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I don’t even know any words that can actually do this day justice… Alex and Hank are such a wonderful pair and I feel so incredibly honored to have been able to witness and document their day! One of my favorite parts about this day? The collectively close wedding party (who may have given a […]

non traditional wedding, Outdoor wedding, real wedding, wedding day

September 24, 2019

Alex & Hank’s Botanical Garden Wedding in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines Botanical Garden Wedding

So excited to share this gorgeous elopement-styled ceremony with you all today. Matt & Jill were an absolute dream to photograph! Check out their one of kind love and beautifully detailed day: Matt & Jill, thank you so much for entrusting me with documenting your wedding! It was such a great experience to stand alongside […]

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September 11, 2019

Matt & Jill’s Intimate Wedding in Long Grove, IA

Long Grove IA Wedding

Words cannot convey just how much I adore these two. Michelle & Matt had one of the most fun, laid-back days ever! “Our day was as laid back as it can get! It truly couldn’t have emulated our lifestyle more closely. Fun, easy, social, and full of love! I truly don’t think things could’ve run […]

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August 2, 2019

Michelle & Matt | Married in Waterloo, IA

Jamie and Mark met over a post-it note (read their story here because it’s a good one!) in Massachusetts, and they’ve been practically inseparable ever since! I could talk about how cool they are, their love for animals, and how excited I am for them to start this new chapter together, but I think I’d rather just let you dive into their photos and show you!

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July 13, 2019

Jamie & Mark’s Intimate Wedding in Waverly, IA

A little over a week ago I flew out to Baltimore to photograph Holly and Ian’s wedding in Joppa, Maryland. It was an absolutely GORGEOUS day! Ian’s grandfather officiated the outdoor ceremony on the same property of St. Mary’s Assumption. Holly & Ian met their senior year at the University of South Carolina. The first […]

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May 29, 2019

Holly & Ian’s Destination Wedding in Joppa, Maryland

Ian & Holly's Slavic wedding in Joppa Maryland

Sometimes, you have weddings that you just know are going to be amazing before you even arrive.  Jaden & Jeff’s wedding was definitely one of those weddings! First, their wedding took place at one of my favorite venues, Diamond Oak Events in Clear Lake.  Not only is it beautiful, private, and incredibly photogenic, but the […]

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September 26, 2018

Jaden & Jeff, Boho-inspired Diamond Oak Events Wedding

DIamond Oak Events Photographer

Anna & Alex are both professional planners, and you can 100% tell by the attention to detail they had during their big day!  My associate photographer Sarah took the lead on this wedding. Herself and her second photographer, Amelia, both raved about all of the gorgeous details and this amazing couple. Can more of our […]

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September 10, 2018

Anna & Alex’s Webster City, IA Wedding

Webster City Wedding

Cat & Ben’s intimate ceremony at the Waterloo Brown Bottle was full of charm (and the occasional nod to St. Patrick).

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March 24, 2017

Waterloo wedding photographer – Cat & Ben | Intimate Brown Bottle Wedding in Waterloo

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