In a world where most photos live on phones, hard drives, and social media feeds, there’s something incredibly meaningful about having your senior photos printed and displayed in your home. As a senior photographer serving Mount Pleasant, Washington, and Fairfield, and all of Southeast Iowa, one of my favorite things is helping seniors and their […]

If you’ve been scrolling Pinterest or TikTok looking for senior photo inspiration, you’ve probably seen the perfectly posed, perfectly edited, perfectly curated photos everywhere. And while trends can absolutely be fun, here’s the truth: the senior photos you’ll love the most years from now probably won’t be the “perfect” ones. As a senior photographer in […]

(You Just Haven’t Had the Right Experience, Yet.) If you’re looking for relaxed photo sessions in Mt Pleasant, Iowa, whether for seniors, families, branding, or headshots, your experience matters more than you think… (Couple Photos in Des Moines, Iowa taken at the Clare and Miles Mills Rose Garden) If you’re looking for senior photos in […]

A Guide for Class of 2027, Class of 2026 & Parents If you’re wondering when to book senior photos in Iowa, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions I get from seniors and parents across Southeast Iowa. I photograph seniors in Mount Pleasant, Washington, Fairfield, New London, Iowa City, and surrounding […]

How Do You Want Your Wedding Day to Feel? Planning an Intentional Wedding Day Through Elopements and Intimate Weddings If you’re engaged and starting to think about planning an intentional wedding day, you may already feel torn between tradition and what actually feels right for you. Many couples know they want something meaningful and relaxed, […]

Nick’s senior session was the perfect example of why simple, classic senior photos never go out of style. We spent a beautiful fall day in Burlington, Iowa, photographing at Starr’s Cave and Snake Alley — two locations that gave us great variety while keeping things relaxed and natural. These locations were especially meaningful to Nick […]

Your senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime season, and your senior portraits should feel just as special. I’m a senior photographer based near Mount Pleasant, Iowa, capturing natural, timeless portraits for seniors, couples, and elopements throughout Southeast Iowa. My goal is to make your sessions fun, relaxed, and completely personalized. From the very first message to […]

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 […]

Earlier this summer, I had the chance to second shoot this beautiful wedding celebration for a couple who had already tied the knot earlier in the week. This wasn’t the “traditional” wedding day—it was a relaxed, intentional reception with friends and family, and they still wore their wedding attire and soaked in every moment like […]