I get to hold a lot of secrets with this job of mine. And this secret has been one of my favorites to keep. My baby brother is engaged! This past weekend I got to put on my spy hat and sneak up on my little brother, Michael, and his girlfriend, Chayce, to photograph his…
Niki and Alex drove down from Minnesota for their engagement photos here in Des Moines. With such a rainy week, we dodged the weather and were blessed with the most beautiful, sunny, spring evening! Niki is the sister of one of my best friends, so it has been so fun to get to know her…
Bradie and Tim’s wedding day was such a beautiful reflection of them as a couple. They got ready and hosted their reception at the Hotel Fort Des Moines, a place Bradie had walked past and explored inside right before meeting Tim, sharing with a friend that she would love to get married there. They had…
Last fall, Chandler reached out asking me to photograph his proposal to Lauren. They were planning a Des Moines staycation at the AC hotel for their dating anniversary. He invited their close family and friends to hide away on the patio at The Republic and after leading Lauren to the preplanned spot, he proposed and…
I adored photographing Savannah and Taylor’s intimate wedding at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates! This sweet couple met while both working in Des Moines and at the Capitol and they loved how similar the Hall of Laureates is to the State Capitol. They kept their day personal and true to them, focusing on spending…