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…
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…
I loved celebrating the beginning of my 2016 wedding season with friends and family while photographing Steph and Ryan’s wedding! This wedding was extra special as I have known Steph since she was born (our moms are best friends and her parents are my God-Parents), and I could not have been more honored to photograph their…
Rachel and Cody’s wedding day could not have been a more perfect fall day. The leaves were out in full force and the sun gave us that warm, glow-y fall light. These two were married at Summerset Winery and spent the morning getting ready at the Inn just down the road. I loved all of the friends…