Welcome to my blog! Here, I share wedding inspiration, behind-the-scenes peeks, styling tips, and stories from the couples, families, and seniors I get to photograph. It’s for anyone planning their big day, celebrating a milestone, or just looking for a little joy, inspiration, and real-life moments captured beautifully.

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.

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… […]

When you’re choosing a Iowa wedding photographer, you’re not just hiring someone to snap pictures — you’re trusting a person to walk alongside you during one of the biggest seasons of your life. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with me at Honey Lens Photography, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the wedding […]

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 […]