Thomas Family Session | Adel Family Photographer

Date:  November 22, 2009
Location:  Adel, Iowa

Sunday was an overcast day... perfect sky for photographs!  The Thomas family has a friend who owns a farm with two beautiful red barns on the property.  The family friend was nice enough to let us take family photos there - and what a great back drop it made!

This family was a hoot!  They were full of fun... smiling, laughing, silliness... awesome. 

Thank you all for sharing your morning with me!

Portrait Session | Des Moines Pet Photographer

Date:  November 21, 2009
Location:  Water Works Park

Sherry met me at Water Works Park for a portrait session of her and her 4 month old Golden Retriever, Link.  Link is about the CuTeSt little Golden I've ever met and VERY well behaved!  Link was a bundle of fur frolicking in the tall grass, climbing on logs and making a run for me and my camera every time I was near the ground just so he could get a lick of me or my camera.  It was so much fun!

Thanks Sherry for sharing part of your afternoon with me and introducing me to your wonderful puppy!

Shields - McDole Family Session | Des Moines Family Photographer

Date:  November 14, 2009
Location:  Jester Park

I met Layna and Ray, along with their "almost-two" daughter, on a drizzly and cloudy day at Jester Park.  The rain managed to stay away the entire time we were photographing -good for the family and good for my camera! 

Miss "Almost-Two" was a typical little girl for her age.  Full of determination to do it the way SHE wanted to and fine by me!  :)  Although she was determined to not have her photo taken that day, I managed to sneak a few.  ;)

All and all it was a great day and a great session.

( ...AND... did I mention that Layna is 6 months pregnant!  Woohoo!  Congrats Layna and Ray!)

Thank you Layna and Ray for sharing part of your Saturday with me!

Holiday Card Samples!

I wanted to post "samples" of the two Holiday Cards I am offering this season!  I really love them! 

Each card is 5x7, beautifully press-printed with semi-gloss finish and comes with an envelope.  Holiday Cards cannot be ordered through your online gallery and can only be ordered directly from me.  Please call me (515-339-9164) or email if you are interested in purchasing Holiday Cards!

Card 1 - front

Card 1 - back

Card 2 - front

Card 2 - back

Spellman Family Session | Des Moines Family Photographer

Date:  November 7, 2009
Location:  Spellman Home

Courtney called me on Friday and said... "It's going to be a BeAuTiFuL weekend, any way you can squeeze us in?"  Let me think... YES!  This was a fun shoot because instead of meeting at a park, we did their portrait session at their home.  It was great for the kids because it was familiar and all their favorite things were right there.

When I walked in the door, their son started crying.  Apparently he thought I was a babysitter.  I got out my camera and took a couple of photos of him and then turned the camera so he could see the images I just took.  He loved it.  I asked him if I could take some pictures of him today.  He said yes... and gave me a "high-five".  :)  So cute!

The oldest daughter was a beauty and a complete ham!  Hilarious!  The youngest daughter was so, so sweet and had beautiful blue eyes.   

Thank you Courtney and Sean for opening your home to me and allowing me to capture your family.




















...and... we're done...

Thornburg Family Session | Des Moines Family Photographer

Date:  October 31, 2009
Location:  Waterworks Park

I met up with Darci's family at Water Works Park.  Darci found me by way of the Hol family and I'm so glad she did!  Darci has a great family... sweet little girl, easy-going guy and a boisterous black lab. *smile*

It was a great session.  Here are a few of my favorites...