{Revisiting My Favorite Wedding Portraits of the Year}
It’s that time again!!! Every year, I curate my FAVORITE images from every single wedding, engagement, senior, baby, and family session I photographed and place them in a blog post showcasing the work that I’m the most PROUD of in the last 365 days. I’m kicking off the recap with Weddings! And if I’m being honest…narrowing down my favorites for this post felt nearly impossible. I poured my heart into every gallery this year, and each couple, each celebration, holds a place I treasure deeply.
2025 brought me back to familiar places I adore, like The Shores at Five Island, while also taking me on the sweetest adventures, including The Little Brown Church. I even had the honor of photographing the wedding of one of my former drill team girls, a full-circle moment I’ll never forget. More than anything, I was surrounded by couples who were thoughtful, intentional, and endlessly kind…the kind of people who make this work feel less like a job and more like a gift.
Putting together this collection reminded me not just of the images I created, but of the stories I had the privilege to witness. The laughter, the tears, the quiet in-between moments, the beauty in the chaos (my absolutely favorite thing to photograph)…every bit of it shaped this year in such a meaningful way.
I’m so grateful for every couple who trusted me to tell their story. Here are just a few of the moments that made 2025 unforgettable. I can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for CB Studio!




















Welcome to the CB Blog! I’m Carissa Behounek, a photographer based in Algona, IA that specializes in weddings, seniors and babies. I hope you grab some coffee (or a margarita) and enjoy viewing my latest work and getting a little peek into my life! I’m thrilled you stopped by!




