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.

If you’re looking for a Des Moines engagement session that feels both elevated and completely you, this one is the perfect mix of timeless romance and playful, personality-filled moments.
We spent the evening between the iconic interior of the Iowa State Capitol and the retro, cozy vibes of Highland Underground—and the contrast could not have told their story better.

When couples start looking at wedding photography options, one question I sometimes hear is: “What does it mean when a wedding is photographed by an associate?” At Honey Lens Photography, we offer both weddings that I personally photograph and weddings photographed by my amazing associate photographer, Taylor. So let’s break down what an HLP Associate […]

Toni and Wes’s wedding day at Koru Berry Farms in Homestead, IA was absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Koru Berry Farms is such a gem of a venue. The rolling hills, the endless berry vines, and the tucked-away ceremony space make it feel like you are in your own little world. For their ceremony, […]