This golden-hour session with the Juelsgaard family in Washington, Iowa, was everything I love about photographing families—unposed moments, playful laughter, and genuine connection. The Juelsgaards showed up ready to simply be themselves, and that made all the difference. We wandered through tall grass, chased the last bit of sunset, and let the kids lead the […]

Last month, I had the opportunity to spend some time with Alysha, the owner of Uncluttered Life LLC, in Indianola (just outside of Des Moines) to capture branding photos for her growing business. What she’s building is more than just a service—it’s truly a gift of bringing calm and order to homes and busy lives. […]

At the Des Moines Art Center & Clare and Miles Mills Rose Garden Some couples just make it easy—and Raeanna and Dilan are one of those couples. They laugh easily, move in sync, and genuinely enjoy just being together. When they reached out about doing an anniversary photo session in Des Moines, I knew we […]

There’s something extra special about photographing a family on their own land—where the pace slows down, the kids can run free, and real life unfolds naturally. This outdoor family session with the Tryons, taken just outside their beautiful new home near Corydon, Iowa, was full of those sweet, authentic moments. The Tryon family recently made […]