Category: family

Liam & Co. • Iowa Family Photographer

Iowa Lifestyle Family Photographer – Downtown Des Moines Iowa.

Liam turned one almost a thousand years ago (in my terms, about 6 months ago) and i am just NOW getting to blogging. I guess I just felt the need to save this cuteness until the perfect moment, which is now. If you’re reading this, I am sorry to disappoint you with my banter, I’m a photographer and not a novelist 😂 I remember going into this session SO EXCITED because mom & dad were up for anything. Alright, let’s shoot downtown at this random building because I like it and we will go from there.

September 13, 2019
Kappos Family • Waukee Iowa Family Photographer

One of my most all time favorite families and you know why? They’ve been supportive of my business from the V E R Y beginning. back when i had more confidence than I should have ;) But really, that’s how we grow as photographers and it’s by having people believe in our work and art and keep coming back. They’re also really really adorable and sweet and the personality in both of their girls has me laughing and smiling so much. Enjoy this gorgeous family!

August 28, 2019
Terhune Family • Iowa Family Photographer

Giggling little girls, weeping willows, and two parents in love – all the makins for a perfect night. in APRIL. I got a little bit behind on blogging (again. such is life), but I have made some 2019 half year goals and some new strategies to share MORE photos and some oldies. This session feels like years ago. It was one of those first new nights of spring where it was just starting to get a little bit more warmer outside. You know, the perfect weather that we don’t get near enough of here in Iowa. Now it’s almost unbearably hot and I’m waiting for this weather again! I so so enjoy working with this family. I first photographed them when Brooke, their youngest, was just a little one barely sitting up. My favorite thing about photographing Leah & Brooke is how different they are from each other. Leah comes forth with confidence and joyous energy and is the life of the party, while younger sister is a little bit harder to open up – but when she does – just the most contagious little laugh. Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!

July 8, 2019
Chappell Family • Iowa Family Photographer

THIS is exactly the type of family session that I am living for. You’ll see why once you scroll down ;) But a family that can play and just pretend that some weird lady isn’t in their face with a camera – pinch me. I would like to humble brag and go on about how naturally gifted I am at making people feel comfortable, but it also takes a little bit of chill & the willingness to let loose a little bit. You’ll want those moments in your family session – Just give in and have a little bit of fun ;)

ANYWAY. The Chappell family and I go pretty far back, and it’s one of those funny situations where “we met online and it’s hard to remember who friended who, but we’ve always just REALLY clicked and vibed really well” type things. maybe you have it. As an introvert, I’ve found that social media and the ability to break the ice online has helped me form some really great friendships. Momma Ren is one of those. This session was the first time I *finally* got to meet her and her two boys for the first time, and I surely hope it won’t be the last. MAYBE, just maybe… keep on the look out for some future puppet shots. If you’re a lover of the arts & pure creativity, check out her husband Seth’s business – Foam Foolery! But in the mean time, enjoy this purely joyous family that I love a whole lot!

April 10, 2019