Keri Schmidt Photography

Rich and Molly - Engaged!

Yesterday Jeremy and I spent the afternoon with this fun couple!  We met in the downtown Ames area to get some cool urban shots and then headed over to McFarland Park to find whatever traces of fall that was left.  We must have looked like such a nice bunch because there were a few people downtown that tried to befriend us. . . and now we know that even in small town Ames you need to be on guard at all times!  Regardless, it was a beautiful day and we enjoyed our time with the couple!  Rich and Molly, you guys did a great job putting up with me, and thanks for allowing us to try some new stuff out!  Jeremy and I are excited to be a part of your big day!

 

 

 

Justin and Lisa - Engaged!

This weekend Jeremy and I got to spend a little time with Justin and Lisa so we could do their engagement session.  We got lucky that we had such nice weather for the most part, or at least it didn't rain on us!  Justin and Lisa are both Iowa State alums, so we met them on campus and took advantage of the beautiful architecture.   We really enjoyed our time with these 2, and we're both excited for their upcoming wedding day!  They are such a sweet couple, and Lisa is going to be such an elegant bride!

Kyle and Emily - Married!

Yesterday was a beautiful fall day to be married, and we were so blessed in being a part of Kyle and Emily's day!  Their ceremony was held outside at the Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny, and we had perfect weather for the event.  We started out with the guys at a local park, and then headed over to get some shots of Emily finishing up the final touches.

Then it was off to the golf course!  The ceremony was officiated by Emily's uncle, and he did a wonderful job!  I'm pretty sure almost every person had a tear in their eye, including the photographer!  When the ceremony was over, Kyle and Emily got away on a golf cart, and we followed them over to a small pond to get some shots of just them, just minutes after becoming husband and wife.  They were so happy, we could just feel the joy radiating from them!

We wish Kyle and Emily many years of falling in love over and over again!  Jeremy and I are so thankful that we were able to be witnesses to such a beautiful commitment!

Alex + Hana

I spent this afternoon with this couple at the McFarland Park in Ames.  These 2 were so fun to photograph and made it easy to capture the happiness between them.  It was a little buggy near the lake, but it was still a beautiful day to be outside!  Guys, I'll have more for you soon!

Brandon + Brie ~ E-Session

Yesterday we enjoyed the warm sunshine with this couple!  We got our first opportunity to work with Brie at school for prom pictures.  She's a teacher, bless her heart!  She was such a sweetie, so I was excited when she asked about a session with her and Brandon!  We started out at the Ledges State Park in Boone County, but the park was packed full of kids also enjoying the warm weather, so we headed over to the Iowa Arboretum.  Everything is looking so colorful. . . it was great to get outside to shoot again!  Brie, you are going to be a GORGEOUS bride!  Congrats to the 2 of you!