(pronounced vee-ta nwo-va)
established january 2010 by danielle whigham and whitney stichka.
vita nuova, which means “new life” in italian, symbolizes a new beginning in our friendship. we went our separate ways after high school, but followed a similar path, both pursuing our interests in photography. upon graduation from college, we were reunited in des moines and formed vita nuova.
our focus is capturing new stages of life and the beauty that comes from a new beginning.
we hope you enjoy our blog and contact us via email (vitanuovaphotos@gmail.com) for more information.
Danielle's friends asked her to take six months pictures of their daughter, Adelaide. Adelaide has such expressive, beautiful eyes, - what a cutie! As a side note, very, very excited for spring and the opportunity to shoot outdoors again.
In these photos, Whitney strived to capture the candid moments between her good friends Charity, Nick and Alexis. Nick made sure there was never a dull moment, which allowed for honest and fun photos.
On June 20, 2009, Whitney had the wonderful opportunity of photographing Jordan and Aleisa's wedding. The wedding and reception were held outside which created a delightful ambiance, while the fun and energetic couple brought so much cheer to the day.
Danielle's nephew, Asher, turned 6 months this fall and she had the opportunity to capture all the smiles, giggles, and changes. The historic Arbor Lodge State park in Nebraska City made for the perfect fall background.
These photos are from a wedding Danielle shoot back in April '09 in Ootsburg, WI for a friend from college. Despite the pouring rain, we made it outside for a few takes of the couple. The wedding party and families were so much fun to work with and it was great to catch up with old friends.