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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

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

Senior

Okay, senior, let’s talk about your big photo session! This is your time to shine and capture who you are right now, so you want to feel confident, comfortable, and totally you in front of the camera. Styling is a huge part of making sure your photos look amazing, and I’ve got some tips to help you choose the perfect outfits that’ll make your senior photos pop. Let’s dive in!

Styling Tips for Your Senior Photography Session