Hello and welcome. I'm Gigi! I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based in Eastern Iowa.

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Abby and Randy’s wedding day was definitely memorable! It was right after a blizzard with the wind chill around -30 degrees! Thankfully we stayed warm inside their beautiful venue, and these two were able to tie the knot surrounded by their closest family and friends.

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Flint Wedding

December 30, 2022

Weddings

This is the fourth time I’ve been able to take the Cobb’s family pictures. It’s been fun to see their family grow! These guys were troopers on one of the windiest and coldest days this fall, and I love the way the pictures turned out.

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Cobb Family 2022

December 12, 2022

Families

I met Dana and Rob through playing pickleball. It was fun to capture the whole family while all their kids were home for Thanksgiving. I love that we even got some pictures with their puppy!

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Solt Family

December 3, 2022

Families

It was a joy to meet this family and take these pictures. Their baby was a perfect angel for the whole session. We planned on an in home session, but it was such a beautiful day that we were even able to get some outside shots.

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Bernhard Family

November 26, 2022

Families

I shot Morgan and Cody’s wedding back in 2020. I had a great time capturing them and Morgan’s whole family. As you can see, Morgan and Cody’s adorable 6 month old son was the star of the show!

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Massey Family

November 15, 2022

Families

I know the Nott family from church, so it was fun to take their family pictures! I especially loved getting to capture the newest little member of their family.

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Nott Family

November 9, 2022

Families

I had a great time taking these family pictures for my neighbors. We had the perfect fall evening and I couldn’t be happier with how the pictures turned out!

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Miller Family 2022

October 27, 2022

Families

I always enjoy having this family in front of my camera! They always have so much fun together and it’s clear how much they all enjoy being with each other. This year we were even able to include the family dogs!

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Sobolik Family 2022

October 27, 2022

Families

I’m shooting Evelyn’s wedding this year, and I loved getting to take these family pictures with her newest baby sister. I couldn’t be happier with how these turned out!

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Sagastume Family

September 30, 2022

Families

I had the most perfect Chicago engagement session with Sarah and Nick! These two live in Chicago but are getting married in Iowa next September. I’m looking forward to their big day already!

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Sarah and Nick Engagement

September 29, 2022

Couples