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 […]

This sunset family session with the McArtors was full of everything I love most—beautiful golden light, wide open spaces, and real, joyful connection. Their extended family gathered at the grandparents’ farm just outside of Washington, Iowa, and we spent the evening making memories in a place that means so much to them. We ran through […]

Oaklee’s senior session was one of those golden evenings that just felt right—sunset light, a wildflower bouquet, and lots (and lots) of laughter. We met on a farm near Washington, Iowa, and made the most of every bit of that warm summer glow. From the start, Oaklee was a natural in front of the camera. […]

There’s something so special about newborn sessions at home—and this one was no exception. I had the sweetest morning with the beautiful Hesseltine family near Washington, Iowa, capturing their brand-new baby boy, Colsen Jack, in his cozy nursery. In-home lifestyle newborn sessions are the perfect way to document those first few weeks without the stress […]

Sweet little DJ came into the studio for a milestone session in Washington, Iowa—and absolutely stole the show. Toddler milestone sessions are always full of personality, and this one was no different! We kept things simple with a clean studio setup, some classic wooden floors, and his favorite stuffed animal in tow. He gave me […]

I had the chance to photograph the lovely Carys, a senior this year at Washington High School, and this session was just what I needed to refresh my creative juices! We started our shoot at The Photo Station in Washington, Iowa with a soft, floral setup that gave us the perfect girly and timeless vibe. […]

Some sessions carry a little extra meaning, and this one was definitely one of them. I had the absolute honor of photographing this beautiful mama (and her sweet little family!) in Washington, Iowa as they prepare to welcome a miracle baby boy — a rainbow baby, brought into this world after a journey of hope, […]