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, […]

February 11, 2026

How to Choose Between a Wedding, Micro-Wedding, or Elopement

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I got married in 2016, and it was one of the happiest days of my life. It was beautiful, meaningful, and full of love. I handled most of the decisions on our wedding day. Looking back, I would change a few of them. However, those small choices taught me a lot about what truly matters. […]

December 27, 2025

The Beauty of Intimate Weddings & Elopements: Less Stress, More Meaning

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I had the sweetest evening photographing the Rebling Family on their gorgeous property near Fairfield, Iowa. Every time I drive out to their place, I instantly feel that quiet, cozy charm that only rural Iowa can offer. The land made the perfect backdrop for this session. Open fields, tall trees, and the soft fall glow […]

December 2, 2025

Rebling Family Session on Their Beautiful Fairfield, Iowa Property

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Brandon and Britney’s engagement session was one of those days that makes you fall in love with the quiet beauty of the country. We met near Lockridge, Iowa, where the golden light of late afternoon bathed the open fields, giving their photos a warm, intimate glow. From the start, their connection was effortless. You could […]

October 28, 2025

Brandon & Britney | A Sweet Fall Engagement in the Iowa Countryside

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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 […]

August 26, 2025

Summer Wedding at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area | Iowa City, Iowa

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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 […]

July 9, 2025

A Laid-Back Wedding Celebration | Iowa Elopement Vibes

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