Jess and Nick

Jess and Nick were married on October 4th on a beautiful day, for two beautiful people. I've known Nick since grade school so when he emailed me and asked if I would photograph his wedding, I was thrilled! The wedding took place in West Des Moines and the reception was at the main lodge at Stonehaven, just south of Adel. The whole day was very laid back and easy does it. Jess didn't even freak out when she realized the straps on her dress were sewn in wrong, and it had to go through emergency alterations right then and there! (props go to her mom and the emergency sewing kit on hand!) The whole day was just perfect, from the ceremony, to the amazing light we had for their photo session at the reception, to the disco dance by Nick to start off the night!
Congratulations to the both of you!!!

honeymoon in italy!!

I wanted to post a few photos of Italy. This is only the tip of the iceberg for these. I shot well over 1200 images, therefore I am still working my way through them little by little. I am pretty sure that Jason's view of our honeymoon was of me holding my camera, I can't help it, its my addiction! On that note, here are a few that I have finished. We had such an amazing time there, we traveled into Milan, then to Cinque Terre, Alba, Florence and Rome. I could have stayed for two more weeks but it was time to come home and time to get back to life as we know it. Basically, time to get back to work!

I also want to take this time to thank everyone that was involved in my wedding. Especially Mindy Myers and Mark Kegans. I can't wait to see some of the images, I know they will be amazing!! I owe you two all the love and appreciation I can possibly give for being there and photographing my day! Thanks again, I am truly blessed!

And now.....Italy......

Sarah's senior session

magda and billy

first off, magda and billy are getting married on a beach. So jealous. However, they are two very kind, rather funny and simply adorable people so I'll forgive them for not taking me along in a suitcase. I swore I could fit in one of those oversized rolling bags, but they didn't go for it!
Best of luck to the two of you on your upcoming wedding! I am sure it will be amazing!!

the 'H' family

This family is full of full time energy! I had so much fun chasing these two around the park, it sort of became a funny game of sneak attack! I got lots of use out of my zoom lens that day! This was the first family photo session they have had in nearly 6 years, or something like that! I'm glad you guys came to me, and I got to share this amazing afternoon with you. I hope to see you again in the future!

Dani

drum roll please for Miss Dani!!
Dani is fantastic, she sings, she plays the guitar she's traveled Europe already! She truly has an amazing voice and is very talented at the guitar. During the shoot she was playing and singing all sorts of things, however, you really should hear her sing the Dixie Chicks! It is amazing. Dani, you're a talented soul!

miss BreAnne

so in order to post what I need, and be able to do it relatively quick, I am going to refrain from blabbing on and on about each person or event. So, first up here is BreAnne. These are only a few from her senior session. I had LOTS of fun this day (as you can clearly see it was awhile ago....hints the dress). She brought some great clothes and had fun with it. That my friends, having fun with getting your photo taken, may be the hardest thing to do, but it is by far one of the largest elements in whether or not you will love your images in the end!!
Enough from me and my two cents worth!





breanne and her best friend, who came to the shoot, and had her in fits of laughter!