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Parker’s Senior Session

Parker’s Senior Session

Senior Picture Location Inspiration Parking Garage, Riverwalk, & Court Ave Vibes: A Des Moines Favorite for Unique SessionsParker’s senior session in downtown Des Moines had style, grit, and personality. We kicked things off at a vintage car shop (see sidebar),...

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Parking Garage

Parking Garage

Looking for a unique location for your senior pictures? A parking garage offers an unexpected urban edge—clean lines, cool textures, and moody lighting that give your photos a modern, editorial feel. Downtown Des Moines has many garages that are great spots for...

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Court Avenue Des Moines

Court Avenue Des Moines

Historic buildings, bold colors, and city vibes—Court Avenue in Des Moines is the perfect backdrop to capture senior portraits that stand out.Senior Pictures with Style on Court AvenueCourt Avenue in downtown Des Moines is a vibrant and historic locale that offers a...

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Shreeya’s Senior Session

Shreeya’s Senior Session

Shreeya’s range of talents and interests is seriously impressive! She had so many creative ideas, outfits, and locations in mind that her session took some careful planning. Fortunately, my process includes a pre-consultation with seniors and their parent(s) so we can...

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Unique Des Moines Locations for Senior Pictures

Unique Des Moines Locations for Senior Pictures

Senior session location idea: These locations offer diverse styles to make senior photos truly memorable!Senior pictures are all about capturing your personality, style, and a sense of adventure. While traditional spots are great, sometimes the most unique and...

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Nathanael’s Senior Session

Nathanael’s Senior Session

Nathanael’s ideas were epic! I really enjoyed working with him — and his parents — to plan his senior pictures. They were open to my ideas and brought so many creative ones of their own. He selected a great variety of outfits, and we were able to explore so many...

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Des Moines East Village: Ideal Spot for Senior Photos

Des Moines East Village: Ideal Spot for Senior Photos

Senior session location ideas...Enjoy the eclectic charm of Des Moines' East VillageDes Moines East Village is a perfect location for senior photos, offering a unique mix of historic charm and urban style. With its colorful murals, brick-lined streets, and trendy...

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The Riverwalk Hub

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...

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Avery’s Senior Session

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...

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Surround yourself with art You, in the middle of larger-than-life sculptures, each one adding a touch of artistic flair to your senior session. It's not just a photoshoot; it's an adventure in creativity! Located right in the heart of downtown Des Moines, The John and...

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