Karen + Matt [Iowa City, IA Engagement Photography]

Karen and Matt moved to the Iowa City area from Michigan earlier this year, and are planning a wedding for next June. Not only are these two absolutely adorable together, they also have great creative minds which lead us to the location for this session. Unfortunately I can't show the main image they plan on using for their save the date at this point in time, but let's just say I loved the idea and it was worth the drive. ;)

To Karen and Matt - thank you for a fantastic session! You two are so much fun, and we are absolutely thrilled to be a part of your wedding day this June. I hope you like the preview!!
My favorite, I think - it's always so hard to choose!
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Gannon [North Liberty, IA Newborn Photography]

It wasn't that long ago that I was photographing this little guy's mom and dad at a maternity session and now he's here! Gannon was born on October 17th in the wee hours of the morning, so he was only 11 days old when we met for his newborn session on Sunday, October 28th. We had the session at their cute little shop, Itsy Bitsy Boutique in North Liberty.

Congrats to Kelly and Nic on the new addition to your family, Gannon is just precious!! I hope you enjoy the preview.

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Gannon with his giant bear and big brother Wrigley.
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Lindsey + John [Iowa City, IA - Our Redeemer + University Club Wedding Photography]

Lindsey and John were married on October 27th, on a beautiful, sunny day at Our Redeemer in Iowa City with their reception at the University Club. I was really looking forward to this wedding because I got to work with several amazing vendors that I just love (Unique Events, Julie's Fountain of Flowers, Stad's Limousine, and the great staff at the University Club).

Lindsey and John live in San Francisco, so we didn't get to have an engagement session, but these two met when they were both grad students at Purdue. It was so much fun to watch Lindsey and John together on their wedding day, they are amazing people - kind, funny, and very much in love. Not only did we have a great time hanging out with Lindsey and John all day, but her family and friends were so gracious and made everything so much fun that I was incredibly sad to leave at the end.

Lindsey and John - I hope you guys had an amazing time on your honeymoon (I can't wait to hear where you ended up going!), and I hope you enjoy this preview. Thank you for choosing us to document your day, we had a wonderful time and everything was so beautiful. Congratulations again you two!!

Feel free to check out their custom wedding website with even more photos HERE.

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The next five photos taken by Josh.
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Lindsey and John chose not to see each other prior to the ceremony, but she did want a moment with her dad. I always love when brides choose to do this! lj-4980 copy

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Below photo taken by Josh.
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Below photo taken by Josh.
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After a minute or so, Lindsey and her dad invited other father/daughter combos to join them on the dance floor. Her sister joined in and I just love this photo. lj-8132

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Lindsey and John's friends, family, and bridal party coordinated a flash mob, Gangnam Style.
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After watching for a few minutes, Lindsey and John joined in. This was the best thing I've seen in awhile - fun and hilarious.
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