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It really just reassured me that my husband still finds me smoking hot  I had so much fun capturing these images with A. Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, Jazzercise Instructor- you name it, this woman conquers all and is one of the most kind, caring individuals I’ve ever met. Not only is she quitting smoking after many […]

Ms A | Smoking Hot Mom and Wife

Curly Brunette with Mint Green and Black Polka Dot Lingerie Natural Window Light Boudoir on White Sheet Rekindling the Spark in Marriage

September 2, 2019

“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson American writer It’s not too often that we link playing and talent together but really the two go hand-in-hand.  If you think back to all those fond memories of childhood playtime, I’m sure you can link those hours of creativity and wonder […]

Greenlee & Chance- A day on Grandpa’s Farm

February 1, 2016

Photography is everywhere- Facebook, Instagram, Flicker, Tumbler, and too many other places that I can’t even think of or probably know about!  How exciting is that?  For me, as a photographer, that means I have so many people I can connect with on common ground because we all LOVE photography.  As humans, I think we […]

5 most important questions to ask before hiring a photographer

February 10, 2015

Chance would have the opportunity at creating Annie Leibovitz-esc portraiture with his whimsical artistic flair. Heck why not? It had been a while since I had my portrait taken

Next Generation of Photographers……

February 2, 2015

I think by now most of you could tell that I am a big fan of quotes.  No, it’s not because I lack the skills to say anything noteworthy (kind of rude to mention!)  😀 but because I find value in the perspectives of people from all walks of life.  As a photographer, my job is […]

Quotes to inspire greatness

January 23, 2015

“Little girls with dreams become women with vision”  -author unknown I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am to have a profession that allows me an intimate look into people’s lives month after month and year after year.  This little one marked many benchmarks for me but by far my favorite one is the […]

Thank heaven for little girls!

January 14, 2015

Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible – it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.-Barbara de Angelis Barabara de Angelis was 100% right when she said “love is a formidable […]

Tiffany & Shea- Greeley Iowa Wedding

September 28, 2014

It’s hard to believe another year has gone by.  It seems like it was only yesterday that I got the email from Casen’s mom that she was headed to the hospital and we were ready to welcome lil Casen to the world.  He has grown into such a smart and fun little guy.  He loved […]

Another year, another newborn growing before my eyes.

November 23, 2013

You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.- Oscar Wilde That quote sings volumes about Micheal and Rachel.  They are two of the most fun-loving and passionate individuals I have met- passionate for music and passionate for one […]

Micheal & Rachel- Cedar Falls, Iowa Wedding

August 29, 2013

“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been” ― Rainer Maria Rilke Well I don’t know about the rest of you, but that quote says volumes about what is in store for Capture Portrait Design in 2013. It is going to be an exciting, exhilarating, bumpy, nutty, fruitful, blessed, […]

“And now we wel…

March 14, 2013