It was an absolute joy to photograph Jillian and Joe’s wedding day! After a morning spent getting ready at The Surety Hotel, they had their closest family gather at Secret Admirer, an adorable and sunny bar on the southside of downtown Des Moines. Jillian and Joe spent many nights grabbing a drink at this local…
It was a warm summer night for their engagement photos, but we had the most beautiful light and the best time together! My little brother is engaged and it was so much fun to get to spend time with just him + Chayce and photograph their sweet love! They are goofy and playful together, and…
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…