Thank You {bellevue & dubuque, ia family photographer}

Thank you to the Mommies who allowed me to capture special moments between them & their child over the last several years. Below is a sampling of images that showcase a Mother’s love, taken by me over the last year. The bond between Mothers & their children is something so amazing, there is truly nothing quite like it.

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Get Mom IN the Picture for Mother’s Day

Mothers Day, Bellevue Dubuque, IA family photographer, Candid Contrast Photography
Limited edition Mother’s Day gift box includes gift certificate, Ghirardelli chocolate squares, single serve iced hazelnut latte, Mother’s Day gift wrapping with tissue paper, box, bag, and camera bag tag.

Only available until this Saturday! To buy yours, go here:http://myccsession.com/payment and enter your purchase amount. Put “Mother’s Day Promo” in the notes section, and your extra gift certificates will be added:)

Mothers Day, Bellevue Dubuque, IA family photographer, Candid Contrast Photography
Mothers Day, Bellevue Dubuque, IA family photographer, Candid Contrast Photography
Mothers Day, Bellevue Dubuque, IA family photographer, Candid Contrast Photography
Mothers Day, Bellevue Dubuque, IA family photographer, Candid Contrast Photography

Slate & Blue & Bright Pink Too {what to wear wednesday}

This week’s What to Wear Wednesday is a bit of casual & sophisticated, a bit of traditional & modern. The slate & blue bring a very sophisticated & traditional feeling, while the pops of bright pink really add some modern flare. Even though some of these outfits incorporate jeans, these outfits really come together as dressy enough to send to Grandma or hang up over Mom & Dad’s mantle. What do you think? Leave your comments below:)

{I think it can sometimes be hard for families to decide what to wear during their photography session. Understandably so, it’s hard to visualize how different outfits might look together. Often times it seems families will revert to the old khakis & white shirts. Please, please, don’t do it!}

{Let your family’s personalities shine through during your photo shoot. Remember, coordinate your outfits, don’t match them. A good rule of thumb is to pick one piece, like a dress for your little girl, then pick colors from that dress for the rest of the family.}

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Samantha & Nolan | Engaged {sneak peak}

I had so much fun with Sam & Nolan at their engagement session this week. There outfits were a-maz-ing & Sam is absolutely gorgeous:)They decided on Eagle Point Park for their session, and it had been raining on and off all day but stopped before we started shooting. The rain actually turned out to be a good thing because it made everything turn bright green as you’ll see in some of the photos below. I had a close call with a tree, my car door, the stool I was standing on, a park bench, and a picnic table… but I’m happy to say, I made it out alive! I’d say a couple almost-falls & me looking like a total dork was worth it for these lovely photos;) Enjoy…

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the ring…:)
Bellevue Dubuque Iowa wedding photographer, Candid Contrast Photography, modern engagement photography, Eagle Point Park Dubuque
Sam, you. are. gorgeous. Seriously.
Bellevue Dubuque Iowa wedding photographer, Candid Contrast Photography, modern engagement photography, Eagle Point Park Dubuque
Bellevue Dubuque Iowa wedding photographer, Candid Contrast Photography, modern engagement photography, Eagle Point Park Dubuque

Their engagement story (as told by Sam): He proposed on Easter 2011. We just got home from our family events, I was laying in my bed with my dog and he came up next to me and said “I have a secret” I said “what” He said “I love you!! I have another secret……(as he is placing my hand on the box in his pocket) Will you marry me?” I didn’t believe (because he is the type of guy that would pull a trick on me like that and really it just be earrings or something) so I ripped the box out of his pocket, opened it and instantly began crying.

Sam described in 3 words (by Nolan): caring, happy hearted

Nolan described in 3 words (by Sam): intelligent, outgoing, insane

When asked what part of the wedding they were most excited about, they both said “Everything” “All of it” Good answer! Sam & Nolan I am SO excited for your wedding in June! It’s going to be a beautiful day!

Greta | 3 Months Old {Sneak Peek}

Sweet little Greta is about 3 1/2 months old & has her Mommy’s beautiful blue eyes:)She made her first ever plane trip all the way from England to spend time with her Grandma & Grandpa. They were obviously ecstatic to spend time with her, and I thought it was great that Mom decided to have this visit documented through professional photography. These are the photos Greta will surely treasure as she gets older:)It was an absolute delight to work with this family & it was hard to choose just a few for the sneak peek. Enjoy… 

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Bellevue Dubuque IA baby photographer, Candid Contrast Photography, modern baby photography Bellevue IA
Bellevue Dubuque IA baby photographer, Candid Contrast Photography, modern baby photography Bellevue IA
Bellevue Dubuque IA baby photographer, Candid Contrast Photography, modern baby photography Bellevue IA

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