If you’re a high school senior in Southeast Iowa or near Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and dreaming about senior photos that feel soft, feminine, and a little extra special… florals might be exactly what you’re looking for. Whether it’s a full bouquet, wildflowers in a field, or something simple in the studio, adding flowers into your […]

April 1, 2026

Floral Senior Photo Ideas in Southeast Iowa | Senior Photographer

Senior Photo Inspo Floral Edition

Nick’s senior session was the perfect example of why simple, classic senior photos never go out of style. We spent a beautiful fall day in Burlington, Iowa, photographing at Starr’s Cave and Snake Alley — two locations that gave us great variety while keeping things relaxed and natural. These locations were especially meaningful to Nick […]

January 26, 2026

WMU Senior | Nick Class of 2026

WMU Senior Iowa

Planning your senior photos is such an exciting part of your high school experience — and whether you’re a Class of 2026 or Class of 2027 senior, a little prep goes a long way in making sure your photos look timeless, natural, and so you. As a senior photographer, I see a few last‑minute mistakes […]

January 8, 2026

3 Things You Should NOT Do Right Before Your Senior Session

3 things you should not do right before your senior session (2)

I had the sweetest evening photographing the Rebling Family on their gorgeous property near Fairfield, Iowa. Every time I drive out to their place, I instantly feel that quiet, cozy charm that only rural Iowa can offer. The land made the perfect backdrop for this session. Open fields, tall trees, and the soft fall glow […]

December 2, 2025

Rebling Family Session on Their Beautiful Fairfield, Iowa Property

Family holding hands while walking through tall trees at sunset.

There’s something so special about photographing seniors in the fall—the colors, the warmth, the glow—and Layla’s session had all of that and more. Layla is one of the sweetest souls, and from the moment she stepped in front of my camera, I knew it was going to be a gorgeous evening. We had the best […]

November 19, 2025

Class of 2026 | Layla | Washington High School Senior Session

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Meet Luna, a beautiful Washington High School senior from the Class of 2026! She was such a joy to work with—sweet, confident, and full of laughter the whole evening. We started her senior session at a local park, where Luna wore a simple white top with jeans. The soft flowers, stone steps, and tall greenery […]

September 18, 2025

Washington, Iowa Senior Portraits | Luna | Class of 2026

Washington High School by Tasha Mae Photography, Iowa senior photographer

Meet Isabel — one of my amazing senior reps for the Class of 2026! We kicked off her senior year with a fun little mini session in Washington, Iowa, and I’m still smiling about it. Isabel is a senior at Fairfield High School and such a joy to photograph. She brought the best energy to […]

August 7, 2025

Isabel’s Mini Session | Fairfield High School Senior

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Oaklee’s senior session was one of those golden evenings that just felt right—sunset light, a wildflower bouquet, and lots (and lots) of laughter. We met on a farm near Washington, Iowa, and made the most of every bit of that warm summer glow. From the start, Oaklee was a natural in front of the camera. […]

July 15, 2025

Oaklee | 2026 Senior Session near Washington, Iowa

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I love finding unique locations for senior sessions, and this one was no exception. We shot these photos next to one of my absolute favorite buildings in the small town of Wayland, Iowa. Once an old feed mill, it now serves as a storage space, but its character and history made for the perfect backdrop. […]

January 25, 2025

A Senior Session in Wayland, Iowa

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