Chris [Iowa City, IA Editorial Photography]

I've been dabbling with some editorial type photography lately, it's so much fun for me to do something purely for myself. I've mentioned in previous posts, it inspires me in ways I didn't expect and ultimately makes me a happier person and better photographer. I think it's pretty common as a photographer to get to a point where you are busy (which is AWESOME) but stop picking up a camera just for fun, so getting back to shooting in my free time has been a breath of fresh air for me.

Huge thank you to Chris for spending his Sunday morning modeling for me, I appreciate it so much!!

Tru Salon Winter 2014 Editorial Shoot [Coralville, IA Editorial Photography]

These sessions I get to do with Tru Salon are so much fun, and this one with Chika modeling are some of my favorites. We got a little creative with the fan action and love how it turned out! Hair by Holly, makeup by Kayla (and Kayla did a fabulous job adding the "wind"). Love!!

The F Family [Coralville, IA Family and Child Photography]

The F family chose the gorgeous Fossil Gorge for their family photos and I had a great time photographing them, especially Oliver and Solomon - such cuties!! Oliver and I discussed all kinds of stuff, turkey buzzards, frogs, snakes... all things little boys love and grown women are terrified of, right?!

Huge thanks to the F Family for an amazing session, and for Ashley for assisting!

The B Family [Iowa City, IA Family and Child Photography]

Love this family! Julie, Sean, and their kiddos are always a ton of fun and definitely keep me on my toes. ;) We met this time downtown for their annual family photo, and as always, we had a blast hanging out. I can't believe how much the kids have changed since last year, especially Lauren.

Huge thanks to Ashley for assisting, and I hope you all like this sneak peek!

Allison + Rob [Coralville, IA Engagement Photography]

I was keeping my fingers crossed big time for good weather for this engagement session with Allison and Rob, as Rob is in the Marines and was only home for a brief window before heading back to California. Luckily, we had a beautiful night and ahhhmazing sun flare - so much goodness - for their session at Fossil Gorge.

I had met Allison prior to the session, and adored her, so I wasn't surprised when I met Rob and thought he was fantastic as well! I am SO beyond thrilled they chose us to shoot their October 2015 wedding. :) I hope you guys love this sneak peek!













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The Z Family [North Liberty, IA Family and Child Photography]

I met up with the Z Family on a beautiful Sunday evening for their family photos, and we had so much fun. Turns out, they know my husband Josh's family, though I had never met them - so it was very nice to finally meet a family I'd heard a lot about!

Amy & Brad - your family is lovely, and I had so much fun photographing you all. I hope you like this sneak peek!! 

Kelly + Ryan [Iowa City, IA Engagement Photography]

Kelly and Ryan are planning an August 2015 wedding and I have been looking forward to their engagement session since they booked! Third time was a charm in terms of weather, and we had an absolutely gorgeous fall day for their photos. These two are absolutely adorable together, and we had a blast getting to know them better.

Kelly & Ryan - Thank you SO much for choosing us to photograph your engagement and wedding. We had so much fun with you both and cannot WAIT until your wedding next summer. I hope you love this sneak peek.









Below photo by Josh