Tucked away in the countryside, The Bend, LLC sits just beside the beautiful views of Horseshoe Bend in Milford, Iowa.
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I started my photography career on senior portraits. I was a junior in college when I had my first “paid session”. Prior to that, my shutter count was full of travels and my college roommate who graciously modeled for me for my film classes. There’s just something about capturing such an exciting time in these […]
February 24, 2021
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Every senior holds a special place in my heart, but my sister (in-law) goes so much deeper. She’s been in my life since she was 6 – I’ve literally gotten to watch her grow up. I have so many memories with her of watching movies, playing games, and trips to the zoo. I’m selfishly dreading […]
May 5, 2020
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There are clients become friends, and then there are friends that become clients. This sweet friend of mine asked me to capture her little family, and I loved every minute of it. They braved the cold and gloom to snap some sweet moments and create amazing memories. I’ve grown to adore family sessions, I love […]
January 4, 2020
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I adore senior sessions. Laid back, calm evenings snapping away. Martha’s was no different. Do you recognize this beach? It’s definitely the same beach from the family session in the last post. I love this beach. It’s stunning for photos, the light is so dreamy. I’ve shot here in the morning, mid day, and evening, […]
August 1, 2019
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One of the best parts of being a photographer in the Okoboji area is meeting so many beautiful people who vacation here! This family was absolutely stunning and so amazing to work with! We met at the beach at Gull Point State Park to capture these dreamy images. They were total rockstars – marching through […]
July 26, 2019
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Mother’s Day weekend ended up being a beautiful weekend for petite sessions! We made it just in time for some incredible morning sunshine, not to mention having the park almost entirely to ourselves! This little park is kind of a hidden gem (unless your a true local). I found it a couple of years […]
May 17, 2019
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Sometimes major life events happen, and your world turns upside down. It could be a joyful event, or maybe it’s something that tears you apart and leaves you broken in a million pieces. But it leaves you in a state of constant hustle, just trying to stay caught up in your day to day life. […]
February 1, 2019
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Fueled by equal parts coffee and passion, I spend my days capturing the kinds of images that make you stop, smile and ask time to please slow down.
Whether your journey takes us across town or around the world, I believe your story is worth telling. I believe your images are begging to hang on your walls, serving as a reminder of everything you are.
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