Sleepy bliss

At first we weren't so sure this little miss was going to slip into dreamland for us, she was all wide eyed after she had her tummy filled up.  I was so pleasantly surprised that once I got ahold of her those little eyes got SOOOOO heavy and I got to right to work.  

Mom also wanted some natural lifestyle images of the family in their home, I LOVE incorporating living spaces like this!  It just seems to put a sense of context into the image.  Here are a few from that series:

Beautiful baby, beautiful family!

I wish I could think of more to say than that, but that just describes this session so perfectly.  Their little sweetie was all smiles and loves her toes.  Mom and Dad are COMPLETELY enamored with this little girl.  And that is what I do is all about, the people and relationships, telling each story frame by frame.

So in love!

I love doing engagement sessions for my brides and grooms and I can't tell you how special and valuable this time with them is to me!  I get to see them interact together, who they are and what their comfort zone is before the big day- which makes the wedding day portraits so much easier for all of us.  These love birds are no exception.  I had so much fun with them and their little man.  I really enjoyed seeing them as a family and how completely in love this groom-to-be is with his bride-to-be.  I'm SO excited for their wedding and can't wait to make more portraits for them.

I should also note that this is the same location as the last engagement that I posted.  It is amazing how I can go to Main Amana so many times and get so many different looks based on where we decide to pose, the time of day and the weather (sun light or lack of).  These were taken closer to sunset and by the time we finished the rain was starting- again.  

Adorably sweet couple...

I'm so excited for this post!  I had a very hard time choosing just a few for their sneak peak because I just love all the images.  The engagement session was so fun, it was great to get to know them better and I just can't wait until their wedding in September to work with them more!  What a stunning couple!

Country wedding...

And a fun one at that!  We started at their ranch in southern Iowa and then hopped on horses and a hay wagon for the drive down the road to the quaint little church.  Both the church and the reception hall were decorated with little touches that reflect this couples life of rodeo, including a mechanical bull!  We started pretty early in the day before the clouds had a chance to break up but by the end of the day we were getting some blue skies and sunshine- perfect for using the new techniques I learned at a recent workshop.  I really had a great time and I'm honored that they chose me to capture memories for them that I'm sure they will cherish all of their days.  Congrats!

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For those who missed the open house...

Here are a few pictures of the inside of the studio.  I'll try to get some photobooth shots up soon too.  And the day got SO crazy that I didn't have time to get the prize drawing set up so if you were there you will be entered into the drawing & I will announce the winners later today!

My fun wood wall, can't wait to use it as a back drop!

My front window

The beautiful mural courtesy of the lovely Tina Wing!

Wall portraits of my girls in the office.

The backdrop wall in the camera room.

Thank you so much to all who came to show your love and support!  I never thought I'd be in this place after not quite 3 years and I can't thank everyone enough for helping along the way.  You all are the BEST!

Summer wedding..

I was so happy to share the day with this lovely couple and their families.  We had a great day and the ceremony was so touching.  Congratulations and thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding day!

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