Jennifer + Will [Cedar Rapids, IA Wedding Photography]

What a great way to start my 2015 wedding season! Jen and Will had a gorgeous day for their May 9th wedding, surrounded by family and friends.

My favorite thing about Jen and Will is that they are the kindest, most genuine people and warmth just radiates from them. It was easy to see on the wedding day just how much they love and are loved by the people surrounding them, and it was such a great thing to document. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed photographing these two together, as evidenced by the immense amount of portraits in the post below. :) I hope you enjoy this sneak peek!

Vendors:
Dress and tuxes - Hope's Bridal
Bridesmaid dresses - Heart to Heart Bridal
Bouquet - Cedar Memorial
Cake - Edgewood Road HyVee
Hair - Michelle Boss, Headdress Salon
DJ - Unique Events
Reception Venue - Doubletree

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Below two photos by Josh
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Below photo by Josh
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Below photo by Josh
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Callie: Newborn, Part Two [Iowa City, IA Lifestyle Newborn Photography]

I love this family, truly...they are always so kind and genuine, and I always have the best time photographing them. Days like this, I feel so very lucky to have the clients that I do - families that I've gotten to know over the past several years, and it really makes my heart feel full and happy.

I had the opportunity to go to Pattie and Benton's home a little over a week after Callie was born to do her lifestyle newborn session. It's so interesting how much little ones change even from the hospital session we did a couple of days after her birth! She was a great model for her session, and I ADORE the images with the entire family - the adoration and excitement on big sister Josie's face is just so precious. She will be such an awesome big sister, I can tell. :)

Pattie and Benton - thank you so, so much for inviting me into your home again to document this time in your lives. I'm so sad that you are moving, I will miss you guys!! Best of luck on your new adventure.

Pattie's hair and makeup by Kayla Jones, styling by Coelle.

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Big sister Josie is turning 2, so we took a few photos of her in their backyard while Pattie was being prepped by Kayla for the session. callie-3

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