Ryan + MItzi {Engaged}

It was a windy day at Lake MacBride when I met with Ryan and Mitzi for their engagement session.  Early March is not known for its calm weather.  Thankfully, the rain in the forecast stayed away and the temperature was a fair bit above freezing.  The clouds lent themselves to some gorgeous even lighting for Ryan and Mitzi's session.

Ryan + Mitzi {Sneak Peek}

A look at Ryan and Mitzi's recent Lake MacBride engagement session.  Check back soon for more from their session!

Michael + Dannielle {Sneak Peek}

A sneak peek at Michael and Dannielle's recent engagement session.

Brian + Chelsea {Engaged}

On a chilly afternoon at the end of December, I met with Brian and Chelsea for their engagement session.  It's been a while since I've had the opportunity to capture a winter engagement session.  I love how the portraits turned out!

Brian + Chelsea {Sneak Peek}

A peek at Brian and Chelsea's beautiful winter engagement portraits.  Check back soon for more from their session!

Thomas + Lisa {Engaged}

In the middle of October, I met with Thomas and Lisa at St. Mary's in Iowa City to begin their engagement session.  It was a beautiful fall evening, perfect for portraits.

Thomas + Lisa {Sneak Peek}

A little peek at Thomas and Lisa's engagement session earlier this month.  Check back soon for more!

Mason + Bridgette {Engaged}

Recently, I met up with Mason and Bridgette at City Park in Iowa City for their engagement session.  It was a beautiful evening and I had such a wonderful time working with them both.  We started the session over by the Shakespeare theater, then headed to the area by my most favorite tree ever, the willow tree by the river.

I seriously love this tree in the evening light.  In past years the area around the willow tree has been well maintained.  Unfortunately, this year it seems that it has been removed from the mowing area at City Park.  So it took a little trekking through weeds to get to it, but it was totally worth it.  Thankfully Mason and Bridgette were troopers and went along with me.

The second half of our session was at the area around the IMU.  I love the old Row House.  The colors in the metal went so well with the colors in Mason and Bridgette's outfits.  I love the series of them interacting along the Row House east wall.

To end the session, the evening light over the IMU bridge was a perfect setting.  I love their portraits on the bridge!

I had such a great time with Mason and Bridgette.  They were so relaxed and easy to work with.  I cannot wait for their wedding this November!

Mason + Bridgette {Sneak Peek}

 

I loved working with Mason and Bridgette.  Check back again soon for more from their recent engagement session!

What to Wear {Engagement Portraits}

A question we are often asked is, "What should we wear for engagement portraits?"  We recommend timeless, classic looks that will last through the years.  Wearing clothes that are too trendy often means the photos will look outdated in a matter of months or years.  If you choose classic items, the photos will continue to look great and up-to-date for years to come.  For a classic look, choose a soft color palette with a couple of bright colors that are repeated in accessories throughout the portraits.  However, if you wish to use trendy, modern clothing, that is completely up to you. Either way, you can make a beautiful portrait!

Lee + Julie {Engaged}

The second weekend of July, I met up with Lee and Julie at the Iowa City Public Library for their engagement session.  Julie is a professor of literature at UNI in Cedar Falls, so books hold a dear place in her heart.

Lee + Julie {Sneak Peek}

A peek at Lee and Julie's recent Iowa City engagement session.  Check back soon for more from their session!

Kyle + Wendy {Sneak Peek}

A peek at Kyle and Wendy's beautiful Des Moines engagement session last week.  It was a beautiful evening with a beautiful couple.  Check back again soon for more!

Jay + Cindy {Engaged: Part 2}

I love walking in the woods and had so much fun capturing Jay and Cindy's engagement portraits as we walked through the woods at Camp Wyoming.  The trees were just starting to bud and the grass was green.  It was a beautiful setting for the portraits.

Jay + Cindy {Engagement: Part 1}

In April, I headed to Camp Wyoming in Wyoming, Iowa for Jay and Cindy's engagement session.  Years before, Camp Wyoming was where this beautiful couple first met and their love story began.  I love having the opportunity to capture portraits for couples in locations that are special to them.  It makes the portraits even more special and meaningful.

Jay + Cindy {Sneak Peek}

A sneak peek of Jay and Cindy's engagement session at Camp Wyoming this past weekend.

Brian + Rebecca {Engagement: Part 2}

 For part of their session, Rebecca and Brian brought their dogs along.  The pups weren't excited to sit and be part of the portraits, but they did a great job.  While it took a while to get them both to look the same direction, I think we got some beautiful portraits of them together.

Brian + Rebecca {Engaged: Part 1}

 Last weekend, I met with Brian and Rebecca at Palisades-Kepler State Park for their engagement session.  It was a chilly, windy day, but the sun was shining.  Thankfully, Brian and Rebecca were troopers and kept smiling despite the cold. 

Brian + Rebecca {Sneak Peek}

A sneak peek of Brian and Rebecca's engagement session at Palisades-Kepler Park. 

Dane & Tristan {Engaged}

 

In early October, I met up with Dane and Tristan for their engagement session.  They met playing softball, so we began our session at the field where they first met.  I love when couples have locations that are special to them.