Kathryn & Brian [Iowa City, IA Engagement]

The instant Kathryn and Brian arrived at their engagement session, I knew it was going to be amazing. Not only are they incredibly nice, genuine people - they are gorgeous and totally in love, so how could it go wrong? The location Kathryn chose didn't disappoint either, the light was just beautiful and the scenery was equally stunning. (I think I may run out of adjectives soon, ha!)

Kathryn and Brian met one night in Ames, while at the bar with a mutual friend. Kathryn thought he was cute, but was initially enlisted to help their friend find Brian a girl before he deployed (he's in the Army Reserves). That night they danced, talked, and began hanging out quite often that summer. Kathryn wasn't sure she wanted a serious boyfriend, but once Brian left for training in Wisconsin, she decided she wanted more. When she called him to find out if he was still interested in becoming a couple, he told her they'd been dating all summer (despite her thinking the opposite, or maybe just not wanting to admit it!). Brian was deployed overseas for a year, where they kept in contact through emails, letters, and an occasional phone call. I'm sure it was tough for the two of them, I honestly can't imagine! Two months after he returned, he popped the question while they were on a ski trip in Keystone, CO. Seriously, so romantic.

Kathryn and Brian are planning a wedding next June, and I am so thrilled to be a part of their big day. I hope you all enjoy the preview...









Above photo taken by Josh










Above photo taken by Josh





Above photo taken by Josh























This has to be one of my favorites, although it's difficult to choose! They look so happy and in love, it just radiates out of the photo.




Ahhh! I love.

Updated Availability

I'm working on getting my new website up and running (can't wait for you all to see!) so I wanted to post this here for the time being. My calendar has changed a little and I have some more available dates - November 12th, 13th, 19th, or 20th. If you're interested in a session you can email me at madiganphotography@gmail.com! I look forward to hearing from you. :)

Rachel and Matt [Iowa City Engagement]

Growing up, she was sometimes my best friend and other times my worst enemy. I cut her hair (what? She had an annoying cowlick that I just had to get rid of), styled her in the height of 80's fashion (sorry), and spent endless hours playing Barbies in the basement (it always took us nearly two days just to set up Barbie's house). My sister Rachel has been in my life, well, since forever (or at least as long as I can remember, I was 3 when she was born) and now she's getting married. I am so thrilled for her and her fiance Matt, who already seems like one of the family but next fall will have the official title of brother-in-law.

It's always hard to narrow down photos for a blog post, but I felt this one was especially difficult because I love all of the images so much. I hope you enjoy them as well...








As you can see by this series of photos, my sister has a bit of a goofy side, which is one of my favorite things about her.