Des Moines Portrait Photographer

The Best of Both Worlds Engagement Session with Mark & Emily

The Best of Both Worlds Engagement Session with Mark & Emily

As a photographer who loves the city and nature, when couples want to incorporate both the city and nature into their engagement session my heart sings. "You get the best of both worlds", as Hannah Montana says. Walking around Downtown Des Moines learning about their relationship was a blast. Ending it at Waterworks Park was the cherry on top.

Downtown Des Moines Engagement Session - Bailey & Aaron

Downtown Des Moines Engagement Session - Bailey & Aaron

I will never get tired of exploring downtown Des Moines with my couples. Bailey and Aaron requested downtown views for their engagement session so we started at the Women’s Achievement Bridge and ended outside the State Historical Building.

Anna and Wil Engagement Session | Des Moines Engagement Photographer

Anna and Wil Engagement Session | Des Moines Engagement Photographer

I met up with Ann and Wil at the Arie den Boer Arboretum in the front of Des Moines Water Works for the start of their engagement session. The fall colors were still on display and Ann’s dress was perfect for the setting around her. We bonded over mutual friends we shared and our love for the outdoors.

Riana's Yellow Banks Park Senior Session | Pleasant Hill Senior Photographer

Riana's Yellow Banks Park Senior Session | Pleasant Hill Senior Photographer

Riana discovered Yellow Banks Park earlier this year, created lots of memories around the park, and wanted her senior session there so she could remember all of the good times. 😍Her love for the park and memories made there had my sentimental heart skipping a beat.

Amber and Andrew Engagement Session | Kellogg Iowa Engagement Photographer

Amber and Andrew Engagement Session | Kellogg Iowa Engagement Photographer

Even though it called for rain all day Amber and Andrew let me know that they were still up for their engagement session at Rock Creek State Park and were excited! I love when my couples go with the flow of non-ideal weather and trust in me to still get genuine moments of them.