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The Ryan Family // Foster Woods Spring Family Portraits

May 24, 2023 - I think this session was a first for this beautiful family. Not the first time I've photographed them, as I've had the j...
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The Ryan Family // Foster Woods Spring Family Portraits Sneak Peek

May 15, 2023 - Here's a little peek at the Ryan family's recent portrait session at Foster Woods near Wellman. Such a lovely evening wi...
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The Smothers Family // Terry Trueblood Iowa City Family Portraits

November 07, 2022 - Did I mention how much I loved October because I get to see my favorite families?! Well, coming to you today is another...
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The Saunders Family // Sutliff Bridge Family Portraits

November 02, 2022 - Another favorite family coming at you today! Say "hello" to the Saunders family! Aren't they adorable?! I met up with th...
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The Forsman Family // Terry Trueblood Fall Family Portraits

October 19, 2022 - How beautiful is the Forsman family!? I had such a great time capturing their family portraits at Terry Trueblood in Iow...
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The Lundstrom Family // Wellman Country Family Portraits

October 12, 2022 - Oh my word! How adorable is the Lundstrom family?! It was such a joy capturing their family portraits!! I met with them...
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The Hagen Family // Terry Trueblood Fall Family Portraits

October 07, 2022 - I recently met up with one of my favorite families for their annual family session. This year, I met the Hagens at the e...
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The Forsman Family // Terry Trueblood Family Portraits Sneak Peek

October 05, 2022 - What an absolutely gorgeous evening with the stunning Foresman family! Such a joy seeing them all again!! Check back for...
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The Bachman Family // Downtown Cedar Rapids Family Portraits

December 15, 2021 - One of my favorite families is back on the blog today! Say "hello" to the Bachmans! Such a beautiful family!! We met up...
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The Noethe Family // Sutliff Bridge Family Portraits

December 06, 2021 - How cute is the Noethe family?! I've had the honor of capturing their family for a few years now and it is always a plea...
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The Miller Family // Sutliff Bridge Family Portraits

November 29, 2021 - On a crisp October morning, I met up with the Miller family for their portrait session. The colors around the Sutliff Br...
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The Steil Family // Sutliff Bridge Family Portraits

October 04, 2021 - What a perfect evening! This past weekend I met up with the Steil family for their portraits at the Sutliff Bridge. The...
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The Russell Family // Harvest Preserve Family Portraits

September 29, 2021 - I first met Dan & Carolyn years ago, as I captured their stunning wedding day at the Old Capitol Museum in Iowa City. It...
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The Russell Family // Harvest Preserve Family Portraits Sneak Peek

September 24, 2021 - It was such a joy photographing the beautiful Wallace family! Here's a little sneak peek of their recent family portrait...
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The Haas Family // Iowa City Hunters Run Park Family Sneak Peek

August 18, 2021 - Such a gorgeous evening with the beautiful Haas family! Here's a little peek at their recent portrait session.
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The Stufflebeam Family // Downtown Marion Family Portraits

July 28, 2021 - It was so much fun meeting up with one of my favorite families!! I adore working with the Stufflebeams! They are such a...
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The Stufflebeams // Downtown Marion Family Portrait Sneak Peek

July 23, 2021 - I had so much fun with the Stufflebeams during their recent family portraits session!! Here's a little sneak peek from t...
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The Kaemmer Family

January 13, 2021 - It was a cold, windy afternoon when I met up with the Kaemmer family at the Coralville Marriott. Thankfully, they were u...
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The Adrian Family

January 11, 2021 - It was a windy November evening when I met with the Adrian family at a park near their home in Iowa City. This fun famil...
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The Hicks Family

January 08, 2021 - The Hicks family is hitting the blog today! I always love having the chance to catch up with this fun family! This is th...
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The Wiles Family

January 04, 2021 - This fall I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing the Wyles family. After days of rain, we had a gorgeous fall e...
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The Saunders Family

December 30, 2020 - Oh my word! How adorable is the Saunders family? I first met Stephen and Rachel as they were planning their wedding a fe...
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The McCarthy Family

December 28, 2020 - It was a very cold and dreary October day, when I met up with the McCarthy family. Thankfully, this family is AMAZING an...
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The Gunderson Family

December 23, 2020 - How adorable is this sweet mother-daughter duo?! I have known Alexis since freshman year of high school. We graduated to...
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The Miller Family

December 18, 2020 - I love photographing the Miller family! It has been an honor to capture their portraits each year since their oldest was...
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The Norman Family

December 14, 2020 - Well, the weather was not too keen on cooperating for us, but the Norman family was amazing, as always, and rocked their...
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The Hershberger Family

November 16, 2020 - It was a gray afternoon when I met with the Hershberger family, but thankfully the rain held off! We headed to the beaut...
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The Bottorff Family

November 04, 2020 - Another one of my favorite families on the blog today! When chatting about locations, the Bottorffs felt that it was onl...
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The Bachman Family

October 23, 2020 - I have known Brandi since freshman year of high school, not long after I first moved to Iowa. She is one of my dearest f...
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The Daniels-Way Family

October 21, 2020 - Oh my! Jameson has gotten so big!! It's been two years since I last had the joy of capturing this gorgeous family and I...
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The Hagen Family

October 16, 2020 - I've known April since high school and have had the absolute honor of capturing some major milestones in her life. From...
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The Noethe Family

October 07, 2020 - What a beautiful early October afternoon! I had the pleasure of heading out to their family's farm in Marengo for the No...
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The Orton Family

June 10, 2020 - This beautiful family has grown (and is still growing) since I last saw them at Michael and Lisa's gorgeous wedding a fe...
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Albums {Our Travels}

June 05, 2020 - If you've read my blog for very long, you know just how much I love albums. I think they are beautiful, artistic ways to...
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The Norman Family

January 07, 2020 - I love photographing the Norman family! They are so fun and full of life! We met at Terry Trueblood in Iowa City for the...
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The Miller Family

January 06, 2020 - One of my favorite families, the Millers! I've known this sweet family since Tanner, their oldest, was only nine months...
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The Gunderson Family

January 03, 2020 - This past fall, I had the pleasure of traveling to Guttenburg for the Gunderson's family portraits. I've been photograph...
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The Noethe Family

December 30, 2019 - How sweet is this beautiful family!? I had such a great time at Wilson's Orchard with the Noethe family. Their little gu...
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The Hagen Family

December 27, 2019 - What a fun family! I love every opportunity I get to spend time and capture this beautiful family of four. How sweet are...
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The Adrian Family

December 13, 2019 - Oh my word! What a sweet family! I was so excited to meet up with the beautiful Adrian family this fall at Hickory Hill...
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The Bottorff Family {Iowa City Family Portraits}

December 02, 2019 - Now that wedding season is drawing to a close, I'm enjoying playing catch up on sharing sessions from this past fall. I'...
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The Northup Family

March 08, 2019 - Well, in true fall fashion, the weather decided to throw us a curveball for the Northup family's portrait session. After...
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Guest Books

March 02, 2018 - I recently posted about the power of print. Today, I'd like to share about one of my favorite printed products. Custom d...
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The Power of Prints

February 16, 2018 - I have a photo of my father from when he was approximately 11. I love this photo so much. It's small and black and white...
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The Swanson Family

January 15, 2018 - It is always so much fun getting to photograph the Swanson family. Their little Amelia is the sweetest little one!! We w...
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The Smothers Family

January 03, 2018 - It doesn't get much sweeter than this family of four. Their girls are so much fun! I love how much they enjoyed having t...
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Rory + Ellie {One Year Old}

December 29, 2017 - Ellie and Rory are the sweetest little ones! I was so excited to have them out to the studio for their first birthday po...
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The Jungblut Cousins

December 27, 2017 - Each fall, I have the pleasure of photographing these adorable cousins. The photos are a "surprise" Christmas present fo...
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Rory + Ellie {Sneak Peek}

December 22, 2017 - It doesn't get any more adorable than this sweet duo! Here's a sneak peek at their one year portrait session, complete w...
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The Daniels-Way Family

December 11, 2017 - Rain loomed on the weather forecast, but the dark clouds passed just before I met up with the Daniels-Way family at Gree...
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The Hicks Family

December 06, 2017 - I was excited to once again have the opportunity to work with the Hicks family. They are such a fun and lively bunch! We...
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The McCarthy Family

November 27, 2017 - After a gloomy day, the clouds passed and the evening sun shown bright just in time for this fun family's portraits. The...
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The Miller Family

November 24, 2017 - It was a windy, cold afternoon in October when I met with the Miller family at the Lake McBride Spillway. Despite the ch...
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The Norman Family

November 22, 2017 - Love this family portrait session with the Norman family! How adorable are their kiddos!? Their youngest was a little m...
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Happy Birthday Miss Gabby!

November 20, 2017 - How can it be? How is it even possible? Where had the time gone??? My smart, loving, cuddly, spunky, contrary, independe...
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The Frey Family

November 15, 2017 - Say hello again to one of my favorite families in the entire world! I love getting the chance to photograph the Frey fam...
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The Gunderson Family

November 13, 2017 - I love Eagle Point Park in Dubuque and was very excited to meet with the Gunderson family there for their fall family po...
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Everett {6 Months Old}

November 08, 2017 - Oh my! This sweet blue eyed little guy has grown so much since I last saw him. Look at those adorable baby rolls with hi...
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The Steil Family

November 06, 2017 - I had the joy of photographing Thea and Brian's wedding a few years back and was SO excited to get to see them again. Ev...
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The Forsman Family

October 30, 2017 - It was a warm, but beautiful evening when I met the Forsman family at Palisades-Kepler Park for their portrait session....
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Forsman Family {Sneak Peek}

October 25, 2017 - A little peek at this beautiful family's recent portrait session. Love it!! Be sure to check back soon for more!
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The Miller Family

October 20, 2017 - On a gorgeous September evening, I met with the Miller family for their portrait session at Wellman's South Park. I lov...
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The Miller Family {Sneak Peek}

October 13, 2017 - It was such a pleasure working with the beautiful Miller family. Be sure to check back for more from their portrait sess...
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Oscar {Newborn}

September 20, 2017 - Oh my word! I am smitten with this sweet little guy!! Oscar is such a handsome little man and an absolute joy to photogr...
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The Schneider Family

September 18, 2017 - On a sunny Monday in August, I headed to Apple River, Illinois to capture Jason and Amy's anniversary and family portrai...
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Noah & Tabitha {Summer Mini}

September 15, 2017 - Noah and Tabitha were great fun to photograph during their Summer Mini Session. Being book lovers at heart, they were qu...
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Laurelin & Gabrielle {Summer Mini}

September 13, 2017 - I was so excited to a summer mini session of my girls! I think they were even a little excited too. They are both getti...
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Oscar {Sneak Peek}

September 11, 2017 - This little bundle of perfection is Oscar. He is such a sweetheart and I am so excited to share his newborn session. Her...
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The Schneider Family {Sneak Peek}

September 08, 2017 - I had such a great time photographing the Schneider family! Check back soon for more from their session!
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Ainsley {Summer Mini}

September 06, 2017 - Ainsley has grown so much since I last saw her at her six month portrait session! This sweet girl is now on the move and...
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Wren & Eleanor {Summer Mini}

September 01, 2017 - I had so much fun with the Boho chic styled Summer Mini Sessions! Check out the sweet duo that is Wren and Eleanor. Too...
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Fall Mini Sessions are Coming!

August 28, 2017 - The kids are back in school and football season is about to kick off. Changing leaves, crisp air, hot chai lattes, sweat...
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Summer Mini Promo {Sneak Peek}

July 17, 2017 - Another peek at our setup for our Summer Mini Sessions. Contact us today to schedule your session! Spaces are limited!
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Summer Mini Sessions!

July 10, 2017 - Summer is in full swing and we are loving days at the beach! Our Summer Mini Sessions are whimsical styled mini sessions...
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The Upah Family

July 03, 2017 - On a warm evening, I met with the Upah family at Palisades Kepler State Park for their portrait session. I love this are...
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Josh + Kelsey {Engaged}

June 30, 2017 - On a warm, beautiful evening earlier this month, I met up with Kelsey and Josh at Gray's Lake in Des Moines for their en...
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The Upah Family {Sneak Peek}

June 28, 2017 - A peek at the Upah family's recent portrait session at Palisades-Kepler State Park. What a beautiful family! Check back...
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The Witthoft Family

June 26, 2017 - It was a hot (and I mean HOT, 80+ degrees at 9:00 AM) and windy morning when I met up with the beautiful Witthoft family...
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The Witthoft Family {Sneak Peek)

June 21, 2017 - A peek at this beautiful family's session.
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The Smith Family

May 22, 2017 - On a beautiful Sunday morning, I met with this sweet family at the Fossil Gorge at the Coralville Lake Reservoir. It was...
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The Smith Family {Sneak Peek}

May 17, 2017 - A sneak peek of this sweet family's recent session. Check back soon for more!
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Jessica + Jayden

May 15, 2017 - On a bright, windy afternoon, I met with Jessica and Jayden at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids for their Spring Mini Sess...
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Jessica + Jayden {Sneak Peek}

May 12, 2017 - What a beautiful mother-daughter duo!!! Check back soon for more from their recent session!
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Family Photos {Creating the Look}

May 10, 2017 - So often I am asked by clients, "What should we wear to out session?" Your wardrobe choices greatly affect the look and...
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Newborn Portraits {What to Expect}

May 05, 2017 - The birth of a child is a wonderful and important event in your life. Whether it is your first baby or your fourth, each...
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Everett {Newborn}

April 28, 2017 - How sweet is this little guy!? Everett was absolutely perfect during his newborn session. Such a pleasure to work with!...
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My Girls {Blossoms}

April 24, 2017 - Ok, I admit it, there are times I look like a crazy person. There are times, probably more often then I care to notice,...
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Everett {Sneak Peek}

April 21, 2017 - Oh my word! How precious is this sweet little one?! Check back soon for more from Everett's newborn session.
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An Adventure: Day 7 & 8

March 31, 2017 - Ah, Paris! While admittedly, it was not at the top of my list of travel destinations before this trip, I am so thankful...
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An Adventure: Day 5 & 6

March 29, 2017 - We headed to the Normandy area of France, just a few hours away from where we were staying in Paris. Our first stop was...
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An Adventure: Day 3 & 4

March 22, 2017 - We woke up very early on day 3 to head back to the airport to catch our flight to Paris, France. Amazingly, we got there...
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An Adventure: Day 2

March 20, 2017 - Our first and only full day in Iceland was beautiful. We were up early to head out along the Golden Circle, a route that...
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An Adventure: Day 1

March 17, 2017 - I've been out of the office for about two weeks on an fun adventure overseas. I had so much fun seeing and experiencing...
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Spring Mini Sessions are Coming!

March 15, 2017 - Spaces are limited, so be sure to contact Geno Photography to schedule yours today!
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Surviving a Family Photo Shoot

March 10, 2017 - Family portraits can be stressful. Trust me, I know. From planning outfits to getting everyone cleaned up and looking th...
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The Kennard Family

March 08, 2017 - This past November, I had the pleasure of meeting the beautiful Kennard family for their portrait session. We met at a p...
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Owen {Newborn}

March 03, 2017 - Meet Owen, the adorable little guy who recently made his debut into the world. I was so excited to head to Minnesota for...
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Hello!

January 30, 2017 - Hello! Well, believe it or not a new year has begun and we're already a month into it. I don't know about you, but I can...
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Terri + Finley {Mommy & Me Session}

January 25, 2017 - How sweet are these two! Oh my word, love it! On a chilly December day, I met up with Terri and Finley in downtown Kalon...
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The Fritz-Murphy Family

January 23, 2017 - In addition to Max's senior portraits, I also had the opportunity to capture family portraits for this beautiful family...
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The Schrader Family

January 20, 2017 - On a gray day in November, my day was brightened by these sweet faces. My how they have grown! I love working with the...
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Greg + Lisa {Maternity}

January 18, 2017 - How beautiful is this California maternity session?! I had such a great time capturing Greg and Lisa's maternity portrai...
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The Hochstedler & Kahler Families

January 16, 2017 - On a gray October morning, I headed down a gravel road just outside of Kalona to meet up with this fun family for their...
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The McCarthy Family

January 13, 2017 - It was so much fun working with the McCarthy family! I met them at Sunset Park in Washington for their session on an ove...
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The Meeker Family

January 09, 2017 - On a gorgeous October afternoon, I headed to the NewBo district in Cedar Rapids to meet with the Meeker family for their...
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The Jungblut Cousins

January 04, 2017 - How sweet is this adorable quartet of cousins? Seriously! My how they have all grown since last I had the pleasure of ph...
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The Northup Family

December 16, 2016 - On a beautiful, but windy autumn morning, I headed out to the home of the Northup family for their fall portrait session...
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The Miller Family

December 07, 2016 - Another one of my favorite families for the blog this morning! I have had the pleasure of photographing this sweet famil...
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The Bottorff Family

November 30, 2016 - On a gorgeous October evening, I met with the Bottorff family for their fall portrait session at the old art building at...
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The Daniels-Way Family

November 25, 2016 - On a gray October afternoon, I headed to Gray's Lake in Des Moines for the Daniels-Way family's session. It was great to...
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The Davis Family

November 23, 2016 - For the past six years, I have had the wonderful opportunity to capture this beautiful family. I first met them, when Ca...
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The Smothers Family

November 14, 2016 - On a gray October afternoon, I headed to Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City for the Smothers family portrait session. My hav...
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The Hicks Family

November 09, 2016 - I had so much fun working with the Hicks family. We met at Kent Park on a sunny October evening. The golden light throug...
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The Norman Family

November 07, 2016 - On a beautiful fall evening, I met with the Norman family at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City. I love the bold navy and mu...
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The Foster Family

November 02, 2016 - On a beautiful fall evening, I met up with the Foster family at Kent Park for their family portrait session. I had the h...
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The Smith Family

October 31, 2016 - On a sunny Sunday morning, I headed to Kent Park to meet with the Smith family for their portrait session. It has been a...
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The Moses Family

October 24, 2016 - On a chilly October morning, I met with the Moses family for their family portrait session at Kent Park. It was great to...
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The Frey Family

October 05, 2016 - On a warm September evening, I met with one of my favorite families in the whole world, the Freys, at Wilson's Orchard f...
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Remember to Schedule Your Fall Mini Session!

October 03, 2016 - Spaces are almost full for our Fall Mini Sessions. Be sure to contact us today to schedule yours before they're all gone...
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Fall Mini Sessions Are Coming!

September 06, 2016 - Spaces are limited. Be sure to schedule yours today!
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The Howard Family

September 05, 2016 - At the beginning of August, on an overcast Sunday morning, I headed to Sunset Park in Washington to capture family portr...
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The Hotka Family

August 29, 2016 - At the beginning of August, I headed south of Iowa City to the home of the Hotka family. I fell in love with their rusti...
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The Harmsen Family

July 25, 2016 - On Father's Day, I headed over to the Harmsen's home to capture their extended family portraits. The weather was hot, bu...
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Amelia {Newborn}

July 18, 2016 - Oh my word, it does not get more adorable than little Amelia. She came into the studio at less than two weeks old and wa...
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Ainsley {6 Months Old}

July 06, 2016 - I had so much fun with sweet little Miss Ainsley during her six month portrait session. How adorable is she!? Her smile...
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Ainsley {Sneak Peek}

June 22, 2016 - A peek at sweet, little Miss Ainsley's six month portraits. Check back soon for more from her session!
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Newborn Portrait {Planning a Great Session}

June 13, 2016 - I love newborn portraits. There isn't much better in all the world than a teeny-tiny little one; so small and squishy an...
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The Taylor Family

June 06, 2016 - Two weeks ago, I met up with the Taylor family at North Park in Wellman. The sky was overcast and the wind was chilly, b...
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The Taylor Family {Sneak Peek}

May 30, 2016 - A little look at my recent session with the lovely Taylor family. Oh my word, their little girls are the definition of a...
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Jason + Emily {Engaged}

April 11, 2016 - At the end of March, I had the pleasure of having Emily and Jason in the studio for their engagement session. They were...
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Jason + Emily {Sneak Peek}

March 25, 2016 - A peek at Jason and Emily's recent engagement session. Check back soon for more!
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Joanna + Jordan {Wedding: Part 2}

March 18, 2016 - For their grand entrance, not only were the wedding party announce, but so were Joanna's parents and Jordan's parents. I...
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Jordan + Joanna {Wedding: Part 1)

March 04, 2016 - On February 13th, I headed to the gorgeous Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport for the wedding of Jordan and Joanna. I had not...
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