Brian + Chelsea {Sneak Peek}

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

Moments

 

We remember life as a string of events; moments that define our lives and live on in family stories.  Weddings are no different.  The main focus in wedding planning is on the defining events: the first kiss as husband and wife, cutting of the cake, the dance shared by a father and his daughter, the bouquet toss, and so many more.

Garrett {2 Years Old}

Garrett came into the studio in December for his two year old session.  He was a little shy at first, but as the session went on and he started playing with the alphabet block we have in the studio he warmed up to the session.  I adore his sweet little smile.  He and his big brother, Tanner, had a lot of fun building (and destroying) block towers.  The photos of them playing together are so much fun.

Dan & Stanzy {Wedding}

I had so much fun with Dan and Stanzy at their wedding in mid-October.  Their wedding and reception were both held at the beautiful University Club in Iowa City.  I loved the gorgeous light on the deck area.  It made for a wonderful spot for the formal portraits. 

Jason & Holly {Wedding}

Earlier this month, I headed to Cedar Falls to capture Holly and Jason's wedding.  Holly is from Iowa originally and decided to return home for her wedding.  She and Jason are both currently serving in the Air Force and are stationed on the East Coast.  I'm glad they had the wedding in Iowa, it was a beautiful event and I truly enjoyed capturing it. 

Julie {Maternity}

 A little over a year ago, I photographed the wedding of Brian and Julie.  I was super excited when I received an email from them telling me they were expecting their first little one and wanted to come in for a maternity session.  I love maternity sessions.  Theirs was no exception.  We had a lot of fun with the flag and dog tags they brought with in honor of Brian's military service.  I think my favorite shot is the one featured above though.  Love!

Joel & Laura {Day After Session}

On September 23rd, I met with Joel & Laura for their "Day After" session.  In this case it is a misnomer, since it was not in fact the day after their wedding, but it was still tons of fun.  I highly recommend a Day After session to couples who's timelines may not allow for additional portrait locations on the day of their wedding.  This session allows them a more relaxed portrait experience without the worry of getting to the ceremony or reception on time.  Plus, brides are generally a little less worried about some dirt getting on the hem of their dress.