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They fell for each other!! Danielle & Tanner

OK so I will start by saying no I didn't photograph Danielle's fall at the reception.....many asked if I did.  I feel it is my job to make sure the bride looks her best the wedding day.  By the way Danielle looked awesome!  I wanted to make sure she was OK........by then too late.

There were so many fun moments their wedding day.  At one point I came in the bride's room to find Danielle at the window with her dress over the edge of the pull out window.  She just smiled and laughed that Danielle laugh that is so contagious.  Tanner and the guys had so many, like the JCPenny model pose Tanner gave me in the church or the boys and their "leg shot", disturbing on a few levels:).

They day with all the little fun moments also was filled with emotion and family.  both Tanner and Danielle have great families that support and love them...you can clearly see that!!

Thanks for a terrific day!

JOHN

The cool down!

Lets blow this pop stand!

Danielle, Tanner and the peeps!

Time for a new perscription.

It's father/daughter thing...I understand.

Nicole & Jameson in "the" city!

For all you Hawk fans that would be Iowa City.  I met Nicole and Jameson on the west side where we starting doing some shots in an old part of the campus....or looked like it was a part of the campus at one time.  (I don't know Iowa City very well).  Then we moved down near the old Capital and campus town area.  I had a very laid back and fun time getting to know Nicole and Jameson.  They were super cool about doing anything and very natural in their affection towards one another. 

Help them out by leave a comment!  For every unique individual comment they get a dollar credit towards their images. 

Thanks guys for a great time!!

Trash the Dress

OK, so I have been wanting to do a trash the dress session for some time.  Now, before I start I want to let everyone know that I respect the dress.  But the purpose of the TTD session though is to represent the post wedding stress release and fun that can be had in the dress.  Myth #1 my daughter will wear it....no probably not.  Do you wear your mom's dress; no you wanted your own.  Myth #2 the dress represents the beauty of my wedding day.  Well yes in a way, but you have a wonderful husband to show for the day and by the way...the dress can be cleaned.  What is represented by this piece of clothing immortalized in plastic?  Have some fun and enjoy a little craziness!

Kerry is former client of mine and we have been trying to schedule this for some time and we finally got it on the calendar.  You know what is funny; I was so pumped to do this and trust me I had a great time, but I still found myself wanting to hold back and respect the dress.  Well, time, Kerry and my assistant Amanda helped me get down and dirty...literally.  Enjoy the images and let me know what you think!!  By the way, if you are one of my brides or not, I will not charge a session fee for a TTD session...I want to do more and the sky is the limit, so start thinking about it!!

 

The Big 3: Jared & Megan's Wedding

Let me explain the big three....no, not the american automakers, but the three things that Megan & Jared's wedding had that made it a phenomenal day!  First was the beauty and class of the whole event.  From a gorgeous bride to First Presbyterian Church and Mickey's coordination that made for an awesome ceremony to the absolutely stunningly decorated reception at the Iowa Speedway; it was all eye candy!!  Second was family & friends, the people closest to the Megan and Jared who were all there showing their support and love all day long.  By the way you were awesome to work with!!  Third was the fun and little bit of naughtiness.  Everyone was having a great time and being themselves.  Too often people take things overly serious and forget to have fun!!  From the many laughs during formals and even the ceremony to the rest of the day there was never a shortage of good times...some of which cannot be posted on this blog ;)

Thank you Megan and Jared for an awesome day!

JOHN

Just a little bit naughty.

Stunning!

Family.

This spoke to me...it just has a cool editorial look to it.

Love the people watching!

The "Modlin" shot...no bridesmaids were hurt in the making of this image.

LOVE this...one of many kisses throughout the day!

Jared can kiss and hold 2 beers, a true mutlitasker.

Ron had a great toast; best description of true love I have heard in a long time.

Many things going on in this pic.

Both families had so many friends there to help them celebrate!!

Rain, Rain go away! Dan & Amanda's Wedding

I cannot overstate how impressed I was by Amanda on Sat. Sept 18th...her wedding day, when it was pouring rain.  It was a rain that would have brought most brides down.  Not Amanda, from the moment I first saw her until I left several hours later, she was the model of optimism and pure joy at the fact she was marrying a great guy.

The wedding and reception were both at the Harvester Golf Club near Des Moines and it was a great venue, decorated wonderfully and it had many awesome outdoor locals for fun images.

Thanks Dan and Amanda for a great day!

JOHN

Decision time?

OK I said blow me a kiss ladies...two are yelling at me, one is just smiling.

The guys were a challenge too......jk.

The rubber chicken strikes again.

Loved the umbrellas!

Check out Dan's look of adoration....love it!

The "cork" incident.

Sorry Dan, I know it isn't super flattering, but it is funny.

You don't want to know what was going in shortly before I got there.

Harvester Golf Club at night.

God Bless America! Ben's Sneak Peak

We all have things that define us, make us who we are.  Ben was a young when Sept 11th happened but it profoundly effected him.  He is a very patriotic guy and I wanted that reflected in his images....as well as his love of the Hawks.

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Andrea & Matt: THE day!

The "perfect storm" of an awesome day is my best explanation for Andrea and Matt's wedding day!  The weather was perfect, the venues were great and Andrea and Matt are a fun and attractive couple.   I'm not going to say much because the images say it all.

Thank you for an terrific day!!

Bad Verizon slasher movie :)

His moped is so rockin!

Don't ask, its better that way!

Andrea, your manly shot.

For you Matt;)

Remind you of anything?

This was hilarious!!!

Check out the dude with a camera shooting us.

Janet's Sneak Peek

You know what I love about my job, it is the variety!!  Janet was one of my more reserved seniors...... and I almost didn't want to say that and have Janet think it is a bad thing.  Totally the opposite, she was super kind, funny and has honest good looks.  Having said that I'm sure she would have been open to any one of my sometimes crazy ideas.  I loved the different styles and looks her outfits had too, they really helped make the pics.

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To book a senior session call 641-787-0267

JOHN

WOW...Keegan's Sneak Peek

Keegan is breaking me down!!  There were so many totally out of the park images that I broke down and put 7 sneak peek images up.  Keegan, I knew going in, had lots of ideas and interests that we were doing and that it was going to be a varied session from the word go!!  I really don't need to say much....the images speak for themselves!!

As with all sneak peeks, she will get .50 for each unique individual comments left on the blog.

Thanks for a great session Keegan!!  JOHN

His own man!! Keegan's Sneak Peek

This guy was a riot!!  I had photographed Keegan and his family several years ago and needless to say he has grown into a confident, fun young man (yes I know I sound old).  He is swimming and from what I could see was awesome!!  Enjoy the many faces of Keegan and leave him a comment.  For each unique comment he gets .50 cent towards his images.....help him out!

To book a senior session call!  641.787.0267 or facebook:  www.facebook.com/johnleephotography