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Des Moines native serving folks with photography in the Midwest and beyond.

For people who love to laugh, aren't afraid to be goofy, and are always looking for their next adventure.

10/25/2022

I normally don't post on Facebook, but I couldn't resist sharing a few more of Gemma and Phil into the world.

It takes only a brief encounter with Gemma and Phil to quickly learn they’re special. Gemma, other than being the subject of a Renaissance painting, is brilliant and bubbly. Phil is sharp and hilarious, but in a way many (myself included) aren’t smart enough to appreciate half the time because his deep fountain of knowledge and pop-culture references. They communicate in their own language of references and puns and inside jokes, and while I only picked up on 20% of them, I felt compelled to smile and laugh 100% of the time I was with them.

Their wedding was truly a celebration of them and their love in a way that touched my little theater-kid heart. From the hand-made neon arches Phil crafted from wood he cut down on his grandmother’s property to the incredible wedding program designed by Gemma’s long-time internet friend who she met for the first time after saying “I do”, I was left feeling overwhelmed by all the special touches.

To say I am grateful that I had the absolute privilege to spend their wedding day with them and their loved ones is an understatement. This is a wedding—and more importantly a love—that will stay with me for a very, very long time. Much love to the couple that opened their hearts (and their home) to me. I look forward to visits filled with pastries, cocktails, and recommendations for movies I would otherwise never have heard of.

A special shoutout to the The Englert Theater Iowa City for being THE most gracious hosts, and David Zabner and Emily Ledger for bringing these lovely humans into my life ❤️

06/29/2022

✨ this is not me so please do not follow them & report them thank yoooou ✨

My account is still and is not private!

01/18/2022

🥳 Good news: today is my birthday!
🦠 Bad news: I literally just tested positive for COVID

Fortunately I’m not experiencing any symptoms and don’t have any pre-existing conditions to make me feel apprehensive about a positive test result, but it’s still a bummer. We’re hunkering down in our house for the next few weeks to do our part to reduce the spread.

All that said, would y’all mind doing this sick girl a lil birthday favor?

✏️ If you’ve worked with me and had a positive experience, I’d love nothing more than to read some positive reviews on Google/Facebook!

Say what you will about this self-serving birthday wish, but as a Golden Retriever in a human’s body, one of my guiltiest pleasures is knowing I’ve made people happy. 🙌✨

🔍 Write a review about your experience here on Facebook. How did you feel working with me? What were some things you appreciated about your experience? Tell me somethin' good!
📈 Feeling extra generous? Copy that bad boy from Facebook and put him on Google, too: https://g.page/r/CQ-08fzcYz4uEAI/review

I appreciate all the lovely folks I’ve met through photography more than I can say, and I’m so grateful that on my birthday I can take the time to think about all the goodness this industry has brought me. Y'all are truly a gift. 🥰

11/25/2021

Don’t forget: a balanced diet is a piece of pie in each hand. 🥧 🥧 🥧 🥧

Happy thanksgiving, y’all.

10/03/2021

Yesterday, in the same church both Shannon AND Jack’s parents happened to say their “I do”s so many years ago, these two expressed their love for one another in front of their friends and family. If you can’t call that a sign, I don’t know what is.

From the second I set foot in the bridal suite to the moment I tearfully hugged the newlyweds to head home, everything was so dang easy on their wedding day. Not to say the wedding wasn’t without its bumps—having to replace their DJ last minute, realizing KC residents have to get their hands on an Iowa marriage license to make their wedding legal, and the photographer forgetting her bag (*cough twice cough*) while running all over Iowa City. But none of that overshadowed how dang EASY their wedding day felt.

That’s really no surprise, because everything about Shannon and Jack’s love for one another feels so easy. Jack’s contagious smile; Shannon’s joy and warmth. How them being together has an electric energy one second, then a relaxed ease the next.

Sometimes relationships can be hard, but these two prove that loving someone is easy. I’m so grateful to have spent the day with them yesterday—and Shannon, every time I hear “My Humps”, I’m thinking of you, girl. 🙌🍑

08/15/2021

There are very few times on a wedding day where everything goes exactly right. Philip and Taylor must have done something to please the wedding gods, because yesterday was absolutely perfect from start to finish.

I’m honestly kind of shook by how smooth, fun, and easy the whole day was. I kept say that it felt like someone picked me up and dropped me into a high-end French magazine. 😍

Taylor and Phil, you two are freaking gorgeous inside and out. Other than looking like a power James Bond couple, your ability to throw tradition out the window without a second though to make things revolve around yourselves and your loved ones is seriously amazing. I love y’all and was not kidding when I said I’ll meet you back here next year for a vow renewal. (Or on a beach. Your choice. 😉)

08/02/2021

I always forget to post on Facebook because Instagram has become my second home. 😂

But so thrilled to have spent the weekend with Hannah, Nick, and their friends and family. Almost eleven hours together and I was still full of energy and joy by the time we boogied off the dance floor.

These two are a special kind of love—one that clearly radiates out to everyone around them. And that kind of unselfish love is exactly what makes these two so perfect for each other. 🥰

07/20/2021

Tatum said she actually first "met" Tucker when he wrestled her brother in high school when he was 15. So...like...in a tiny little wrestler's singlet. 😉😂

CLEARLY that positive first impression lasted, because we celebrated their engagement on Sunday at The Brenton Arboretum. I can't wait for their wedding next year and I have no doubt that Tatum's goal to not have a dry eye in the house after their ceremony will come true after the love they showed during our session. 💕

07/15/2021

Cat’s out of the bag: I quit my full-time job!

After trying to juggle my work, my business, my hobbies, and my personal life, I told my partner I thought maybe it was time I give up photography to make some room in my life.

He looked at me like I was crazy and said, “Maybe photography isn’t the thing you should be giving up to make room.”

Yesterday was my last day at my full-time gig and from now on I’ll be splitting my time between my photography/illustration business and getting in touch with the community I love so much by spending time at my favorite, Gravitate Coworking.

If I’m being honest, I didn’t see this in my cards. But I’m excited for this next big step in my life and giving some much needed love and attention to myself.

If you wanna make something cool, have something made that’s cool, or hang out and be cool, hit me up. 🎉

06/28/2021

Took the weekend to edit, relax, and meet up with these two cuties in Pella for some portraits (and a few secret baby things. 😉)

I knew Michael and Ali in college, and before they were dating Ali confessed at a party that two guys were giving her attention and she didn’t know how to proceed. I told her Michael would be my pick—so I’ll just go ahead and take credit as a complete outsider for their status since then. 😂

But seriously, these two have a LOT of love for each other, their friends, their family, their adorable pup, and in a few months, kiddo. Congrats to the soon-to-be parents! 💕

06/07/2021

It was clear from the beginning that Emily and David were putting friends and family first at their wedding. But that was no surprise, considering that’s what they do every single day of their lives. We went outside for maybe 10 minutes to snap portraits right after the most heart-felt speeches from their friends and family, and I almost felt bad stealing them away to grab some photos.

Almost. 😉

All of my love to these two newlyweds. As sad as I am that they’re moving out of Iowa right as we’ve met, I’m so grateful to have had that time with them and their family and friends.

Now we’re on the road to Shawnee National Forest for a week of hiking and wine…but of course I couldn’t leave without editing at least one photo. 🙌💕

05/17/2021

Only a couple like Taylor and Phil could make me feel energized and excited after waking up at 6am on a Sunday. 😂

These two were in town wedding planning and spending time with family before heading back to Chicago, so we had a very tiny window to make sure we could get together. Of course rain was in the forecast, so I went to bed with crossed fingers and toes.

We lucked out with only dew-covered grass and cloudy skies in a rainy forecast as we dance and played around to wake up. I may just reconsider the whole “There is only a p.m. version of 6 o’clock” mindset.

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