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Read more about sessions, inspiration, behind the scenes footage, and some before and after shots on the blog. You can use the search feature if you are looking some specific content such as 'senior' or 'newborn' or you can just scroll and read all the blog posts!

So You Want to be a Photographer?

So You Want to be a Photographer?

So You Want to be a Photographer?

Are you interested in being a photographer? Either a professional or just a hobbyist taking photos of your dog? Perfect! I've found...

May 26, 20232 min read

Just Like Dad

Just Like Dad

Just Like Dad

I've had Jameson's blog post sitting in my drafts for months. I was so excited to share his photos, but I was drawing a blank on what...

May 25, 20231 min read

Cuddly and Cute Newborn Boy

Cuddly and Cute Newborn Boy

Cuddly and Cute Newborn Boy

I have mentioned before that in the late summer, I accepted a position as an in-hospital photographer for a national company that offers...

May 7, 20232 min read

Wonderful Wila Turns Two!

Wonderful Wila Turns Two!

Wonderful Wila Turns Two!

If you've known me for longer than five minutes, you've probably realized that I was born in the wrong decade. Although an 80's baby, I...

Apr 8, 20232 min read

Spring Mini Sessions

Spring Mini Sessions

Spring Mini Sessions

Des Moines, Iowa Family Photographer - Indoor spring mini sessions located in Norwalk, Iowa for Mother's Day, families, couples, & maternity

Apr 1, 20232 min read

Packing a Hospital Bag for Fresh 48 Photos

Packing a Hospital Bag for Fresh 48 Photos

Packing a Hospital Bag for Fresh 48 Photos

Fresh 48 photos take place within the first 48 hours of your baby's life, oftentimes at the hospital. Many hospitals in the Des Moines...

Mar 28, 20236 min read

Moiré Effect

Moiré Effect

Moiré Effect

Have you ever been in a Facebook group primarily made up of moms? Oh yeah, I have. Aside from my least favorite topic of "Name that...

Feb 7, 20231 min read

Why You Need Newborn Photos

Why You Need Newborn Photos

Why You Need Newborn Photos

Des Moines family photographer - newborn photos

Jan 12, 20232 min read

Welcome New Baby

Welcome New Baby

Welcome New Baby

Right before the Christmas holiday, my second son and I visited our local camera store, Christian Photo. I was having issues with my...

Dec 29, 20222 min read

January Glitter Mini Sessions

January Glitter Mini Sessions

January Glitter Mini Sessions

Words cannot describe how excited I am to be offering glitter sessions at my studio this winter! For several years, my husband and I have...

Dec 8, 20222 min read

Shh, We're in a Library!

Shh, We're in a Library!

Shh, We're in a Library!

I have known the Severe family for six or seven years--ever since their oldest son was a pre-verbal toddler that communicated through...

Dec 5, 20222 min read

Why do Photos in YOUR Home?

Why do Photos in YOUR Home?

Why do Photos in YOUR Home?

Have you ever considered having a professional photographer come to your family home to do a lifestyle session? I want to quickly go over...

Nov 12, 20223 min read

The Addams Family Maternity Session

The Addams Family Maternity Session

The Addams Family Maternity Session

Were you a 90's kid, like me? If so, you probably remember the 1991 movie The Addams Family. At the end of the film, the family's...

Nov 12, 20222 min read

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

I am the mom of four rambunctious boys ages 2-10 so I did not bat an eye when the Jordan family scheduled their session with their three...

Sep 29, 20222 min read

What's the Deal with Bokeh?

What's the Deal with Bokeh?

What's the Deal with Bokeh?

Have you ever seen a photo that had a creamy, almost blurry background, but the subject was sharp and in focus? Did you know that there's...

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Can you Feel the Love?

Can you Feel the Love?

Can you Feel the Love?

I don't know what is in the air around Central Iowa this late summer, but man, I am feeling the love between my clients. From the...

Aug 28, 20222 min read

Wow-Your Camera Takes Really Good Pictures

Wow-Your Camera Takes Really Good Pictures

Wow-Your Camera Takes Really Good Pictures

"Wow, your camera takes really good pictures!" is a phrase that most photographers have heard before. And though my Sony A7iii is a great...

Aug 11, 20223 min read

Fiona's Driveway Paint Session

Fiona's Driveway Paint Session

Fiona's Driveway Paint Session

I absolutely love when my clients come to me with out-of-the-box and messy ideas. When Cindy approached me and asked about photographing...

Aug 7, 20222 min read

One Dress - Three Looks

One Dress - Three Looks

One Dress - Three Looks

Are you struggling to find an outfit to wear for photos Let's start by shopping your closet, because I'm betting that you do have...

Aug 4, 20224 min read

How it All Began

How it All Began

How it All Began

I've mentioned before that my family did not take many photos when my sister and I were growing up in the 90's. We would maybe get a...

Jul 29, 20223 min read

Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.

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