Going to the chapel...

This weekend my sister and her fiance Matt are tying the knot! I am so thrilled for the two of them, and am excited for a fun weekend ahead (but it will be strange to be in front of the camera instead of behind it!).

Rachel - I have so many fun memories of us growing up - playing marathon sessions of Barbie, pretending we had a roller skating rink in the garage (you were the best concession stand lady!), and being baton twirlers in the circus with you using a painted stick as a baton and belted sweater vest instead of a leotard because I had the good stuff. You have always been a patient, kind, and thoughtful sister - and all of those qualities will serve you well as a wife. Matt is incredibly lucky to have you in his life, but I know you are lucky too - Matt is a funny, caring, creative, and loyal man who will make a wonderful husband. I wish you both the best this weekend, and always as you begin your lives (officially) together.

Early congrats to Rachel and Matt - love you both!

The J Family [Iowa City, IA Family Photography]

Last Sunday evening I had the opportunity to photograph the J family - Courtney, Nate, and their son Jett (love the name!!). We not only had a beautiful location and lovely weather, but this family was so darn cute that I had a very difficult time narrowing it down for this post.

Jett was a great little model, I just adore those blond curls (and didn't Courtney do a fabulous job with their outfits? Cute, cute, cute!). Every once in awhile Josh and I have a session when I get in the car afterwards and say, "maybe we should have a baby!" because the kids are so much fun, and this was one of those times. Thank you to the entire J family for such a great session - I hope you like your sneak peek!





This is definitely one of my top three, so darn cute!

























Love that grin!





The day after the session was Courtney and Nate's 2 year anniversary, so we grabbed the opportunity to get a few photos of just the two of them as well.

Kaylee [North Liberty, IA Child Photography]

Kaylee's session was another one that was unluckily rained out on the rare occasion that it poured this summer, and then was rescheduled once more due to illness. However, the third time was a charm as we had the most beautiful evening for her session last Sunday. This little lady is turning 2 (today, I think?) and we had a blast running around the park.

Erica and Jay - I hope you like the preview! Kaylee is such a sweetheart, thank you so much for the opportunity to take her photos.









Action shots! This set of three cracks me up.



I could not get over these adorable shoes!! (The entire outfit is from Target, love!)









I think this is one of my favorites...