Stacie + Ian [Maquoketa, IA Engagement Photography]

Stacie and Ian are planning a September 12th wedding at the gorgeous barn in the photos below, just outside of Maquoketa. I had the pleasure of photographing them on a beautiful May evening, and had a lot of fun getting to know them better and seeing the location where they will be saying their vows. These two are so in love - they way they look at each other is just adorable, and photographing them was a lot of fun. Here are just a handful of my favorites - I hope you enjoy this sneak peek!


Photo on the left by Josh












Below photo by Josh

Callie: Newborn, Part One [Iowa City, IA Fresh 48 Newborn Photography]

Pattie and Benton, along with big sister Josie welcomed baby Callie to the world on May 1st. I had the opportunity to photograph her the next day, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. This is the second time I've done a fresh 48 session and I love it! Such a different way to document their arrival, and these guys did it in addition to a regular lifestyle newborn session a week later. It was a lot of fun to see Josie in her new big sister role, and she had a great time playing with the stethoscope...future doctor like mom and dad?

Pattie and Benton - thank you so much for inviting me to take photos of such a precious time for your family!! I hope you enjoy the sneak peek.

Coelle, Chris, Julian, and Rivers: Day in the Life [Iowa City IA Family and Child Photography]

I am in love with these Day in the Life sessions. I can't even tell you how grateful I am that my clients and friends have embraced this idea and allowed me the opportunity to photograph them just living their lives. What are Day in the Life sessions, you ask? Well, it can be anything you want. Think of them as the family photos you really want - the ones you will treasure, the ones that your kids will look at and feel something when they are adults with children of their own. They're the kind of family photos you would take, but better, because YOU (or whomever the person behind the camera usually is...) are actually in them. They are intimate, and special, and 100% you.

So, a couple weeks ago, I met Coelle and Chris at their home in Iowa City, where they proceeded to get the boys ready and then I documented their normal weekend routine. Get up, get the boys ready, and head downtown to Heirloom for breakfast and coffee. After that, a little visit to the playground and a park for some fun before nap time hits. The boys loved it, and it felt so relaxed that Coelle and Chris didn't have to stress - they just were able to be themselves and enjoy their time with their family. So, without further ado... here's a sample of their "Day in the Life".