This session was so fun! We had perfect October light and a very fun family! Mary and Kevin are so sweet and funny! There kids are...

I think some of the nicest people collect in Iowa. We come for different reasons. Some stay, some don't. But, we are all blessed by...

This month, as one of my last photo sessions of the year, I met up with Seth Sparks at the Capitol Building in downtown Des Moines to...

It's finally my turn! For years, I've wanted to be a mom (basically my whole life)! And now it's here! I will say, even when I was...

A few years ago I wrote a blog about the gadgets I would want for Christmas to help my photography business. Since it's been awhile, and...

There is a bit of stigma around putting photos in black and white, but I argue that it still has a place in professional work.

This year, for a combined Mother's and Father's Day, I wanted to update my parents' family pictures. I had a three-part thought process:...

I met a wonderful family last week, and they are welcoming a new addition very soon! It's a baby girl! I hope she is just as stunning as...

The internet is filled with blogs about mental health. I'd like to add my perspective to the mix, but through the lens of photography....

TWIN BEAUTIES! Jade and Jentrie are the daughters of one of my many cousins, Christa. I took her son's baptism pictures and her other...

"Style" might be one of the most elusive elements for photographers' businesses. We try to keep up with trends while also being unique....

The cold never bothered me anyway!!! We didn't let the cold March weather stop us during this maternity session! That's just how I am -...

I can answer the question in the title in four words: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! I'll break it down a bit, but please keep the following notes...

This was a special session! My high school newspaper teacher - one of my very favorite teachers - reached out to me to photograph her...

I had a special Thanksgiving treat this year - I spent my morning with the Gaileys! Some of the Gailey clan live on the east coast, and...

I love working with friends of friends - referrals are always the best! One of my new clients, Janel, referred one of her co-workers,...

One of my favorite sessions this year happened when I met the Bogenschutz family! We had never met before, but Janel connected with me on...

This post is not as exciting as some of my others, but I sometimes get asked what's in my camera bag. I'm here to tell you! 1. The Bag...

Graciela and Austin, thank you for letting me photograph you! You guys have a love story that is just beautiful! Graciela and Austin are...

You might have read my post about my professional photo shoot in England. It was definitely a cool experience to get out from behind the...