I always love getting to photograph the Swartzentruber family when I am in Iowa. I missed them last year, with us not having a summer trip out there as usual. So, with it being 2 years since the last time I had them in front of my camera, I couldn't believe how much the kiddos have grown & changed! We had a HOT evening for photos, but Mitch & Sara have a beautiful backyard (that also has lots of shade), so we applied bug spray and worked as quickly as possible. Lots of fav

You've already seen this beautiful young lady in some recent photos with her new baby sister. But, we had to grab to a few of just her as well. Lorena is 9, and has the sweetest personality. Seeing her with her little sister, Ella . . . I know she is already the best big sister! #ChildSession #9yrs #IowaSessions #Photography #MilestoneSession

These two are just the cutest, and I couldn't love them more. The last time I photographed my adorable niece & nephew, Perrin was a tiny little newborn. Now she is sporting some of the cutest rolls & chub, and her cheeks are as kissable as they come. Henry is a proud big brother, and these two were just perfect in front of my camera. With me photographing their session in Iowa, I didn't have room to bring along my usual little chairs & props. So, I raided Mom's stash and

Several weeks ago, the boys & I were able to travel out to Iowa to spend some time with my family. I always love it when my time there includes being able to photograph friends and catch up with them. Brandon & Nikki just welcomed little Ella into their family, and even though she was over 2 weeks old by the time I was able to do her newborn photos, she was absolutely perfect. She just slept straight through the entire morning (until Daddy was holding her for one last sho

This sweet little girl is my newest niece. Perrin Lorae arrived just after the new year, and I was able to drive out to Iowa when she was about a week and a half old to photograph her newborn session. She is just adorable, and I loved getting to meet her and get lots of baby snuggles in while I was there . . . Although big brother Henry is not a huge fan of her yet, he cooperated perfectly for some sibling photos--these Crall kiddos are just too cute! My gorgeous sister, Em

My best friend (who is currently living in the Dominican Republic) messaged me right after the boys & I traveled out to Iowa. She was letting me know that her & the kids were going to be arriving in Iowa the following week, and wondered if there was any chance I was going to be there as well. Ummm . . . YES! I was so excited to hear that our visits with family were happening the SAME WEEK, and that we were going to be able to see each other again. So, one morning, we met u

I love getting to catch up with this sweet family each year when I make a trip out to Iowa. I've known Mitch & Sara since we were in school together as kids, and they have such a gorgeous family. Their kids remember me each year, so there is no time needed to "warm up" to me . . . I love seeing their silly personalities, and also seeing how much they change and grow from year to year. This year, Sara asked a neighbor of theirs if we could use their backyard for photos, and

Loved having Lorena in front of my camera last week when I was out in Iowa. She just turned 7, and is such a little sweetheart. For her session, we stayed at my parent's farm, and found lots of fun little spots between my mom's gorgeous flower beds, and some of the old rustic barns/buildings . . . #7yrSession #IowaSessions #KalonaPhotography #ChildSession #Photography

Last week, the boys & I were out in Iowa at my parent's home. And while I was there, I was able to fit some photo sessions in . . . it's always fun being able to see friends that I went to school with and photograph their sweet families. Little Winston just turned 3 months and was a tough little cookie, not wanting to give out very many smiles. But, we did catch a few, especially when he was playing with mom & dad . . . such a handsome little guy! #IowaSessions #Photograph