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. 

Isabelle & Landon

Ok, seriously, how adorable is this duo?  Isabelle and her baby brother, Landon, came out to Wellman's North Park on Friday of our Spring Mini-Sessions.  They did such a great job with thier session.  Isabelle was quite tempted by the playground but was a great sport about waiting to go play so she could have her portraits taken. 

Blair & Marin {Spring Session}

Our Spring Mini-Sessions once again brought the super adorable duo that is Blair and Marin in front of my camera.  I first met these two sweet little girls during our Autumn Mini-Sessions last year.  My how they have grown since then!  Once again they were such a pleasure to work with.  They were so full of smiles!

A Carzy-Wonderful Week

This past weekend, we had our mini-sessions and they were a great success.  I cannot wait to share the portraits from them with you!  In addition to mini-sessions, I also photographed portraits for the beautiful dancers of Dana's Dance Studio in Kalona on Sunday.  It was a lot of fun, and a little crazy, working with all the dancers.  I love the opportunity to try something new, and this was my first time capturing dance studio portraits.  I have to say, I truly enjoyed it and look forward to working with them again in the future!

Brianna {Class of 2015}

 Recently, I headed up to Cedar Rapids for Brianna's Senior Model session.  The session took place in the Czech Village, just outside of the Czech and Slovak Museum.  Until Brianna's session, I had not had the pleasure of visiting that area of Cedar Rapids before and it proved to be a gorgeous location. 

Senior Potraits {How to Prepare}

 Hard to believe your junior year is winding to a close and it's time to begin thinking about senior year and everything it entails.  It's time to start making decisions about what colleges to apply to, thinking about scholarships, and making the most of the time you have left with classmates before you all move onto the next great adventure in your lives.  Another thing to begin thinking about are senior portraits.  Senior portraits are a fun way to show off your personality and creating a lasting memory to share with friends and family.

Spring Mini-Sessions!

Despite the fact there is snow still on the ground, I'm thinking Spring.  What better way to get ready for Spring than by announcing our Spring Mini-Session dates?  Mark your calendars for April 25 and 26 and be sure to contact us soon to reserve your spot.  The Mini-Sessions will be 30 minute outdoor sessions, include 10 downloadable digital files, and an online gallery.  This would make an excellent Mother's Day present to the important women in your lives.

Time slots are limited and only available on a first come, first serve basis so call or email today!

319.400.6389
carrie@genophotography.com

How Time Flies!

 It is hard to believe it, but my baby is 5 today.  I mention often in this blog how I'm amazed at how quickly my clients' children are growing, the same rings true for my own.  While I may not wake up each morning and think, "Wow, Gabby has gotten so much bigger since I last saw her, " I often think back to moments when she was younger and it truly hits me that she's not a baby or toddler anymore.  I am so thankful to have so many photographs and portraits of her as she has grown to remind me of just how small she once was.

Carter & Adria

 

 Carter and Adria came out to our Autumn Mini-Sessions earlier in October.  Despite the slight drizzly weather, they did great.  I love Adria's crocheted top her mom, of the amazing Etsy shop Cassidy's Crochet Creations, made for her.  Seriously adorable!  I love Carter's outfit as well, the blues in his plaid shirt really made his eyes pop.

A Crazy, Wonderful Week

The past week has been non-stop for me between studio and on location sessions.  Our autumn mini-sessions were a hit, I had some wonderful engagement and portrait sessions, and I spent my day with some of the amazing women at the Delta Zeta house yesterday capturing professional head shot mini-sessions.  I have a mountain of editing to work on now, but I'm not complaining.  I love my job and I cannot wait to share the portraits I have captured this past week with you!  Be sure to check back soon!

Christian {Senior}

 Recently, Christian came into the studio for his senior session.  Christian is a drummer and basketball player.  It was fun incorporating his interests into his session.  After a short studio shoot, we headed around downtown Wellman and Wellman's South Park for some outdoor shots. 

The Miller Family

 I had a great time photographing the Miller family recently.  I headed out to their beautiful home in the country outside of Wellman again for their session.  It was another sunny day, but thankfully we were able to find some shade beneath the beautiful trees on their property. 

Tanner {Three Years Old}

 

Seems impossible, but Tanner is three!  If you've been following my blog over the past few years you have seen this little guy grow.  I have been capturing moments in his life since he was an itty-bitty six month old.  Hard to believe he's three already.  How quickly time flies!

The Pennington Family

 On a lovely evening at the beginning of July, I met with the Pennington family for their family portrait session.  They were a great family to work with. Their kids were energetic and playful, and the were excellent at following directions as I posed the family.  I think family portraits are so special.  My favorites are moments shared between them; the gentle kiss Dad gave Mom on the forehead, the bear hug the kids gave each other, and the moments beneath the willow tree when the kids were telling each other jokes.  These are such precious things and I am happy to have had the privilege of capturing them for this beautiful family.

Sophie {2 Years Old}

Things have been busy around the Geno Photography studio lately, so again I'm a little behind on sharing but I'm excited to share little Miss Sophie's two year portraits.  This little girl is the definition of adorable.  So cute with her beautiful blue eyes and soft golden curls. 

Carter & Adria

 Recently, I met up in Iowa City with the adorable duo that is Carter and his little sis, Adria.  Seriously, these to are the definition of cute.  Our location of choice for the evening was the Iowa City Dog Park.  Sounds a little odd I'm sure, but the grassy field next to the dog park is a location I adore, beautiful tall grasses mixed with wildflowers, love it!  

The Nash Family

 In the middle of November, I had the pleasure of meeting up at Wellman's North Park to photograph the Nash family.  The weather was gorgeous, pleasantly warm and sunny.  We started our session down by the willow tree, a spot I love.  The sun was just to the back of it and made the golden leaves simply glow.  I seriously could not have asked for a better spot.  Their vibrant outfit choices look amazing in the setting.  We were able to capture many amazing portraits for them as we walked around the park.  They were such a fun family to work with.

The Cory Family

At the end of September, I headed to the home of the Cory family for their portrait session.  Their backyard was a perfect setting for the images; gorgeous trees, a nice pond, and some amazing wicker swings (love them!).