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Elise + Isaiah | Dubuque Iowa Engagement Session

I stalked the weather as I always do prior to a shoot. 80% chance of thunderstorms but I was certain the weather would work for us & it did. How do meteorologists get paid for being wrong all the time?! Elise & Isaiah met in college her sophomore year. They currently live in Dubuque in […]

May 27, 2014

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A Weekend Away | Personal Post

Camping is a home away from home for me. The relaxation of sitting outside, drinking a cold beer, enjoying laughs with some of my favorite people. We spent the day munching on cheese (Yay Wisconsin!) and catching up with old friends. Not much happens during these trips but good food is without question. I have […]

May 26, 2014

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A Weekend Away | Personal Post

Camping is a home away from home for me. The relaxation of sitting outside, drinking a cold beer, enjoying laughs with some of my favorite people. We spent the day munching on cheese (Yay Wisconsin!) and catching up with old friends. Not much happens during these trips but good food is without question. I have […]

May 26, 2014

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The Day I Tried Disc Golf.. | Personal Post

“You spelled disc wrong…” & we’re off to a great start friends. My family is probably laughing at that title. If you know me.. You know I’m not athletic & my mom right now is going “but you’re a dannnncerrrr“. I can’t play sports but I can dance & I rock zumba like no ones […]

May 23, 2014

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How I use Google Calendar

Google calendar has been an organizing saving grace for me. I have 6 (oh my SIX) places where I have clients weddings dates (contracts, notes on my iPhone, written calendar, Google calendar, Apple calendar AND in my client tracking spreadsheet). Wow that sounds like overkill once it’s written out but Google calendar is by far […]

May 19, 2014

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How I use Google Calendar

Google calendar has been an organizing saving grace for me. I have 6 (oh my SIX) places where I have clients weddings dates (contracts, notes on my iPhone, written calendar, Google calendar, Apple calendar AND in my client tracking spreadsheet). Wow that sounds like overkill once it’s written out but Google calendar is by far […]

May 19, 2014

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Happy Birthday, Lauren!

This blog post is coming to you a day early… & for a special reason.. MY BEST FRIEND! You know those people who you can tell it like it is & they won’t get mad? Lauren. The people you can share inappropriate jokes to and it’s okay? Lauren. The friend that you can complain about […]

May 15, 2014

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Photog Tip | Natural Lightroom Edit & Portrait Tips

If you have read my blog for any length of time, or have seen my images you know I’m a natural light photographer. What you may also know (or maybe not) is that I am also a minimalist editor. I discussed my reasons why & now I am going to show you how I achieve them. We’ve […]

May 12, 2014

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Photog Tip | Natural Lightroom Edit & Portrait Tips

If you have read my blog for any length of time, or have seen my images you know I’m a natural light photographer. What you may also know (or maybe not) is that I am also a minimalist editor. I discussed my reasons why & now I am going to show you how I achieve them. We’ve […]

May 12, 2014

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For Photog’s & Bloggers | 11 Tips For Blogging Better

I act like I’m a veteran.. Like I have been blogging for years and I know exactly what I’m doing. Wrong. I don’t & I have only been blogging consistently since March. Flighty blogging? Since 2011 (Wow.. Has it really been that long?) Anyway, during my little consistently blogging every Monday & Friday stint I […]

May 9, 2014

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