Welcome to the blog that feels more like a scrapbook of my favorite memories.
Because when was the last time you said, "Let's take a picture to remember how little fun we are having."
I firmly believe in embracing chaos, finding adventure and creating memories that will last a lifetime
...and I'll even help you document it!
It is hard to believe that it has been a full year since I have seen this beautiful momma! Kayla and I met during orientation at Wartburg our freshman year and I was overjoyed when she contacted me about taking some maternity photos. After a bit of discussion and a lot of google searches we […]
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Do you ever have a session where you take the first five photos and just know it is going to be a new favorite? That is exactly what I thought at the start of Hope’s session at the local football field! From the first pose, I knew that the session was going to be a […]
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While it may have taken a 7 hour car ride with an excited dog and it may have rained more than once, I would definitely have to say this was one of my favorite vacations to date. Nothing quite compares to being surrounded by loved ones with such a beautiful landscape as the backdrop. No […]
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Growing up in rural Iowa, I was always blessed with countless beautiful sunsets. Almost everyday of my childhood, I was surrounded by wide open fields, natural streams and endless amounts of wildlife. Everyday we could create our own adventures out on the farm. But it wasn’t until I moved away that I started to miss […]
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There is more to life than what you find on Instagram. I’ll be the first to admit I am on my phone a lot. I’m always answering emails, creating content, scrolling through social media or reading articles. I am always connected, which means I am always working. While I enjoy what I am doing it […]
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Sometimes when focusing on all the little details can be stressful, you just need to take a step back and look at the big picture. To be honest, I have been stressing over all the little details for a long time. I missed a blog post last week. I have been getting behind on my […]
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With the Class of 2017 graduating and entering the world, it is time for you to rule the school but more importantly it is time to start thinking about those awesome #SeniorSundays you will be posting every Sunday until you walk across that stage next year! — I am going to get real with y’all […]
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When I woke up this morning it was just like any other day. I brushed my teeth, combed my hair, ate my breakfast, packed my lunch, played with Gunner and left the house at 6:21 for work. But when I parked my car, Facebook reminded me that today is a pretty special day. Today is May […]
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“The love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure and keep.” Here is a little photography secret: If you are having fun and you feel comfortable when getting your pictures taken, you will love the photos so much more not because they are perfectly exposed or tact sharp. You love […]
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When Danielle reached out about getting some maternity photos taken I was so excited because 1. We have been great friends since middle school and 2. I knew they were going to absolutely rock it!!! We set off for the Rock Island Botanical Preserve just a couple hours before sunset on Saturday and let me […]
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