Jordan and Faith’s wedding day in Waterloo, Iowa was one of those sweet, joy-filled celebrations where everything just felt right—from the perfect spring weather to the relaxed, genuine energy they carried all day long.

After a cold (okay very cold!) engagement session, we were all grateful for the warm sunshine in Waterloo on Saturday. The light filtering through the trees during portraits, the soft breeze during golden hour—everything worked together to create an atmosphere that felt calm, romantic, and truly them.

One of my favorite parts of the day? We snuck away for a few golden hour portraits during their reception at the Rotary Reserve. And while we only had five minutes before a literal train rolled through and blocked our sunset view (no joke), those few frames ended up being some of my favorites from the entire day. There’s something so magical about that soft light and those quiet just-married moments.

Jordan and Faith, thank you so much for trusting me to capture your day. Your love is so easy to photograph, and your joyful, go-with-the-flow vibe made every moment feel extra special. Wishing you a lifetime of sunshine, laughter and no more surprise trains!

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