Kasse + Brandon Wedding ~ Oak Hill Weddings

As I was getting ready to leave Kasse + Brandon's wedding on Saturday, Kasse said to me "I think it was meant to be..." and she could not have been more right.  At that moment we were talking about how the weather was on our side that day, but their whole day was meant to be just as it was - a beautiful wedding between two amazing individuals, surrounded by people who were so unbelievably excited for them you could feel it in the air.  

When I arrived on Saturday morning, both Brandon and Kasse were both so calm and relaxed.  A high chance of thunderstorms was around us all day, but neither Kasse nor Brandon let that affect the most beautiful day of their lives.  Their laid back personalities made this wedding day run so smoothly and they never missed a beat. 

Kasse was a STUNNING bride, seriously..STUNNING! They each wrote their own vows and it was a beautiful ceremony, and after the ceremony the sun even came out! Kasse and Brandon gave me so much time to work with them for photos, which was perfect because Oak Hill Weddings has a ton of perfect little spots for photos.  Mother Nature stayed on our side...and just like Kasse said, it was just meant to be :)

Kasse + Brandon, I had an absolute blast capturing your wedding day and hanging out with your friends and family. I hope the big move went well on Sunday!

Here is a sneak peek of their wedding day through my lens. 

(top right photo by Kristen Chaudoir)

(Above Photos by Kristen Chaudoir)

(Above Photo by Kristen Chaudoir)

To see more from Kasse + Brandon's wedding click below to see a slideshow!

Kasse + Brandon Wedding from Rachel Dilling on Vimeo.

Humphrey Family ~ Ottumwa, IA Family Photography

I had the pleasure of heading out to Pioneer Ridge in between Ottumwa and Bloomfield with the whole Humphrey Family last weekend to capture some family photos :)

Pioneer Ridge is absolutely beautiful with so many different options for photos! These guys were great to work with and totally laid back.  Enjoy a sneak peek of their family photoshoot!

These two were so awesome for the camera! They loved posing and I loved that they knew exactly what to do :)

Melissa + Austin ~ Dubuque, IA Engagement

There are no words for how awesome this engagement session was with Melissa + Austin! We got to go to an old farm, and had distressed barns, hay bales, horses, and topped it off by ending with a beer picnic. Dubuque is one of my favorite places to photograph, I have not been to a location yet that hasn't wowed me, and this was no exception.  

I love engagement sessions because it gives me the opportunity to get to know my couples more before the big day. So of course we got talking about their July wedding next year consisting of a backyard wedding ceremony, cowboy boots, and reception on the Mississippi, and I cannot wait to capture it all!

Melissa + Austin, hope you had a fabulous night at the bonfire with your wedding party, and hope you enjoy a sneak peek of your engagement photos :)

To see more from there session check out the slideshow!

Austin + Melissa Engaged from Rachel Dilling on Vimeo.