You’d never guess this beautiful wedding took place just outside of the Chicago suburbs. Following family tradition, Melissa and Zeke planned their wedding day at his aunt and uncle’s farmstead. Their day was the epitome of fall in the Midwest. We took advantage of the drying corn and bean fields as the background to some […]

It is definitely starting to feel like fall around here. The temps are drifting downward, which felt so refreshing for Jill and Tyler’s Wisconsin wedding. This was not the first, but the third time I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Jill and Tyler. I’ve known Jill for years since we grew up in the same […]

What a dream day for Debbie and Luke at Ashton Hill in Cedar Rapids! There were so many heartfelt details. Their mothers’ wedding gowns were displayed alongside photos from their weddings. Debbie’s own show-stopping Martina Liana wedding gown was the perfect compliment to their blue and sea glass color palette. Handwritten vows read during their […]

After rescheduling their 2020 wedding, Natalie and Jonathon have long awaited this day at Ashton Hill in Galena. I’m so glad the weather cooperated and allowed them to have the day of their dreams! Take one look at their ceremony view and you’ll know what I mean. Natalie planned out every detail of this day […]

I love capturing engagement sessions for my couples before their wedding day! Nicole and Jake’s Iowa City Fossil Gorge engagement session was a perfect example. They told me many times that they only know one picture “pose.” Well, we proved quickly that they are photo naturals! We enjoyed time doing everything from snuggling their fluffy […]

Personal touches make every wedding day unique. Kelsey and David’s Ashton Hill Farm Cedar Rapids wedding prioritized family and meaningful relationships in every aspect of their day. Even the small details were exceptionally personal. Kelsey chose to honor her grandparents by wearing her grandma’s shoes and carrying her grandpa’s leather punch with her bouquet. Their […]

Traveling to new locations for sessions is always so rejuvenating. Sadie and Jack chose to take their engagement photos at Park Farm Winery in Dubuque where Jack proposed. They booked the upper room with a stunning view. Their whole session was so refined. The feels and views were so different from what is typical of […]

It’s couples like Amanda and Cooper who make me fall in love with being a wedding photographer all over again! Nothing could have ruined their perfect day. Even with a heat advisory of 100º+ they were content to continue with their outdoor ceremony under the shaded ceremony space at Little Lights on the Lane. You’d […]

What a gorgeous evening for Melissa and Zeke’s botanical garden engagement session! When I asked Melissa where she envisioned their session, she said they’re always up for a drive together. With that in mind, I set out to find a beautiful garden location for their session. The Dubuque Botanical Gardens proved to be the perfect […]