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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

Bartender mixing a drink in a brightly lit luxury bar.

Branding

In today’s digital world, first impressions happen in seconds. Whether it’s a potential client scrolling through social media, browsing your website, or checking out your business card, the visuals you use to represent your brand are often the first (and sometimes only) thing they notice. That’s why having strong, high-quality branding images isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential.

Why Good Branding Images Matter for Your Business

Mentorship, Styled Shoots, Wedding Ideas

The vision: luxury, white, old-money vibes—and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. From hundreds of candles flickering to soft white drapings cascading from the ceiling, the entire space felt like stepping into a romantic, timeless dream.

The Dreamiest Styled Shoot at Ahavah Venue

Engagements, Wedding Ideas, Weddings

Let’s be real—when you’re knee-deep in wedding planning, an engagement session might feel like just another thing on your list. But I promise, it’s so much more than that! Engagement sessions aren’t just about getting cute photos (although you totally will). They’re about the experience, the memories, and making your wedding day even better.

Engagement Sessions – Worth the Hype?

Mentorship, Styled Shoots, Wedding Ideas

Vintage Boho Wedding Dreams Hosting a styled shoot was on my “business bucket list” for 2024, I wanted to push myself to be creative and network with some of the very talented vendors we have in Iowa. When I first started dreaming about how this would look, my immediate thought was “Warm, boho” vibes.     […]

Boho Styled Shoot at Walnut Ridge Venue