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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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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 Movie Theater Engagement Session

Engagements, Wedding Plannning, Weddings

Discover how engagement photos can feel like a date night. Cedar Falls engagement photographer capturing authentic, romantic moments you’ll cherish forever.

Cedar Falls Engagement Photographer | Date Night Session

Wedding Ideas, Weddings

Planning your wedding day timeline can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! As a Iowa wedding photographer who’s obsessed with capturing all the magic, I’ve seen what makes a wedding day flow smoothly. To help you have the best day ever, here’s a sample timeline full of tips to keep things fun, stress-free, and uniquely you.

A Perfect Wedding Day Timeline: Stress-Free Tips for Your Big Day