]

I had the best time photographing the Martin Family in Indianola, Iowa! Alysha and Shawn are high school sweethearts and truly some of the kindest people — the kind who make you feel instantly welcome and bring such great energy to their session. Their three girls are each so full of personality — beautiful, sassy, […]

I had the best time photographing the Shroyer family at East Lake Park in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect—warm sunshine, a soft breeze, and the kind of golden light that makes every photo glow. With five kiddos, there was so much laughter and energy during this session! Each one brought […]

Last month, I had the opportunity to spend some time with Alysha, the owner of Uncluttered Life LLC, in Indianola (just outside of Des Moines) to capture branding photos for her growing business. What she’s building is more than just a service—it’s truly a gift of bringing calm and order to homes and busy lives. […]

Meet Luna, a beautiful Washington High School senior from the Class of 2026! She was such a joy to work with—sweet, confident, and full of laughter the whole evening. We started her senior session at a local park, where Luna wore a simple white top with jeans. The soft flowers, stone steps, and tall greenery […]

I had the best time photographing Isabel’s full senior session! She is one of my 2026 senior reps at Fairfield High School, and she truly brings so much joy and sweetness everywhere she goes. Isabel is fun, caring, and such a natural in front of the camera—it made her session so easy and so much […]

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to second shoot the Firmstone wedding at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City, Iowa. It was one of those classic Midwest summer weekends—hot, bright, and full of energy. Lucas and Mere celebrated their love surrounded by the lake views, wildflowers, and open skies that make this spot […]

There’s something so special about capturing families in the heart of Kalona, Iowa. This recent family session was filled with laughter, sunshine, and the sweetest little smiles. The love and joy between these three was undeniable, and I feel so lucky to have been able to freeze these moments in time for them. This location […]

At the Des Moines Art Center & Clare and Miles Mills Rose Garden Some couples just make it easy—and Raeanna and Dilan are one of those couples. They laugh easily, move in sync, and genuinely enjoy just being together. When they reached out about doing an anniversary photo session in Des Moines, I knew we […]

Meet Isabel — one of my amazing senior reps for the Class of 2026! We kicked off her senior year with a fun little mini session in Washington, Iowa, and I’m still smiling about it. Isabel is a senior at Fairfield High School and such a joy to photograph. She brought the best energy to […]