Amanda & Matt: Engaged!

Our original plan for doing engagement pictures at Ledges didn't quite work out. Luckily we found the perfect alternative: Winterset. We went on a little adventure to find the Winterset City Park where we used the stone bridge (btw, that bridge was used in the filming of The Bridges of Madison County...maybe I should watch that movie someday?) We then discovered a tower and afterwards went on a quest for the most photogenic bridge. We were in Madison County, it just made sense. The Holliwell Bridge passed the test.

Granted, we didn't really need the really pretty park or a famous bridge, since Amanda & Matt are so easy to photograph. Once I told them that they were great at pulling off the "serious look." Amanda's response was that they're just serious people. Really, Amanda? I've known you long enough to know better than that!

I had fun getting to know Amanda & Matt as a couple. Thank you two for the fun photo-shoot, I can't wait for your wedding next year!


Ring shots:



Amanda was being every so helpful by standing and looking pretty while I tested the light & we waited for Matt to join us.


Their dog, Remi joined in for some pictures:

Megan & Jeff: Wedding Preview

September 11, 2010 was my 24th birthday. More importantly, however, it was also the day that Megan and Jeff celebrated and shared their love for one another among friends and family. I'm happy you two found me and I got to be there to document your lovely wedding day!

Brooke & Doug's Wedding

My day with Brooke and Doug started in their lovely home where I got to meet them and their cute puppy, Lil Girl. We rode around downtown Des Moines for a bit taking some pictures of their picture perfect wedding party then headed to the winery to grab a couple more shots before the ceremony. They celebrated their wedding at Summerset Winery outside of Indianola with a lovely ceremony and a lot of dancing.
I found out that Brooke and Doug actually went to the same high school. While they kind of knew of each other, they didn't really know each other. It wasn't until some years later that they officially met and, well, I have pictures to prove that they're perfect together.
Brooke & Doug, you two are absolutely gorgeous! It was such a great day and you two are wonderful to work with!

Amanda & Matt: Engagement Preview

Amanda and I graduated from the same high school five years ago. Yes, it really has been five years. Since I've known Amanda for a while now, I was very excited to hear she got engaged. Then I was absolutely thrilled when she asked me to be her photographer!
Amanda and Matt are wonderful together! Here's a few pictures to prove it (more to come later, of course):