Rooted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Capturing your story near and far

Authenticity is what matters most to me. I embrace the chaos and go with the flow. The real moments - the laughter, the messy kisses, the stolen glances, and the quiet in-betweens - are what make a story worth telling. I’m not here to make you fit into a mold; I’m here to capture you exactly as you are. I want you to feel at home in front of my camera, free to be yourselves, unapologetically and beautifully. Less forced poses, no stiff smiles… Just the real, messy, heartfelt magic of you, your love and connection. My job isn’t just to take pictures; it’s to create a space where you can let go, be present, and trust that I’ll catch the moments that matter most. When you look back at these images, I want you to feel it all - not just how it looked, but how it felt.

Why hello there, I’m Charity. I’m a Leo Sun with a Libra Rising, which means I thrive on both having fun and connecting with others. I’m passionate about bringing people together, and this blend of creativity and social energy makes me absolutely love what I do. I truly believe I am living my calling, photographing the human experience for 13 years now. Every session, I am reminded of how lucky I am to be invited into your life and special moments. I promise you, I do not take this for granted, and I am truly grateful to be chosen as your photographer.

I'm not an Iowa native but it has already captured my heart. I grew up in the big city of Portland Oregon, built my life in the desert of Southern Utah, and now creating a new beginning in the heart of the Midwest (with a few places in between) I moved to Cedar Rapids in November 2025 and I am overjoyed to photograph the humans, love, and stories of the city of five seasons ♡

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Weddings

Families

Branding + Headshots

Boudoir

I photograph humans of all kinds, and I celebrate every single one of you exactly as you are. Who you love, what you look like, where you come from, what you believe, or how your family is shaped - it is all welcome with me. There’s no box to fit, no expectation to meet. What matters is that you show up authentically and with kindness. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and celebrated - a place to let go, be yourselves, and trust that every piece of your story will be captured with love, intention, and heart. You are enough, your love is enough, and I’m here to honor it all.

I’ve updated my pricing and packages in a brand new way for me! I have been inspired by several other photographers to make the change and it just feels so right! And I want to give you the full picture of why, because transparency matters 🫶🏻
I miss this day with these two 🥹💛 #cedarrapidsweddingphotographer #iowaweddingphotographer #weddingdaymagic #intimatewedding #lovestory
It's those sweet in-between moments I care so much to capture. Like walking back to the car after your session and mom is naturally holding her babies hand to walk over all the wobbly rocks, and dad runs up to join. These are the natural little momen
Don’t stress about perfect outfits, perfect smiles, or perfect poses. Perfection doesn't need to be staged. The best photos come from the love that’s already there 💛 this is about feeling the magic of this season and letting it show. You
I’m obsessed with couples in love! Like the laugh-until-you-snort, hold-each-other-close, choose-you-every-day kind 🥰 These are the moments I’ll forever chase, and getting to capture them feels like the biggest honor 💛 #easterniowaphot
Your brand isn’t just what you sell. It’s how you move through the world, how you care, how you create, how you show up. Branding photos are about honoring the whole story behind what you do. The layers. The heart. The moments that make p
I cried driving home from this session (and admittedly again as I write this) Not only because of the art I knew we just created, but because of the privilege of capturing this family’s journey over the years. The memories we’ve made tog