I’m on vacation so my brain can not caption right now. (Literally had to type this 4 times, but that also may be the jet leg.) Being in North Cal with all the pine trees reminded me that I needed to share more of Joe + Sami’s session. Don’t count the midwest out for pretty locations too! 
It’s wedding week for two of my favorite people!!!! However this weekend I will not be the photographer, I just get to be the big sister of the groom. 🥰 I’m so excited to be heading to northern California today and celebrating these two and the beginning of their marriage. Of course my camera will be along, I cant help myself when I’m someplace with such beautiful views. (My siblings + their loves don’t mind being my models either.) Looking forward to enjoying this week with all my favorite people! ✌🏼 
One of Joe’s high school best friends married one of Sami's high school best friends, but we all know 2020 changed plans last year, so the wedding that these two were suppose to be introduced at couldn't happen that way it was originally planned. Later that summer Sami's friend reached out to try to connect these two again and Joe set up a date for he and Sami! They went to a park and talked for SO long before getting dinner. Tons of their conversation was/is about Jesus and that conversation just hasn’t ended. Now it's fun weekends spent together making homemade pizzas, being active together, and dancing in the kitchen! 
These two share the easiest + sweetest kind of love. Today was absolutely beautiful celebrating Emily + Talbot! • Hair Artist // @refineryhair Florist // @cambamfloral_llc Dress // @purebridal Cake Artist // @littleblackbirdbakery Videographer // @thevineproductions DJ // @mdl.events Venue // @decadeswdm 
I’m not sure there’s anything more exhausting, but even more beautiful, than those fresh newborn days. 
Robin’s friend’s son was convinced a princess lived in the castle. (The capitol building). He was a knight there to protect the princess. He also asked if all the Robin birds were out flying around because it was Robin’s wedding day. And that little story + these sweet moments with Robin’s grandma are just a glimpse into the best days I get invited document. 
When Amanda told me her vision for their family session I was instantly so excited. Sure, getting those “mantle worthy images” always feels like an accomplishment when I can get four children to all smile at the same time. But, these evenings spent with your people, doing what you love, this is where I thrive, where my heart for photography beats. I’ve found so much joy in photographing the uniqueness of each family and the fleeting moments that become so precious as your littles grow up. Momma, I want you to know that I don’t expect you to look perfect or to have the best behaved children. I actually anticipate that there will be some goofy grins, a shy smile, some moodiness, and lots of giggles. This is who you are, it’s who they are, this is your “us” at this moment in time, and I love these genuine moments. My heart is to give you space to play, dance, and laugh together! 
Growing up my mom would repeatedly yell for one of us children to come to the kitchen, “Come here! Come here!” She would excitedly exclaim. “Look at that good looking man outside!” You can imagine the eye rolls each of her 8 children would give her as we just watched our dad feeding cows or doing some chore out the window. But, she never stopped. These two always kiss each other goodbye, pray with each other in the morning, and invest in so many peoples lives around them. They live sacrificially, intentionally, and honestly. I’ve always appreciated how transparent my parents with their lives. 35 years! All because two people fell in love, made vows, stayed committed through the hard stuff, and kept Jesus at the center of their marriage. Thankful for their love, wisdom, and example. Happy 35th anniversary mom and dad! 
Allyson + Michael met in college at Buena Vista University. Allyson was an athletic training major and working with the football team, which Michael just so happened to be on. He got hurt during a game once so he sat out some drills during practice and that's when these two started chatting. One of them probably started flirting and the other flirted back! They continued to see each other every day at practice and Allyson realized she must really like Michael when she contemplated ordering him a pizza and taking it to him after a game. She sort of chickened out because she didn't know what room he lived in. Ironically, however, Michael Facebook messaged her that night and goes "so how about that pizza?" It's all history from there! Now these two get to be on the same team doing this whole marriage thing together! Congrats Michael + Allyson! • Venue // KC Hall Hair Artist // Shear Unique Designs Dress // PureBridal DJ // Calvin Carlson