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Grab a cup of coffee (or a scoop of ice cream 🍦) and stay awhile! This is where I share the heart behind Honey Lens Photography—the love stories I’ve been honored to capture, tips for planning your dream wedding, styling advice to elevate your session, and a peek into my life as a wife, mom, and photographer.

From showcasing authentic, joy-filled moments to offering inspiration for your next photoshoot, my blog is here to connect with the dreamers, lovers, and memory-makers who value the little things in life.

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Welcome

Bride and Groom holding hands

Venue Vibe Check, Wedding Plannning, Weddings

I recently started a new reel series on socials called “Venue Vibe Check“. Each reel showcases some of my favorite Iowa + beyond wedding venues in different categories. This series has been so much fun creating and had me thinking about some of my all-time favorite venues to photograph weddings at! With out further Ado… […]

Iowa Wedding Venues

Man and Women hugging outside movie theater.

Engagements, Wedding Plannning, Weddings

Some love stories feel like they were meant to be played on the big screen, and Kari and Jordan’s is definitely one of them. Their engagement session at the Waterloo Movie Theater couldn’t have been a more perfect place to capture their story.

Kari + Jordan | Waterloo, Iowa Movie Theater Engagement Session

Weddings

April 14th, 2025 was one of those wedding days that felt calm, emotional, joyful, and honestly just really fun from start to finish. Alexis and Ryan brought so much heart to every part of the day, and it was such a joy to be there to capture it all.

A Spring Wedding at Events on Frederick & The Last Homestead

Wedding Ideas, Weddings

Wedding days are a whirlwind of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments—and your family photos are a big part of that. These portraits will be cherished for years, so deciding who to include is important. But with so many loved ones to consider, it can get a little tricky!

Who to Include in Your Family Photos on Your Wedding Day