Alex asked Bailey to marry him as they were visiting Chateau St. Jean on a recent trip to California and they love to spend evenings on the patio at Magnolia Wine Kitchen– so it only made sense to begin their engagement session at one of their favorites spots around Des Moines. Magnolia was kind enough to…
I’m so excited to share a few favorites from Tess and Dillan’s engagement session! I just got to see these two again this weekend at Kate and Caleb’s wedding! In fact, Tess was the one who set Kate and Caleb up in high school. And in turn, Kate and Caleb introduced Tess and Dillan in college….
Shortly after Grant proposed, Paige knew she wanted to get married in her parents’ backyard, and it was an absolute dream to photograph! Though heavy rains a few days before made the ground a little soft, the day of was stunning. It was one of those first fall days full of warm light and clear skies….
Kristen and Tony’s wedding day was absolutely gorgeous. They held their ceremony in the gardens of Rollins Mansion with the reception, complete with a live band, going into the night out on the terrace. Tony definitely wins the award of most dedicated groom. He severed his Achille’s tendon a week before the wedding and couldn’t get…
Dani and Austin traveled all the way from Texas for their engagement session! Dani is from Des Moines and met Austin when she moved to Texas for her job. After an adorable (and chilly) New Year’s Eve proposal, these two will be getting married next spring! We started downtown with all three of us arriving…