Iowa's top rated Portrait photographer
RIGHT NOW, in this moment, YOU ARE
PERFECT
SOMEONE WHO creates
A SPACE WHERE YOU feel safe TO LET YOUR authentic SELF SHINE
YOU need A PHOTOGRAPHER
WHO MAKES IT easy TO UNCOVER THE real you
I drove 5 hours to shoot with Cassy and I would turn around and do it again in a heartbeat!
- Emmy
I loved that Cassy made me feel flawless! I have never felt more confident in my life! I truly felt like a model during my session!
- Alathia
It is wonderful to get a glimpse of yourself from someone else’s eyes. Cassy showed me how much of a bombshell I really am!
-marie
It brought back my self love and confidence!
And the beautiful magnificent book! The experience in all was so so worth it all!
- Kayla
Since I moved here I gained weight and it would cause me to be late or cancel events because I didn’t like the way I looked in an outfit. My images made me fall in love with myself again.
- Sydney
Timeless portraiture for the moments that matter most.
My Mission
You are perfect just as you are, right now. No matter your age or size, you deserve to be seen, celebrated, and cherished.
I create portraiture for those ready to honor their journey, showing the light and strength that define you. This is a deliberate, worthy investment—an experience designed to help you see your truth and preserve your legacy.
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This total experience was well worth the money.
The actual shoot was awesome. I felt cared for the entire time by Cassy. She was so easy to feel comfortable with during the shoot! I felt she really took the time to bring out my inner beauty and dare I say, sexiness. I found that when I left the shoot, I had a new confidence about who I am on so many levels. I felt that I was no longer just accepting my body and who I am, but loving the entire package!
Her images empowered me.
After a year of stress and challenges, I realized I hadn’t been prioritizing self-care. Before my session my biggest concern was choosing the right outfits and how they would look in photos. I brought several options with me, and Cassy was incredibly helpful. Her guidance made all the difference and eased my worries. I loved how my images turned out and probably didn’t need to worry quite as much as I did lol!
Cassy provided the guidance and demonstration I needed to really allow her to capture amazing images!
BOOK WITH CASSY. You will not regret it.
She is an artist and will capture your most beautiful self! I can't say enough about how incredible this experience was!
I. was. amazed. I've never felt more beautiful or confident in my entire adult life. Seriously. There I sat, wondering where I could put up all these pictures of myself to remind me of what a bombshell I was!
I have zero regrets. And I'm going to talk all of the ladies in my life into taking a chance and get over the excuses to do this for THEMSELVES!
Cassy DELIVERED!!
I am not a particularly photogenic person and I was worried that would show in the pictures as it so often does in other pictures. But Cassy made me feel so comfortable and relaxed and did such a wonderful job of helping me pose and I loved it! I am putting a portrait of myself up which is something I never thought I would do. I felt amazing and I am so glad I did this. Also, Cassy is a trustworthy business person who delivered what she promised exactly when she said it would happen. And that is a big deal. I would do this again without a doubt.
I am so grateful that Cassy is who she is!
She was absolutely wonderful! She made me feel so comfortable, and positive through the whole day. I felt like a movie star! My biggest concern was feeling silly, and not achieving the sex appeal in my photos. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to pull off sexy lingerie, and that my squishy would show too much that I would feel even more self conscious than I did before. But I was WRONG.
I felt like I could have been featured in a magazine!!
I felt like I found a long-lost friend.
When I saw Cassy’s video of why she photographs boudoir I thought, “she is it, she knows what she’s doing”. As nervous as I was at the start, I truly enjoyed how I felt through the whole process. Cassy made me feel relaxed and I felt comfortable once I just let go and told myself to have fun and live life to the fullest in the moment! She truly captured that real smile I thought I would never see again!
I felt glamorous, sexy, and beautiful. A little like I could do anything.
I really loved everything about it! I always wanted to be a model and I got to be that for an afternoon. I wasn’t sure if I would want to share my pictures at all. But after I saw them I would’ve taken out a billboard to show people. You get what you pay for and I wanted a professional, high-quality experience and that’s what I got.
Do yourself a favor... book with Cassy now!!!!!
OMG!! This girl is unbelievable. From booking your session to walking out the door, Cassy has so much attention to detail and is so organized! On the day of the shoot I felt nervous about my winter bod.. HOLY SMOKES not anymore. Cassy is so talented with how she poses you and her lighting. She helps you through everything. You will never be saying " what do I do with my hands". You will walk out of there feeling like a brand new lady.. not even kidding!! She has this calming personality and you will feel like you've known her forever. I drove 5 hours to shoot with Cassy and I would turn around and do it again in a heartbeat!
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It was amazing and I would definitely do it again.
I had never met Cassy before this so I was unsure how it would be, but she was super personable and made me feel good so comfortable and beautiful that it just flowed so well.
I loved that Cassy made me feel flawless! I have never felt more confident in my life! I truly felt like a model during my session!
After the shoot I called my husband and said, “Honey you are a lucky man! I am gorgeous!”. Something I never would have said before this shoot. I can look at those pictures and know that I am confident, strong, compassionate, and beautiful! Honestly, I was expecting to be trying to cover up my stomach the whole time and be thinking about how fat I was going to look in these. I was shocked when I finished and realized I didn’t think one negative thought!
And then I showed the portraits to my husband and……well……..Worth every penny
With it being my 50th birthday, I thought, “what a perfect time to do it!” Because I didn’t know what to wear, I brought everything and Cassy picked out what she thought would look good. That definitely eased my anxiety. I also enjoyed being pampered for the day. I love getting my hair and makeup done and dressing up (or down, in this case – LOL) so for me, it was the whole experience. It was a great overall experience. I highly recommend every woman do it, for yourself, for your husband or boyfriend, for your marriage, relationship – whatever your reason, do it!
It helped me realize that I am strong enough to do something that scares me and to walk away from an unhealthy marriage.
Cassy has the experience so that nobody feels or looks awkward in the photos. I have actually done 3 (boudoir sessions). Two have been with Cassy and the other was with a photographer just starting to do boudoir photography. I will always choose the ones that were done by Cassy.
I have never thought I’d do boudoir pictures because of how insecure I am about my body but.....
Cassy made the experience worth doing again and again. Cassy made me feel safe and confident. I loved the prep work it took leading up to my photo session, reminded me to take time for myself as I always set myself last. Definitely opened my eyes to the beauty I have inside and out. For my photo session I was scared, I was shy and anxious. Cassy made me feel empowered and strong and confident. This experience exceeded my expectations in so many ways and has me excited for what future pictures might be like. Definitely opened my eyes to the beauty I have inside and out.
I felt like a princess being taken care of. My images blew me away.
I enjoyed it all. The different outfits and backgrounds, the music and just having a blast with Cassy. I had been living in my own shadow for the past 10 years and this session reminded me how beautiful and confident I am. After I saw my images, I was ready to take on the world. I now have images to remind me if I forget, just how gorgeous and sassy I am. Not only externally, but internally as well. The images show that and I am forever grateful.
It is wonderful to get a glimpse of yourself from someone else’s eyes. Cassy showed me how much of a bombshell I really am!
I love looking at my pictures. I haven’t felt this beautiful in a long time. While I am still reconciling with my mommy tummy, I am learning to admire my beauty as a whole person, and I got a bit of myself back in the process. I felt like a younger version of myself, the one that didn’t have so much weighing her down. Cassy made it super relaxing with my favorite music and good conversation, and by telling me exactly how to pose. It felt like I was just hanging out with my gals,
My experience was way better than I expected. I felt like Cassy was a friend I had known for a long time even though I had just met her.
My biggest worry was that I would not love my pictures (because I was in them). I knew as soon as we started shooting that I would love them and I absolutely do!!!! Cassy made me feel so comfortable and confident. Thank you so much for helping me enhance my self confidence and capturing the sexy side I had only recently discovered.
I show these pictures off every chance I get. I love that I can look at them and go “That’s me” I really can look like amazing
Being a bigger girl most of my life and never really comfortable in my own skin. I hated having my picture taken. Whenever someone pulled out a camera I always hid or offered to take the photo to avoid being in it. By the time Cassy started taking my pics I was really relaxed and felt totally comfortable.
I was concerned that I would be self conscious and the photos would not look natural. Cassy was so wonderful and put me at ease, so everything turned out wonderful.
It was amazing. This was initially a gift for my husband, but with all of the contact with Cassy beforehand regarding prep to do, outfits to look for, etc. It became something that I loved to do and really looked forward to the session. I enjoyed that it turned out it really was all about me, and that is something that I rarely focus on.
from consultation to confidence
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
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the connection: planning & booking
the connection: planning & booking
the preparation: the vision blueprint
the preparation: the vision blueprint
the session: transformation
the session: transformation
the reveal: ordering your keepsake
the reveal: ordering your keepsake
from consultation to confidence
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
It all starts with a completely no-pressure video chat to get to know each other. We’ll talk about what matters most to you and exactly how you want your photos to feel, answer every question, and make sure we effortlessly click. Think of it as the start of a beautifully curated experience, with plenty of room to just be yourselves. Once we know we’re the perfect match, we'll secure your date and start bringing your story to life.
Leave the stress at the door—today is all about you. We kick things off with top-tier pampering from our in-house hair and makeup artist so you can just sit back and relax. And if you're worried about feeling awkward during the shoot—don't be. I'll direct you through everything, from where to look to what on earth to do with your hands. No modeling experience needed. Just show up ready to laugh, let go, and feel absolutely gorgeous.
Say goodbye to the 'what do I wear?' panic! Preparing for your shoot shouldn't feel overwhelming. We'll hop on a planning call to finalize your vision and map out exactly how we'll bring it to life. From curated wardrobe styling guidance to seamless prep checklists and insider tips, I will walk you through every single detail. I handle the heavy lifting of the planning so you can just focus on feeling relaxed, excited, and totally ready to shine.
And now for the absolute best part—the grand reveal. We’ll sit down together to look through your stunning gallery, and yes, I'll be right there with the tissues! I’ll personally guide you through this beautiful experience, helping you select your absolute favorites and design your bespoke heirloom artwork. Get ready, because this is the moment you step back and see the breathtaking beauty of the life and legacy you've built.
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You’re gaining more than a photographer—you’re getting a guide, a storyteller, and a space where you are truly celebrated.
This isn't just about taking photos; it’s about finally seeing yourself through a lens of total honesty and celebration. I understand the hesitation—the feeling that you need to be "ready" or "perfect" before you step in front of a camera. My mission is to show you that your magic isn’t waiting in the future; it’s here, right now. Drawing on my background as a photojournalist, I’ve spent my life finding beauty in the truth. Now, it’s my honor to hold that mirror up for you, so you can finally see the strong, radiant woman your loved ones already know.
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She 100% knows what she is doing!
Cassy was extremely wonderful! So friendly and easy to talk to! I love her! I have always struggled with loving and accepting my body and I have 5 kids now and I am still learning to love myself and my body. Whenever I do these I always learn how to love and accept the body I was given and to except the changes In my body because they gave me 5 beautiful kids. Cassy is not only a great photographer but she's is such a up lifting, sweet, caring and kind hearted person. Well worth the price and a life long friendship you gain just in one day!
Would recommend Cassy hands down!!
She is so professional, classy, honest, caring, kind, sincere, she will always make sure you are comfortable ! Yes I was nervous but as soon as I sat down to get my makeup and hair done ( which was done to the nine) I started to feel easy and comfortable with everything! Cassy talks you through every pose, every idea she has, she will listen to your ideas and suggestions. I’m so happy I found Cassy and decided to have her do my pictures! You will fall in love will her work!
Cassy was fantastic to work with!
She always made sure I was comfortable from planning to picking out my pictures. She never pressured me into anything I didn’t want to do or purchase. She always gave her honest opinion. She poses you from hair to your toes. Well worth the time and money! I have always wanted to do a boudoir session but never had the confidence. Now was the time! I searched for boudoir photographers and found Cassy and never looked back.
Cassy made me see ME for the first time in a very long time.
I was so worried that I would not look good and had so many self esteem fears leading up to the shoot. I emailed Cassy so many times when I was melting down over outfits not working out, the weather, and really anything about the day! She was so patient and got me through it all and made me feel incredible! She had me giggling one minute and then directing me into a pose that made me feel so vixen-sexy-“oo-lala” the next. It was a great day!!
Cassy was wonderful during the session & the finished product is amazing.
I felt self-conscious and worried that I would look foolish as a heavier woman trying to be sexy. Now? Now I actually feel sexier. I rather feel like I can see what my husband does when he looks at me. That is a wonderful gift. It is empowering. You may feel self-conscious going into it, but you will actually feel better about yourself afterwards. Not something that I have ever felt before post-camera encounter.
While you might know me best for boudoir, I'm actually a full-spectrum portrait artist! I've been working professionally since 2010, and my absolute favorite thing is helping all kinds of women and families see their own beauty. I bring the same care and expertise to every session. Ready to find the perfect fit? Click on any specialty below to learn more!
Think Vanity Fair magazine experience, totally tailored to you! A Supermodel session is zero-limits—we can go elegant, edgy, demure, or straight-up sexy. We figure it out together to craft a beautiful session that speaks to your unique story. It’s your time to shine in your own spotlight!
Pregnancy is truly one of the most beautiful transitions we get to celebrate! These portraits are artfully crafted to be about so much more than 'the bump'—they're about all the incredible facets of you. We can go classic and timeless with soft portraits, or Supermodel inspired so you look like you just walked off the pages of Vanity Fair. It's a worthy moment to capture and cherish.
These gorgeous sessions are the perfect way to showcase the beautiful, lasting connection that flows between your family's generations. While I often capture two generations (like mothers & daughters!), we can absolutely expand to include more. Think of this as creating a timeless legacy piece—a cherished moment for everyone in your family to hold onto for years to come.
Boudoir has evolved into so much more than what it used to be. In the decade I've specialized in these sessions, I've seen the incredible power they give my clients! It's an intimate, safe space to explore your sensuality and celebrate all of who you are—fun, flirty, sexy, you name it. It's the best way to truly see yourself. Anything you want, we can capture!
Areas of Expertise
I have done a photo shoot before and it was fun, however I felt so much more comfortable with Cassy. We had great conversation the entire time and she made me feel amazing.
- Sarah L
The time and effort it takes to make a photo perfect takes the perfect eye and good talent. I think the services are worth every penny.
- Shelly
If you're reading these reviews to make up your mind, let me start with this. BOOK WITH CASSY. You will not regret it.
-Lindsey
Cassy is positive and talented. I felt self-conscious & worried that I would look foolish as a heavier woman trying to be sexy. Now? Now I actually feel sexier.
The Investment
Your experience is entirely bespoke, and how you choose to preserve your images is a personal decision. To give you a starting point for your journey, sessions inclusive of professional hair and makeup begin at $349. While a minimum image collection of $695 is available, most clients choose to fully celebrate their story with a signature collection, with investments typically starting at $1,995.
During our video consultation, I’ll walk you through the different ways we can preserve your portraits—from custom heirloom albums to hand-crafted wall art—to ensure we curate a collection that perfectly honors your goals.
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Every season of your life deserves to be celebrated. Whether you are stepping in front of the camera to rediscover your own fierce confidence, or gathering your family to preserve a generational legacy, this is a worthy investment in your story.
Let's start with a simple, no-pressure chat. Give me a call at 319.849.5152, shoot me a text at 319.595.4334, or fill out the form below. I can't wait to connect with you.
Ready for your own ultimate day off?
I don't know how to pose?
I TOTALLY get it. I'm the world's most awkward person especially when I'm in front of the camera: jazz hands were my go to back in the day. I will tell you exactly what to do: how to breathe, where to place your hands, when to give eye contact. I even will do everything right along with you!
Choosing outfits seems overwhelming
We tackle this together one step at a time! Not only will you get a Getting Ready Guide with tons of wardrobe inspiration, I can give you personalized recommendations based on your specific body type. We also will video chat to give even more personalized help. You set the tone- wardrobe is your muse and should represent who you are.
Will I need to find a hair & makeup artist?
I offer complimentary hair & makeup to every client who books with me. I have an amazing hair & makeup with 15+ years experience that works with me on every shoot right here at the studio. She works with every client to create their perfect look.
How many session do you shoot in a day?
I say this with pride: only ONE! I want my focus 100% on YOU that day. You are making an investment in yourself, and I want you to feel confident knowing I am devoting the entire morning, afternoon, or whatever it is…to YOU!
Who will be at my photoshoot?
Just me and you- and anyone else participating! Depending on the type of shoot, I may have an assistant as well. This is always discussed prior to your shoot day. My private studio space is by appointment only. It's located on my property in the country. You will have zero worries about random people walking into my studio.
