Des Moines Capital Engagement Session | Kyle & Josie

The Iowa Capital is such a beautiful location and the law library was perfect spot to showcase Josie and Kyle’s love for one another, reading, and learning for their engagement session.

I love that Des Moines has historic, classic, and elegant photography session locations right in the heart of the city. Your engagement session can be simple, laid back, relaxed, and luxurious looking at the same time! If you want that for your engagement photography session click on the link below to learn more about my sessions and photography style!

The Teachout Building Wedding | Taylor & Alex

Taylor and Alex got married on the most beautiful summer day. The Teachout Building aka Teachout Events in Des Moines was the perfect backdrop for their intimate wedding day. They both got ready in different rooms at opposite sides of the building in the morning. I love that this venue has enough space for couples to be able to do this. They then had a personal first look in the ceremony venue space. After, we walked to the capital and took their portraits. After, their friends started to arrive and they spoke with them before hiding away for the ceremony. The ceremony included approximately 50 of their closest family and friends. It was officiated by a close friend and had many moments of laughter and sweet sincerity.

Their reception continued with sweet, sincere, and humorous moments. From their first dance to speeches. I had such a blast being a fly on the wall of their wedding day and helping it run smoothly. I will never say no to wedding days in Des Moines that are intimate, laid back and focused on the unity of the couple.

I am a Des Moines wedding photographer with 7 years of being a lead wedding photographer. I specialize in intimate wedding days (150 guests or less). If you are interested in learning more about my wedding day packages please visit the link below 👇

Lily Johnston Senior

Lily, a 2025 Johnston senior, wanted nature filled senior photos with an edgier feel. We started at Gray’s Lake in Des Moines. Who would have thought such a great flower field would be in Des Moines? :) One thing I love about Des Moines is there is such variety within a 15 minute drive! For her second location, we went to Des Moines Water Works Park. I love how having a second outfit and different scenery can bring variety and a different perspective to each senior session. I had a so much fun bringing her vision to life for Lily’s senior photography session.

Looking to get your senior photos taken? I love taking senior photos and bringing to life exactly what each senior wants! Whether it’s at the beach, in a studio, on the basketball court, track field, tennis court, by the lake, in a flower field, in your ballet gear, downtown, with your favorite book, your instrument, or with your dog I’d love to be your senior photographer.

I specialize in Des Moines senior portraits and will travel to Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Saylorville, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines, and Waukee.

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Lauren & Evan Mini Session

Lauren and Evan reached out to me about getting photos taken for their Christmas card. They also wanted to include their cute pup which I’m all about.

We hung out on the top of a Des Moines parking ramp for some beautiful city background and had the best time just walking around and snapping pics of the 3 of them.

Living History Farms Wedding | Scott & Molly

Scott & Molly wanted a simple day at the Iowa Living History Farms. They started at the Church of the Land Chapel and ended at the Visitors Center for their reception. Their wedding day was full of intention and fun.

They made the day exactly how they wanted it:

• Incorporating their last name into fun elements (Heckman = Heck Yeah!)

• No getting ready photos.

• Waiting to see each other until they were walking down the aisle.

• The ceremony with the sole focus of sharing the gospel.

• Their first kiss as husband and wife photographed from the stage.

• Ice cream for dessert instead of cake.

• Spending the majority of their reception with each other and their guests

I had a blast coming along side and being a witness and getting to document their wedding day.