A beautiful spring day in Iowa for one of the sweetest couples at The Cheateau with Makayla + Andrew. The floral decor along with a variety of pastel and bright colors made for a cozy intimate vibe.
Tag: des moines engagement photographer
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MOLLY + RON • MACEDONIA IOWA ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
Molly + Ron had the most whimsical & unique summer engagement photos in Macedonia Iowa, a small southwestern town with a large collection of taxidermy birds. Wait… what? That was my reaction too. When Molly told me that her mom was the mayor and we could take photos there, I said “ABSOLUTELY LET’S DO IT!” Macedonia was a nice escape from 2022 and into the past of a town filled with so much flair and history, especially a lot of family history with Molly’s family. Right across from the museum was an antique shop filled with old medical tools, creepy dolls, an old coffin, and a lot of other creepy-cool things I could go on and on about. We then drove a few blocks away to a family farm, where her family still lives today. Cows, beautiful Iowa scenery, yellow roses, grandma’s dress – truly a DREAM. And the best part was spending that much time with two people who are so obviously an amazing match for each other. Lots of laughing and being silly. I cannot wait for their Halloween wedding this year!! I know I’ll be making my way back down to Macedonia and you should too!
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ELLE + NATE • GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN • IOWA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Elle + Nate. A gorgeous summer wedding in Hawaii – I mean – at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Might as well have been there with the beautiful plant scenery and the added touch of colorful lei necklaces for everyone. Intimate, colorful, and romantic. Surrounded by just the closest of their people followed by dinner and drinks. I love weddings with a small guest list and more time to focus on the private love between two people. Getting to third wheel with a couple while making pretty photos is my absolute favorite.
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HALEY MATERNITY • DES MOINES IOWA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Haley’s solo artsy creative maternity session at the art center in Des Moines Iowa 😍 Maternity photos should be about YOU and show off your vibe. Haley is colorful and fun and obviously one of my most beautiful favorite people, so a late fall maternity adventure during sunset was perfect (can’t wait for our snowy velvet session!)
One of the first questions I get when clients inquire with me for a maternity session is “How big do I have to be before I book?” and I usually follow by asking – well, how big do you WANT to be? Maternity sessions are typically booked late in the second trimester, but can also be booked as late as you feel like going! I want to make sure you feel good about yourself in these photos, so knowing that you’re in a physical state of *somewhat* comfort will be important!
Next – WHAT TO WEAR?! Trust me, I love fashion – I have good ideas for fashion and can generally offer advise on what will photograph or look good with the location, but when it comes to what you wear – I think it’s most important that it represents YOU and makes you feel good about yourself. If you wanna wear a bright yellow skirt with a “MAMA” shirt in leopard – HECK YES. If you want to wear a flowy velvet dress, YES! If you want to wear jeans and a sweatshirt – YAS GIRL GET IT!! I am here to make you feel like a pregnant goddess and have some fun.
I love meeting new mommas and helping them document this special time in their lives. Enjoy this beautiful momma’s maternity highlights and if you’re looking for someone to take YOUR maternity photos, let’s connect!
