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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!

December 15, 2020
TESSA • CREATIVE BRANDING HEADSHOTS • IOWA PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Tessa is a fertility awareness coach who contacted me for some personal branding photos – We bounced around Iowa with each other a little bit starting at a coffee shop and chit chatting at her home, and ending with some pretty sunset nature photos! I LOVE working with other women entrepreneurs and learning about what moves them and then put their creative vision to life with a photo shoot. My new favorite thing. I guess to be fair, I really love everything and spicing it up with headshots one day and a newborn the next – ahhhhh that’s the LIFE :)

Having aesthetically pleasing images that reflect your story and your brand is SO important when it comes to marketing your business. The best way to help someone tell their story is to get to know them a little bit! All of my branding sessions come with a consult – let’s get to know each other. I want to know about you and your business, who your ideal client is, and what kind of vibe do you want to go with.

So excited to also share Tessa’s website – GO LOOK how pretty it is and see if she might be able to help with some of your fertility needs :) EmpowHERed coaching

September 29, 2020
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
Elliana & Co. • Iowa Newborn Photographer

WAUKEE IN-HOME NEWBORN SESSION • IOWA LIFESTYLE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

I would absolutely love to start each day with a lifestyle newborn session. I mean, who wouldn’t? ;) They’re sweet and a fresh and optimistic way to start a day. Two new (or new again!) parents learning how to take care of a brand new person with their own personality guided by love. Enjoy some photos of Elliana 💛

I also wanted to take some time with this blog and talk about why booking an in-home lifestyle session with your newborn might be right for you.

• First and foremost, a lifestyle newborn session is intended to be organic and minimally posed. That means no bean bags and or extra equipment. It’s simple and whatever your home has is perfect.

• Your home is your sanctuary. You’ve spent almost ten months nesting and creating a sweet place for your new bundle, so why not have that be a part of your session. Showing off your style & vibe and being somewhere you are naturally more comfortable can bring out those authentic moments you’ll want to remember forever. Not to mention, you don’t even have to leave and pack up a baby.

• No pressure, no rush. Just capturing what is real and true. If your baby refuses to be put down and wants to snuggle mom, we will get those images. They don’t need to be sleeping or posed perfectly in order for the shot to happen. It’s a safe place to nurse and portray your feeding journey, whatever it may be.

• While trends may change, the memories of your first few weeks home will always be timeless. These galleries will tell the story of what a day in the life was for your family and portray many different emotions.

August 7, 2019