Whitney and Daniel waited SO patiently throughout the month of April for the weather to warm up and things to settle down with COVID to schedule engagement photos. (We actually planned to take them in April, but pushed photos back to May… and honestly I’m so glad we did because we had the MOST gorgeous night!) You’re going to love this couple. They’re so much fun, and it’s going to be a blast celebrating their wedding in October!!!
Family and maternity photos go hand in hand. That’s why I was so excited to receive Emily’s email! Click through the link to see this precious family, exploring the campus of UNI in Cedar Falls… and some fun spring pictures we took before baby #2 makes his arrival next month!
If you’re in need of some professional headshots, Amelia Renee Photography has you handled! From consults about outfits (if you need assistance picking out the right clothes) to locations and posing, Amelia will guide you through the entire process. Don’t hesitate to ask now for availability. No matter the weather or season, we’ll make taking professional portraits fun and easy!
Mary Beth and Dan planned their dream wedding day for the last Friday in April. We chatted on the phone in November, and again in person in March. What none of us knew was that a global pandemic would radically change their wedding day plans… but never, ever, their marriage plans. ;) Instead of a large wedding ceremony at St Ambrose with a reception full of friends at the Tea Room, these two held an intimate ceremony. But, even their closest friends couldn’t be stopped from cheering outside the church. Click through to see more of this sweet spring wedding in downtown Des Moines!
Pandemic or not, time marches on. Including schooling and graduation! Cory is a 2020 graduate of Iowa State University, and he wanted to commemorate this milestone with some professional senior photos. It was a joy to meet this young man, and capture photos for him to remember this season of life. Congrats to the Class of 2020!
I love these sweet in-home Facetime sessions! Not only does this give me a great creative outlet, but I get to catch up with old friends and meet their new pets. My pal Miranda and her husband Collin bought a house in Minneapolis in the recent past, but I’ve yet to see it. So it was fun to get a virtual tour of their precious home, and take some Facetime photos of the two of them, enjoying coffee and a sunny Saturday morning together.
After seeing a few local ‘togs share their FaceTime quarantine sessions, I decided to give it a shot! My best friend and her husband were my first test subjects and it was SO FUN. Leading up to the session, I felt more nerves than I have in months or years prior to a shoot. However, as soon as we got on the call, I was in the zone. This FaceTime photo shoot brought me more joy and focus than anything else has this past month! It felt good to be posing and editing images. Plus, I got to hang out with my friends and see their super cute house. :)
I am committed to discovering new spaces and hidden gem locations in central Iowa for each of my seniors. Whether you pick to shoot photos in downtown des moines, or the middle of a cornfield, you can bet that we’ll make some magical senior portraits for your Instagram feed! These springtime senior photos of Miranda are some old favorites of mine, and I’m eagerly anticipating the spring blooms we’ll see here in Des Moines soon enough.
Like many of you, this past week dampened any sense of motivation that I had. Rainy days and low energy from lack of people (I’m an extrovert, and already tired of working from home) coupled with some tension in my household and you get a very moody artist. ;)
Madeline and I photographed her senior photos in a nearly empty downtown Des Moines, Iowa, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Needless to say, she’ll have a wide range of memories of the end of her senior year… and I’m thankful that some gorgeous, BOSS BABE photos are part of those mems! I’m still booking senior photos for the Class of 2021, so reach out of you’d like some pictures this summer or fall!
We’re living in a strange new world… one where hugs are only ok with immediate family or roommates, and where small locals shops are closing their doors. Oh, yeah, and the western world ran out of Toilet Paper!? Crazy days!
This blog post is hopefully to help give you some new ideas or resources! Whether you’re working from home, schooling from home, or just trying to salvage your spring break, I’ve got ya! Comment with your recipes, ideas, or funny video links! ;) And for the love of all that is good, STAY AT HOME! Kthanksbye!
Do you need a break from the news and social media!? Here’s an idea to brighten up your social distancing or self-quarantine on this Monday!! Put on some Hawaiian music, switch your white noise machine to the “water/waves” sound, and scroll through this cute and romantic engagement session on the beach in Kauai, Hawaii!
I joyfully spent an hour on a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon with these two. They made my job SO EASY!!!! I sure hope that someday, Mary and Bobby look back on these photos and remember the simple and tenderness of this season— just them (and their doggo!) making a life together in their first apartment. I smile looking at each one of these, and I hope they bring you joy as well!
Photographing Christina + Noah in the mountains of Colorado, just between Denver and Breckenridge, was a dream come true. Not only did we have the perfect winter afternoon, complete with sunshine & snow flurries & hot chocolate, but these two are both so kind and intentional. Check out this epic winter mountain photo session!!
here lies my thoughts and processing space. feel free to skip this, or if you want to know my heart, feel free to read. give me grace as I continue to discover more of my heart and purpose!
A high school senior guy’s photos that incorporate electric guitar, Mr. Rogers, and skateboarding!? What else could you want!!! Max is one of the most cool high school dudes I’ve had the joy to photograph and we had a blast exploring downtown Des Moines on a warm and overcast afternoon in the fall!
This fun and casual winter engagement session might just be a favorite forever. Not only are Kalen + Emileigh two of my favorite humans, but we had a blast exploring Des Moines and Jester Park together. Keep an eye out next month for more photos of these two bubbly humans— they get married in March!
I love newborns and so naturally, I offer in-home newborn photography! This week, I had the joy to meet sweet baby Ledger. 4 days old and already the newest favorite in his family. This little guy is so cute— I can’t wait for you to see his newborn photos!
Newly minted bride and groom, you sneak away with your wedding photographer to grab some romantic and picturesque photos on the lush island of Kauai. After all, it’s not every day that you get married in Hawaiian paradise! These wedding portraits will be some of your favorite photos for years to come.Are you or anyone you know looking for a wedding venue in Des Moines because NOAH’S went bankrupt!? I’ve got a list of suggestions for you, many of whom are going above and beyond to help. I’m also running a wedding photography deal for any couples getting married in 2020 who had to change dates due to this unfortunate event. And, even if you’re not a part of this entire crazy thing… and just wanted to know of some great event and wedding venues in the West Des Moines area, I’ve got you covered, too!!!
