Information about Sessions

What type of photography sessions do you offer?

I offer a wide range of photography scenarios because there is no occasion that is too big or too small. Here are some examples:

• Family/Group Portraits

  • Starting rate $200 per hour (dependent on location)

  • Rental lens fee may apply

• Individuals Portraits

  • Starting rate $150 per hour

  • $200 per hour (two locations/two outfits)

  • Rate may increase upon additional locations and outfits

• Events in candid (birthdays, holidays, showers)

  • Starting rate $100 per hour

• Weddings -

  • Start at $1500 (dependent upon location)

  • Engagement and Wedding package available upon request

• Engagement Portraits

  • Starting rate $200 per hour (dependent on location)

  • Engagement and Wedding package available upon request

What is Included?

• Unlimited amount of photos taken at your session (I do not limit how many photos I will take).

• Free link to download your high-resolution photos and/or upgrade to a flash drive for $15.

• A variety of fun ideas and props to make your session more exciting!

• An enjoyable photo shoot for you and your family! I strive to make everyone feel comfortable and at home wherever they are and I hope to be able to include this in each photo.

What should we wear for our photo session?

Please try to coordinate your outfit to match the occasion of the photo session. For shorter sessions, this can be up to you as the client on how causal or fancy you want to dress. For engagement, family, and portraits, please avoid clothing with big logos, bright colors or wording because this will distract the subject(s) in the photography.

Here are some ideas to help you as you prepare for your session:

• Choose solid colored clothing so that we can see all of your faces and no specific person will stand out in the session.

• Choose muted tones so that you are the subject and not your outfits.

• Choose similar tones for your top and bottom. If you choose a lighter top and darker bottoms, it will make your top look larger and vice versa.

• Select a few colors with similar tones when there will be multiple people in your session or you can choose the matching look, but that is up to you.

• Choose tops with sleeves or at least to your elbow. Your arms take up more skin area than your face and have a tendency of making your arms look larger.

• Choose accessories appropriate for the outfits you choose and try to pick timeless pieces.

• Style your hair and makeup in a way you would normally style it for the type of outfit you choose.

• Plan your outfit days before your session so you can get plenty of rest the night before your session and are not rushing the day of your session to pull everything together.

Don’t be afraid to contact me with questions or send me pictures of possible clothing choices. I would love to help or give suggestions.

Where will our photo session take place?

I am located in the Des Moines, IA area. My goal is to make your session as comfortable and fun as you want. We can go to one of the many parks in the area, your family’s favorite picnic spot, or even your own backyard! I want you to be where you are most at home because this will provide you with the best portraits. I am also willing to travel (mileage and/or trip fee will apply).