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

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I loved shooting Ben and Alyssa’s engagement pictures! We started at one of their favorite parks, and ended at The Map Room, where they first met.

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Ben and Alyssa Engagement

September 22, 2022

Couples

I had fun taking these pictures for the Danay family! We had some beautiful early morning light, and managed to finish the session right before it started raining!

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Danay Family Pictures

September 22, 2022

Families

Faith was a bridesmaid in a wedding I shot last year, and I’m so glad she asked me to take her maternity pictures! I enjoyed getting to know her and Austin and couldn’t be happier with how their pictures turned out.

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Faith and Austin Maternity

September 15, 2022

Couples, Families

I had a great time shooting Charles and Miranda’s engagement pictures! These two have so much fun together and I’m looking forward to their wedding day.

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Miranda and Charles Engagement

September 13, 2022

Couples

Morgan and Derek are some of the nicest people you’ll meet and I loved getting to capture their wedding. My favorite part of the day was seeing Derek’s reaction as Morgan walked down the aisle!

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Lonneman Wedding

September 8, 2022

Weddings

I couldn’t be happier with how Matt and Abby’s wedding pictures turned out! These two met at a party as teens, but they didn’t start dating until a few years later when a friend set them up. I’m glad I could capture their day!

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Ries Wedding

August 31, 2022

Weddings

Congratulations to Marley and Jake!

My favorite part of the day was hearing the speeches and toasts at their reception. It’s clear that these two are loved by so many and I’m glad I could be their wedding photographer!

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Van Oort Wedding

August 24, 2022

Weddings

I’ve been taking this sweet family’s pictures since their oldest daughter’s newborn pictures. It was a joy to capture them and their newest addition.

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Mobley Family

August 10, 2022

Families

It was a joy to capture Amanda and Christian’s wedding day! These two have such a sweet relationship. Their love for each other and the Lord was evident in every part of their day.

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Pinnell Wedding

August 9, 2022

Weddings

I had a great time taking these pictures for the Schmitt family. We were able to shoot at the family farm, so the location was meaningful and provided a great background for the pictures!

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Schmitt Family

July 29, 2022

Families