Photography Blog
Before your session prep
Final session checklistthe final countdownYour session is almost here! Hooray! It's almost time for your photo shoot. Here are some tips to help you prepare. CLOTHING Try things on BEFORE your session to make sure you feel comfortable. Does your outfit allow you to...
Color Ideas
Color CombinationsWhat to Wear: Senior Pictures, Family Photos, and HeadshotsClothing ideas for your photoshootThere are several factors to take into consideration when picking outfits for your photoshoot. 1. What’s your style? If you’re casual, it’s fine to dress...
What to Wear – Senior Sessions
What should I wear?What to wear tips for 2025 GradsClothing + Prep for your Senior SessionHow many outfits do I need?Bring approximately 2-3 outfits per location. It's fine to bring more so we have options. You can also do a "quick outfit change" just by adding a...
Senior Model Program
Want to be a Senior Model?Attention 2025 GradsLet's make your senior year spectacular!Join my senior modeling program and get bonus photo shoots throughout the year. I know that your time is limited, so this NOT a giant time commitment. Benefits incude: - Extra images...
Railroad Tracks
Senior session location ideasTrain tracks are photogenic.Railroad tracks have that cool, industrial vibe that adds just the right amount of edge to senior pictures. There’s something about their raw textures and repeating lines that brings out a bold, confident look....
Pagoda in Downtown Des Moines, IA
Robert D. RayAsian GardenSenior session location ideasThe red pagoda is an amazing backdropThe Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens: where the vibrant hues of nature meet the striking beauty of the iconic red pagoda. Set against a backdrop of lush greenery and serene waters,...
Murals
Looking for that perfect backdrop to make your senior pictures pop? Look no further than murals! Whether you're into bold patterns, whimsical designs, or urban landscapes, there's a mural out there to match your style and vibe. The mural above was taken in Historic...
The Riverwalk Hub
"The Hub" offers great variety! Looking for the ultimate spot to showcase your senior style? Look no further than "The Hub" (located on the west bank of the Des Moines River, directly below the "hub spot" or Principal Riverwalk Pavilion) in downtown Des Moines! I've...
Avery’s Senior Session
The blue graffiti wall. So we always go into a session with a game plan. For Avery's session it was the botanical gardens, and then downtown. I happened to drive by this amazing graffiti wall on the way to the session, and luckly Avery was game to stop and take a few...
Family Sessions
Preparing for your family session I love photographing families, and I do everything I can to make the process easy. Before your session we'll set up a preconsult. We will discuss locations. We can use my studio or pick from a variety of outdoor choices – urban or...