Thomas + Lisa {Wedding: Part 2}

 After the ceremony, we headed outside for a few rather chilly, but fun portraits before heading to the reception venue, the Iowa City Sheraton.  I love the alley behind the church.  The long block window was a gorgeous backdrop for portraits.  A big kudos to the bridesmaids for braving the cold and ice for these portraits!

Phillip + Megan {Engagement}

On a gorgeous Monday evening in September, I met with Phillip and Megan at the Iowa City Public Library to begin their engagement session.  Thankfully, they didn't think I was completely crazy as I navigated them down the back alleys, which are some of my favorite places to shoot in downtown Iowa City.  I especially love the area behind Atlas.  The ivy wall and spiral staircase are amazing!

Phillip + Megan {Sneak Peek}

A peek at Phillip and Megan's recent engagement session.  Check back soon for more of their beautiful engagement portraits!

Riley + Erin {Wedding: Part 2}

After the portraits in the Ped Mall, we headed over to the University of Iowa Athletic Hall of Fame.  Can I just say, this is one of the most awesome locations I've shot at in a while.  The large windows in there are a photographer's dream.  Plus, it is just a nice, open venue.

Riley + Erin {Wedding: Part 1}

At the beginning of August, I headed to the Iowa Memorial Union in downtown Iowa City to capture the wedding of Riley and Erin.  The weather was hot, but it was a gorgeous day.

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.

Brian + Maggie {Engagement: Part 2}

After we wandered downtown Iowa City, we headed down to the buildings by the IMU.  I love the textures and tones in the copper wall.  So beautiful! 

Brian + Maggie {Engagement: Part 1}

 We began Brian and Maggie's engagement session at the beautiful Iowa City Public Library.  Maggie is a librarian, so it was a perfect location for their engagement session.  I love all of the beautiful natural light in the ICPL.

Brian + Maggie {Sneak Peek}

I had so much fun with Brian and Maggie during their Iowa City engagement session.  For now, I'm just going to share a sneak peek.  Be sure to check back again soon for more from their session!

Sam & Kayla {Engaged}

 Last weekend, I met up with Sam and Kayla in downtown Iowa City for their engagement session.  They drove in from their home in Northern Indiana for the session.  It was so wonderful working with them both and getting to know them better before their wedding this October!  I've said it before, but it's so true, I love engagement sessions!

Dan & Dazi {Wedding}

 

 Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of capturing Dan & Dazi's wedding at the Old Capital in Iowa City.  The Old Capital is a beautiful location, one I have photographed outside of many, many times.  Generally the interior is off limits to professional photography, but as they have recently opened their venue to hold weddings they are now allowing photography for couples who have their weddings at the Old Capital.

I loved, loved, loved photographing inside the Old Capital.  Not only is the architecture gorgeous, but it is filled with beautiful natural light.  I had such a blast working in there. 

Cooper {Class of 2015}

Meet Cooper!  She is one of our amazing Class of 2015 Senior Models.  Recently, we headed to downtown Iowa City for her Senior Model session.  Cooper braved the cold, windy March weather for her portraits and was such a great sport despite the cold.  The windiest part of our session was on Iowa Ave. in front of the beautiful mural there.  I love how the portraits turned out.  The colors and lines in the mural were such a fun backdrop.

Dann & Stanzy {Engaged}

 

At the end of October, I met up at the Ped Mall with Dan and Stanzy for their engagement session.  We started our session by stopping by the Yacht Club, where Dan proposed. Then we headed around the alleyways in the Ped Mall.  They lend themselves to portraits so well as amazing backdrops.  

Greg & Tammy

At the very end of October, I met up with Greg from Greg Frieden Photography to photograph some couples' portraits of him and his girlfriend, Tammy.  Finally, after many years of wanting to find the Chemistry building and use it for portraits, I was able to.  Love it!!  What better spot for couples' portraits than right below a sign announcing their "chemistry"! 

Tim & Jessica {Engaged}

On August 13th, I met up with Tim and Jessica at the Iowa City Public Library to begin their engagement session.  Neither are from the are originally but work has brought them to Coralville.  They hadn't spent much time at all in the downtown Iowa City area, so they got a fun tour during photos...well, kind of.  Many of my session in the downtown/Ped Mall area involve a lot of alleyways behind building and most of them are not the cleanest.  But they do make for stunning backdrops.  There is such a variety amongst the walls and many fun stairs to shoot on.  An alleyway I especially love is only about three feet wide and is beside "Which Wich."  In the late afternoon, the sun floods in across the back of the alleyway and makes for some truly stunning light.  Love it!

Jordan & Ashley {Engaged}

In the beginning of May, I had the pleasure of meeting Jordan and Ashley for their engagement session. They are getting married elsewhere but wanted to have their engagement portraits taken in Iowa City, where they met while at the University of Iowa. We met at the public library and headed around the Ped Mall. I love the Ped Mall. It has such a fun variety of urban backdrops in such a compact location. Much of my shooting for this session was in the back alleys. They have such character. After the Ped Mall, we headed down to the Old Capitol and IMU, another few of my fave spots in Iowa City.

Ben & Jess {Engaged}

At the end of November, I met up with Ben & Jess for their engagement session. Despite the chilly weather, we got some amazing shots. We started our session at the Iowa River Power Restaurant bridge and the wonderful prairie area on the other side of the river there. Afterward, we headed to the Ped Mall area to finish the session. We found some great spots in the alleys there. I love the pictures on the spiral staircase!

Mitch + Kassi {Engaged}

I had a great time recently, wandering the Ped Mall and Pentacrest with Mitch and Kassi for their engagement session. Aside from a little wind, we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful fall day for their session. The leaves were beautiful and I adore the picture of her gorgeous ring on the fallen leaf. Their wedding will be in October of next year, so the fall setting for their engagement portraits is perfect. They were great to work with, very laid back and fun.