The W Family [Coralville, IA Family and Pet Photography]

I first met Carissa after seeing her photography on Facebook, I believe we got together for coffee and closed down the Starbucks. Since then we've gotten Marius and Clara together at the dog park, and dinners out. I finally met Brian a few weeks ago, and the rest of the puppy + kitty clan (Jack, Suki, and Etta). I adore this family, and the more I get to know Carissa and Brian, the more I find we have in common. These two have become great friends, and I was so thrilled that Carissa (as I mentioned, a fellow photographer - check out CTW Photography, she and Tanya are fabulous!!) asked me to photograph her sweet little (furry) family.

We met at Kent Park for their session on a gorgeous evening last week, and had a fabulous time laughing, puppy wrangling, and of course I left wanting another dog + a tiny kitten. Maybe I'll just borrow theirs...though I am contemplating stealing Jack, he's just such a sweetie. I just love him.

Carissa and Brian - Thank you so much for the opportunity to photograph you guys! I've had so much fun getting to know you both better recently, and I always have the best time with you both. I hope you like this sneak peek! :)

Love this one! These two are adorable together.

Jack, Marius, and Suki - best puppies ever (well, next to Einstein...and Clara, I suppose ;) Haha.)

The whole family!



Etta, such a little peanut.

The C Family [Coralville, IA Family Photography]

This family booked me earlier on in my photography career (2011 I think), so it was great to see them again this year! One of my favorite things about taking photos is seeing how the family has grown and changed over the years. Ben, Matthew, Abby, Emily, and Jenna are some of the most well behaved, polite, and sweet children I've ever met. These guys made my job so easy, they were absolutely perfect models. Vicki and Jason have done a fabulous job of raising them, truly, these kids are awesome.

Vicki & Jason (and family!!) - Thank you guys so much for a fabulous session. You guys are the best, I hope you like this sneak peek!



Ben is in junior high, and talking about getting his learners permit in the future, and Abby is quite the dancer - she showed off some of her ballet moves for me and they were awesome!

I know one thing for sure about Matthew: he is impossibly ticklish (and everyone in the family knows it, using it to their advantage whenever possible).

Jenna has really opened up since the last time I saw her, and she told me about her favorite thing to do at preschool (matching) and that she's going to be a clown for Halloween. And Emily's pink glasses - um, LOVE! She has tons of personality, I can tell. ;)

Samantha + Brian [North Liberty, IA Engagement Photography]

Let me preface this post by saying I cannot gush about this couple enough. Seriously, they are not only gorgeous, but so sweet and a ton of fun to be around. I absolutely love photographing a couple that looks at each other like these two do (tons of geniune smiles, laughter, you can tell they really enjoy spending time together), it's one of my favorite things ever. Samantha and Brian met while attending the University of Iowa (Brian went to the business school, Samantha majored in education) and are now planning an August 2014 wedding at St. Pats with the reception at Brown Deer.

After spending the evening with these two on Monday night, I have to say I'm more than a little excited to photograph their big day. With a bride and groom that are so much fun, how could it not be amazing?!

Samantha and Brian - I had the best time ever photographing you Monday night, and I'm so thankful we finally had beautiful weather!! You were right, third time was a charm. :) Thank you so much for choosing me to be a part of your wedding, I am so grateful to have wonderful couples like you! I hope you enjoy the sneak peek.