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There are those special people in life that make their way into your heart. This beautiful family is one of those for me. They have been with me throughout my ENTIRE photography career. In fact, they first met me at my in laws house where I first began our studio journey.

We’ve been through so many of life’s journey together.

We’ve laughed together… In fact, I don’t hesitate to say they’ve added years to my life through ALL the funny memories and times we’ve spent together.

We’ve cried together…We have been there for each other through our darkest times and have experienced similar traumatic loss and grief. We have leaned into one another through memories and similar experiences.

We’ve celebrated together… Engagements, weddings, babies, childhood milestones and now full circle into our growing baby’s senior portrait seasons.

I feel so incredibly blessed to know this family and call them dear friends. Julie and Ronnie, I love and appreciate you and your family more than you’ll ever know. Thank you for being alongside me as a friend and throughout my photography career. You will always hold a very special place in my heart.

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Every fall, families tell us, "I can't believe how much they've grown."

And every year, they're right.

One season they're missing their front teeth. The next they're taller than Mom. Before you know it, you're planning senior portraits instead of family game nights.

That's why family portraits matter.

They're more than a beautiful afternoon together—they're a way to preserve this season of your family's story before it becomes a memory. Imagine walking past a portrait every day that reminds you of the laughter, the hugs, and the people who make your house feel like home.

Don't let another year slip by saying, "We'll do it next fall."

🍁 Fall dates fill quickly, and once they're gone, they're gone until next year.

Call us today at 319-758-0800 to reserve your family's fall session. We'd love to help you create artwork that will bring you right back to this season for years to come. ❤️
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The trophies are amazing... but the portrait is what tells the story. ❤️

The uniforms get packed away. The shoes wear out. The seasons end.

But a portrait on your wall keeps that chapter of your child's life alive every single day.

From first birthdays to elementary school, middle school sports, high school seniors, graduations, and everything in between, each milestone deserves to be remembered—not just on your phone, but displayed where your family can relive it every day.

Years from now, your child won't remember every game they played or every season they competed. They'll remember that you believed in them enough to celebrate who they were at each stage of life.

Because childhood doesn't last forever, but the artwork that tells their story can. Give us a call at 319-758-0800 to create personalized portrait art of your family for your home!
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There is no greater compliment than when a family trusts us to tell their story—not just once, but again and again.

When we first met the Murphy family, it was to capture their sweet first little boy's Baby Plan. Watching him grow through his first year was such a joy, and hearing kind words like these means more to us than we could ever express.

Now, we're incredibly honored to be welcoming them back to celebrate the newest addition to their family. Getting to photograph their second little boy and continue documenting these milestones is something we never take for granted.

This is one of the greatest gifts of what we do—building relationships with families and preserving the chapters of their story as it grows.

To the Murphy family, thank you for trusting us with not one, but two of your greatest blessings. It is truly an honor to watch your family grow, and we can't wait to see all the memories still to come. ❤️
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