Amanda + Chris [Iowa City, IA Engagement Photography]

Amanda and Chris are planning a June 2014 wedding from afar, so their engagement session was the first time I'd met them in person, though I already felt like I knew Amanda from our many emails. These two are so much fun, I truly didn't want their session to end, but sadly we ran out of daylight. Not only are they completely adorable, they have a ton of chemistry and the happiness just oozes out of them. It was so great getting to know them better, and I cannot wait for their wedding at the Celebration Farm next year.

Amanda and Chris met through a mutual friend in college, they played volleyball together and she always had a little crush on him but the timing was never right. After a couple of years, she asked Chris to join her in a golf tournament and was amazed at his patience and willingness to teach her (helping her to better her golf game in the process!) As she got to know him better she realized he's not only a great golfer, but also the kindest, most humorous, loving man she had ever met. After dating several months, Chris' job got transferred to Georgia and he invited Amanda to join him. She moved down south, and the rest is history!

Amanda and Chris - thank you so much for choosing me (and Josh) to document your engagement and wedding. We are SO thrilled, and had the best time photographing you. I'm sad that you two don't live closer, but maybe we will make it down to Atlanta someday. ;) I hope you like the sneak peek!

I can't even choose a favorite, these two are so darn cute...however, if I HAD to choose, it would probably be one of these first two.
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The G Family [North Liberty, IA Family Photography]

I love this family, truly, they have lived down the street from us for 2 years now and they are such great neighbors. Avery has modeled for me before, so you'll recognize her, and she (along with her mom, Tanya) comes and plays with the pups while we shoot weddings. We appreciate them so much, and this time I was lucky enough to get the whole family in on the fun for a little workshop of sorts along with Shannon from P. Sheldon Photography.

Huge thanks again to Brian, Tanya, Avery, and Jalen for posing for us - you guys are awesome!!

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Happy Father's Day!

I just wanted to take a minute to wish all of the dads (and dads-to-be) out there a Happy Father's Day!

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